Anarres Project for Alternative Futures
@anarresproject.bsky.social
The Anarres Project is a forum for conversations, ideas, and initiatives that promote a future free of domination, exploitation, oppression, war, and empire.
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This is great information
activistchecklist.org/essentials/
activistchecklist.org/essentials/
Security Essentials | Digital Security Checklists for Activists
Every click, message, and location ping creates a digital trail that can be used against activists and organizers. Law enforcement regularly demands data from t...
activistchecklist.org
December 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is great information
activistchecklist.org/essentials/
activistchecklist.org/essentials/
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And just a reminder, there is legal US precedent from 2012 for the government killing Americans via drone strike. That was overseas, but still a precedent set that the Trump admin can now cite.
The new DOJ memo for implementing NSPM-7 calls for bounties and a network of informants: “FBI shall establish a cash reward system for information... [and] establish cooperators to provide information and eventually testify against other members and leadership of domestic terrorist organizations.”
White House Refuses to Rule Out Summary Executions of People on Its Secret Domestic Terrorist List
The Trump administration ignored questions about whether it would order the killings of those on its NSPM-7 list — even while answering our other queries.
theintercept.com/2025/12/12/t...
The Trump administration ignored questions about whether it would order the killings of those on its NSPM-7 list — even while answering our other queries.
theintercept.com/2025/12/12/t...
December 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
And just a reminder, there is legal US precedent from 2012 for the government killing Americans via drone strike. That was overseas, but still a precedent set that the Trump admin can now cite.
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“This is scary. It’s adding to the vigilante state we live in.”
Texas' anti-trans bathroom bill went into effect December 4. Here's how the state government could weaponize this new law against public institutions, from libraries to prisons:
Texas' anti-trans bathroom bill went into effect December 4. Here's how the state government could weaponize this new law against public institutions, from libraries to prisons:
How the Bathroom Bill Weaponizes Transphobia Against Public Institutions
A legal expert called the new anti-trans Texas bathroom law “the most plainly unlawful, undemocratic legislation I’ve seen in recent history.”
www.texasobserver.org
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“This is scary. It’s adding to the vigilante state we live in.”
Texas' anti-trans bathroom bill went into effect December 4. Here's how the state government could weaponize this new law against public institutions, from libraries to prisons:
Texas' anti-trans bathroom bill went into effect December 4. Here's how the state government could weaponize this new law against public institutions, from libraries to prisons:
What happened to all that talk about anarchists being people who criticize illegitimate authorities?
Well, there's a photo I never expected to see in my life. Noam Chomsky palling around with Steve Bannon.
December 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What happened to all that talk about anarchists being people who criticize illegitimate authorities?
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Utopia is only ever found in the becoming, never in the destination.
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Utopia is only ever found in the becoming, never in the destination.
A fascinating essay that makes a distinction between Afrofuturism and Black Utopic speculation. #afrofuturism #utopia
lithub.com/a-practice-o...
lithub.com/a-practice-o...
A Practice of Speculative Imaginings: On Sam Cooke and the Art of Utopia
Sometimes in a moment of overwhelming emotion you hear a song. You finally hear it. You don’t just get the meaning of the lyrics, or feel the beats and the rhythm, but you hear the unutterable in t…
lithub.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A fascinating essay that makes a distinction between Afrofuturism and Black Utopic speculation. #afrofuturism #utopia
lithub.com/a-practice-o...
lithub.com/a-practice-o...
Oh now we see why they are going forward with this: "Two people familiar with the arrest told MS NOW that Cole has been linked to statements supporting anarchism, but no motive has yet been determined."
newrepublic.com/post/203969/...
newrepublic.com/post/203969/...
What We Know About the Suspect in the January 6 Pipe Bombing Case
The suspect in the 2021 pipe bombing case has been arrested and identified.
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Oh now we see why they are going forward with this: "Two people familiar with the arrest told MS NOW that Cole has been linked to statements supporting anarchism, but no motive has yet been determined."
newrepublic.com/post/203969/...
newrepublic.com/post/203969/...
We really appreciate @steveshives.bsky.social take here, especially the ending of having hope in the fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtI...
What Does Star Trek Actually Tell Us About Fascism?
YouTube video by Steve Shives
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We really appreciate @steveshives.bsky.social take here, especially the ending of having hope in the fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtI...
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@nickturse.bsky.social was the first to report on the second boat strike @theintercept.com and he’s doing nonstop crucial work
EXCLUSIVE: Entire Chain of Command Could Be Held Liable for Killing Boat Strike Survivors, Sources Say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions could spark investigations for war crimes or outright murder, sources told The Intercept.
theintercept.com/2025/12/02/h...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions could spark investigations for war crimes or outright murder, sources told The Intercept.
theintercept.com/2025/12/02/h...
Entire Chain of Command Could Be Held Liable for Killing Boat Strike Survivors, Sources Say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions could spark investigations for war crimes or outright murder, sources told The Intercept.
theintercept.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
@nickturse.bsky.social was the first to report on the second boat strike @theintercept.com and he’s doing nonstop crucial work
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You don't need an epic disaster or a severe drought to justify a rain harvesting system. Just ask someone who lives near one of the new data centers. I'm trying to make the process simpler for those of us who want to build one.
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/an-illustrat...
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/an-illustrat...
An Illustrated Rain Harvesting Guide
First draft
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
You don't need an epic disaster or a severe drought to justify a rain harvesting system. Just ask someone who lives near one of the new data centers. I'm trying to make the process simpler for those of us who want to build one.
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/an-illustrat...
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/an-illustrat...
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Elon Musk: "You know, I've generally found that when I get involved in politics, it ends up badly."
Interviewer: "Do you think that's true for all businessmen?"
Musk: "Yeah, probably. Yeah. Yeah. Um, yeah."
Interviewer: "Do you think that's true for all businessmen?"
Musk: "Yeah, probably. Yeah. Yeah. Um, yeah."
December 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Elon Musk: "You know, I've generally found that when I get involved in politics, it ends up badly."
Interviewer: "Do you think that's true for all businessmen?"
Musk: "Yeah, probably. Yeah. Yeah. Um, yeah."
Interviewer: "Do you think that's true for all businessmen?"
Musk: "Yeah, probably. Yeah. Yeah. Um, yeah."
Are there obstacles to building a popular front today?
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
What We Need Is a Popular Front Against Fascism
As fascism's grip only grows tighter, the popular fronts of yesterday can become blueprints for solidarity today.
inthesetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Are there obstacles to building a popular front today?
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
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The CFP is available in both French and English right here on our website : startrekparis2026.wordpress.com/appel-a-comm...
Appel à communication / Call For Paper
English version. Depuis les soixante ans qui nous sépareront bientôt de sa première diffusion le 8 septembre 1966, Star Trek s’est imposé comme un univers de fiction proliférant, transmédiatique et…
startrekparis2026.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The CFP is available in both French and English right here on our website : startrekparis2026.wordpress.com/appel-a-comm...
First Amendment is dead to these people.
cbsaustin.com/news/local/t...
cbsaustin.com/news/local/t...
Texas State University Board upholds firing of Texas State professor Tom Alter
The Texas State University Board of Regents on Thursday upheld the firing of professor Tom Alter, affirming university President Kelly Damphousse's decision to
cbsaustin.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
First Amendment is dead to these people.
cbsaustin.com/news/local/t...
cbsaustin.com/news/local/t...
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"Uncommon phrases" by "anarchist extremists"? Count in thousands of people from my friends list, then.
Published in 2022, even under Biden they were doing this shit. Look at this stuff again if you didn't pay attention. These ideas are threats to power.
Published in 2022, even under Biden they were doing this shit. Look at this stuff again if you didn't pay attention. These ideas are threats to power.
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"Uncommon phrases" by "anarchist extremists"? Count in thousands of people from my friends list, then.
Published in 2022, even under Biden they were doing this shit. Look at this stuff again if you didn't pay attention. These ideas are threats to power.
Published in 2022, even under Biden they were doing this shit. Look at this stuff again if you didn't pay attention. These ideas are threats to power.
Pure intimidation tactics
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Pure intimidation tactics
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
Our friends at the Institute for Anarchist Studies and Agency are soon opening up their application forms.
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Our friends at the Institute for Anarchist Studies and Agency are soon opening up their application forms.
Communities are getting organized. How are things where you are at?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A groundswell of activism takes hold in the US: ‘We are a bridge to the future’
Everyday people from blue and red states alike are leading actions such as protests, boycotts and mutual aid
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Communities are getting organized. How are things where you are at?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
we can't be there, but we know this will be good.
Are you in Portland? Come check us out at @powells.bsky.social downtown on Thursday night at 7!
On Thursday, I will be in conversation with my friend @shaneburley.bsky.social at @powells.bsky.social in Portland at 7 pm PT. I hope my Portland friends can join us! www.powells.com/events/kelly...
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
we can't be there, but we know this will be good.
Florida is trying to whitewash the history of the Red Scare in public schools. It will be a whole lot easier to go authoritarian if folks don't know the history of government fear mongering, scapegoating, and lying.
apnews.com/article/flor...
apnews.com/article/flor...
Lee Grant, blacklisted during McCarthyism, is speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
At 100 years old, Lee Grant knows the cost of McCarthyism better than almost anyone else on the planet.
apnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Florida is trying to whitewash the history of the Red Scare in public schools. It will be a whole lot easier to go authoritarian if folks don't know the history of government fear mongering, scapegoating, and lying.
apnews.com/article/flor...
apnews.com/article/flor...
A good question to ponder--why are we imagining a future of fragmentation and violence as our only possibility?
My latest piece.
Films are increasingly depicting an American future defined by vigilantism, insurgencies & violence. For @newlinesmag.bsky.social, I explored what these films & polarized responses to them reveal about current U.S. politics.
Feedback is appreciated!
newlinesmag.com/review/ameri...
Films are increasingly depicting an American future defined by vigilantism, insurgencies & violence. For @newlinesmag.bsky.social, I explored what these films & polarized responses to them reveal about current U.S. politics.
Feedback is appreciated!
newlinesmag.com/review/ameri...
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A good question to ponder--why are we imagining a future of fragmentation and violence as our only possibility?
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Since a lot of people are checking out this Bsky account right now, I wanna let folks who are seeing us for the first time know what we’re up to.
One of our key things is that we talk about depictions of workers’ rights in genre fiction.
One of our key things is that we talk about depictions of workers’ rights in genre fiction.
The new Running Man movie has some flaws, but includes an interesting depiction of how corporations attempt to suppress labour union organizing.
Just added it to our list of labour unions in SFF: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
List as HTML: hugoclub.blogspot.com/2018/12/orga...
Just added it to our list of labour unions in SFF: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
List as HTML: hugoclub.blogspot.com/2018/12/orga...
a man in a purple tuxedo is standing in front of a crowd with the words yeees behind him
Alt: In a scene from Running Man, Colman Domingo in a purple tuxedo is standing in front of a crowd, he's screaming the word "YES!!!"
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Since a lot of people are checking out this Bsky account right now, I wanna let folks who are seeing us for the first time know what we’re up to.
One of our key things is that we talk about depictions of workers’ rights in genre fiction.
One of our key things is that we talk about depictions of workers’ rights in genre fiction.
Overview of Colin Ward, who tried to show how we could find anarchism in everyday life. He wanted us to recognize that anarchism is not some outlandish theory, but a collection of ways we govern themselves that are quite recognizable, though not always labeled "anarchist".
medium.com/dark-matter-...
medium.com/dark-matter-...
The balance wheel turns: Colin Ward, and the ‘everyday anarchism’ of decentralised systems
How Colin Ward’s ideas are more relevant than ever, with implications for architecture, technology, places and politics—a new book chapter
medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Overview of Colin Ward, who tried to show how we could find anarchism in everyday life. He wanted us to recognize that anarchism is not some outlandish theory, but a collection of ways we govern themselves that are quite recognizable, though not always labeled "anarchist".
medium.com/dark-matter-...
medium.com/dark-matter-...
Do electoral victories in New York and Seattle point to places where the radical imagination of new political possibilities are appearing? What obstacles are still in place? Are communities mobilized to engage in envisioning more change?
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
How New York and Seattle mayoral victories point the way to systemic change
The tasks facing us are monumental, but we can begin with steps we take in our own communities. We must build the future in place.
www.resilience.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Do electoral victories in New York and Seattle point to places where the radical imagination of new political possibilities are appearing? What obstacles are still in place? Are communities mobilized to engage in envisioning more change?
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...