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Philippines: Anti-Authoritarian Camp, Feb. 10-11

From Etniko Bandido (Instagram)
January 22, 2024

An Anti-Authoritarian camp this coming February 10-11, 2024 in Norzagaray, Bulacan.

This is to celebrate the 20 years relationship of the sister collective Food Not Bombs Baliuag and Food Not Bombs Sapangpalay.

Houston: Report Back of St. Joseph Pkwy. Sweep Defense

From Space City Anarchist Organization

On Thursday, March 9, a coalition of around 20 Houston anarchists and abolitionists mobilized to oppose a sweep by the City of Houston, Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Department, TXDOT and Coalition for the Homeless.

Russia and Ukraine: Grassroots Resistance to Putin’s Invasion

Russia and Ukraine: Grassroots Resistance to Putin’s Invasion

From CrimethInc.

In this hasty update, we review some of today’s efforts to resist the Russian invasion of Ukraine—from both Russians within the repressive conditions of Russian society and Ukrainians experiencing the full force of military attacks. There is a great deal more to be said about this subject than we can cover here. We will return to analysis shortly, but for now, we aim chiefly to put this information at your disposal rapidly. Those who require background may begin here for a Russian perspective or here for a Ukrainian perspective.

15 Years in the Fight – end of Food Not Bombs in Belarus

15 Years in the Fight – end of Food Not Bombs in Belarus

From pramen.io

Activists of the Food Not Bombs initiative decided today to temporarily suspend their activism due to the ongoing repression in the country. The initiative was engaged in solidarity with the homeless and people with economic problems throughout 2020 and 2021. At the height of the repression, in spite of threats of violence from the punishers, every weekend there was a place in the center of Minsk where you could get a free portion of hot food and warm clothes.

Ft. Lauderdale Food Not Bombs Wins Settlement in Federal Lawsuit Against City

the story goes that "Nutrition Not Insurrection" was discarded early in the founding brainstorming session, while "Snack Not Attack" was briefly considered

from It's Going Down by Tequesta Black Star

Federal lawsuit against Ft. Lauderdale Food not Bombs ends in victory against the city. Originally posted to Tequesta Black Star.

After a 7-year-long legal battle between Ft. Lauderdale Food Not Bombs and the City of Fort Lauderdale, FNB has won a settlement and payment for legal fees by the City for attempting to ban food sharing in parks.

Direct (In)Action

from Bella Caledonia by Luke Campbell

State Suppression of Community Organising

More than twelve years on from the global economic crash, across nations the world over, the state continues to not only abdicate responsibility for the ongoing social ills and economic hardships so many ensure, but, as witnessed this week, a significant proportion of those in positions of power actively suppress community-driven efforts to support those around them.

Food Not Bombs: What to Know About the Free Meal Collective

From Teen Vogue, by Elizabeth King

It's the organization's 40th anniversary!

The organization has been called a “food terrorist” group. Its members have been arrested and harassed by the police. Their activities? Regularly distributing free vegetarian and vegan meals to local communities around the United States.

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