Notes on struggle against ‘israeli’ president Herzog’s visit to ‘melbourne’ 12-02-26

‘israeli’ president Isaac Herzog brazenly visited his compatriot genocidal settler colonial state for four days This followed a feeling of lull in struggle as the ruling class rammed us all with the fear of intensified state repression following the Bondi shooting, and the Palestine solidarity struggle demobilised in the time of a false one-sided ‘ceasefire’. … Read moreNotes on struggle against ‘israeli’ president Herzog’s visit to ‘melbourne’ 12-02-26

What’s the point of direct action? Between crushing defeat & exhilarating possibility

Radical graffiti at Webb Dock blockade, ‘melbourne’, March 22nd, 2023.

  What’s the point of direct action?Between crushing defeat & exhilarating possibility Graffiti at Webb Dock blockade, ‘melbourne’, March 22nd, 2024. Some thoughts on anti-capitalist struggle as settler-accomplices on Wurundjeri and Boon wurrung land, in anti-imperialist, anti-colonial solidarity for Palestine, for land back. E-mail thoughts etc.: whatsthepointofda@proton.me * “Why don’t we riot?”—a comrade whispered to … Read moreWhat’s the point of direct action? Between crushing defeat & exhilarating possibility

A tale of peculiar policing, a restaurant and reactionary backlash

On Friday 4th July, there was a ‘No police at protest‘ rally at the State Library in so-called melbourne, of around 100 people. The catalyst was an instance of disgusting police violence (one amongst many—including interstate) inflicted on a trans woman at the previous Free Palestine Sunday rally. Much of the crowd stood in active … Read moreA tale of peculiar policing, a restaurant and reactionary backlash