Solidarity with Rojava + new interview with Natasha Lennard

OCTOBER 2019 SOLIDARITY WITH ROJAVA! As we write to you, Kurdish fighters are repelling an invasion by Turkish forces. Since 2012, the autonomous region of Rojava has hosted an inspiring multi-ethnic experiment in self-determination and women’s autonomy, all while fighting the Islamic State (ISIS). They need our solidarity! We have joined our friends at Crimethinc and It's Going Down to echo the call for a day of action on October 12. Protest and disrupt Turkish consulates, US government offices, arms manufacturers, and businesses connected with the Turkish government! Read more INTERVIEW WITH JOURNALIST NATASHA LENNARD: “Creating sites of solidarity is crucial” Check out our new interview with radical journalist and author Natasha Lennard! Keep an eye out for more interviews with radical journalists over the coming months. "I think leftist narratives are better served by leftist, or at least left-leaning publications. Equally, leftist activists who choose to engage with mainstream journalism, write op-eds for the Times, etc., can do great work in demystifying leftist positions for a broader public. I guess my advice, for what it’s worth, is that engagement with an outlet like CNN, or even MSNBC, should always be cautious." Read the full interview VOICES FROM THE AGENCY NEWSWIRE “World on fire: 13 major protests happening around the globe right now” (Business Insider) Protests have long been a powerful political tool for enacting change and expressing discontent. From the Civil Rights Movement’s the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom to Indian independence, protests have left powerful marks upon the world. Historically, protests have served as an outlet for marginalized groups to articulate their frustrations — and make their demands known. Read more... “Lawsuit Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Arrests On Inauguration Day Can Go Forward, Judge Rules” (DCist) A lawsuit that accuses D.C. police of excessive force and unconstitutional arrests on Inauguration Day can move forward, a federal judge ruled on Friday. However, she granted the government’s motion to dismiss some of the claims. “I’m pleased the judge is allowing our case to proceed,” said Elizabeth Lagesse, an Inauguration Day protester who is one of the case’s plaintiffs, in a press release. Read more...   “Anarchists’ Unlikely Tool for Fighting Climate Change: Farming” (Daily Beast) In the waning months of 2011, Tim Holland was deeply involved in Occupy Denver, the local arm of the international Occupy movement. The 41-year-old anarchist and hip-hop artist, who goes by the stage name Sole, had been living in the Mile High City since 2009. When Occupiers first set up an encampment at Lincoln Park, Holland organized street protests, public assemblies, fundraisers, reading groups, and more. Read more... Kim Kelly: The Climate Disaster Inside America’s Prisons Global warming far and away is the most pressing issue facing the United States (and the rest of the planet). The fast-approaching climate reckoning is bigger than the presidential election, bigger than our imperialist forever wars, bigger even than the virulent fascist threat that’s taken root in the White House and spread its tendrils across the globe. It is no longer an exaggeration to say that the world is dying. Time is running out to pull back from the point of no return before it swallows us all whole. Read more... Launch Agency Newswire ANTIFA GRITTY STICKERS We have taken our popular Antifa Gritty t-shirt design and put it on stickers! If you would like a small pack of stickers just order them through the link below and we'll pop them straight in the mail for you. All funds raised go to covering Agency's monthly costs. You can also find us on Patreon and through our website donation page. Thank you for supporting our work! Get Your Gritty Stickers! Copyright © 2019 Agency, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed at anarchistagency.com. Our mailing address is: Agency 2911 Georgia Ave NW Ste 100 Washington, DC 20001-3805 Add us to your address book