IN MAY 2020, organizers in Toronto had planned to host the Abolition Convergence under the theme: Imagining Decolonizing and Abolitionist Futures. It was canceled when the pandemic hit; but the work of abolition continued and on-the-ground rebellion placed these themes into the public imagination. …
This article addresses the duplicity of the city of New York’s “efforts” to of defund the NYPD.
By: Orisanmi Burton Following the uprisings in Minneapolis, which resulted in the incineration of the Third Police Precinct, the City Council’s vote to disband the police department, and the school board’s decision to terminate its contract with the police, I was asked by Charmaine …
!["together we lift the sky" [hands clasped] - A black and white linocut graphic by Eileen Jimenez of two hands clasped tightly from the wrist up. Above the hands “Together we lift the sky” is written, with “together” in lower case flowing cursive script and “we lift the sky” in blocky capital letters.](https://i1.wp.com/abolitionjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/eileen-jimenez_together-we-lift-the-sky_hi-res-credits-1-scaled-2.jpg?fit=960%2C1280&ssl=1)
A six week study guide for newcomers to abolition with a wealth of resources for further collective study.
Comrades in Minneapolis have reclaimed a hotel and created a shelter for over 200 people. You can support their efforts: Learn more: https://www.sanctuaryhotel.org/ Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sanctuaryhotel
A mixtape of resources for beginners and experienced organizers about how to keep safe and effective in protests!