Monthly Archives: February 2017
The Underground Press
“Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one” – A.J. Liebling During the 1960s, mainstream media refused to print unbiased coverage of the events taking place around the country involving the counterculture and political activism. Therefore individuals and groups decided to start their own underground publications. By the late ’60s there […] Continue reading
Hollywood Propaganda vs. The Movement (1969)
By John Hunt Those who applaud Hollywood’s occasional New Look ventures are motivated by a desire to find some crumbs of comfort in what they basically regard as a hopeless situation; it seems hopeless because they are overawed by Wall Street’s cultural dominance, unwilling to concede the possibilities of a broad movement for a democratic […] Continue reading
Depressed about America
Hi old hippy im 17 and suffer from what i believe is manic depression. I have deep, prolonged depression that can last for months on end with only weeks or days to break the monotony. I refuse to seek any psychiatric or medicinal help because of the reason i feel that i suffer from this. […] Continue reading
Is Cunt a Bad Word?
My college placed a huge sign in the common areas saying Cunt to publicize a book with the premise that if you say the word enough it will loses its power and no longer be derogatory. Obviously I support freedom of expression but I believe this word communicates hatred and minimization of women. What is […] Continue reading
Cannabis Smoking Tips
The following comes from a free handout found in most Amsterdam Coffeeshops. 1. There are many reasons to smoke hashish and marijuana, such as to have a good time or to release your creative energies or for meditation. But don’t expect a joint to solve any problems for you. 2. If you smoke hashish or […] Continue reading
A Prayer for Unity
PRAYER FOR UNITY Dear brothers & sisters, We all need to pray for one another, and to love one another. We should always pray for the safety, peace, love and brotherhood for people all over the world. Too bad we can’t have an independence day for the entire world. A day of freedom from ignorance, […] Continue reading
The Truth About Tear Gas (1970)
Why CS is Better By Lake Erie Chemical A Smith & Wesson Company Law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. are building up their stocks of tear gas and training in its use. Police officers are following advice like that in the FBI’s riot control manual, which concludes that chemical agents are the most effective, humane […] Continue reading
Dealing with CS Gas (Tear Gas)
Gas mask- only use current military or police designs. Don’t try any old ones you may come across in markets or army surplus stores as many used asbestos in the filters! Mask/hood- offer limited protection. Also useful for disguise Goggles- for eye protection. Neutralizer #1- Carry a bottle of solution made up from water with […] Continue reading
War Tax Resistance (1969)
If we ignore or neglect the great potential of tax resistance joined to constructive action, we must be deaf to history and blind to experience. Deaf to history. Do we not know that tax resistance has been one of the greatest sources and strategies of revolutionary movements throughout history? Has not history shown that taxation […] Continue reading
IRS Raided (1970)
On January 13, as requested in a letter from the Internal Revenue Service, I appeared at their main office with a little help from (ten of) my friends. The IRS officials were quite disturbed by the presence of our community of Resistance. Their intended purpose of the meeting was to discuss my tax liability of […] Continue reading