Author: It's Going Down

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.

Mar 20, 19

Spencer Sunshine on the Implications of the Christchurch Massacre

On March 15th, we witnessed the horrific and brutal massacre of 50 people and the violent injuring of 50 more in New... Read Full Article

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Mar 19, 19

Round Table on #AbolishICE: Blockade, Commune, Defend

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we sat down with participants of the Abolish ICE movement from across the... Read Full Article

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Mar 18, 19

Fast Food Revolt Continues to Grow in Portland

Fast food workers in and around the Portland area have been making big moves recently. A week ago, members of the Burgerville... Read Full Article

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Mar 15, 19

TIA #64: Opposing “Gladiator Fights” in California Prisons

Welcome, to This Is America, March 15th, 2018. In this episode, we speak to a network of families who have come together... Read Full Article

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Mar 12, 19

Peter Cole on Port Workers in the Bay Area & South Africa & the Struggle Against Racial Apartheid

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we again talked with professor, labor historian, and author Peter Cole, who has... Read Full Article

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Mar 9, 19

This Is America #63: Like a House of Cards

Welcome, to This Is America, March 9th, 2019. We have an amazing show for you this week. First, we talk with someone... Read Full Article

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Mar 6, 19

Facing the Disaster: Looking Back on a Year of Autonomous Relief

This is the first episode of the It’s Going Down podcast looking back on 2018 and anarchist and autonomous activity on a... Read Full Article

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Mar 4, 19

Neo-Nazis and KKK See Chance to Regroup at “Hiwaymen” Rally in Arkansas

On Saturday, March 9th, a collection of the Hiwaymen, KKK members, and neo-Nazi groups will rally in Little Rock, Arkansas to “Make... Read Full Article

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Mar 2, 19

This Is America #62: Interview with Pipeline Valve Turner on Mobilizing Against Enbridge

Welcome, to This Is America, March 2nd, 2019. In this episode, first we talk to one of the four valve turners who in... Read Full Article

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Feb 28, 19

An Interview with Racetraitor: Extreme Music in an Age of Trump

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we caught up three members of the metal influenced hardcore punk band, Racetraitor.... Read Full Article

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Feb 26, 19

This Is America #61: Oakland Strike, SLC Antifa

Welcome, to This Is America, February 26th, 2019. In this episode, we hit resistance headlines and news. We then feature a special... Read Full Article

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Feb 23, 19

This Is America #60: Strikes Spread, Tornillo Resistor Speaks

Welcome, to This Is America, February 21th, 2019. There’s a lot happening in the streets, and we have a lot of ground... Read Full Article

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Feb 22, 19

Education, Infrastructure, Insurrection: Mark Bray on Francisco Ferrer and the Modern School

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we welcome back to the program Mark Bray, an anarchist, a historian, and... Read Full Article

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Feb 22, 19

#BlockTheWall Hits the Streets As Anger Grows Against Trump

#BlockTheWall actions kicked off this week in response to Trump’s so-called emergency orders, which are attempting to plunder even more money for... Read Full Article

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Feb 19, 19

New #BlockTheWall Posters

Thanks to Surmise clothing company, we now can present the following posters in color and in black and white. Perfect for using... Read Full Article

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Feb 16, 19

Audio Report from the Second Migrant Caravan in Mexico

In collaboration with our friends at CrimethInc. we present both this short audio report with a journalist that is part of a... Read Full Article

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Feb 15, 19

We Can Block the Wall!: A Call to Create a Real Emergency for Trump

Trump has announced that he will declare a state of emergency to fund his border wall. The proposed wall and additional security... Read Full Article

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Feb 15, 19

This Is America #59: When Worlds Collide

Welcome, to This Is America, February 15th, 2019. We have a jam packed show today. First, we talk with several people who... Read Full Article

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Feb 12, 19

Through The Screams: Audio Report from Black Flags Over Brooklyn

For as long as everyday people have been picking up instruments and singing songs, they have been poking fun and attacking those... Read Full Article

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Feb 11, 19

Mutual Aid Group Provides Free Lunch as Snow Closes Tacoma Schools

Donate HERE In the face of an ongoing State of Emergency in Washington State, which has closed schools and grounded planes, the... Read Full Article

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Feb 9, 19

TIA #58: An Anarchist Response to the State of the Union

Welcome, to This Is America, February 9th, 2019. In this episode, we discuss and pull apart the State of the Union speech,... Read Full Article

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Feb 8, 19

The Changing Face of Empire: Peter Gelderloos Reflects on 2018

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, once again we are joined by long time anarchist author, organizer, and theorist,... Read Full Article

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Feb 6, 19

This Is America #57: The Flower of Revolt

Welcome, to This Is America, February 5th, 2019 A lot has been happening over the last few days. First up, at Rock... Read Full Article

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Feb 2, 19

This Is America #56: LA Tenants Occupy Apartment; Chicago Organizes to Keep Warm

Welcome, to This Is America, February 2nd, 2019. In this episode, we bring you two important interviews. The first is with a... Read Full Article

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Feb 2, 19

“We’re Gonna Hurt You”: Inside Joey Gibson’s Escalation of Violence

In February of 2018, “Tiny” Toese called into the Alt-Right podcast and YouTube show Revenge of the Cis, after one of the... Read Full Article

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Jan 30, 19

This Is America #55: The “Smart” Wall and Counter-Insurgency

Welcome, to This Is America, January 30th, 2018. In this episode we have several interviews. The first is with someone from Oakland... Read Full Article

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Jan 28, 19

People Across the World Take Part in #RiseUp4Rojava

Responding to a call for solidarity on January 26th and 27th with the ongoing struggle for freedom, women’s liberation, and autonomy in... Read Full Article

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Jan 27, 19

Hard Pill To Swallow: Mapping A Response to the Opioid Crisis

“You came for us at birth with pills in hand Told us we were unbalanced, told us you had a plan Another... Read Full Article

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Jan 26, 19

Portland Responds With Solidarity After Alt-Right Attack on IWW Hall

Last weekend, Joey Gibson led members of far-Right gangs Patriot Prayer and the Proud Boys in two attempts at harassing people at... Read Full Article

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Jan 26, 19

#RiseUp4Rojava: Solidarity Demonstrations and Events with Rojava Planned in US

This weekend and beyond, people will take part in #RiseUp4Rojava solidarity demonstrations across the US. Below is a list of solidarity events.... Read Full Article

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Jan 25, 19

Wilderness of Mirrors: Notes on the Trump-Russia Scandal

A look at American’s obsession with the Russia scandal, while also asking the critical question, what radicals can get out of the... Read Full Article

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Jan 25, 19

Some Notes On Mass Refusal: Kim Kelly Interview with IGD

Recently, It’s Going Down was asked by Kim Kelly (who we have interviewed on our podcast) to talk about the history and... Read Full Article

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Jan 23, 19

This Is America #54: Strike While the Iron Is Hot

Welcome, to This Is America, January 23rd, 2018. This weekend, people celebrated J20. It was a time of critical reflection and looking... Read Full Article

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Jan 21, 19

#J20 Actions Across US Highlight Mutual Aid Organizing

In 2018, a call out went out for groups across the country to raise money and awareness for #J20 defendants as well... Read Full Article

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Jan 18, 19

Boston Mobilizes Against Neo-Nazi Group Intent on Crashing Women’s March; Proud Boys Claim They’re Coming to Orlando

On Saturday, January 19th, a variety of anti-racist groups are planning to mobilize in Boston against the neo-Nazi front group, Resist Marxism,... Read Full Article

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Jan 17, 19

TIA #53: Building Resilience Outside a System in Crisis

Welcome, to This Is America, January 16th, 2018. In this episode, we caught up with two groups of people that are actively... Read Full Article

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Jan 16, 19

Over 100 Riot Police Break Up Protest Encampment and Tree Sit to Cut Trees at People’s Park

Early on Tuesday morning, over 100 riot police descended on People’s Park in Berkeley, California to make arrests and clear out a... Read Full Article

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Jan 16, 19

From the Whiteaker to the Woods: The Rise of the “Eugene Anarchists,” Part 1

“That was the kind of equation if you will, I remember talking to people, and everybody was saying, “If the urban, anarcho-punk... Read Full Article

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Jan 16, 19

Striking Teachers Push Back Against Scabs in Los Angeles

Today was the second day of the Los Angeles teacher strike, as tens of thousands of teachers, who have not struck in... Read Full Article

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Jan 15, 19

This Is America #52: Sleep Now In the Fire

Welcome, to This Is America, January 14th, 2018. In this episode, we are lucky enough to speak to a variety of people... Read Full Article

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