The Seattle Times, “Feds charge man suspected of tossing Molotov cocktails during May Day 2016 protests”
Wil Casey Floyd was arrested at his mother’s home Friday morning in Wisconsin, Seattle police Chief Kathleen O’Toole said. Investigators say Floyd was inspired by anarchists in Greece and South America, who frequently use Molotov cocktails in protests. Continue Reading
The Stranger, “Person of Interest: Natasha El-Sergany”
Does your work as a lawyer have any influence on the music you make with somesurprises? It’s hard to imagine two more different ways to use your mind than these activities. I don’t know that my work influences music, or vice versa. I do see a connection between the anarchist spirit of the DIY music […]
KIRO 7 (Seattle), “Kshama Sawant targets May Day as next massive anti-Trump protest”
An annual, peaceful immigrant and worker march takes place during the day on May 1. But that message is generally lost as anarchists usually descend upon downtown during the evening. The result is often broken windows, damaged property, and police responding with pepper spray and blast balls. In fact, additional officers from neighboring police departments […]
The Stranger, “What Really Happened at the Milo Yiannopoulos Protest at UW on Friday Night”
Then the anarchists showed up, their faces masked, and pushed right to the front of the crowds, though no one tried to stop them. One of their signs said “Antifascist Aktion.” Their chants—”No Trump! No KKK! No Fascist USA!”—were met intermittently with “USA! USA! USA!” and “Build the Wall!” counter-chants from the people in line. […]
The Seattle Times, “Timeline of Friday’s protests that ended in shooting at UW”
A confrontation between anarchists and socialists and supporters of Donald Trump escalated into chaotic violence on Friday night. This is what we know so far. Continue Reading
Puget Sound Business Journal, “Protests, marches and an Amazon party likely to disrupt Seattle traffic Friday and Saturday”
Puget Sound Anarchists Break Away March: The region’s anarchist group has a call to members to participate in a counter demonstration aimed a disrupting “business as usual.” It’s unclear how many participants will be involved. The site suggests they wear black and carry black flags. Continue Reading
Capitol Hill Seattle, “Election 2016 | Election Night parties on Capitol Hill”
In 2008, Capitol Hill celebrated change. In 2012, it was four more years and gay marriage. In 2016, many are hoping for a rather gender un-neutral dance party as Hillary Clinton’s I’m with Her campaign reaches what is predicted to be a successful conclusion. Will you still feel like dancing? Here is how Election Day and […]
KING 5 Seattle, “SPD talks about May Day response,” May 5, 2015
SPD talks about May Day response by Elisa Hahn, KING 5 Seattle, May 5, 2015 “I was certainly surprised by the number of individuals that would be in what we would consider anarchists or black block type of clothing, masks,” said Fowler. “This year there were a lot more individuals that were going to be […]
KING 5 (Seattle), “May Day protesters, police clash on Capitol Hill,” May 1, 2015
May Day protesters, police clash on Capitol Hill KING 5, May 1, 2015 4:00 p.m.: About a dozen anarchist protesters wearing black hoods were seen walking through Westlake in downtown Seattle. They were being followed closely by sheriff’s deputies on foot and on bicycles. READ MORE
The Seattle Times, “About that ‘anti-capitalist’ march,” April 30, 2015
About that ‘anti-capitalist’ march by Jon Talton, The Seattle Times, April 30, 2015 And all the television coverage, helicopters and, God forbid, “anarchists” picking trouble won’t change their minds. Quite the opposite. Every protester should be asked: Do you vote? READ MORE