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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.

Jan 20, 21

Why a New ‘War on Terror’ Will Just Mean An Expanded War on Dissent

In the aftermath of the far-Right storming of the US capitol on January 6th, the political Center has escalated calls for expanded... Read Full Article

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Jan 16, 21

Talking Infrastructure, Gun Culture, and Anti-Racist Community Building with the Socialist Rifle Association

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with two members of the Socialist Rifle Association (SRA), about the... Read Full Article

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Jan 7, 21

This Is America #134: Memes Come Home to Roost

Welcome, to This Is America, January 7th, 2021. On today’s episode we jump straight into a discussion about Wednesday’s events at the... Read Full Article

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Jan 5, 21

Indigenous Activist Faces 10 Years for Facebook Comments: The Case of Loren Reed

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Klee Benally of Indigenous Action out of Kinłani, or so-called... Read Full Article

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Dec 30, 20

Lockdowns, the Insurgent Far-Right & the Future of Antifascism: A Conversation with Three Way Fight

photo via: @R3volutionDaddy On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with two people involved in Three Way Fight,... Read Full Article

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Dec 26, 20

New Year’s Eve Noise Demonstrations Across North America

Responding to a call from the NYC Anarchist Black Cross, communities across the so-called US and beyond are calling for noise demonstrations... Read Full Article

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Dec 22, 20

This Is America #133: Salem Antifascists Speak-out; Discussion on COVID Deaths, Social Media & Civil War

Welcome, to This Is America, December 22nd, 2020. On this episode, first we bring you an interview with several antifascists based out... Read Full Article

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Dec 18, 20

This Is America #132: Eviction Defense in Portland, Certain Days Collective, Eleanor Goldfield on ‘Hard Road of Hope’

Welcome, to This Is America, December 18th, 2020. On today’s episode, we bring you a series of interviews. First, up, we speak... Read Full Article

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Dec 16, 20

Seattle Park Barricaded Against Potential Sweep; Vacant Buildings Occupied

A proposed sweep by law enforcement of Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Washington was halted Wednesday, at least for the time being,... Read Full Article

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Dec 11, 20

Antifascist Resistance Heats Up Against ‘Stop the Steal’ Rallies & Faces New Challenges

“They’re taking over the boardrooms And they’re fat and full of pride And they all came out of the woodwork On the... Read Full Article

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Dec 9, 20

As COVID Deaths Explode and End of Eviction Moratorium Looms, Portland Community Beats Back Eviction, Erects Barricades

On Tuesday morning, Portland community members successfully repealed heavily armed and militarized Multnomah County Sheriffs backed by Portland police officers, who were... Read Full Article

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Dec 4, 20

Building Power, Resisting Recuperation: Dean Spade on Mutual Aid, COVID-19, and Beyond

On this episode of It’s Going Down, we speak with long-time anarchist and organizer Dean Spade, author of the new book, Mutual... Read Full Article

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Nov 28, 20

This Is America #131: As Temperatures Drop, Housing War Heats Up; Report from DC

Welcome, to This Is America, November 28th, 2020. On today’s episode, first we present an interview with Chad Loder, someone who has... Read Full Article

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Nov 27, 20

Anti-Colonial Actions Mark Thanksgiving Holiday

Anti-colonial actions marked this year’s so-called Thanksgiving Day, a holiday that grew out of settlers celebrating massacres of Native people: The killings... Read Full Article

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Nov 21, 20

This Is America #130: Cracks on the Right & the Shape of Trumpism to Come

On this episode of This Is America, we jump straight into the discussion, as we look at how things went down at... Read Full Article

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Nov 19, 20

Court Issues Injunction Against Tree-Sitters Fighting Mountain Valley Pipeline as Community Rallies in Solidarity

While the world has been focused on the historic rebellion that erupted following the police murder of George Floyd and the 2020... Read Full Article

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Nov 19, 20

“Like a Bludgeon”: Corruption, Counter-Insurgency & the Limits of Reform within the Baltimore Police

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast we speak with journalist and author Brandon Soderberg about the book they recently... Read Full Article

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Nov 13, 20

This Is America #129 : Post-Election Analysis as the Trumpian State Calls on the far-Right for Support

Welcome, to This Is America, November 13th, 2020. On this episode, first feature an interview with someone who works on the This... Read Full Article

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Nov 13, 20

Trump Administration Promoting DC Rally Featuring White Nationalists, Proud Boys, and Boogaloo Militias

A far-Right and pro-Trump rally being organized and promoted by white nationalists, Proud Boys, and militia groups is also finding support from... Read Full Article

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Nov 6, 20

Ben Fletcher and Building the IWW’s Anti-Racist, Class War Politics

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we again speak with labor historian and professor Peter Cole, author of Wobblies... Read Full Article

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Nov 5, 20

Thousands Take to the Streets As Trump Attempts to Stop Vote Count

In the face of massive State repression, including National Guard deployments, militarized police, and DHS shock troops across the so-called US in... Read Full Article

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Nov 4, 20

Brooks Brothers Riot 2.0?: Trump Moves to Stop Votes as His Supporters Hit the Streets

As predicted, an election crisis is unfolding across the so-called United States. It’s Going Down will continue to report on this situation,... Read Full Article

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Nov 3, 20

Trump Applauds Escalating Far-Right Violence as Police Attack Anti-Racist Protesters

As Trump laid bare his plan to declare himself the winner of the 2020 election and begin a legal fight challenging the... Read Full Article

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Nov 1, 20

Right Outside Your Door: If An FBI Agent Knocks

Five months have passed since the start of the George Floyd rebellion, and hundreds are facing trumped up charges and heavy prison... Read Full Article

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Oct 31, 20

This Is America #128: Devin Burghart on Far-Right Threats During Election; Trump’s Push for Coup

Welcome, to This Is America, October 31st, 2020. On this episode, we feature an interview with Devin Burghart, the Executive Director for... Read Full Article

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Oct 31, 20

As the Far-Right Escalates Calls for Violence & Trump for a Coup; Police & National Guard Deploy Against Protests

In the face of massive early voter turnout and a flood of mail-in ballots, Trump, in a last ditch effort, is continuing... Read Full Article

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Oct 27, 20

This Is America #127: Up in Flames

Welcome, to This Is America, October 27th, 2020. On today’s episode, we speak with someone involved in the recent strike at the... Read Full Article

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Oct 22, 20

“Expose the Contradiction”: William C Anderson on Anarchism, Mutual Aid, and What Comes Next

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we spoke with William C Anderson, who alongside Zoé Samudzi, is the co-author... Read Full Article

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Oct 14, 20

Organizing in the Face of Crisis and Far-Right Terror: A Conversation with Unity & Struggle

In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with two members of the autonomist Marxist group, Unity and Struggle,... Read Full Article

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Oct 13, 20

Colonial Statues Fall as Indigenous People’s Day of Rage Takes to the Streets

This report was written in collaboration with Indigenous Action, please follow their work for more anti-colonial action, resources, and analysis. Answering a... Read Full Article

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Oct 2, 20

Rebelión, Autonomía y Gobierno Comunal en el Municipio Indígena de Cherán, Michoacán

An English version of this podcast and transcript can be found here. En este episodio del podcast It’s Going Down, nuestro colaborador... Read Full Article

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Oct 2, 20

Rebellion, Autonomy, and Communal Self-Government in the Indigenous Municipality of Cherán, Michoacán

La versión en español de este podcast y la transcripción se puede encontrar aquí. On this episode of the It’s Going Down... Read Full Article

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Sep 30, 20

Against Trump’s Coup & Fascist Boogaloo: Towards a General Strike

Correction: On the opening to this podcast, it states that Trump said “stand down and stand by,” which in reality Trump stated... Read Full Article

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Sep 25, 20

Thousands Face Down Militias, Vigilante Attacks & National Guard to Take the Streets in Wake of Breonna Taylor Verdict

In the face of far-Right militias, curfews enforced by riot police and National Guard, and vehicular attacks from vigilantes, over the past... Read Full Article

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Sep 24, 20

This Is America #126: PNW Prisoners in the Crosshairs, Symbiosis on Mutual Aid Fire Relief

Welcome, to This Is America, September 24th, 2020. On this episode, we have a special report from Perilous Chronicle, about how prisoners... Read Full Article

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Sep 19, 20

Feminist Collectives Mobilize “Anti-Grita” Against Patriarchal Violence Across Mexico

On Tuesday September 15th, women across Mexico mobilized an “anti-grita,” a shout out against patriarchal violence on the eve of Mexican Independence... Read Full Article

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Sep 18, 20

Building Community Autonomy and Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we present a conversation with two participants in the Woodbine community center located... Read Full Article

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Sep 17, 20

This Is America #125: Report from Rochester, Anti-Colonial Analysis of #1492LandBackLane & Against the Fascist Push Toward Civil War

Welcome, to This Is America, September 16th, 2020. On today’s episode, first we speak with two medics who report about the ongoing... Read Full Article

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Sep 12, 20

Feminists Burn Human Rights Building in Mexico State Following Violent Eviction and Arrests

Police violently evict and arrest feminists who had occupied the building of the Human Rights Comission of Mexico State earlier in the... Read Full Article

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Sep 11, 20

Building Renter Power with the Autonomous Tenants Union Network

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with three representatives from the Autonomous Tenants Union Network (ATUN), which... Read Full Article

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