anarchist theory Category

George Monbiot, darling of the grass roots climate movement, has this week ruffled some feathers amongst the activists he professes to admire. He made a scathing attack on the leftist organisers of the Kingsnorth climate camp, that in his own words was amongst “the most inspiring events I’ve ever witnessed. I am awed by [...]

on pornography

In: anarchist theory, social justice

Last week us BASTARDS had a discussion over a links sent to our organising list. Although that link was not pornographic, it has sparked a discussion on the issue and the interpersonal dynamics associated with porn viewing. Please join in!
Although not pornographic, the website in question (suicide girls) does bring up for me what I [...]

Without a doubt, those who seek to dominate others are fucking up the planet for the rest of us. No argument for the ‘greater good’ holds any water when greed and power-driven egoism are motivators. When Ruddock casts off refugees in genuine need in the name [...]

participatory economics

In: anarchist theory

This evening I had the pleasure of sitting in on one of Michael Albert’s highly entertaining public lectures held at the University of Queensland. Before I get into the guts of it, I’d like to congratulate Albert for what must have been a gruelling day, talking for a least seven hours solid, so soon [...]

The anarchist analysis identifies domination as the key problem within human social structures. Domination is seen to engender fear, submission and deception in the dominated, aggression and lack of empathy in the dominator. Hence, in anarchist praxis it is necessary to avoid the psychological states that lead to the myriad problems associated with [...]

about me

i have been involved in environmental, human rights, animal rights & media activism for over fifteen years, since the birth of my kids. i love to write and make short amateur films. i've been published in some magazines including New Internationalist, Chain Reaction, Vegan Voice, Animals Today, Green Left Weekly, Maple St Coop news, and written too many zines and indymedia articles to list here. i've been a media tart at community radio 4ZzZ102.1fm since 2002. some of my radio can be listened to here or at Radio4all, my films can be found at EngageMedia


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"we mourn the destruction of our biosphere…we suffer with our world - that is the literal meaning of compassion. It isn't some private craziness…it is a signal of our own evolution, a measure of our humanity…It enables us to recognise our profound interconnectedness with all beings. Don't ever apologise for crying for the trees…or over the water polluted…Don't apologise for the sorrow, grief and rage you feel. It is a measure of your humanity and your maturity. It is a measure of you open heart, and as your heart breaks open there will be room for the world to heal…" - Joanna Macy in "The Greening of the Self"