Analysis: For David Graeber, Theory and Action Were Inseparable
by Thomas Swann
David Graeber lived his political values - and through everyday acts of communism, he argued, many of us do too.
Tag: anarchism
Analysis: David Graeber Reminded Us of the Political Value of Anthropology
by Alpa Shah
David Graeber's love of anthropology was intimately tied to his desire to build an anti-capitalist politics; it makes us think beyond the political limits of our own societies to realise that there are other, better ways of doing things.
Analysis: Anarchism Shaped David Graeber. Then He Shaped Anarchism
by Shane Little
Having first discovered the ideology as a teenager, David Graeber used his experiences as an activist and an anthropologist to develop his own theory of anarchism, one that is rooted in practice and the belief that we can remake the world at any given moment.
NovaraFM: In the Cookshops of the Future
Peter Hudis joins James Butler to gaze into the future – and explain why the left must stake a claim to it.
David Graeber: A Celebration of His Life
David Graeber’s life and work leaves an indelible mark on thinkers and activists from London through New York, from Rojava to Quebec. To celebrate his life and work, Ash Sarkar was joined by a range of guests including Molly Crabapple, John McDonnell, Debbie Bookchin and Jeremy Corbyn to discuss his legacy.
Obituary: The Opposite of a Cynic: David Graeber, 1961-2020
by James Butler
Novara Media would likely not exist without anthropologist and activist David Graeber, who died on Wednesday. He helped give us the confidence to start out, and the conviction that left media – and especially left media that is able to think for itself – actually matters, writes James Butler.
Opinion: Trump’s Attack on ‘Anarchists’ Is Just the Latest Red Scare
by Ruth Kinna, Matthew S Adams and Thomas Swann
The spectre of anarchism, invoked by Donald Trump and repeated without challenge in the mainstream media, reinforces the strategic demonisation of movements like Black Lives Matter that expose and mobilise against persistent injustices, write Ruth Kinna, Matthew S Adams and Thomas Swann.
Interview: Update From Rojava | Interview With Dani Ellis
Dani Ellis is a volunteer and engineer currently based in Rojava. Following up their conversation a few weeks ago, James spoke to Dani about Turkey’s ‘military pause’, the geopolitical games of Turkey, Syria, Russia and the US, resistance and what this spells for the future of Rojava.
Can Anarchism Offer a Solution to Brexit Paralysis and Chaos in Parliament?
by Ruth Kinna
Brexit paralysis bears out anarchists' long-standing critique of representative government and majoritarianism. Meanwhile the prime minister's failed attempt to prorogue parliament and other recent abuses of executive power have reignited a debate about the need for a written constitution in the UK. In this context, what can we learn from the long history of anarchist constitutionalising, which rejects the idea of 'the will of the people' in any guise and proposes an organisational alternative based on horizontalism and decentralised federation?
Novara Docs: Return to the Commons
On a 14-square mile patch of western France known as Notre-Dame-des-Landes, a world is being constructed, a way of living, formed through common endeavour and a knowledge of and sensitivity to the landscape and its ecosystems. It’s a messy process that was started 10 years ago when climate activists started to squat the area to […]
Against Adult Supremacy: The Anti-Capitalist Case for Child Liberation
by Matt Broomfield
The way we treat children entrenches class and teaches oppression, writes Matt Broomfield in his review of the zine anthology “No! Against Adult Supremacy”
What even is anarchafeminism?
On this week's Killjoy FM, Ray Filar is joined by Alexis Calvas and Sami Capulcu, as they discuss bringing anarchism to feminism and feminism to anarchism
A Network of Liberated Spaces: Visiting Barcelona’s Squats
by Tomás Lynch (Words) and Georgia Lalor (Photos)
Amidst the ongoing political stalemate in Spain, Catalonia's squatters are trying to carve out different ways of living together. Tomás Lynch visited to talk about 15M, Catalan independence, escapism and solidarity.
NovaraFM: What is Libertarian Communism?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss libertarian communism. What does it mean and how should we relate to it?
5 Reasons Why I Won’t Vote in #GE2015
by Raph Schlembach
Election week on NovaraWire continues: In this instalment, the question of national elections is framed in terms of citizenship, exclusion, and the boundaries of ‘legitimate’ political action.
9 Anarchist-Friendly Reasons to Vote in 2015
by Ina Fever
Election week on NovaraWire: Do elections matter to radicals, or is the game fixed whoever you vote for? Here's why abstainers might want to take a different approach in 2015.
Radical Lives: Charles Lahr
by Daniel Whittall
As a German radical in London who was initially suspected of plotting to assassinate Kaiser Wilhelm II, Charles Lahr was under constant surveillance from the Met. Best known for his bookshop and his involvement in radical publishing, Lahr was at the heart of a wide-ranging network of radicals in the early twentieth century.
NovaraFM: Anarchism and the ‘New Social Movements’
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Saul Newman as they discuss the relationship between anarchism and the 'new social movements', specifically after 1989.