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About It's Going Down

In search of new forms of life. It's Going Down is a digital community center and media platform featuring news, opinion, podcasts, and reporting on autonomous social movements and revolt across so-called North America from an anarchist perspective.

Nov 9, 19

This Is America #95: Brooklyn Takes to the Streets, FBI’s “Iron Fist” Exposed

Welcome, to This Is America, November 8th, 2019. In this episode, we were lucky enough to speak to an organizer in New... Read Full Article

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Nov 5, 19

A Discussion on the Growth of Black & Anti-Colonial Anarchist Formations

In this episode we were lucky enough to speak with two people on the growth of Black, New Afrikan, and anti-colonial anarchist... Read Full Article

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Nov 2, 19

This Is America #94: PG&E Firestorm, Rojava Solidarity in Seattle, Impeachment Crisis

Welcome, to This Is America, October 31st, 2019. On this episode, we speak with an organizer from the bay area, about the... Read Full Article

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Oct 28, 19

This Is America #93: Ride the Tiger

Welcome, to This Is America, October 28th, 2019. In this episode, we feature two interviews, the first with two people involved in... Read Full Article

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Oct 23, 19

Supporters Across Three Countries Back Demands of South Carolina Prisoners

Today in New York City, Washington, DC, London, and Kingston, prison abolitionists and members of DC Abolition Coalition, Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee... Read Full Article

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Oct 22, 19

Fighting Fascism, Rejecting Liberalism: A Conversation with Natasha Lennard

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with radical journalist, writer, and teacher, Natasha Lennard, author of the... Read Full Article

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Oct 21, 19

Austerity on Fire: A Global Guide To Where It’s Going Down

We are witnessing a new round of insurrections kick off across the globe. While each of the revolts that we will briefly... Read Full Article

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Oct 18, 19

Action Against ICE Profiteers Keeps Pressure on Prudential & Beyond

While pushed out of the media cycle, the Abolish ICE movement has continued full steam ahead, with mass actions and protests being... Read Full Article

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Oct 17, 19

IWW Burgerville Workers Set to Launch Strike This Saturday

Fast food workers at Burgerville and members of the revolutionary anti-capitalist union, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) say that if... Read Full Article

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Oct 17, 19

This Is America #92: An Anarchist in Rojava Speaks

Welcome, to This Is America, October 16th, 2019. In this episode, we are lucky enough to be able to speak to an... Read Full Article

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Oct 15, 19

Call to Action: Solidarity with Rojava! Against the Turkish Invasion!

On October 6, the Trump administration announced it was pulling US troops out of northern Syria, essentially giving Turkish President Recep Tayyip... Read Full Article

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Oct 12, 19

This Is America #91: PG&E Crisis, Syria, and Beyond

Welcome, to This Is America, October 11th, 2019. In this episode, first we speak with a member of the Seattle Solidarity Network,... Read Full Article

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Oct 12, 19

IGD North America: People Mobilize for #RiseUp4Rojava Global Day of Action

As part of a global day of action for #RiseUp4Rojava, people across the US, Canada, and Mexico took part in solidarity actions... Read Full Article

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Oct 11, 19

Noel Ignatiev on ‘Race Traitor,’ White Supremacy, and Abolition

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Noel Ignatiev, long time organizer, author, and theorist. Ignatiev spent... Read Full Article

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Oct 7, 19

An Anarchist Analysis of the Impeachment Crisis

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast (originally recorded for Pacifica Radio), we present a discussion and analysis on the... Read Full Article

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Oct 4, 19

“Our Friends From TWP”: Proud Boys March with Neo-Nazis In Denver; Community Mobilizes

Last Sunday, community members mobilized in Denver, Colorado, as the pro-Trump street gang the Proud Boys teamed up with neo-Nazis from the... Read Full Article

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Oct 2, 19

This Is America #90: Youth Liberation Front & Inside Liberals’ Favorite New DHS Report

Welcome, to This Is America, October 2nd, 2019. In this episode we speak with members of the Youth Liberation Front (YLF) out... Read Full Article

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Sep 26, 19

Three Arrows Down: How Soccer Supporters Built An Antifascist Space Within the Sport

While clashes between antifascists and the far-Right have captured national attention, at the same time a sizeable antifascist and anti-racist current has... Read Full Article

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Sep 26, 19

Between the Riots and the Wars: A History of SoCal Anarcho-Punk

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with J Lee, a long term anarchist and member of the... Read Full Article

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Sep 25, 19

Leaked Chats Reveal Neo-Nazi Group Patriot Front Plans on Flyering Over 100 College Campuses This Weekend

It’s Going Down has received leaked screen shots, an instruction manual, and audio recordings from internal communications of the neo-Nazi group Patriot... Read Full Article

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Sep 24, 19

This Is America #89: Inside the Strike Against GM

Welcome, to This Is America, September 24th, 2019. In this episode we catch up with a rank-n-file member of the UAW who... Read Full Article

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Sep 21, 19

Building Up Electronic Self-Defense Against Surveillance

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we spoke with Bill Budington, a long-time anarchist and senior staff technologist at... Read Full Article

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Sep 19, 19

Printable Outreach Materials for Climate Strike Actions

Tomorrow, mass actions will kick off around the world as part of a global Climate Strike. While there is much to be... Read Full Article

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Sep 18, 19

How Death Threats, Secret Service, and Oath Keeper Security Helped Dampen Protest Against Trump in Albuquerque

On Monday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Trump held a campaign rally. Originally, local organizations and community members had planned to mobilize... Read Full Article

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Sep 17, 19

What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Climate Strikes: A Discussion

Starting Friday, September 20th, a wide collection of groups, many formed within the last year, will kick off a week of action... Read Full Article

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Sep 16, 19

#BurnDay Actions Across US Against Biden’s Crime Bill

Responding to a call from Jailhouse Lawyers Speak, people across the US held demonstrations and took action to mark the 25th anniversary of... Read Full Article

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Sep 12, 19

This Is America #88: We Only Want the World

Welcome, to This Is America, September 11th, 2019. On this episode, first we speak with King Poet about the upcoming day of... Read Full Article

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Sep 10, 19

A Discussion on Autonomous Responses to Hurricane Dorian

Donate to Mutual Aid Disaster Relief HERE In the past week, Hurricane Dorian has devastated the Bahamas, leaving close to 20% of... Read Full Article

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Sep 6, 19

Autonomous Groups Set up Hubs Across Several States to Mobilize Dorian Aid

While Trump baffles the nation with Tweets and sharpie drawings, and the State cuts disaster relief funds to pay for a border... Read Full Article

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Sep 6, 19

The Greek Anarchist Movement Responds to Assault on Exarchia

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with a long-time anarchist based in the Greek neighborhood of Exarchia.... Read Full Article

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Sep 4, 19

FBI Wants Cops to Think ICE Protesters Are “Lethal Threat”

Last week, Hunter Walker, a White House reporter with Yahoo News contacted It’s Going Down stating that they were working on an article... Read Full Article

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Sep 3, 19

Jeremy Hammond Moved to Same Prison as Chelsea Manning Who Continues to Resist Grand Jury

Anarchist political prisoner Jeremy Hammond was moved from prison in Oklahoma today to Virginia and is currently being housed in the same... Read Full Article

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Aug 30, 19

“When Workers Shot Back”: Discussion with Robert Ovetz

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Robert Ovetz, author of the new book, When Workers Shot... Read Full Article

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Aug 29, 19

This Is America #87: What We Leave Behind

Welcome, to This Is America, August 28th, 2019. In this episode first we speak with Smolgelgem, the hereditary chief of the Sun... Read Full Article

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Aug 23, 19

This Is America #86: ICE Resistance, Portland Report, Recession

Welcome, to This Is America, August 22nd, 2019. We have a great show for you today. First, we start with a report... Read Full Article

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Aug 20, 19

“We Burned What We Could”: Anti-Police Revolt in Mexico City

Cover photo from Ediciones Ineditas A week ago, a riotous demonstrations broke out in Mexico City after it was discovered that four... Read Full Article

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Aug 15, 19

This Is America #85: Once Now Into the Breach

Welcome, to This Is America, August 15th, 2019. In this episode we speak with someone from the New London Mutual Aid Collective... Read Full Article

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Aug 12, 19

Thank You Letter from Hunger Striker at Scotland Correctional Institution

Letter from hunger striker in North Carolina thanking people for taking part in phone zap campaign. Last week, the Incarcerated Workers Organizing... Read Full Article

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Aug 9, 19

Burgerville Workers Union Launches Strike As Negotiations Break Down

Members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) organized into the Burgerville Workers Union officially launched a strike today as negotiations... Read Full Article

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Aug 9, 19

Repression, Surveillance & Social Movements: Lauren Regan

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Lauren Regan, an attorney at the Civil Liberties Defense Center... Read Full Article

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