Today's Topics:
1. Greece, 4th Anarchist Book Fair in Patras, 25-26-27 May,
Hesperus (pl.Georgiou) (gr) [machine translation]
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
2. Greece, anarchist-federation: Information from the
mobilizations 17 and May 18 [machine translation]
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
3. France, Alternative Libertaire AL #272 - Women's rights: For
an abortion without borders! (fr, it, pt) [machine translation]
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
4. black rose fed Portland - PORTLAND MAY DAY: THE VIEW FROM
THE BACK OF THE MARCH (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
5. Announcement of the 2nd Conference of APO (gr) [machine
translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
6. Greece, Libertarian Thessaloniki Initiative, Intervention
requests of prisoners in hell & women's wing of Korydallos prison
(gr) [machine translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
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Message: 1
... The anarchist books are weapons against modern totalitarianism ... ---- Thursday 25/5
---- 18:00 Book presentation: "The Bolshevik Myth" Alexander Berkman ---- versions of
Panopticon ---- 20:00 Event-discussion: ---- On the occasion of the publication of the
book "Israeli Anarchists. The mobilization of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict " from
versions OPPORTUNA and the book " Anarchists against the wall " of the Publications of
colleagues, in the presence of the author and member of Anarchists against the Wall, Uri
Gordon. ---- 22:00 Musical evening: Bar financial support of the festival with songs of
struggle ---- Friday 26/5 ---- 18:00 Book presentation: "A libertarian project. History,
development and operation " , from versions attitude EKPIPTONTES ---- 20:00 Book
presentation: "Anthology of the Spanish Revolution. Spain red and black", by publishing
new daemons
22:00 Musical evening: Rembetiki night for the financial support of the festival
Saturday 27/5
19:00 Event-discussion:
80 years since the events of May '37 in Barcelona , with the presence of comrades from the
CNT Syndicates Madrid Metal and occupations
22:00 Closing the festival: Musical evening
Thursday and Friday from 5 pm and Saturday from 12 noon to kinematic book exhibition,
poster and photo policy, distro self-organized music and printed materials of the
anarchist / anti-authoritarian movement
self-managed space In the Western, Patreos 87_Patra
To promo video for the festival here .
https://ipposd.wordpress.com/
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On 17/5 , day general strike, the Anarchist Federation called for progress in Heraklion
Crete and strike protection, organized by the Coordination against Sunday work and
"liberated hours." ---- Held in Heraklion concentration Venizelos statue and march
downtown. In the AO block gathered about 60 al / compas. ---- In Thessaloniki, the strike
safeguard turned ATTICA stores, WIND and Bershka for their Tsimiski Street, and invited
-Only to view thereof; the closure of other branches. ---- The strike march called at
Kamara and moved to the streets Egnatia- St. Sophia, Tsimiski, Venizelou and came to the
Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace. ---- Along the way, which was accompanied by about 2,500
demonstrators called the primary unions, the club book-paper employees, scullery (faction
in food supply), the unemployed network and precarious workers, the women solidarity
space, indu, workers from the metro, EYATH and ELVO, pensioners in the private and public
sector, Thessaloniki race committee for Slag, the class solidarity Assembly (ERC
Association of Mental Health and Social Welfare, Society Servitoron- Cooks Central
Macedonia First class ovoulia Merchants) and left-wing movements and parties. Along the
way there were 3 anarchist block: the block of collegiality Anarchists from the East, the
Anarchist collectives over throsko and Anarchist pyranthos group, the Assembly block for
Social Anarchism Black and red and block the open anarchist meeting students / students
Quieta Movere .
On 18/5 called fighting demonstrations throughout Greece against new measures were voted
in Parliament.
The Anarchist Federation called for progress in Athens and Thessaloniki and Heraklion
concentration.
In Thessaloniki, the course called Kamara and moved to St. Egnatia- route Sofia-few
kilometers turn right Avenue White Pyrgos- Angelaki they resulted in Kamara. In
demonstration was attended by around 500 people.
Along the way there were 3 Anarchist block: the Anarchist Federation block, the block of
collegiality for Social Anarchism Black and Red and the Libertarian Trade Union block.
In Heraklion held concentration after call Anarchist Federation in lions square. Responded
to the call about 50 people, and after a while the world of concentration departed from
the port to stand by the strike of the seamen they remained until evening.
In Athens the course / concentration called Syntagma Square.
Overall, with the PAME world is not exceeded 7,000. The anarchist presence consisted of
the Anarchist Federation block and counterattack class, which were accompanied by a few
hundred demonstrators. The union faction ND (DAKE) attempted to lift banner but was
attacked by anarchists and was forced to leave. Around 8.45 became symbolic gesture to the
Parliament the right side of the world adjacent to Rachel Makris. Anarchists and anarchist
attack carried out in parliament by the left. It became intense tear gas. Overall between
the hours of 9 to 10 were four attacks in parliament. After 10.15 people started leaving.
Except for those times of conflict, the mood was subdued.
We have no illusion that the one-day strikes or two days of protests, as they remain
limited to the fact of the enactment of the new memorandum would be nothing but racing
rituals that give a certain discontent message. At the same time the support should be
trying to put in motion a new process. A counterattack planned process on all fronts: on
the sidewalk, in the street, at work, in the neighborhood. A match that will last long and
will be difficult. So difficult, the worse it has become our class position and possible
blackmail power over us. The cost of resignation already paying and the next time will be
voted "understandings" will be even bigger than today. As long as we tolerate these chains
will become heavier.
We need a new beginning.
All the streets.
http://anarchist-federation.gr/17_18may
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IVG in international waters or delivery of abortive pills by drones: these are the new
weapons of pro-choice activists of the association Women on waves. ---- Since its creation
in 1999, the Dutch association Women on waves [1]has been conducting campaigns to develop
access to non-surgical abortion in countries where it is banned or restricted. In 2001,
the first abortions in international waters began in Ireland. To circumvent the
anti-abortion law of this country, the activists installed on a boat a real portable
clinic. ---- Moving mentalities ---- They then seek out women who wish to abort and take
them to international waters where they can benefit from a medical abortion. After
Ireland, they will go to Poland in 2003. In 2004, their attempt to intervene in Portugal
will be countered by the authorities who prevent them from docking ... But the media
repercussions will be enormous and the right to abortion fully recognized two Years later.
They will also come from Morocco and Guatemala, which will not allow them to welcome
patients ... But even if the number of women they allow to abort is minimal each time
(when it is not zero), they do Move the mentalities and offer a true point of support to
the local feminist associations with which they always work in close connection.
In 2016, they had the idea of sending a drone carrying boxes of abortive pills across the
Irish and Polish borders.
Women on waves launched this year to be able to reach more widely and really help abortion
women. After a " consultation " by Internet on this site, women who request it receive a
package with mifepristone tablets (the RU486 pill) and misoprostol as well as indications
for abortion in complete safety. Those who can pay do it, the others do not. Women on web
provides on-line medical follow-up and can direct women to trusted doctors in their
country in case of complications.
As it is possible that the parcels of the association will eventually be spotted, the
project should soon allow international solidarity to be exercised directly. The principle
is simple: you live in a country where you can legally buy abortion pills, you do it, then
you send them to a woman who needs it.
Recall that in the world, only 61 states allow unrestricted abortion and only 39.5 % of
women have access to this right. More than 21 million illegal abortions are practiced
worldwide per year (out of 43.8 million total abortions), resulting in nearly 47,000 deaths.
It is a constantly challenged right for which, here as elsewhere, we must continue to
fight, without relent. Moreover, a major mobilization is being organized at European level
around 28 September 2017, the International Day of the Right to Abortion.
Émilie (AL Saint-Denis)
[1] More information on their website: Womenonwaves.org
http://www.alternativelibertaire.org/?Droits-des-femmes-Pour-un-avortement-sans-frontieres
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This was originally published in the The Oregonian as a guest opinion on May 21, 2017 and
is an part of a series related to attacks on the Portland May Day demonstration by the
Portland PD. For related articles see the links below. ---- By Ayme S. Ueda ---- May Day
was a festive showing of solidarity, bringing together a coalition of families and
organizations fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples, immigrants, labor, tenants,
Black liberation, disabled folk and others. The black bloc was intentionally keeping
distance from the larger march ahead, and people throughout were proudly chanting
everything from ‘Immigrants are welcome here' to ‘Anti-capitalista!' ---- Not one single
participant in the march came to harm by a person tossing a Pepsi can at fully armored
riot cops. None of the cops were injured.
What did cause fear, panic and harm was how the Portland Police decided to react. They
announced that the permit for the largely peaceful, family-attended march was being
immediately revoked and that anyone in the street would be subject to arrest.
Confusion hit and the march came to a sudden halt. Never in the history of this
widely-attended celebration has its permit been revoked. The front of the march couldn't
clearly hear what was being announced, so news of it spread through hasty word of mouth.
Some left the march, but most were understandably confused and upset, and they kept moving.
Soon after, and with no provocation, police began deploying tear gas canisters and
flash-bang grenades. Complete panic broke loose. Black bloc'ers attempted to defend the
march and escape. Others ran ahead to avoid chemical clouds and batons. Black bloc'ers lit
a fire between marchers and riot cops, attempting to hold a space to keep people safe from
police violence. Everyone at that point was coughing and covering their faces, trying to
crowd onto sidewalks and to find friends or family.
Those running to link up with friends or evade attack had flash-bang grenades thrown at
them. A group of riot cops armed with batons charged the black bloc. At this point a group
of people were detained, while the rest fleed. Only at this point were a burst of things
broken, spray-painted and slashed.
The claim that cops "swiftly ended the riot" or "protected the demonstration from
violence" is absurd. The police only provoked rioting. They attacked an unarmed group of a
thousand. Without a doubt, those responsible for instigating and escalating violence that
day were the Portland Police.
As anarchists we celebrate May Day as an international day of recognition of working class
and liberation movements throughout history. We believe in building empowered communities
that have a direct say in every aspect of their lives, from schools and workplaces to
housing and development. We believe that all wealth and resources should be held by the
people who create them. Those who currently control society's wealth will never willingly
allow its equitable distribution.
As we see today, decades of struggle and progress can be signed away in moments. The only
way of achieving lasting liberation for the poor and working class around the world is by
building revolutionary movements, creating alternative social structures, and working
together to create a world where people's needs and well-being are valued over corporate
greed and profit.
Ayme S. Ueda is a member of the Portland Black Rose Anarchist Federation/Federacion
Anarquista Rosa Negra. She lives in Southeast Portland.
http://blackrosefed.org/portland-may-day-view-from-the-back/
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Message: 5
The 2nd Conference of Anarchist Political Organization (APO) | Federation collectives will
be the weekend of 17-18 June 2017 in Athens.
On the first day of the Conference and for specific procedures provided by the presence
Observer groups.
For expressions of interest and communication: anpolorg@gmail.com
Anarchist Political Organization - Federation collectivity
http://apo.squathost.com/
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Friday 19/5 was interference with banners hanging and sharing documents, leaflets and
posters to students and professors of the Medical School at Aristotle University, and
patients and employees of hospitals AHEPA and Genimatas in Thessaloniki by comrades from
the solidarity fund prisoners and persecuted activists, the Libertarian Initiative of
Thessaloniki and Collegiality anarchists from the east. The action was part of information
campaigns conducted last month in Thessaloniki on the situation experienced by prisoners
in Greek prisons, lacking their access to care. ---- The advantage left over, whether we
are immigrants or unemployed and uninsured, let alone prisoners, condemned to slow death
and only united can we fight for free access to health care, to meet the prisoners'
demands on Women wings of the prison of Korydallos and "hell" (the hospital of Korydallos
prison), to release prisoners with health problems. Not to no man dying in prisons, not to
die no man who can not meet the "cost" of care. To strive together to live in a world
without prisons and power, without masters and exploitation.
The struggles of the exploited and oppressed resisting the onslaught and the state capital
or claiming better living conditions, either taking place within the walls or outside, are
necessary. It is necessary for us to live, to breathe, to realize the power we have when
we stand united, to find ways to fight effectively.
We are well aware that the exploitation and oppression we experience in every aspect of
our lives, the expansionist wars, killings and forced displacement of thousands of people,
the destruction of nature, labor sweatshops, mental hospitals, prisons are components of a
system based on getting and accumulating profit few at the expense of the majority. So if
we want to live in a world without all the above, then you need our assertive individual
struggles to be connected to a common revolutionary perspective which aims at achieving
and state disaster capitalism.
Break VEIL SILENCE AROUND THE SITUATION IN hellhole AND
ON WOMEN'S PRISONS
INSTANT SATISFACTION OF CLAIM OF PATIENTS OF hellish PRISONERS
AND PRISONERS OF WOMEN ON WINGS OF KORYDALLOU
https://libertasalonica.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/
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