This week on the Final Straw Radio, we’re sharing an interview with Matt Hart of the Los Angeles Anarchist Black Cross chapter of the ABC Federation. We talk about the book Matt just released via PM Press, an expanded edition of Boris Yelensky’s history of anarchist prisoner support “Shadows In The Struggle For Equality”, illustrated by NO Bonzo. Matt talks about the work of the LA-ABCF, ABC’s pre-history with the Narodnik movement in mid-19th century Russia, prisoner defense under the nihilist movement, some moments in resistance and mutual aid through the following hundred and fifty years or so, some colorful moments and comrades up into the 21st century. We hope you enjoy!
Then, we’ll share a reading of the 2025 June 11th statement since this week is the day of Solidarity with Long Term Anarchist Prisoners. More info on that initiative at June11.noblogs.org
If you’re listening to the radio edition of this episode, you’ll find an additional 30 minutes of Matt Hart plus Sean Swain’s segment in the streaming or podcast version of the show, found at TFSR.Media
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Featured Tracks:
- Filmmuzik by E.M.A.K from Deutsche Elektronische Musik
- Vienna Arcweld – Fucked Gamelon – Rigid Tracking by Set Fire To Flames from Signs Reign Rebuilder