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Solidarity: AWSM newsletter #19 April 2019

This is a link to SOLIDARITY#19 the occasional newsletter of the Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM)

Christchurch: Some Causes, Official Reactions & An Anarchist Response

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 27 2019 03:27

This article looks at some of the wider contextual causes of the recent fascist atrocity in Christchurch, state reactions to the act and an Anarchist response to these.

Some Reflections on the Ōtautahi/ Christchurch Tragedy

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 25 2019 11:17

Much discussion has been held around about New Zealand’s colonialist past, its own far-right groups and the existence of racism in New Zealand society at large. All important conversations that need to be had, but cannot really explain what happened in this instance and why. This was an international event that just so happened to have been in New Zealand.

AWSM Action in Solidarity With Christchurch

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 21 2019 09:25

Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM) has recently promoted solidarity with Christchurch.

Solidarity With Christchurch

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 21 2019 09:20

AWSM poster for Christchurch.

The 'Polynesian Panthers' and 'The Black Power' Gang: Surviving racism and colonialism in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Submitted by wojtek on Mar 18 2019 12:27

Nich Shilliam's academic analysis of white supremacy, black power and the historical activities of both the 'Polynesian Panthers' and 'The Black Power' Gang in New Zealand.

Mass Shooting Candlelight Vigil

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 16 2019 08:01

A member of Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM) attended a candlelight vigil for victims of the mass shooting in Christchurch.

Statement on Mass Shooting

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 15 2019 06:13

Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM) statement on mass shooting in Christchurch.

Can Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa/NZ help save the world?

Submitted by LAMA on Mar 13 2019 04:24

AWSM are encouraged by the fact that the movement [Extinction Rebellion] has managed to tap into the sense of alarm over climate change... but we feel that there is a conversation that needs to be had about some of their demands.

Interview With NZ Social Activist: Alex Pirie

Submitted by LAMA on Feb 6 2019 04:19

Aotearoa Workers' Solidarity Movement (AWSM) interviews NZ-based social activist Alex Pirie. He discusses his personal circumstances as well as local, regional, national and international issues.