71 Republic, “Acorn Community: American Anarchism at its Apex”
For more than a quarter-century, Acorn Community has thrived in rural Virginia as an example of a society that truly practices anarchism. America, since its founding, has strongly valued the need for a government to satisfy needs. Rule of law, freedom, and checks and balances are ideals that many of us grow up believing in. […]
Richmond Magazine, “Bomb Shelter: Charitable group Food Not Bombs establishes a home base”
For more than two decades, the group served weekly meals at Monroe Park, cooking out of homes including the former Wingnut Anarchist Collective in Southern Barton Heights. Food Not Bombs lost access to Monroe Park in November when it closed for a 12- to 18-month renovation, but the group continues to serve free meals at […]
The Atlantic, “Seeking an Escape From Trump’s America”
For the last eight years, Nicolas and Rachel Sarah have been slowly weaning themselves off fossil fuels. They don’t own a refrigerator or a car; their year-old baby and four-year-old toddler play by candlelight rather than electricity at night. They identify as Christian anarchists, and have given an official name to their search for an […]