Against the Grain

Against the Grain – April 9, 2007

Warring Impulses When should we expect the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq? How can the antiwar movement help achieve this goal? Author, activist and blogger Rahul Mahajan discusses recent developments and movement priorities. Carl Conetta, co-director of the Project on Defense Alternatives, discusses his proposal for a US withdrawal.


Against the Grain

Against the Grain – March 13, 2007

Emma Goldman and the Spanish Anarchists What kind of anarchism did Emma Goldman espouse and practice? And how did she interpret the Spanish anarchists’ revolution of the 1930s? David Porter is author of a book about Goldman entitled "Vision on Fire." Barry Pateman spoke about Goldman’s early actions and beliefs at an AK Press event.