We (MUST) Keep Us Safe: An interview with a Long-Term, Anonymous Anarchist Comrade on Repression, Trauma, Security Culture, and Revolutionary Solidarity
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Aftermath of 9/11: State Repression and Dissent
This chapter examines the heightened state repression and surveillance that followed the September 11 attacks, particularly targeting dissenting and radical groups such as the anarchist movement. It discusses the implications of the Patriot Act, the labeling of groups as terrorists, and the psychological impacts of manipulative legal tactics like grand jury subpoenas. By contextualizing these events historically, the chapter emphasizes the need for revolutionary movements to adapt their strategies in response to increasing repression and systemic challenges.
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