Emma Goldman and Reginald Reynolds on Palestine: some notes on anti-Semitism and Zionism before World War Two

However shocking are recent events in and around Gaza, they do not arise like lightning on a clear day and out of blue skies – they may be seen in historical context. This text by AW Zurbrugg goes a little way towards sketching anarchist perspectives on this historical and political conflict.

In the 1930s, and at other times, Anarchists were sympathetic to the concerns of diverse interests and communities in Palestine and commented on developments. Exchanges between Emma Goldman and Reginald Reynolds published in Spain and the World and other texts highlight actual and potential conflicts between long-term residents and new settlers.

https://anarchiststudies.noblogs.org/emma-goldman-and-reginald-reynolds-on-palestine-some-notes-on-anti-semitism-and-zionism-before-world-war-two/

 

As a warm-up for the 8th International ASN conference, we hosted 3 talks in Belfast, followed by some music. You can access the audio recording of each talk, and the music, at the links below.

Máirtín Ó Catháin – Anarchism here, and there

Cassidy Ferrari – Queer anarchist zine culture

David Fox – Anarchist folk music in Ireland, Austria and Greece

Music by Joe and Benny (featuring David Fox)

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The conference itself takes places at Ulster University Belfast, 4th-6th September 2024. The theme will be Anarchism in/with/as/beyond CONFLICT. Full details here:

https://anarchiststudies.noblogs.org/post/2024/01/30/asn-8-anarchism-in-with-as-beyond-conflict-call-for-papers/

Abstracts and paper/panel proposals should be sent by 30th March 2024 to asn.conference@protonmail.com

 

The American Bar (65 Dock Street, Belfast)

Thursday 14^th March – 7pm-10pm (folk club is on afterwards)

The 8th International Anarchist Studies Network Conference is coming to Belfast later this year. To get ourselves in gear, and to encourage local engagement and participation, we’re holding a warm-up event – featuring 3 talks (plus Q&A):

• Máirtín Ó Catháin: on the history of anarchism here
• Cassidy Ferrari: on queer anarchist zine culture
• David Fox: on anarchism and folk music (including music performances)

Eventbrite page (booking not required)

The call for conference papers is open until the end of March

Some have plenty, others don’t. Shall we leave the redistribution of wealth to government agencies, charity organizations, and the foundations of billionaires? No. We can do that ourselves, no strings attached. Welcome to DIY Solidarity!

diysolidarity.org

Funding of up to $1,000 for DIY and DIT initiatives/projects. Open for submissions 1 – 31 March 2024.