Tag Archives: recognize and record

“How to Overthrow the Illuminati” Pamphlet

Posted on February 1, 2014 by mamos206

This summer, I collaborated with comrades in New York City to produce a pamphlet criticizing conspiracy theories.  We also set up a website to discuss and distribute the pamphlet.  For some reason, I forgot to link it here on the … Continue reading →

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Kshama Sawant and Capitalism’s Shock Absorbers

Posted on November 30, 2013 by mamos206

“While you waitin’ for the mention in the pages of ‘The Stranger’ You can find me in the basement makin’ heaters for later… we’ve been living in conditions we’re tired of Come on and rise up” – Blue Scholars, “North … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Twilight / White Noise

Posted on September 6, 2013 by mamos206

As Noel Ignatiev argued, there is a civil war going on in the mind of each working class white man.  That war is between his working class consciousness and his white consciousness.  Both are in a state of crisis right … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Open Letter to All Comrades

Posted on June 22, 2013 by mamos206

This is a post by our friend Matthew Erickson, describing his experiences with incarceration.  My name is Matthew; I’ve been a revolutionary active in Decolonize/ Occupy, and I’m a cofounder of Seattle Copwatch.  I’ve been indicted for rioting charges for … Continue reading →

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Reading for Revolution (Parts 1 and 2)

Posted on May 27, 2013 by mamos206

This is a three- part series of short articles on collective learning and the struggle for a new society.  The first two parts are included in this post, and the third will be published later. The first article  is called … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Personal Account of Queers Fucking Queers

Posted on June 30, 2012 by blackorchidcollective

One of the six people bashed and arrested last Saturday night at Pride during the Queers Fucking Queers street dance party has written about her experiences that night. For updates on the arrestees, please follow the Grand Legion of Incendiary … Continue reading →

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No Throwing Away Our Youth! No New Juvie!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by blackorchidcollective

BOC and friends have been flyering every weekend for the last month and a half against the city rebuilding and expanding the Central District juvenile detention center. There will be a vote on the $200 million tax levy on August … Continue reading →

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Longview, Occupy, and Beyond: Rank and File and the 89% Unite!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by blackorchidcollective

This piece is written by the Black Orchid Collective in Seattle, with contributions from members of Advance the Struggle in the Bay area, members of Hella 503 in Portland, as well as friends in various cities.  We have all been … Continue reading →

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