#20. Digital solidarity

[spartanmemesmedical]

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[fandom]

Web Celebs

Celebs: now in digital!

Hatsune Miku +2

Grian -1

GoodTimesWithScar -1

EthosLab +10

Hbomberguy +67

PearlescentMoon +11

Daniel Howell +58

AmazingPhil +61

GeminiTay +30

Brennan Lee Mulligan -3

Matt Sturniolo

SmallishBeans +7

Chris Sturniolo

Mumbo Jumbo +6

James Somerton

Nick Sturniolo

Skizzleman +23

TangoTek -2

ImpulseSV +7

Zombiecleo +3

BdoubleO100 +3

Solidarity Gaming -10

TommyInnit -14

Inthelittlewood +1

Rendog +16

Ally Beardsley

Tubbo

Sam Reich +15

Philza -19

Cubfan135

Moo Deng

Docm77 -2

LDShadowLady +24

Technoblade -19

Smajor1995 -7

Zac Oyama +13

Lou Wilson -3

Wilbur Soot -32

Amaury Guichon -3

Jerma -32

iskall85

Shane Madej -37

Kasane Teto

Alan Becker +14

Markiplier -14

Brian Murphy +14

Falsesymmetry +3

Badboyhalo -11

Siobhan Thompson +2

Dreamwastaken -29

Ryan Bergara -47

Joe Hills -14

Slimecicle -31

Emily Axford -2

Kagamine Rin +15

Cellbit -21

Ranboo -39

Quackity -47

Izzy Roland

Bigbst4tz2 +2

Jorge Rivera-Herrans

Wayneradiotv +9

Aabria Iyengar -15

Laura Bailey -35

GeorgeNotFound -32

Marisha Ray -34

Shayne Topp

Jellie the Cat

Thomas Sanders -2

Kagamine Len +21

Sam Riegel -18

Evbo

Erika Ishii

Courtney Miller

Matpat

Damien Haas

Steven Lim +5

Megurine Luka +17

Ashley Johnson -35

Ify Nwadiwe

Taliesin Jaffe -20

Rekha Shankar

Sapnap -27

Foolish Gamers -37

Aphmau +11

Matthew Mercer -41

Jaiden Animations -41

Kaito

Jschlatt -3

Travis Willingham -36

Mike Trapp

Oscar Montoya

Gumi

Shubble -21

Jacksepticeye -36

Baghera Jones -28

TinaKitten -17

Brian David Gilbert -13

Ian Hecox

Maia Arson Crimew -58

The number in italics indicates how many spots a name moved up or down from the previous year. Bolded names weren’t on the list last year.

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[northern-passage]

Read the full call to action here.

Tomorrow, November 29th, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the #BDS movement is calling for an all day social media storm. Our physical and digital actions can be used together to strengthen our demands: Permanent ceasefire and lifting the siege to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Lawful sanctions on Israel, including a #MilitaryEmbargo. Pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. Click here for prepared messages and images to use for the social media storm. Over the last 7 weeks, millions of you have taken to the streets for the largest protests the world has seen in the last 20 years! We are grateful to each one of you who, through your voices and creative actions, have built up unprecedented grassroots power to end Israel’s genocidal war against 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Yet, Western governments are continuing to arm, fund and provide political cover for Israel’s genocide. We must act urgently to end all state, corporate and institutional complicity with Israel’s genocidal apartheid regime. Palestinian lives and livelihoods literally depend on it. To this end, and as time has shown, BDS is the most effective form of solidarity with the Palestinian liberation struggle. Tomorrow, we call for escalating worldwide peaceful mobilizations and expressions of meaningful solidarity to stop the genocide including: 1. Whenever feasible, organizing peaceful disruptions, sit-ins, occupations, etc. targeting  policymakers, as well as the corporate enablers of genocide and apartheid (arms manufacturers, investment firms), and institutions (media, universities, cultural spaces, etc.). 2. Disrupting the transport of weapons, or weapon parts, to Israel, including in transit states, by supporting trade unions refusing to handle such shipments, as has been done in Belgium, US, and the Spanish State, and as expressed by trade unions in India, Turkey, Italy and Greece.  3. Pressuring parliaments and governments to cancel existing military contracts and agreements with Israel, as Colombia’s president publicly espoused, and as demanded by the BDS movement in Brazil, a demand supported by civil society and more than 60 parliamentarians in the country. 4. Intensifying all strategic economic boycott and divestment campaigns against complicit corporations, and escalating campaigns to cut all ties to apartheid Israel and its complicit academic and cultural institutions as well as sports teams. Mobilizing your community, trade union, association, church, social network, student government/union, city council, cultural center, or other organization to declare itself an Apartheid Free Zone (AFZ) on November 29th, if it hasn’t already, and organize a solidarity event or action on November 29th. 5. Pressuring your elected officials, where relevant, through direct communication or collective direct action, to demand real pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to urgently prosecute Netanyahu and all other Israeli officials responsible for genocide, apartheid, and war crimes. If not now, when? In solidarity, The Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)

ABOUT THE BDS MOVEMENT

Cultural boycott guidelines

Economic boycott for consumers

[fiercynn]

The Gaza Monologues: Audio Production in Solidarity with Palestine!

The Gaza Monologues is a collection of testimonies from Gazan youth in 2010, after the first war on Gaza, collected and adapted for stage by ASHTAR Theatre in Ramallah (@ASHTARTheatre), and performed here by 26 people from several countries for International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People on November 29, 2023. In lieu of copyright purchases, ASHTAR Theatre requests donations to their programs in the West Bank.

This is an audio-only production of The Gaza Monologues, but is posted as a video to include subtitles. Most monologues are in English, but there are two in Arabic, two in Spanish, and one in French. English subtitles are available for all monologues. Currently, subtitles in Arabic, Spanish, and French are only up for the monologues that are spoken in each respective language, though we’ll try to get subtitles up for others in the near future. The script of The Gaza Monologues is available in those languages and more.

Produced by me, audio editing and additional coordination by Hannah, and art by @pocketsizedquasar.

Thanks to all the voice actors, including @saltqueer, @to-every-house-you-enter, @hyeoni-comb, @datfearlessfangirl, @shooshopath, @cryptenby, @exsequar, and many others – see below the cut for full credits!

Alt text for art: A digital painting of a Palestine sunbird sitting perched on olive branches. it is a small black and blue songbird with a teal-turquoise shimmer on its head and upper wings. In the background is a faded scene of a beach at sunset in the colors of the Palestinian flag: red, green, black, and white. Handwritten text at the top left reads, “The Gaza Monologues,” and the artist’s signature “@pocketsizedquasar” is written over one of the branches on the bottom left.

MONOLOGUES

1. Ahmad El Ruzzi: Deepa

2. Ahmad Taha: Juniper Hanrahan

3. Ashraf A Sossi: Sam (@morelenmir on twitter)

4. Alaa Hajjaj: Deepa

5. Amanee A Shorafa: KC

6. Amjad Abu Yasin: M

7. Anas Abu Eitah: @priismacolors on twitter

8. Ehab Elayan: Andrea

9. Tamer Najem: @saltqueer

10. Taima'a Okasha: Brook

11. Rawand Ja'rour: Percival

12. Reem Afana: Clio (@to-every-house-you-enter)

13. Reema El Sadi: shambs (@tipsyloki12 on twitter)

14. Sami El Jerjawi: Juniper Hanrahan

15. Sujoud Abu Hussein: Mary

16. Suha Al Mamlouk: Anne (@exsequar)

17. Ali Al Hassany: Rose

18. Fateema Abu Hashem: N

19. Fateema Atallah: Maddy

20. Muhammed El Omrani: PK

21. Muhammed Qasem: p

22. Mahmud Abu Shaa'ban: Essie

23. Mahmud Bala'wi: @hyeoni-comb

24. Mahmud El Turk: Maaytah

25. Mahmud Afana: @datfearlessfangirl

26. Mahmud Najem: @shooshopath

27. Heba Daoud: KC

28. Wi'am El Dieri: Cameron

29. Yasmeen Ja'rour: M

30. Yasmeen Abu Amer: Maaytah

31. Yasmeen Katbeh: TK (@cryptenby)

[straightbaittournament]

forget voter fraud; rb this post with a receipt proving you have given $5 or more to any of the following orgs or funds, and i will draw you free propaganda

more specifically, i will make you a digital sketch! however, if you give over 20, you get a flat color, over 30, and you also get very basic shading, over 50, and you get a fully rendered piece. to include those unable to give, i will randomly choose one reblogger per round to also get their own sketch propaganda, should they choose to accept it. so one reblog = one entry! if you have multiple receipts, i will let you decide if you want them to count cumulatively towards one piece or if you'd like multiple. examples of previous commissions here!!

no hateful content, no nsfw, and for the purposes of this blog, whatever you ask me to draw has to be at least vaguely related to the tournament. as propaganda, your drawing will be posted publicly on this blog, which is the guiding sentiment for most of these rules

i tried to focus on either on-the-ground or direct actions, although there are a few where that's not the case. if you have any suggestions, feel free to leave them. orgs and funds below:

gaza evacuation funds from operation olive branch (also contains other gaza mutual aid links), gazafunds, or those that have been vetted or shared by el-shab-hussein, nabulsi, palipunk, ibtisams, 90-ghost, or another palestinian blogger

sudanese gfm and refugee support (there are some in el-shab-hussein's pinned as well)

peace african hope relief fund in eastern drc

kakuma queer

gaza home/business repair funds

clinic supporting refugees in chad

khartoum kitchen

other orgs and funds vetted by sudanese diaspora

mona's initiatives providing direct aid in gaza

the sudan solidarity collective

the panzi foundation

pious projects (period-related relief)

life for gaza

help gaza children

care for gaza

watermelon relief: aid for displaced families in gaza

friends of the congo

atlanta solidarity fund

landback

palestine action

much of my post was based off of this post by karinyecrafts, who is doing free commissions for people who donate $5 or more to salma's evacuation fund and rb with their receipt. salma is a 13 year old type 1 diabetic currently in egypt. her father and brothers are in gaza. your support will help her get insulin and reunite her family

feel free to replicate absolutely anything about this idea. otherwise, consider rbing this post and don't forget your daily click!

[floodkiss]

A couple weeks ago, I led a zine making workshop/Palestinian solidarity event for my local Asian racial solidarity group. I gave a primer on zines and DIY as well as the political roots of DIY publishing, and some tutorials. The theme was reconnecting to resistance in an open learning circle since the Asian continent has a long and wide breadth history of resistance. We provided zine making supplies and I brought both some Palestinian zines and a curated collection of examples from my personal zine library! It was also potluck style.

It was kind of interesting leading this workshop! I don't consider myself to be an expert on revolutionary histories, there's a lot of theory and info to catch up on, but I read a lot of PFLP and Palestinian resistance writing when I was in my undergrad because I was able to meet Joe Sacco who was the cartoonist who published Footnotes in Gaza and Palestine (around 2017?). I also designed some posters for his Toronto visit in partnership with the TPFF. Most significantly, I read Strategy for the Liberation of Palestine by the PFLP - it is both a historical document and a live program that lays out the fundamentals of Palestinian liberation as well as localized analysis (160~ pages). There were Asian people in attendance originating from all over the continent and of varying faiths but no one was familiar with historic Palestinian resistance, only with the current narrative about israhelli occupation - so of course I was happy to to talk about Ghassan Kanafani, Leila Khaled, and the PFLP and the historic 3rd world solidarity movements across Asia!

Most people weren't familiar with zines either, so I was also very sparkly-eyed in info dumping about zines to the room! One of the participants brought musakhan rolls which are a traditional Palestinian dish... they were SO yummy... I did have more than I should have... and they included the recipe as one of the zine pages!!! There were also many Filipinos present resulting in me going home with a lot of leftover turon (it helped me survive my ongoing depressive episode in April lol)

Overall it was so nice having conversations with others regardless of where they were at in their politicization journey. There is always more to learn, and more time to spend with one another...and we can all grow together too 🫶🏼 politicization can be very personal and I think as long as we can develop principles, sense for collective, and maintain revolutionary imagination - we can survive together!

Here are some of the Palestinian zines that I brought for people to sift through! I have like 20+ pdfs on my computer and more from encampments that I've visited and will hopefully scan soon!

Palestine: An Introduction from DecolonizePalestine ABCs of Occupation & Resistance by Rachel Mattson The Palestinian Struggle for National Liberation by OBF-HRD/Manila University BDS: What it is, Why it matters by Leila Abdula Razzaq Digitized copy of Ghassan Kanafani by Anni Kanafani (Beirut, 1973), found via the internet archive! From Galilee to Gaza, A voice from Palestine from CrimetheInc. Handala and Other Symbols of Palestinian Resistance & Revolution by...me! (I'll add a link later)

[catskewl]

This is very good and helpful for our American friends. There are more suggestions in the article so please read it.

So here is a handful of suggestions for Americans and others who seem disoriented and overwhelmed.

First: go beyond digital activism. A wave of anti-Trump street demonstrations recently swept across the US. In the age of social media, that might seem like an outdated or secondary tactic. But it’s not. In a time of effortless communication and online petitions, physical work matters twice as much. It sends a nonverbal message of urgency and sacrifice, and – more importantly – signals an invitation to fellow citizens to join. These protests should be regular and designed for the long haul. They should be citizen-led. Initially, flexible horizontal structures, ready for quick response, turned out to be more effective in practice in our experience.

Second: no ageism, please. As our own history shows, opposing populism in power is possible only if intergenerational solidarity takes place. We heard a reporter sneer that the New York, anti-Trump protest crowd skewed old. So did ours in Poland! Yet over time, younger people joined in as the burdens of populism became more personal. Again – diversity matters most. Not just in communication tools, but in the social makeup of the protest movement.

Third: it’s always the constitution, stupid. One hallmark of authoritarianism is the erosion of constitutional law. It’s not about abstract legal theories – it’s about changing the rules of the state without formal approval. Donald Trump’s musings about a potential third term are a prime example. The US constitution clearly forbids it. But the very mention signals a willingness to operate outside the legal order. Polish populists broke the constitution almost immediately after taking power. The consequences are still with us. What helped was keeping a detailed record of key legal violations.

Fourth: don’t leave. Populists in power try to persuade neutral officials, such as public prosecutors, to resign from their government positions. Ideally, they want to rid their political opponents from the country. But don’t let them force you into exile, if you can help it; resistance on the ground will be crucial, just as it was for figures in the anti-communist opposition in eastern Europe before 1989.

Fifth: plan ahead. Perhaps the most psychologically difficult task is extending a hand to those with whom you have political disagreements. The facts are hard to ignore: in democracies, populists win through elections. Hardliners won’t change, but the 10-20% of swing voters in the centre can be decisive.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Object permanence

I'm on a 20+ city book tour for my new novel PICKS AND SHOVELS. Catch me in PITTSBURGH on May 15 at WHITE WHALE BOOKS, and in PDX on Jun 20 at BARNES AND NOBLE. More tour dates here.

#15yrsago NYT ethicist: OK to pirate ebooks once you’ve bought the hardcover https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/magazine/04FOB-ethicist-t.html?ref=magazine

#15yrsago Minister for Digital Britain thinks an IP address is an “Intellectual Property address” https://imgur.com/i-wrote-to-mp-2-weeks-ago-regarding-de-bill-i-received-this-forwarded-reply-from-mandelsons-bis-department-yesterday-as-response-uks-minister-digital-britain-stephen-timms-doesnt-kn-r-worldnews-2053-april-09-2010-1pXlO

#15yrsago UK ISP TalkTalk will not obey Digital Economy Bill disconnection orders https://web.archive.org/web/20100410122709/https://www.talktalkblog.co.uk/2010/04/08/digital-economy-bill-its-a-wash-up/

#5yrsago Cleveland Plain Dealer executed by union-busting owners https://pluralistic.net/2020/04/08/non-fiscal-payfors/#advance

#5yrsago Nurse suspended for distributing crowdfunded PPE https://pluralistic.net/2020/04/08/non-fiscal-payfors/#olga-matievskaya

#5yrsago Solnit on the revelations of crisis https://pluralistic.net/2020/04/08/non-fiscal-payfors/#solnit

#1yrago How to shatter the class solidarity of the ruling class https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/08/money-talks/#bullshit-walks

[tarottchotchkes]

NUMEROLOGY, TAROT, AND THE 2024 ELECTION

According to what I calculate:

Trump is a 4 (Emperor - typical) - 06/14/1946

Hillary is a 3 (Empress) - 10/26/1947

Kamala is a 5 (Hierophant) - 10/20/1964

Based on previous calculations, in 2016 election Trump was Justice or Strength (11), and Hillary was the Hermit (09) - and we all know how that turned out.

Based on my knowledge of Numerology and the 2024 election:

Trump is a 10 - Wheel of Fortune 

Kamala is a 13 - Death Card

Because I am pro-Blue - I would see Trump as spinning around aimlessly as the Wheel and see Kamala as a permanent and lasting change (Death). In this matter I see (and hope) for a Kamala victory. Hillary may have had the 2016 expectation but look who Trump was in cahoots with.

Strictly speaking, Your Birth Number can only be one digit, but your Year Number should be two digits without reducing them farther. However, if you reduce the numbers as far as they will go, Trump becomes #1 - the Magician, and Kamala becomes #4 - the Emperor. The Magician can spin things to his advantage (or presumed advantage) but can also keep spinning aimlessly, but the Emperor is for solidarity, safety, and preservation.

I pray to The Goddess that I am right.

[dailyanarchistposts]

Sources and reading tips

At SAC’s courses and conferences, you get the most up-to-date reading tips on concrete trade union work. The books and articles listed below should be seen as a Swedish smorgasbord to pick from. You don’t have to consume the entire list to become a workplace organizer. Below are listed sources and reading tips related to each part of the book. They are available on the internet, at libraries, through the SAC publishing house Federativ and at the bookstore Syndikalistiskt forum. You can obtain SAC’s governing documents from your Local (LS) or digitally on SAC’s website (www.sac.se). Quotes in this book that were originally formulated in Swedish have been translated into English. The sources from where the quotes are derived are accounted for below.

syndikalisten.sac.se/

www.arbetaren.se

www.federativsforlag.se

www.syndikalistisktforum.se

1. Guidelines for local organizing

See the SAC website (www.sac.se) to read:

Basic bylaws for all operating sections

SAC Union program of 2006

SAC Tactical statement of 2009

SAC Declaration of principles of 2009

Contact the SAC Secretariat to order these inquiries:

SAC:s Könsmaktsutredning (Gender power inquiry). Completed in 2010 by Linda Magnusson, Viveca Nording, Ida Pettersson and Bea Rimmerfors. Record number 10–098.

Mobiliseringsutredningen (Mobilization inquiry). About successful union organizing. Completed in 2018 by Frederick Batzler. Record number 18–065.

Strategiutredningen (Strategic inquiry). An answer to the 2019 Swedish anti-strike law. Compiled in 2020 by the SAC Legal Committee. Record number 20–105. Available to members here: www.sac.se/strategiutredningen. The website also has video lectures, articles, a pocket guide, etc. based on the Strategic inquiry.

Apans anatomi (podcast) (2020). Organisera, inte bara mobilisera. Interview with the syndicalist Daria Bogdanska: soundcloud.com

Bohlin, Rebecka (2005). XX — Feministiska samtal, idéer och utbrott. Federativs förlag. A collection of articles from Arbetaren.

Bonk, Erik (2021). “Arbetsplatsorganiserng” in Syndikalisten, online edition:

syndikalisten.sac.se. A series of basic articles.

Bonk, Erik & Hästbacka, Rasmus & Stendahl, Jenny (2021). “Ny strategi på galen arbetsmarknad” in Arbetaren, online edition: www.arbetaren.se

A summary of SAC’s Strategic inquiry of 2020. In English below.

Bonk, Erik & Hästbacka, Rasmus & Stendahl, Jenny (2021). “A syndicalist strategy for the Swedish labour market” on the website Counterpunch: www.counterpunch.org

Bradbury, Alexandra & Brenner, Mark & Slaughter, Jane (2016). Secrets of a successful organizer. Detroit: Labor Notes. See also: www.labornotes.org/. The book will be published in Swedish by Federativ in the autumn of 2021.

Broberg, Emil & Hästbacka, Rasmus (2021). “Fackliga myter om kollektivavtal skadar löntagarna” in Arbetaren, online edition: www.arbetaren.se

Calleman, Catharina (2020). Genusperspektiv på arbetsrätten: en annan historia. 2. uppl. Uppsala: Iustus förlag.

Class Power on Zero-hours [yellow edition]. New preface. 2. uppl. London: AngryWorkers. A group of workers in London writing about their organizing while also doing it.

Falk, Kristian & Hästbacka, Rasmus (2021). “Hitta alternativ till strejk” in Arbetaren, online edition:

www.arbetaren.se. About destructive fixation on strikes.

Fransson, Susanne (2020). “Hundra år av kvinnostrejker”. A video lecture:

youtube.com

Hamnarbetarförbundet 50 år. A documentary project about the Swedish Dock Workers Union:

hamn.nu

Hästbacka, Rasmus (2021). “Sex myter om facklig kamp” in Arbetaren, online edition:

www.arbetaren.se

Lindblom, Julia (2021). Amazon: bakom framgången. [Stockholm]: Verbal.

Lynd, Staughton m.fl. (2015). Solidarity unionism: rebuilding the labor movement from below. 2. uppl. Oakland: PM Press.

Ottesen-Jensen, Elise (1980). Arbetarrörelsen — männens eller mänsklighetens rörelse? Ett urval av Elise Ottesen-Jensens kvinnopolitiska artiklar i Arbetaren och Brand på 20-talet.

Sahlström, Olle (2008). I skuggan av en storhetstid. Stockholm: Atlas. A book about the decline of European trade unions from movements to bureaucracies and new organizing initiatives.

Sjöö, Ingemar (2011). Fackliga fribrytare. Episoder från hundra år av svensk syndikalism. [2., uppdaterade uppl.] Stockholm: Federativ. The quote from French CGT in this book can be found in Sjöö’s book on page 34.

Slaughter, Jane & Ancel, Judy (red.) (2005). A troublemaker’s handbook. How to fight back where you work and win! Detroit: Labor Notes.

Tillsammans: gemenskap och klasskamp på samhällsfabrikens golv. En antologi. By the group Kämpa tillsammans! (2009). Lund: Pluribus.

Tuuloskorpi, Frances (red.) (2010). Hopsnackat: folkrörelse på arbetsplatsen. D. 1 En antologi. 2. uppl. Norsborg. As an ebook here: folkrorelselinjen.wordpress.com

Wikander, Ulla (1997). Delat arbete, delad makt: om kvinnors underordning i och genom arbetet. En historisk essä. 7. uppl. Uppsala: Uppsala univ. Can be found as a PDF file here: uu.diva-portal.org

2. The idea of the class organization

See the SAC website (www.sac.se) to read:

Basic bylaws for all Locals (LS) of SAC

SAC’s Organization plan with industrial guidelines

1906 Charter of Amiens

1913 London Declaration

IWW Declaration of principles in the form of a Preamble to the IWW constitution (originally adopted in 1905). Available here: iww.org/

Ahrne, Göran, Stöber, Niels & Thaning, Max (2018). Klasstrukturen i Sverige: Struktur, klass och inkomster. Kontinuitet och förändring 1985–2015. Stockholm: Katalys. Can be found as a PDF file here: e-arkiv.arbark.se

Anarcosindicalismo: Basico by CNT Sevilla. A pamphlet, translated into English by Jeff Stein and it can be found as a PDF file here: libcom.org

Arbetarhistoria www.arbetarhistoria.se

Issue 14–15. Tema: Syndikalismen

Issue 87–88. Syndikalismen — historiska erfarenheter

Bakunin, Michail (1869). “The policy of the International”, originally published in the paper L’Égalité in 1869. The quote from Bakunin in this book can be found in the second paragraph of the article, which is available here: dwardmac.pitzer.edu

Bantman, Constance & Berry, Dave (red.) (2010). New perspectives on anarchism, labour and syndicalism. The individual, the national and the transnational. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. The book can be found as a PDF file here: libcom.org

Bogdanska, Daria (2016). Wage slaves. Stockholm: Galago. A graphic novel.

Casparsson, Ragnar m.fl. (1923). Vad är och vad vill syndikalismen? Stockholm: Federativ. Three introductory texts that are still relevant. The book can be found as a PDF file here: www.sac.se

Chomsky, Noam (2017). Requiem for the American Dream. New York: Seven Stories Press. The quote from The Mill Girls of Lowell in this book can be found in Chomsky’s book on page 121. Originally taken from their publication Factory Tracts in 1845.

Dahlgren, Edvin (2018). “Val 2018: Bygg facket och erövra städerna!” in Arbetaren, online edition: www.arbetaren.se/2018/09/07/val-2018-bygg-facket-och-erovra-staderna/. An essay about what has been called rörelsesocialism in Swedish (movement socialism), with a focus on the 21st century.

Dahlkvist, Mats (1999). “Den instängda demokratin. Rörelsesocialism och statssocialism i svensk arbetarrörelse” in SOU (1999:112), pages 7–68. This article is available here: www.regeringen.se/

Ek, Anders (2000). Arbetarklassens kampproblem. Syndikalism — reformism. Ny utg. Göteborg: Nisse Lätts minnesfond. The quote by Anders Ek in this book can be found in Ek’s book on page 15.

Furuland, Lars (red.) (1999). Arbetarförfattarna och syndikalismen. Stockholm: Federativ.

Garneau, Marianne & Lee, MK (2020). “The leftwing deadbeat” on the website: organizing.work

Hästbacka, Rasmus (2020). “Gör ekonomisk demokrati folkligt igen!” in Arbetaren, online edition:

www.arbetaren.se/2020/05/29/gor-ekonomisk-demokrati-folkligt-igen/

Lagerström, Sven (1996). Syndikalismen: en grundbok. 3.uppl. Stockholm: Federativ.

Lindberg, Ingemar & Neergard, Anders (red.) (2013). Bortom horisonten: fackets vägval i globaliseringens tid. Stockholm: Premiss. Contains both case studies and theoretical reflections.

Lundh, Christer (2008). Arbetsmarknadens karteller: nya perspektiv på det svenska kollektivavtalets historia. Stockholm: Norstedts akademiska förlag. The author describes trade unions as a force against underbidding competition.

Montgomery, David (1987). The fall of the house of labor: the workplace, the state and American labor activism, 1865–1925. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. The book illuminates, among other things, the popular support for economic democracy.

Pack, Spencer J. (1991). Capitalism as a moral system. Adam Smith’s critique of the free market economy. Aldershot: Edward Elgar. The quote by Adam Smith in this book can be found in Spencer’s book on page 129.

Price, Wayne (2015). “Murray Bookchin: Anarchism without the working class” on the website:

www.anarkismo.net. A critical examination of the eco-anarchist Bookchin.

Price, Wayne (2018). “An anarchist view of the class theory of the state” on the website:

blackrosefed.org

Svärd, Per-Anders (2020). “En grön Lenin?” in Arbetaren, online edition:

www.arbetaren.se. A review of Malm, Andreas (2020). Corona, climate, chronic emergency: war communism in the twenty-first century. Brooklyn: Verso Book.

Tuuloskorpi, Frances (2011). “Vi behöver inte upprop, vi behöver nedrop!” in Brand issue 2/2011 and available here: tidningenbrand.se/. About conflicts between class organizing and the political left.

Wright, Erik Olin (2012). “Att förstå klass” in Wennerhag, Magnus m.fl. (red.) Fronesis issue 40–41 Klass. Stockholm: Fronesis. A leading Marxist sociologist and researcher writing on social class.

3. Recruit and activate members

See the material in SAC’s plan for study groups entitled “Bli en arbetsplatsorganisatör!” (“Become a workplace organizer!, Swedish abbreviation: APO-cirkeln). Retrieve this from your Local of SAC or by logging in to the SAC website (www.sac.se/user/login).

Hill, Niklas & Sjöström Hederberg, Angeli (2014). Medlemsmodellen: rekrytera, aktivera och behålla medlemmar. 3. uppl. Stockholm: Trinambai.

Hästbacka, Rasmus (2021). “Att bygga fler LS inget självändamål” in Arbetaren, online edition:

www.arbetaren.se

Debate on the future of SAC with links to previous articles by Toivo Jokkala and Gabriel Kuhn.

Bewernitz, Torsten & Kuhn, Gabriel. “Syndicalism for the Twenty-First Century: From Unionism to Class-Struggle Militancy” on the website Counterpunch:

www.counterpunch.org. Related to the debate on the future of SAC above.

Hästbacka, Rasmus (2021). “Greetings from Sweden: A dual-track syndicalism?” on the ASR website: syndicalist.us.

Related to the debate above.

4. Economic democracy and federalism

See SAC’s website (www.sac.se) to read the 1922 Declaration of principles and the current documents. See also the interpretation of the 1922 Declaration of principles.

Ackelsberg, Martha A. (2005). Free women of Spain: Anarchism and the struggle for the emancipation of women. Oakland: AK Press. The book can be found as a PDF file here: libcom.org

Albert, Michael (2004). Parecon: livet efter kapitalismen. Stockholm: Ordfront. The word “parecon” is an abbreviation of the English term “participatory economics”. See also: participatoryeconomy.org/

Albert, Michael (2021). No bosses: a new economy for a better world. Washington: Zero Books.

Andersson, John (1952). Internationalerna. Stockholm: Federativ. The quote from the First International in this book, originally from a book by the feminist Flora Tristan (1803–1844), can be found in Andersson’s book on page 5. See also Tristan’s book below.

Castoriadis, Cornelius (1972). Workers’ councils and the economics of a self-managed society. London: Solidarity Group. The book can be found as a PDF file here: libcom.org/

Chomsky, Noam (1989). What was Leninism? An excerpt from a lecture, filmed in Wisconsin, USA: www.youtube.com. About anti-socialist “state socialism”.

Doyle, Kevin & Chomsky, Noam (1995). “Anarchism, Marxism & hope for the future” in Red & Black Revolution issue 2. Doyle interviews Chomsky. Available here: theanarchistlibrary.org

Eriksson, Jan (red.) (1971). Syndikalistisk syn på ekonomisk demokrati: en skiss. Stockholm: Federativ. The book can be found as a PDF file here: www.sac.se

Gröndahl, Britta (red.) (2006).“En ny värld i våra hjärtan”. Här talar syndikalisterna. Gävle: Federativ. The quote by Rudolf Rocker in this book can be found in Gröndahl’s book in the section “Syndikalismens metoder” (The methods of syndicalism).

Hahnel, Robin (2012). Of the people, by the people. The case for a participatory economy. Oakland: Soapbox Press. A short and accessible presentation of participatory economy.

Hahnel, Robin (2021). Democratic economic planning. Abingdon: Routledge. The author addresses the problems of large-scale planning and long-term social investments.

Hedin, Bengt (1969). Federalismen — i en socialistisk ekonomi. Stockholm: Stockholm LS. A short pamphlet originally published in 1939 by Federativ. Available as a PDF file here: www.sac.se

Hästbacka, Rasmus (2020). “En annan värld är löjlig?” in Arbetaren, online edition:

www.arbetaren.se/2020/07/08/en-annan-varld-ar-lojlig/

Le Guin, Ursula K. (1994). The dispossessed: an ambiguous Utopia. New York: Harper Prism. A science fiction novel about attempts to build free and equal societies.

Lorenzo, César M. (1972). Syndikalismen vid makten. Spansk anarkosyndikalism före, under och efter inbördeskriget 1936–39. Stockholm: Federativ. A biased inquiry that can be read together with other polemical writings, for example the pamphlet by Friends of Durruti (1978), Towards a fresh revolution. As a PDF file here: libcom.org

Lund, Arwid (2001). Albert Jensen och revolutionen: syndikalismens revolutionära idéer 1900–1950. Stockholm: Federativ.

Pannekoek, Anton (2003). Workers’ councils. Introduction by Noam Chomsky. Oakland: AK Press. The book can be found as a PDF file here: libcom.org. Pannekoek was one of the foremost educators within council communism.

Pateman, Carole. (1975). Participation and democratic theory. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. The political scientist Pateman is inspired by syndicalism, guild socialism and the liberal John Stuart Mill.

Persson, Lennart K. (1993). Syndikalismen i Sverige 1903–1922. [Ny utg.] Stockholm: Federativ. See in particular Chapter VIII.

Rocker, Rudolf (1920). “The Soviet System or the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?” originally published in Yiddish in the journal Fraye Arbayter Shdme. In English here: theanarchistlibrary.org. About workers’ councils, how the idea arose in the First International and was passed on by, among others, syndicalists. The Russian term for council is “soviet” but the so-called Soviet Union was actually an anti-soviet union.

Russell, Bertrand (2018). Proposed roads to freedom. Reading Classics. Franklin Classic Trade Press. Originally published in 1918. The quote on syndicalism in this book is taken from Russel’s book.

Schecter, Darrow (1994). Radical theories: paths beyond Marxism and social democracy. Manchester: Manchester University Press. A critique of authoritarian Marxism and Leninism. The book deals with syndicalism, anarchism, guild socialism, council communism, market socialism and green post-industrial socialism.

Severin, Frans (1924). Excerpt from Severin’s book Är syndikalismens statsfientlig? in the anthology Sabotage (2006) which is edited by Rikard Warlenius. Stockholm: Federativ, pages 144–218. About syndicalism’s relation to modern nation-states.

Tristan, Flora (2007). The worker’s union. Urbana: University of Illinois Press. A classic socialist and feminist book from 1843.

Westbrook, Robert (1991). John Dewey and American Democracy. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. The quotes from John Dewey in this book can be found in Westbrook’s book on pages 442, 440 and 453.

Wood, Ellen Meiksins (1998). The retreat from class: a new “true” socialism. Rev. ed. London: Verso. The book provides a perspective on the strategic position of workers in production.

Writings on the register method of Swedish trade unions and evolutionary syndicalism:

Falk, Kristian (1997). Från registermetod till producentkooperation: ideologiska perspektiv inom svensk syndikalism 1922–1952. Lic.avh. Stockholm Univ.: Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen.

Falk, Kristian (2012). “Registret i retorik och realitet” i Ett sekel av syndikalism. Sveriges arbetares centralorganisation 1910–2010. Stockholm: Federativ, pages 181–190.

Sjöö, Ingemar (2011). Fackliga fribrytare. Episoder från hundra år av svensk syndikalism. [2., uppdaterade uppl.] Stockholm: Federativ. See chapter VII.

Other sources

As this book is an attempt to capture majority views among active syndicalists, the author has also read a large number of articles in Syndikalisten and Arbetaren and furthermore SAC congressional minutes, especially from 2002 onwards, as well as SAC’s educational material (see: www.sac.se/user/login).

The author has also tried to act as a sampler of contemporary syndicalism by participating in SAC union conferences since 2001, arranging ideology seminars, initiating debates in Syndikalisten and Arbetaren, by participating in an online forum (administered by the Göteborgs Local of SAC and the bookstore Syndikalistiskt forum) and then on the email list SAC-utveckling together with more than 100 active syndicalists.

The first drafts of this book were presented on the mentioned email list in 2015. Responses to drafts were later obtained in SAC’s online discussion forum. The email list has been terminated in favour of the discussion forum.

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Luftwaffe performs 'Rapid Viking' exercise in Iceland

Diego Alves By Diego Alves 30/07/2023 - 10:00 in Military, Military Operations

The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) began what it called the "lean and mean" operation on Friday (28) to demonstrate its ability to move quickly to Iceland as part of a two-week exercise named "Rapid Viking".

From July 28 to August 10, six German Eurofighters and 30 military personnel from the 73 "Steinhoff" Squadron of the Tactical Air Force will be deployed at Keflavik Air Base, according to a statement. Once on site, the squadrons will carry out several daily training flights.

The Rapid Viking Exercise is an opportunity for the Air Force to demonstrate how it can move to Reykjavik “at supersonic speed,” said Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, chief of staff of the service.

The Luftwaffe intends to serve as the "first response," he noted in the statement. "That's why we are training for a fast displacement with as few human and material resources as possible, especially in this scenario."

Two A400M aircraft sent 25 tons of material and personnel to Iceland. The first plane carried nine pallets more personnel, while the second plane carried five pallets of material plus a hydraulic test bench.

On average, the Air Force would require between 130 and 150 tons of material to participate in an exercise, at a cost of up to €200 million, said Sergeant Oliver M. This amount of cargo can take up to a week to be "packaged", including three days just to load the pallets on the aircraft.

For Rapid Viking, the 25 tons of material, worth about €2 million, took only two days to be packed and one hour to be loaded into the aircraft.

Two Eurofighters escorting an A400M on a joint training mission of the School of Arms. Photo Stefan Petersen

A Luftwaffe squadron was last deployed in Iceland in 2012 as part of a NATO air policing initiative. Iceland is a member of NATO, but does not have its own armed forces. The allies show solidarity with the 375,000 inhabitants by temporarily reallocating forces to the island nation.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 led the European military to reassess the state of their capacity stocks, as well as their ability to prepare for battle quickly. Last October, the German air force and naval troops carried out a rapid deployment in Estonia, participating in a month-long exercise dubbed the "Baltic Tiger" to test how quickly the services could provide reinforcements to the allies in need.

Last year, the Luftwaffe also held its first deployment in the Indo-Pacific, completing its goal of reaching Singapore less than 24 hours after takeoff from Neuburg Air Base in Bavaria.

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Cheapest Qurbani 2025: Your Guide to Hassle-Free Qurbani Donation Online

As we approach Eid Al-Adha 2025, the blessed festival of sacrifice, countless families around the world prepare to fulfil the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) by performing Qurbani. For many, finding the cheapest Qurbani options without compromising on quality, compliance, and impact can be challenging. At Muslim Charity UK, we are committed to making Qurbani accessible, transparent, and meaningful for all. In this comprehensive guide, discover everything you need to know about Qurbani 2025, including how to make a Qurbani donation online, what to expect, and why donating through Muslim Charity ensures the greatest benefit to those in need.

Why Qurbani Matters in 2025

Eid Al-Adha commemorates the ultimate act of submission by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when he prepared to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command. Each year, Muslims worldwide mark this occasion by offering an animal sacrifice, symbolising devotion, gratitude, and solidarity with the less fortunate.

Spiritual Reward: Performing Qurbani brings immense spiritual benefits. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The smell from the sacrifice reaches Allah before the blood and flesh…” — a powerful reminder that our intentions and actions in charity are always seen and valued by the Almighty.

Social Impact: Qurbani meat is distributed among family, friends, and especially the needy. This act fosters community cohesion and ensures that vulnerable families have access to nutritious protein.

Global Solidarity: By choosing to donate your Qurbani online through reputable charities, your sacrifice can reach regions suffering from poverty, conflict, or natural disasters.

Planning Your Qurbani for 2025

1. Understand the Requirements

To fulfil your Qurbani obligation correctly, the sacrificial animal must meet certain criteria:

Type: Sheep, goat, cow, or camel (depending on your school of thought).

Age: Minimum age varies by animal (e.g., sheep/goat should be at least one year old).

Health: The animal must be free from defects such as lameness or severe illness.

2. Decide on Local vs. Global Qurbani

Local Qurbani: You arrange and perform the sacrifice in your own country. Costs typically include purchasing the animal, vet checks, slaughter, and distribution.

Global Qurbani: You donate through a charity that sources, sacrifices, and distributes meat in countries with greater need. This option often offers lower prices due to economies of scale and reduced overheads.

3. Look for the Cheapest Qurbani without Compromise

While searching for budget-friendly options, ensure the charity adheres to:

Shariah Compliance: All processes should be overseen by qualified scholars.

Transparency: You should receive proof of purchase, slaughter, and distribution.

Impact Reporting: Annual or post-Eid reports detailing where and how your Qurbani meat was distributed.

Why Choose Muslim Charity for Qurbani Donation Online?

Muslim Charity UK has a proven track record of delivering trustworthy and cost-effective Qurbani services around the globe. Here’s why thousands of benefactors trust us each year:

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Competitive Pricing In 2025, Muslim Charity offers one of the cheapest Qurbani options, starting at just £19.95. Bulk arrangements for cows and camels are similarly cost-effective, making it easier to involve family, friends, and business partners.

Fully Digital Process Our streamlined online platform lets you complete your Qurbani donation online in minutes. Simply select your preferred animal, country of distribution, and payment method. You’ll receive an instant, downloadable certificate, plus video confirmation of the sacrifice.

Wide Geographic Coverage Whether you wish to support orphans in Yemen, displaced families in Syria, or remote communities in Bangladesh, Muslim Charity’s extensive networks ensure your Qurbani reaches those most in need. All meat is distributed within 48 hours of sacrifice to maximise freshness and benefit.

Transparent Reporting After Eid, you’ll receive a comprehensive impact report, including beneficiary testimonials, distribution photos, and logistical details. This transparency ensures your donation isn’t just an act of worship, but an accountable charitable investment.

How to Make a Qurbani Donation Online in 2025

Follow these simple steps to fulfil your Qurbani obligation with Muslim Charity UK:

Visit our Qurbani page Go to muslimcharity.org.uk/qurbani to view our 2025 Qurbani packages.

Choose your package

Sheep/Goat Shares: £45 per share

Cow Shares: £110 per share (minimum 4 shares)

Camel Shares: £150 per share (minimum 6 shares)

Select distribution region Choose from Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Each region has unique needs, and you can read brief profiles of beneficiary communities.

Complete your details Enter your name, contact information, and any dedication or greeting you’d like printed on your certificate.

Secure payment We accept all major debit/credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers. Payment gateways are secured with industry-standard encryption.

Receive confirmation Immediately after payment, you’ll get a digital certificate and email confirmation. Ahead of Eid, you’ll also receive a link to watch the live Qurbani process.

Get your impact report Within two weeks of Eid al-Adha 2025 (expected around June 17–18), you’ll receive a PDF report detailing the sacrifice, distribution, and stories of those you’ve helped.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the deadline for Qurbani 2025 donation online? Donations must be completed by the end of the first day of Eid al-Adha 2025, which falls on June 17, 2025 (subject to moon sighting).

Q2. Is my Qurbani tax-deductible in the UK? Yes. Muslim Charity UK is a registered charity (No. 1110522), and Qurbani donations are eligible for Gift Aid, boosting your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.

Q3. Can I divide my Qurbani among multiple recipients? Absolutely. Simply select multiple shares or animals, and specify different dedication notes for each. We’ll consolidate your order into one transparent process.

Q4. What happens if the animal falls sick before sacrifice? Shariah guidelines require the animal to be healthy at the time of sacrifice. If an animal is unfit, a replacement is arranged immediately at no extra charge to you.

Tips for a Meaningful Qurbani in 2025

Plan Early Prices may rise closer to Eid. Book early to secure the cheapest Qurbani rates and ensure availability in your chosen region.

Share the Blessing Invite family and friends to contribute to a joint Qurbani. Group donations reduce costs and multiply rewards.

Combine with Sadaqah Consider adding a small Sadaqah donation to support Muslim Charity’s year-round relief work. Your combined generosity has an even greater impact.

Follow-Up on Impact Take time after Eid to read beneficiary stories and reports. Sharing these with your network spreads awareness and encourages others to donate.

Conclusion

Performing Qurbani 2025 is not just an annual obligation; it’s an opportunity to tangibly uplift the global Muslim community. By choosing Muslim Charity UK, you access one of the cheapest Qurbani solutions without compromising on Shariah compliance, transparency, or humanitarian impact.

Ready to make your Qurbani donation online? Donate Now!

May Allah accept our sacrifices, multiply our rewards, and grant ease and blessings to all those in need. Eid Mubarak!

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Ethics and Values

I genuinely don't know why this has always been a harder sphere for me to delve into! Don't I know what my values are? What ethical dilemmas do I find more or less difficult? That's a good place to start: familiar ethical dilemmas.

It feels important to listen to this while trying to make your ethical decision.

The classic is the trolley experiment. It is so well known at this point that Mr. Beast included it in his Amazon show, "The Beast Games." One track has one of the most important people in your life (partner, friend, child), and the other has 5 strangers. Do you move the train, intentionally saving your person and killing the strangers, or let the train continue on the track, as objectively 5 lives are worth more than 1. I have decided to leave my answer not attached to my digital footprint.

In complete seriousness, the field of social work is composed of ethical dilemmas, some big, some small. It contributes to burnout or compassion fatigue, having to make all these micro decisions that may determine whether someone is housed tonight or not, or who out of a group of 20 will receive a spot in treatment.

At a micro level, working with individuals and families, an ethical dilemma I fear is what to do when someone discloses with me something I must report per the Code of Ethics. The dilemma becomes my professional obligation to report and break confidentiality or risk having my license being revoked to protect the client. I want to be greater, more powerful than the law! But of course that is why we don't work in solidarity, but in a team. Alternative responses, support, and not having to make all the decisions on your own make the work feel a little less daunting

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