Audible Anarchism

Explore the 1871 Paris Commune and its profound impact on revolutionary history. Discover how the International Workingmen's Association influenced the conflict between state power and anarchism. Uncover lessons on the dangers of centralized governance and the importance of community-led movements. Dive into the power of direct action and the vision of anarchist communism, which emphasizes communal ownership over private property. This examination highlights ongoing struggles for workers' rights and the relevance of revolutionary ideals today.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The text can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/bell-hooks-feminist-class-struggle  Published in The Northeastern Anarchist Issue #4, Spring/Summer 2002.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The text can be read at https://libcom.org/article/change-my-thinking-kotoku-shusui The 1907 article by Kōtoku Shūsui that launched an anarchist tendency among members and allies of the first Japan Socialist Party, translated into English. The classic article by Kōtoku Shūsui that launched the anarchist movement in Japan. In The Change in My Thinking, Kōtoku, one of Japan's foremost socialists in the late Meiji period, laid out the reasons for his move toward anarchism, his insistence that "direct action" is the only way to truly realize a social revolution, and his plea for his socialist comrades to re-consider their strategy of prioritizing parliamentary power.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The story can be read at https://libcom.org/article/mexican-jack-london Jack London's short story about a young boxer who uses his prize money to fund the Mexican Revolution.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Essay can be read at https://reddebreksbowl.blogspot.com/2025/04/war-is-health-of-state-1918-by-randolph.html Randolph Silliman Bourne was a progressive writer and intellectual born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and a graduate of Columbia University. He is considered to be a spokesman for the young radicals living during World War I. His articles appeared in journals including The Seven Arts and The New Republic. Bourne is best known for his essays, especially his unfinished work "The State," discovered after he died. From this essay, which was published posthumously and included in Untimely Papers, comes the phrase "war is the health of the state" that laments the success of governments in arrogating authority and resources during conflicts.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The story can be read at https://libcom.org/article/assembly-line-b-traven "This is an early Traven story, taken, in an uncredited translation, (probably by Traven himself - I have Anglicised the spelling) from The Night Visitor and other stories, Allison & Busby, 1983 - a volume long out of print. The original German version - Der Grossindustrielle - was first published by the Buchergilde Gutenburg in 1928, as part of the collection Der Busch."

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com It can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/luigi-fabbri-the-anarchist-concept-of-the-revolution Chapter X of “Dittatura e Rivoluzione” by Luigi Fabbri commenting on strategy and tactics and the Anarchist approach to Revolution.

For questions, comments or to get involved, send us an e-maill at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/peter-gelderloos-anarchy-works Written by Peter Gelderloos, this primer written in a portable format will introduce you to the core concepts of Anarchism and answers to some of the obvious questions you may ask yourself when learning about anarchism and its movements. Start with this if you are new to anarchism.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Can be read at https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/peter-gelderloos-anarchy-works Written by Peter Gelderloos, this primer written in a portable format will introduce you to the core concepts of Anarchism and answers to some of the obvious questions you may ask yourself when learning about anarchism and its movements. Start with this if you are new to anarchism.

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.