Joel Olson

Joel Olson (November 4, 1967 – March 29, 2012) was an anarchist activist and writer, contributing to projects including Profane Existence, Love And Rage, Bring The Ruckus!, The Blast, Cop Watch and Repeal Coalition.

https://joelolson.net/

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Cover image of Contemporary Anarchist Studies

Contemporary anarchist studies: an introductory anthology of anarchy in the academy

This volume of collected essays by some of the most prominent academics studying anarchism bridges…

Movement, cadre, and dual power - Joel Olson

I will use my experience as a member of Bring the Ruckus to explain the role of a cadre organization in political struggle; and how being in a…

White Supremacy - Joel Olson

Joel Olson's Lexicon pamphlet outlining the history and practice of white supremacy in the United States.

Between infoshops and insurrection: U.S. anarchism, movement building, and the racial order

Joel Olson argues against counter-institution building and militant street protests…

Whiteness and the 99% - Joel Olson

Joel Olson of US based group, Bring the Ruckus, talks about the issue of race in the #Occupy Movement.