Contribution by Warren Draper from the DIY Alliance. Originally publised in Freedom Press, March 9th. The main difference between anarchists and authoritarians (…on both the right and the left), is that anarchists have faith in people (in fact, I’m not sure that authoritarians even like people). This faith is born from the understanding that relationships… [Read More]
Our message to the Zapatistas | By London Anti-Fascist Assembly
Originally published by LAFA on https://network23.org/ on the 6th of December 2021. On the 3rd of November of 2021, we met with a delegation of Zapatistas that travelled all the way from Chiapas to meet groups and collectives organising against capitalism in the land formerly known as Europa, which they have now renamed to “Tierra… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 7 – Last days of the Zapatistas in Scotland and the Southeast of England
★ Alba ★ Scotland ★ On the evening of Friday 29th, the female Listen and Speech team met with Misneachd, a grassroots organisation campaigning to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Gaelic-speaking communities. As is common in Gaelic tradition, the meeting began with a performance of a traditional Gaelic song. The discussion focused on… [Read More]
‘Our journey there felt like an odyssey’ Isabel Cortés on the Zapatista visit to London
Isabel Cortes is a member of Chile Solidarity Network & Bordando por la Memoria. Isabel is also an organiser at United Voices Of the World. Our journey there felt like an odyssey. We spent one hour travelling and took 3 trains to arrive at our destination. I didn’t sleep very much the night before, I had that feeling… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 6 – The Listen & Speech teams arrive in England and Scotland
★ Bristol ★ On Wednesday 27th, the delegation enjoyed breakfast at the Plough in Bristol, which of course included Kiptik Zapatista coffee! The links between Kiptik, Easton Cowboys/Cowgirls and the Zapatista communities were cemented, then experiences and ideas were shared with ACORN Community Union, Bristol Defendant Solidarity and Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate. This was… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 5 – The Zapatistas continue their tour around Northern Ireland and Wales
Days 13 – 15 ★ Northern Ireland ★ On Sunday 24th, the Zapatista compañeras met with activists from Save our Sperrins, a collective fighting a mining project imposed by the corporation Canadian Gold in the mountains of Northern Ireland. This type of encounter proves that solidarity against extractive mega-projects knows no boundaries. On the next… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 4 – The Zapatistas arrive in Northern Ireland and Wales
Days 10 – 12 ★ Republic of Ireland ★ Northern Ireland ★ Wales ★ The Zapatista delegates spent their last day in the Republic of Ireland, where they were warmly welcomed and joined in a series of meetings with local groups, organisers, artists and musicians. On the morning of the 22nd, they participated in a… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 3 – Ireland
Days 7 – 9 ★ Ireland ★ Artwork by Nic Flanagan October 18th The Zapatista delegation continues its journey across insubmissive Ireland. On this day, the compas arrived in Dublin, where they met with several collectives and campaigns. One of the highlights of the day was this jaw-dropping printing of the unraveling history of the… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 2 – Ireland
Days 4 – 6 ★ Ireland ★ The Zapatista Invasion to Insubordinate WISE Islands is underway! Listen and Speech Teams from the Zapatista delegation La Extemporánea continue their tour around Ireland, meeting with grassroots organisations and people from below and to the left. The Journey for Life will continue in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and… [Read More]
The Journey for Life in the Wise Islands 1 – The Zapatistas arrive in Ireland
Days 1 – 3 ★ Ireland ★ On the evening of October 12th, a group of Zapatista men and women landed in Dublin’s international airport. The delegation, made up of two Listen and Speech teams, was warmly welcomed by a group of cheerful comrades weaving colourful banners. The arrival of the Zapatistas on this day… [Read More]