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Accomplices Not Allies: Abolish The Ally Industrial Complex

Posted on 2017/09/08 by Warzone Distro

This zine presents a strong critique of the political identity of “ally” and the activists who have built an “ally industrial complex” based on their anti-oppression credentials. Written from the context of indigenous struggles, this zine criticizes and explains several … Continue reading →

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Ain’t No PC Gonna Fix It Baby: A Critique of Ally Politics

Posted on 2017/09/08 by Warzone Distro

Text from back cover: “Anti-authoritarian white allies often express that they are working with authoritarian or nonpartisan community groups, sometimes on projects they don’t believe in, because the most important thing is for them to follow the leadership of people … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Solidarity: A Critical Reader for Accomplices

Posted on 2017/09/07 by Warzone Distro

A collection of essays that thoroughly critique identity politics, ally politics and other forms of liberalism found in anarchist circles. Revolutionary Solidarity pdf

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The Limits of Contemporary Anti-oppression Theory and Practice (A critique of Privilege Theory and Cultural Essentialism)

Posted on 2017/09/07 by Warzone Distro

Text from back cover: “Communities of color are not a single, homogenous bloc with identical political opinions. There is no single unified antiracist, feminist, and queer political program which white liberals can somehow become “allies” of, despite the fact that … Continue reading →

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