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The ReImagining Miniseries: Liberatory Community Armed Self-Defense- A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Community


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This episode of the Poor Proles Almanac podcast explores the concept of community armed self-defense as a necessary component of building resilient and sustainable communities, particularly in the face of potential societal collapse. The hosts, Elliott and Andy, draw heavily on the book "Setting Sites: Histories and Reflections on Community Armed Self-Defense" by Scott Crow, which features a collection of essays and interviews exploring the historical and theoretical underpinnings of this concept.

The episode begins by defining liberatory community armed self-defense as the collective and temporary act of taking up arms for defensive purposes, emphasizing that this action should be rooted in a larger framework of self-determination and guided by egalitarian principles. The hosts stress that this approach differs significantly from other forms of armed action, as it prioritizes power sharing, mutual aid, and non-violent conflict resolution as essential components of community defense.

The hosts use several historical examples to illustrate the effectiveness of community armed self-defense in a variety of contexts. They discuss the Oka Crisis in Canada, where Mohawk communities successfully resisted attempts by the Canadian government to displace them from their land. The episode also examines the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where armed community groups, including former Black Panthers and anarchists, stepped in to protect vulnerable populations from racist vigilante militias in the absence of adequate state support.

Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize the importance of dual power structures, where community defense efforts are intertwined with the development of alternative institutions such as food distribution networks, medical clinics, and independent media outlets. They argue that this holistic approach allows communities to not only defend themselves from external threats but also build self-sufficiency and autonomy.

The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of training and education in both firearms use and non-violent conflict resolution for anyone considering participating in community self-defense efforts. The hosts underscore the need for a culture of responsibility and accountability within these groups, ensuring that the use of firearms remains a last resort and that the principles of self-determination and community empowerment are upheld.

Purchase the book here: https://www.pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=886 and you can follow scott crow on Twitter at @scott_crow

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Key words:

Self-Defense, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Alternative Politics, Anti-Fascism, Disaster Preparedness, Resilience, Autonomy, Sustainability

 

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