Protest

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