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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.

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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Aug 7, 19

El Paso, TX: Armed Trump Supporter Stopped by Police Outside Community Center Targeted by far-Right Media

Today protests greeted Donald Trump, as members of the El Paso community mobilized to oppose the President’s visit to their town following... Read Full Article

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Aug 6, 19

This Is America #84: Kentucky Miners Blockade Coal Train

Welcome, to This Is America, August 6th, 2019. In this episode, we bring you an interview with both a miner and an... Read Full Article

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Aug 6, 19

Don’t Allow the Turkish State to Finish Where ISIS Failed

“We lived under a great tyranny. But in these last few years, we found peace. Now the Turkish state threatens to invade... Read Full Article

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Aug 5, 19

Hunger Strike and Phone Zap Continues at Scotland C.I. in North Carolina

A hunger strike in Laurinburg, N.C. continued over the weekend. According to the SF Bayview: Grievances filed and notaries requested for legal... Read Full Article

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Aug 1, 19

Mark Bray on Anarchist Revolution In Spain & Lessons for Today

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak again with historian Mark Bray about the anarchist movement in Spain... Read Full Article

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Aug 1, 19

Proud Boy Leader & Unite the Right Attendee Behind ‘Antifa’ Petition

“We don’t want to silence Antifa or anything. We want them to be able to express themselves. We want them to come... Read Full Article

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Jul 31, 19

Between Red Alarms and Good Intentions: On ANTIFAIntel

Yesterday we received information from highly trusted comrades about some suspicious emails that they had received from a group calling itself ANTIFAIntel,... Read Full Article

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Jul 29, 19

TIA #83: Border Resistance Camp; Call to Support Anti-MVP Fight

Welcome, to This Is America, July 29th, 2019. In this episode we feature a special interview with someone involved in the upcoming... Read Full Article

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Jul 24, 19

Wind In Our Sails: On Repression & the #FreeCedar Explosion

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with two long-term anarchists from so-called Hamilton about the period of... Read Full Article

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Jul 19, 19

This Is America #82: Trump, Puerto Rico, and #AbolishICE

Welcome, to This Is America, July 19th, 2019. In this episode, we jump straight into the discussion, tackling Trump’s so-called social media... Read Full Article

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Jul 17, 19

Cracks In the ICE: History, Abolition & the Path Ahead

As this is being written, Abolish ICE protesters have surrounded the DC based ICE headquarters and today it was announced that BNP... Read Full Article

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Jul 13, 19

Danny Goldberg on Nirvana’s Endearing Rebellious Spirit

This episode, originally airing on KPFA, features an interview with Danny Goldberg, a long-time author, activist, and former manager of the band... Read Full Article

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Jul 10, 19

This Is America #81: On Every Front

Welcome, to This Is America, June 10th, 2019. In this episode, we bring you an interview with someone involved in the current... Read Full Article

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Jul 5, 19

This is America #80: Zakir Khan On the Rise of Far-Right Violence

Welcome, to This Is America, July 4th, 2019. In this episode, we were lucky enough to sit down and talk with Zakir... Read Full Article

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Jun 29, 19

Shane Burley on Oregon Militias, the GOP, & Beyond

In this episode we again catch up with antifascist author, journalist, and researcher Shane Burley to talk about the evolving situation in... Read Full Article

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Jun 28, 19

More Pride Defenders Arrested as Calls Grow to #FreeCedar

Police in Hamilton, Ontario have now arrested a total of 5 people in the aftermath of the events at Hamilton Pride, where... Read Full Article

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Jun 27, 19

This Is America #79: Now It’s Time to Fight

Welcome, to This Is America, June 27th, 2019. We have a jam packed show. First off, we talk with someone from No... Read Full Article

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Jun 27, 19

Disrupt, Sabotage, Shut-Down: #ClosetheCamps Resistance Timeline

Almost one year to the day that the Abolish ICE movement first kicked off across the United State; blockading ICE offices and... Read Full Article

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Jun 26, 19

“From Stonewall to Hamilton”: Posters in Support of Cedar

In solidarity with the recent call to action on June 28th in support of Cedar and other queer and trans anarchists facing... Read Full Article

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Jun 24, 19

Melting ICE, Confronting Fash: Your Guide To a Hot Summer

We are living in a very dangerous time. In just the last week alone, Trump has openly called for the rounding and... Read Full Article

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Jun 18, 19

Struggle Against Migrant Prison in Montreal Heats Up as VP of Architecture Firm’s Car Torched

Cover photo from LaPresse.ca Over the last couple of months, the struggle in so-called Canada in the area of Montreal has been... Read Full Article

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Jun 17, 19

This Is America #78: #MemphisUprising & Detroit Pride

Correction: Recording states that antifascist mobilization in DC is on July 12th when in fact it is on July 6th. Sorry for... Read Full Article

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Jun 8, 19

This Is America #77: Knoxville Abortion Doula Collective

Welcome, to This Is America, June 7th, 2019. In this episode, we speak with someone from the Knoxville Abortion Doula Collective about... Read Full Article

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Jun 7, 19

June 11th List of Events for Long Term Anarchist Prisoners

Every year, June 11th is marked by solidarity with long-term anarchist prisoners, both in the US and across the world. With repression... Read Full Article

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