Grand Rapids Anarchists

Continuous reflection and discussion on the relevancy of the work and existence of a collective is quite possibly one of the most effective things a group can do. Although it is sadly somewhat rare, it is refreshing to see good analysis, observation, and strong evaluation of a collective’s role and their internal dynamics. Far too [...]

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We’ve been hearing rumblings of this for a while now and are very excited to see it come together: A New World from Below: An Anarchist and Antiauthoritarian Convergence at the 2010 U.S. Social Forum Detroit, June 23-27, 2010 We believe that social forums can greatly contribute to strengthening social movements both in the United [...]

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In the anarchist movement, collectives are one of the core organizing models in use. From the Spanish Civil War to contemporary collectives that do all sorts of projects—from running books-to-prisoners programs to organizing militant street protests—collectives are attempts to form non-hierarchal structures that function as a living example of the world we wish to see. [...]

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I. To commemorate the anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, a group of “activists”—progressives, those who protested the war back in 2003, and lifelong radicals—decide to organize a march in downtown Grand Rapids. The day is what some might describe as a “perfect” day for a protest—the sun is shining and it is unseasonably [...]

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