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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.

Jul 20, 21

Trial Set to Begin for Florida Abolitionist Targeted at Noise Demo; State Attorney Wants to Bar Them From Referring to Prisoners as “Slaves”

In retaliation against a noise demo on December 6th, 2020 at the Florida State Prison, where cars were towed and one protestor... Read Full Article

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Jul 17, 21

Margaret Killjoy on an Anarchist Approach to Prepping in an Age of Climate Change

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with long-time anarchist musician, author, activist, and podcaster Margaret Killjoy, host... Read Full Article

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Jul 13, 21

This Is America #144: Willamette Action Collective on Mutual Aid During Heat Wave; Campaign to Defend the Atlanta Forest

Welcome, to This Is America, July 13th, 2021. On this episode, first we speak someone from the Willamette Action Collective, a grassroots... Read Full Article

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Jul 10, 21

Eric Laursen on Why Everything We’ve Been Told About the Political State is Wrong

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Eric Laursen, author of The Operating System: An Anarchist Theory... Read Full Article

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Jul 6, 21

Police Violently Evict Newly Formed Homeless Union Encampment Hours Before Demonstration for Better Conditions

NEWLY-FORMED ATL HOMELESS UNION CAMPS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL TO DEMAND HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND A SEAT AT THE TABLE. On July... Read Full Article

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Jul 5, 21

The Growing Crisis in Policing: In Conversation with Alex Vitale

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with abolitionist Alex Vitale, author of the new book, The End... Read Full Article

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Jul 3, 21

This Is America #143: Line 3 Fight Continues; Discussion on Biden Administration’s Attack on “Both Sides” Extremism

Welcome, to This Is America, July 3rd, 2021. On today’s episode we launch straight into our discussion, where we tackle how the... Read Full Article

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Jun 26, 21

Resistance to “Cop City” Project that Would Destroy Forest Continues to Expand in Atlanta

photos via: Defend the Forest and Nathan Sapp Resistance is heating up to plans by the City of Atlanta to build a... Read Full Article

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Jun 24, 21

This Is America #142: Resisting the Curfew in NYC; A Discussion on ‘Desert’

Welcome, to This Is America, June 25th, 2021. On today’s show, first we feature an interview with Black House News, about the... Read Full Article

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Jun 19, 21

How a Far-Right Network With Links to Law Enforcement is Working to Attack Tribal Treaty and Water Rights in Oregon

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Chuck Tanner of the Institute for Research and Education on... Read Full Article

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Jun 16, 21

Vancouver Island, BC: Direct Action and Forest Defense Continues in Face of Arrests

Resistance on the ground in so-called British Columbia on Vancouver Island against old-growth logging continues to heat up, as police attempt to... Read Full Article

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Jun 14, 21

Inside the Growing On-Campus Abolitionist Movement

On this episode of It’s Going Down, we speak with SA Smythe, who is “a statewide coordinating committee member of the faculty... Read Full Article

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Jun 10, 21

This Is America #141: Mass Action Against Line 3; Sean Swain and June 11th

Welcome to This Is America, June 10th, 2021. On this episode, first we bring you an interview with Lauren Swain, the partner... Read Full Article

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Jun 2, 21

Washington Post Echoes Trump in Falsely Claiming Protests Connected to Rise in Gun Violence

by Bjorn L. with It’s Going Down On, May 31, 2021, the Washington Post published an incredibly dishonest, defamatory and reactionary smear... Read Full Article

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May 31, 21

Railroad Blockaded in Ontario in Solidarity with Palestine as Coastal Cities Vow to ‘Block the Boat’

For several hours on Sunday, March 30th, hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists blockaded the Lisgar GO railway, located in so-called Mississauga, Ontario. The... Read Full Article

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May 31, 21

State Continues Attacks Against Normalista Students in Chiapas

By Scott Campbell Today, May 31, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, students from the Mactumactzá Rural Normal School took over at least 11... Read Full Article

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May 31, 21

Back to Work?: An Anti-Capitalist Analysis on Why Jobs Are Going Unfilled

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Robert Ovetz and Gifford Hartman, two long time anti-capitalist and... Read Full Article

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May 29, 21

Communities in Guerrero Set Up Road Blockades, Refuse to Allow Elections in their Territories

On May 28, 2021, Indigenous communities belonging to the Popular Indigenous Council of Guerrero-Emiliano Zapata, and to the Regional Coordinator of Community... Read Full Article

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May 28, 21

This Is America #140: Kentucky Mobile Home Park Resists Eviction; Looking Forward Post-Rebellion

Welcome, to This Is America, May 28th, 2021. On today’s episode, first we speak with a resident of the North Fork mobile home... Read Full Article

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May 26, 21

Brutal State Violence Against Students in Chiapas Inspires Widespread Protests

by Scott Campbell On Tuesday, May 18th, around 120 students from the Mactumactzá Rural Normal School blockaded the Chiapa de Corzo-San Cristóbal... Read Full Article

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May 19, 21

“No Cop City”: Police and a Movie Studio Want to Bulldoze a Forest in Atlanta, But Locals Have Other Ideas

photo via: @fukmarykill Opposition in so-called Atlanta, Georgia has been building against a development plan which would level hundreds of acres of... Read Full Article

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May 18, 21

Vancouver Island, BC: Gate Locked as RCMP Ramps up to Attack Growing Logging Blockades

photo: Fairy Creek Blockade In so-called British Columbia, a campaign to stop the logging of old-growth forests has been building, with a... Read Full Article

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May 18, 21

Thousands Take to the Streets in Solidarity with Colombia & Palestine

The fires of revolt has spread to Myanmar, Colombia, and across the occupied territories of Palestine, in the face of escalating state... Read Full Article

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May 14, 21

Resistance, Fascism & Cracks in Ruling Class Consensus: In Conversation with Shane Burley

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with journalist and author Shane Burley both about their new book,... Read Full Article

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May 10, 21

Report from Elizabeth City as the State Clamps Down on Protests for Andrew Brown, Jr

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we spoke with Andrea about the unfolding demonstrations and protests in Elizabeth City... Read Full Article

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May 7, 21

This Is America #139: Fight Against Mountain Valley Pipeline Continues; Analysis of Chauvin Trial’s Close

Welcome, to This Is America, May 7th, 2021. On this episode we bring you an interview (recorded about two weeks ago) with... Read Full Article

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May 6, 21

Portland Residents and Community Members Respond to Ted Wheeler’s Calls for Vigilantism and Repression

The following statements are from community groups, local residents and organizers in Portland in response to Mayor Ted Wheeler’s dystopian call to... Read Full Article

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May 4, 21

At the End of the World: Afrofuturism, Black Speculative Futures, and Black Transhumanism

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, IGD contributor Scott Campbell speaks with Clay Colmon, who teaches in the Cultural... Read Full Article

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May 3, 21

Anarchist and Autonomous Groups Hit Streets; Hold Public Events on May Day 2021

This year, anarchist and autonomous anti-capitalist and anti-colonial groups held May Day events, actions, and celebrations around the world, including across so-called... Read Full Article

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Apr 29, 21

After the Tear-Gas Clears: A Discussion on the Revolutionary Horizon Post-Rebellion

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Shemon and Arturo, two authors who have contributed numerous pieces... Read Full Article

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Apr 21, 21

This Is America #138: Chauvin Trial Ends, Streets Explode

photo: @danielvmedia Welcome, to This Is America, April 22st, 2021. On today’s episode we speak with Kieran, President of CWA Local 7250... Read Full Article

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Apr 19, 21

Three Thousand National Guard Troops Flood Minneapolis as Protests Against Police Murders Continue

Thousands of people continued to take to the streets over the past week across the so-called United States, as anger remains volatile... Read Full Article

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Apr 16, 21

Between Biden and the Border: An Anarchist Analysis of the First Three Months of the New Administration

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we discuss the first three months of the Biden administration, looking at three... Read Full Article

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Apr 13, 21

Demonstrations in Solidarity with Rebellion Following Police Killing of Daunte Wright Grow Despite Curfew, National Guard

A rebellion kicked off in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center on Sunday, April 11th, after a police officer shot and killed... Read Full Article

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Apr 12, 21

Antifascist Mobilizations Shutdown Neo-Nazi Organized “White Lives Matter” Rallies Across the US

Antifascists and anti-racists across the so-called US organized mobilizations in the face of “White Lives Matter” rallies organized by white nationalists, neo-Nazis,... Read Full Article

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Apr 10, 21

As Online ‘Whites Lives Matter’ Forums Collapse, Cities Across the US Vow Not to Give up the Streets to the Fascists

Over the past several weeks, antifascists have worked to expose plans being made by a collection of neo-Nazis, white nationalists, and Proud... Read Full Article

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Apr 9, 21

“Prisons Make us Safer” And Other Myths: Talking Abolition with Victoria Law

Long-time journalist and prison abolitionist author and organizer Victoria Law joins It’s Going Down to discuss their new book, Prisons Make Us... Read Full Article

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Apr 6, 21

Saving Ourselves: Mutual Aid & Collective Action Following the Deep Freeze, Pt. #2

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we continue our discussion with autonomous mutual aid and tenant organizations across Texas... Read Full Article

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Mar 26, 21

Madness, Disability, and Abolition: A Conversation

Listen and Download HERE On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with the author of the text, Madness,... Read Full Article

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Mar 23, 21

This Is America #137: Social Struggles Heat Up; Importance of Peer-to-Peer Support

Welcome, to This Is America, March 23th, 2021. On today’s show, we start off with an action roundup, from ongoing resistance to... Read Full Article

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