The Mautes of the Philippines: from monied family to Islamic State
* Wealthy political clan morphed into IS affiliate * It started with a feud over civil contracts * But clan also long had contacts with MILF * MILF one of … Continue reading
Marawi Crisis — 27th Day
MARAWI CITY – Fighting in Marawi City in the southern Philippines entered its fourth week on Tuesday with military officials conceding that troops were struggling to loosen the grip … Continue reading
You know labor unions, but do you know Isabelo de los Reyes?
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – He might as well be the Father of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies in the country. He introduced Marxism to the Philippines. He was jailed among the … Continue reading
Dialectical Historical Materialism: An Effective Tool for Authoritarian Politics, Dominance and Control in the Archipelago
For many years Marxism has been the dominant ideology among dissent in the archipelago. It is a convenient tool utilized by social movements, civil society, scholars, academics and even a … Continue reading
Prolonged WAR feared — Military vows no letup on airstrikes vs Maute
AIRSTRIKES against Maute positions in Marawi City will continue despite calls from residents for the bombing runs to stop, military officials said Wednesday. “We feel the pain, we feel the … Continue reading
Ecological Forum – Climate Crises & Direct Forum (Bulacan State University)
This is part of autonomous activists’ education campaign RE: Black and Green discussion/workshop. Join us!
Prelude to the Russian Revolution: Alexander Ge – Against the War
At the time, Ge (sometimes spelt ‘Ghé’) was a radical anarchist communist living in exile in Switzerland. After the February 1917 Revolution, he returned to Russia, where he threw … Continue reading
The Art of War Applied to the Battle of the Little Big Horn
Drawing by Black Horse (Cheyenne). From Black Horse Ledger, Circa 1877. by Zig Zag, Warrior Publications, December 19, 2016 On June 25, 1876, the US Army’s 7th Calvary Regiment … Continue reading
Gabriel Kuhn: Anarchism Today
Gabriel Kuhn is the author and editor of numerous works relating to anarchism, rebellion and revolution, including Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics, Life Under the Jolly … Continue reading