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It’s Going Down is a digital community center from anarchist, anti-fascist, autonomous anti-capitalist and anti-colonial movements. Our mission is to provide a resilient platform to publicize and promote revolutionary theory and action.

Nov 30, 23

Counter-Insurgency, Israel, and Settler-Colonialism: Making Sense of the State’s Strategy

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Adi Callai of the Rev and Reve channel about the... Read Full Article

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Nov 21, 23

Hurricane Otis, Mutual Aid, and the Multiple Disasters in Guerrero

Not long after midnight, in the early morning of October 25th, 2023, the largest Pacific hurricane ever to make landfall touched down... Read Full Article

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Nov 20, 23

Interview with Anarchist Prisoner and Okupa Che Member Jorge “Yorch” Esquivel

The following contains an interview with anarcho-punk political prisoner and member of the Okupa Che collective in Mexico City, Jorge “Yorch” Esquivel.... Read Full Article

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Nov 19, 23

Mass Protests and Direct Actions in Solidarity With Palestine Grow into Student Occupations and Blockades

photo: Ash Agony on X/Twitter / Support Here Direct actions, mass demonstrations, and increasingly, disruptive protests in support of occupied Palestine and to... Read Full Article

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Nov 11, 23

A Front-line Report from the West Bank of Occupied Palestine

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, IGD contributor Scott Campbell speaks with a Palestinian comrade based in Ramallah, which... Read Full Article

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Nov 7, 23

Blockades, Demonstrations, and Direct Actions Continue in Solidarity With Palestine

photo header: Alissa Azar, NullAgent, and @Wearedissenters Hundreds of thousands of people hit the streets this weekend, the latest in a wave... Read Full Article

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Nov 4, 23

Oakland Rallies to Block Boat Carrying Israeli Arms Shipment

Protesters at the port of Oakland, California blocked the loading of weapons onto ships headed for Israel on November 3rd, as demonstrators... Read Full Article

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Nov 1, 23

This Is America #190: Block Cop City Tour and Mobilization

Welcome, to This Is America, November 1st, 2023. On this episode, we speak with Sam about the recent Block Cop City speaking... Read Full Article

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Oct 31, 23

Protests and Blockades in Solidarity with Palestine Continue as Deadly Attacks on Gaza Escalate

Massive protests in support of Palestinians in the occupied territories under attack by Israeli forces have continued, with militant street marches taking... Read Full Article

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Oct 24, 23

Pro-Palestinian Marchers in Eugene Disarm Far-Right Attacker as Fascist Violence Continues

photo via Robert Scherle / Double Sided Media On October 21st, hundreds took to the streets of Eugene, Oregon in solidarity with... Read Full Article

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Oct 21, 23

Netanyahu, the Global far-Right, and Building Solidarity with Palestine: In Conversation with Scott Campbell

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we host a discussion with IGD contributor Scott Campbell, as we cover the... Read Full Article

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Oct 17, 23

Thousands Take to the Streets Across US and Canada In Solidarity with Palestine As War in Gaza Escalates

Tens of thousands of people across so-called North America and millions across the world are taking to the streets in solidarity with... Read Full Article

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Oct 15, 23

“Means and Ends”: Zoe Baker on Historical Anarchist Tensions, Practice, and Action

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we again speak with anarchist historian, YouTuber, and libertarian socialist philosopher Zoe Baker... Read Full Article

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Oct 5, 23

A Trans Activist Is Now Charged With Assault After Defending Children from Neo-Nazis in a “Stand Your Ground” State

On today’s episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Leif, a trans activist in Northern Ohio who is currently... Read Full Article

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Sep 28, 23

Portland, OR: Industrial Timber Conference Disrupted by Protesters; Windows Busted Out

In so-called Portland, Oregon, protesters mobilized this week to disrupt the “Who Will Own the Forest Conference,” which according to Oregon Live,... Read Full Article

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Sep 25, 23

West Palm Beach, FL: Food Not Bombs Protests Attempts to Criminalize Mutual Aid and the Sharing of Free Food

Supporters of Food Not Bombs, an autonomous mutual aid group that serves free food in public places to poor and unhoused folks... Read Full Article

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Sep 21, 23

San Francisco Hits the Streets to Oppose Far-Right Anti-Trans Conference

On Saturday, September 16th, over 100 antifascists, feminists, and pro-LGBTQ+ demonstrators hit the streets of San Francisco outside of a Hilton Hotel... Read Full Article

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Sep 19, 23

Court Moves Against Eugene Rent Strike As Eviction Defense Continues

Since June, a ongoing blockade organized in Eugene, Oregon has sought to block the eviction of Candice King and her family, successfully... Read Full Article

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Sep 19, 23

Heating Up: An Interview with Peter Gelderloos on Climate Change and the Fight to Change Everything

This summer brought yet another record heat wave, as climate change fueled disasters hit countries around the world, leaving human communities devastated... Read Full Article

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Sep 15, 23

Inside the Fascist Lurch: Amanda Moore on Going Undercover Within MAGA

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with journalist and investigator Amanda Moore, about spending over a year... Read Full Article

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Sep 9, 23

Demonstrations in Solidarity With ‘Stop Cop City’ Activists Facing Repression Spread

In the wake of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr moving to indict 61 Stop Cop City activists on RICO charges, including those... Read Full Article

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Sep 6, 23

Coalition of Independent Unions Takes to the Streets in Portland for ‘Trans Day of Solidarity’

Rank-n-file members of the Coalition of Independent Unions, made up largely of unions representing fast-food and services workers, several part of the... Read Full Article

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Sep 2, 23

William C Anderson In Conversation with JoNina and Lorenzo Ervin at Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair

In this special episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we present an audio recording from the recent Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair... Read Full Article

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Aug 26, 23

GDC Members on Non-Profit Recuperation and Grassroots Organizing in the Midwest

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with two members of the General Defense Committee (GDC) in Michigan,... Read Full Article

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Aug 25, 23

Actions and Work Stoppages Against the Mountain Valley Pipeline Continue

Resistance to the Mountain Valley Pipeline continues. On August 22nd, a communique posted to the counter-info website Unravel took responsibility for sabotage... Read Full Article

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Aug 15, 23

This Is America #189: Rent Strike Grows in Eugene, Midwest Dual Power Conference, Trump Faces Indictment

Welcome, to This Is America, August 15th, 2023. In this episode, we speak with two organizers of the Midwest Dual Power Gathering,... Read Full Article

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Jul 31, 23

Anti-Pipeline Protesters in the Great Lakes Region Shut Down Valves for the Line 5 Pipeline

Anti-pipeline activists took credit for shutting down “2 different pipeline valves…along the Line 5” pipeline route in the Great Lakes region. According... Read Full Article

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Jul 21, 23

This Is America #188: Vishal Singh on Bloody Brawls Marking Pride in SoCal; Action Camp Kicks off in Michigan

Welcome, to This Is America, July 21th, 2023. On today’s episode we present an interview with antifascist journalist and researcher Vishal Singh... Read Full Article

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Jul 2, 23

“Crisis of their Own Legitimacy”: Peter Gelderloos and Tom Nomad on the Recent Trump Indictment

The following interview with Tom Nomad and Peter Gelderloos offers up an anarchist analysis of the ongoing political fallout of Trump’s recent... Read Full Article

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Jun 12, 23

Materials and Resources to Help you #DefendPride This Summer from the Far-Right

This month in June, millions of people will celebrate Pride – honoring the queer rioters outside of the Stonewall Inn in New... Read Full Article

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Jun 5, 23

This Is America #187: Anger Erupts in New York; Democrats Push Farther Right

photo: @protest_nyc Welcome, to This Is America, June 5th, 2023. On today’s episode, we start off with a discussion on recent protests... Read Full Article

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May 27, 23

Independent Media in the Social Struggle: An Interview with Avispa Midia

The following features an interview between IGD and Avispa Midia about the role of independent and autonomous media in social struggles in... Read Full Article

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May 24, 23

Antifascists Shut Down Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys Throwing Up Hitler Salutes in Sacramento

Clashes broke out inside the Sacramento City Council chambers on May 23rd, as angry community members chanted, held banners, and shut down... Read Full Article

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May 22, 23

Graffiti Writers Are Painting Over a Pro-Police “Street Art” Campaign Backed by a Tech Billionaire in San Francisco

A “street art” campaign backed by Welsh tech billionaire and venture capitalist Michael Moritz is being targeted by graffiti artists in San... Read Full Article

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May 22, 23

“States of Incarceration”: Abolition, Revolt, and Organization

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we present a recording from a recent speaking tour of the Pacific Northwest... Read Full Article

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May 21, 23

Los medios independientes en la lucha social: una entrevista con Avispa Midia

Entrevista de IGD con Avispa Midia sobre el papel de los medios de comunicación independientes y autónomos en las luchas sociales en... Read Full Article

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May 17, 23

Hitler Saluting “White Lives Matter” Neo-Nazis Chased Off by Locals in Templeton, CA

Neo-Nazis associated with the “White Lives Matter” network of white supremacists threw up Hitler salutes after being pushed off a freeway overpass... Read Full Article

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May 12, 23

Indigenous Resistance in Mexico, Border Militarization, and the End of Title 42

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we look at the Mexican state’s targeting of Indigenous resistance movements and communities,... Read Full Article

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Apr 20, 23

Cities Across the US are Mobilizing to Honor Tortuguita’s Birthday and Stop Cop City

Supporters of the fight against Cop City in so-called Atlanta, Georgia are planning solidarity demonstrations, educational events, benefit concerts, and solidarity events... Read Full Article

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Apr 19, 23

Report from Tijuana: Building Autonomous Mutual Aid As the Border Continues to Militarize

In this episode, we speak with someone involved with El Comedor, an autonomous mutual aid hub and organizing center in so-called Tijuana,... Read Full Article

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