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Strangers In A Tangled Wilderness
Ep.31 – Hurrah For Anarchy: A History of Haymarket, May Day, and the Chicago Anarchists
May 1, 2024
Margaret Killjoy discusses the history of May Day, the Haymarket incident, and Chicago Anarchists. Topics include the resilience of condemned anarchists, generational contrasts in activism, and the complexities of hacktivism. The podcast also delves into celebrating May Day, exploring the cult of Pan, and teaser for the next episode.
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- The Haymarket Affair sparked global labor rights movements by advocating for the eight-hour work day.
- The integrity and sacrifice of the Haymarket defendants elevated anarchism as symbols of resistance.
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The Haymarket Affair and May Day Origins
May Day, the International Workers' holiday, is tied to the US history of the Haymarket Affair in the 1880s. The labor movement in Chicago organized for the eight-hour work day, leading to a general strike on May 1, 1886. The events culminated in a rally at Haymarket Square, turned violent when a bomb was thrown, resulting in the trial and execution of the accused anarchists.
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