Audible Anarchism Anarchy Works, Chapter 06, Revolution
May 10, 2025
Dive into the intersection of revolution and anarchism as they advocate for dismantling hierarchies. Discover the resilience of anarchist movements in southern Ukraine and parallels with Indigenous resistance. Examine the 1990 Oka Crisis, a pivotal moment for Indigenous solidarity in Canada. Explore the Cochabamba water struggles and global decentralized resistance movements. Reflect on the complexities of historical anarchist efforts during the Spanish Civil War and learn about Europe's autonomous villages that thrive outside capitalism, promoting community and sustainability.
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Makhnovists' Anarchist Revolution
- The Makhnovist anarchist militia in Ukraine liberated and organized a large territory during the Soviet Revolution.
- They relied on voluntary support from peasants, operated democratically, and contrasted with authoritarian Bolsheviks.
Indigenous Victory in Red Clouds' War
- Lakota and Cheyenne warriors defeated the US military and forced the government to abandon forts in a two-year war.
- They organized voluntarily without imposed military discipline, inspired by affinity and shared purpose.
Mohawk Resistance at Oka
- In 1990, Mohawk warriors successfully defended their lands against police and military siege.
- They organized blockades, received wide community support, and eventually forced the golf course expansion to halt.
