Author Archives: ACTIVATE

THE RNC WAS A SUCCESS… While the statement can be qualified in innumerable ways, let’s say it right from the start—the protests against the Republican National Convention (RNC) were a success for anarchists. Whether it be through the networking and … Continue reading →

Just a quick reminder that no matter who you vote for, corporations win: Of course, this video is a parody and cannot convey a complete analysis of the elections or provide a comprehensive critique of electoral politics as a strategy … Continue reading →

Tuesday marked the seventh year of the United States’ war against Afghanistan, yet the war is rarely discussed in the media, among folks living in the United States, or the antiwar movement. Similarly, it is a war that both major … Continue reading →

Tell McCain/Palin… FUND HUMAN NEEDS, NOT WAR! Wed, 09/17 5:15pm Monument Park (corner of Fulton and Division) Our schools are crumbling, many of us can’t afford healthcare, our homes are being foreclosed, food costs are rising… yet the illegal occupation … Continue reading →

After organizing against the Republican National Convention for over a year, the Grand Rapids group ACTIVATE has spent the last several days in the Twin Cities actively disrupting the convention.  On Monday, the first day of the convention, the actions … Continue reading →

On August 2, radicals from Michigan and Ohio gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan to further plan, coordinate, and discuss the upcoming protests against the Republican National Convention (RNC). What follows is a brief report back from the Grand Rapids faction … Continue reading →

August 2 Grand Rapids, Michigan Planning to attend the upcoming protests against the Republican National Convention (RNC) in the Twin Cities? Wondering how you will fit into the plans for shutting down the convention? Wondering about logistics? Unconventional Michigan is hosting a planning meeting for folks who are going to be attending the protests. It will be an opportunity to meet radicals across Michigan to discuss how we can work together to shut down the RNC and articulate a radical vision for the future. TO ATTEND, RSVP TO UAMICHIGAN@RISEUP.NET MORE ON THE PROTESTS: HTTP://UAMICHIGAN.WORDPRESS.COM Note: For a report back on an earlier statewide gathering in Michigan, see: http://uamichigan.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/unconventional-michigan-consulta-report-back/

Come to Wilcox Park on July 12th to learn different Skills and Tactics needed for any Demonstration or protest Schedule * 12:00 PM – Vegan potluck in the Park – Bring a dish to pass for a pre-workshop lunch * … Continue reading →

ACTIVATE (Grand Rapids SDS) has endorsed a call to action urging chapters affiliated with Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) to participate in direct actions aimed at disrupting the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this summer in Denver. From the call: … Continue reading →