** Author’s Note to The Second Edition of The Black Bloc Papers
** The Vision of Anarchy We Fight For is One of Direct Participatory Democracy, Equality, and Dignity
** About The Authors
*** David Van Deusen
*** Xavier Massot
** Forward
** IntroductionBad Attitudes and Dirty Moneyby Xavier Massot of The Green Mountain Anarchist Collective**
** Chapter IThe Emergence of The Black Bloc and The Movement Towards Anarchism
*** Section I. The Emergence of The Black Bloc: History, Tactics and General Constituency
**** Social Composition Of The North American Black Bloc
*** Section II. The New Capitalism And Its System Of Radical Commodification And Consumerism
*** Section III. Counterculture as Social Revolution
** Chapter IIEarly ClashesNorth America, 1988-1999
*** Genesis
*** North America
** Chapter IIIThe Battle of Seattle/N30: The Anti-WTO ProtestsNovember-December, 1999
*** Overview
*** Peasant Revolt! N30 Black Bloc Communique by ACME Collective (A communique from one section of the Black Bloc: N30 in Seattle)
**** THE PEACE POLICE
**** RESPONSE TO THE BLACK BLOC
**** TEN MYTHS ABOUT THE BLACK BLOC
**** MOTIVATIONS OF THE BLACK BLOC
**** ON THE VIOLENCE OF PROPERTY
*** Black Block Participant Interviewby Steve Of Active Transformation
** Chapter IVA16: DC and The IMF/WBApril 2000
*** Overview
*** A16 REVOLUTIONARY ANTI-CAPITALIST BLOC STATEMENT [The Call]
*** Endorsing the Call for a Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist Bloc
*** April 17, 2000, Washington, DC
*** Another A16 Report From The Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist Bloc
*** BLACK BLOC the new MINUTE MEN, by gunga din, April ‘00
*** Don’t forget the Minute Women!by ShawnApril 21, 2000
** Chapter VMay Day, May 2000
*** ANARCHISTS AND MAYDAY:A STATEMENT FROM THE BLACK BLOC (NEW YORK CITY)
*** NEW YORK CITY MAYDAY-NEW YORK CITY BLACK BLOCby gunga din May 2000
** Chapter VI The Windsor/Detroit Action AgainstThe Windsor/Detroit Action Against The OAS/FTAA, June 2000
*** Call for an Anti-Capitalist Revolutionary Bloc at the OAS/FTAA Action in Windsor, Ontario
** Chapter VIIR2K: Philadelphia and The RNCJuly-August, 2000
*** Black Bloc Press Release / Statement from R2K Black Bloc
*** Communique #1From a Wanted Black Bloc Anarchist
** Chapter VIIID2K: LA and The DNCAugust 2000
*** Black Bloc’s view of last night’s police riotby Left Out
*** Letter from Four Persons who were in the D2KBlack Blocby Antibody, Spazz, Sketch and Entropy
** Chapter IX03: Boston and The DebateOctober 2000
*** Black Block Perspective on Boston O3by Nicolas of The Barricada CollectiveOctober 4, 2000
*** The Black Bloc and Movement Solidarity<em>by BB, October 2000
** Chapter X017: Saint Louis and Another DebateOctober 2000
*** Overview
*** Black Bloc! Congrats and StrategyCarbondale, Illinois, October 2000by Treesong
** Chapter XIMontreal Actions Against The G20October 2000
*** Overview
*** Violence and Pacifismby Mathieu(translated from original French by X)
**** Violence at protests
** Chapter XIIN16: Cincinnati and The TABDNovember 2000
*** Overview
*** Call for Anti-Capitalist Action on N16 in CincinnatiBy The Columbus Anti-Racist Action
*** N16 from a Black Bloc perspectiveby Yertle the TurtleNovember 20, 2000
**** November 16
**** November 17
**** November 18
**** November 19
*** Black Bloc Organizers Respond to Mike DolanBy Columbus Anti-Racist ActionSouthern Ohio,November 21, 2000
*** N16 arrests Cincinnati “direct action”by Mike Dolan
*** Red November, Black November:A tribute to the Black Bloc at N16by Ralph Chaplin + friends. 11/22/00
** Chapter XIIIJ20: DC and Inauguration DayJanuary 2001
*** Overview
*** A Call For a United Revolutionary Presence At The Presidential Inauguration
*** Statements Concerning Up-Coming J20 ActionBy The Barricada Collective
*** Some Notes on the DC Black Blocby a RAAB OrganizerJanuary 21, 2001
*** Account and Analysis of Inauguration Day RAABWednesday, January 31, 2001By The Barricada Collective
** Chapter XIVA20: Quebec CityApril 2001
*** Overview
*** Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist OffensiveSpring 2001[The Call]
*** [Some Final Notes From The] Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist Offensive in Quebec
*** The Black Bloc in Quebec: An Analysisby Nicolas of The Barricada Collective
**** The Media, the Grassroots Effort, and the Local Community
**** The Black Bloc: Material Preparedness
**** The Black Bloc: Tactics, Empowerment, and “Other People.”
**** Black Bloc Spectators?
**** Conclusion
*** A Denunciation OF SalAMI[From Sections Of The A20 Black Bloc]
** Chapter XVDC and the Twin Towers: A Battle PostponedSeptember 28-29, 2001
*** An Overview
*** IMF/World Bank Protests - Sept 2001Statement from NEFACThe Call
*** Call to Action Against The War!
*** Interview Concerning September 28th Protest Against War & Globalization
** Chapter XVIAgainst Columbus Day: AIM and The Black Bloc in DenverOctober 5-8, 2001
*** Overview
*** Transform Columbus Day Oct 5th-8th 2001Analysis on The Actions From a Colorado AnarchistBy an Anonymous Anarchist
**** Sunday. Oct 7th.
**** Monday. Oct 8th. The day of the parade?
**** After the convergence. What’s next? What really happened?
*** Chapter XVIIThe Battle of YorkJanuary 12, 2002
**** Overview
**** Call to Action in York!By Philly ARA
**** Anti-Racists Defeat Neo-Nazi Recruiting DriveBy ARA
**** Street Fighting For The FutureIn Defense of Anti-Racist Action and The Movement AgainstFascismBy Nicolas
*** Interview With A Black Bloc Participant at The Battle of York
*** Interview with Imprisoned Anarchist and Anti-Fascist ActivistTim FasnachtBy Jack Diddley
** Chapter XVIIIOut With The Rich! Anti-WEF Protests in NEW YORK CITYJanuary 31-February 4, 2002
*** Overview
*** Anarchist Mobilization Against The WEFThe Call
*** When wearing a mask is a revolutionary actBy Chuck0
** Chapter XIXAnti-Fascism in DC and The Baltimore 28April 24, 2002
*** OverveiwIn The Streets of Washington DC
*** Meanwhile in Baltimore...
*** Fascists, Anti-Fascists And The StateBy Flint, Roundhouse Collective (NEFAC-Baltimore)
*** Statement from Baltimore 28August 29, 2002
*** Support The Baltimore 28!August 28, 2002
*** COPS, NEO-NAZIS FAIL TO PREVENT SUCCESSFUL ANTI-RACIST BENEFIT CONCERTBy JERSEY ANTI-RACIST ACTION, OCTOBER 18, 2002
*** Poetry for the Baltimore 28by Anonymous
** Chapter XXBoston: Convergence of StrugglesMay 5, 2002
*** Overview
*** Boston’s Festival Del Pueblo: A Critical AnalysisBy Nicolas, Barricada Collective
**** Introduction
**** What We Did (But Not Enough of...)
**** May 1st to May 5th, Five Days that Changed Nothing
**** With Anarchists Like These
**** Catch 22s of North American AnarchismTrusting Local Organizers vs. “Tell Us The Details Or We Leave”
**** Breaking out of the Ghetto vs. The DIY Dogma
**** Youth Rebellion vs. Respecting Our Allies
**** Positive Aspects
*** Why Not Pink?By Molotif
** Chapter XXIBush Not Welcome in Portland, OregonAugust 22, 2002
*** Overview
*** Black Bloc Call to Action (August 20-22)
** Chapter XXIIAnti-Fascism in MaineAnti-Fascism in MaineJanuary 11, 2003
*** Overview
*** Call To Action in Lewiston, MaineBy The Green Mountain Anarchist Collective
*** STOP THE WORLD CHURCH OF THE CREATOR, NATIONAL ALLIANCE, AND MAYOR LARRY RAYMOND! NO TO FASCISM IN LEWISTON, MAINE!By East Coast Anti-Racist Action
*** ANALYSIS: ANTIFA BLACK BLOC, LEWISTON MAINEBy Lady, GMAC
*** WHAT HAPPENED IN LEWISTON, MAINE ON JANUARY 11TH?By East Cost ARA and NEFAC Members
*** Interview With Lady Concerning The Lewiston Black Bloc
** Chapter XXIIJ26: Black Bloc & Buccaneers Win!January 26, 2003
*** Overview
*** Anarchist Call to Action! For January 24-26th in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBy Western Pennsylvania Anarchists
*** Communique from the J26 Anarchist Black Bloc
** Chapter XXIVThe People Say No To War!February 15, 2003
*** Overview
*** In Other Parts of the World
*** February 15: An Anarchist Call for Global Action Against Capitalism and War
*** New York City: February 15th Anarchist Red & Black Contingent
*** Los Angeles: Black Bloc Call to Action
*** Chicago Anarchist & Anti-Capitalist Bloc
*** COLUMBUS, OHIO - CALL FOR MILITANT CONTINGENTby Anti-War Action - Columbus
*** Anti-Capitalist Feeder March, Philadelphia, February 15th, 2003
*** Northeastern Federation of Anarcho-Communists RepresentsAgainst The War!By NEFAC
*** Anarchists Against the WarBy Open City Collective, New York City
*** WHAT KIND OF MOVEMENT DO WE WANT?
*** WHAT IS ANARCHISM?
** Chapter XXVM-15: The War Machine Must Stop!March 15, 2003
*** Overview
*** San Francisco Splinter March ReportBy BBB - Blanchardstown Black
*** San Francisco Breakaway MarchesBy Black Bloc
*** The Real Protest: WB Take-Over, D.C.By Michaelis
*** D.C. BlocBy 1
*** D.C. CommuniquéBy John Doe
*** Was Around, DCBy None Provided
** Chapter XXVIWhen The War StartedMarch 19-27, 2003...
*** Overview
*** BRING THE WAR HOME!(THE DAY THEIR WAR STARTS-San Francisco)By Anti-War Action
*** When War Starts The World Stops!By NEFAC
*** WHEN THE WAR STARTS, NO BUSINESS AS USUAL!Call for a Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist ContingentNew Brunswick, NJ
*** BLACK BLOC CALL TO ACTION: NEW YORK CITY M22By A. Nonimous
*** PORTLAND BLACK BLOC COMMUNIQUEMARCH 27TH 2003 - FOR IMMEDIATE USE
*** March 19th Breakaway March, New York CitySubmitted by New York City
** Chapter XXVIIThe FTAA: Blood in The StreetsIn The Town of MiamiNovember 2003
*** Overview
*** Anti-Capitalist Bloc of the Americas (ACBA)The Call
*** Anarchist People of Color Bloc Call to Action
*** Anarchy in MiamiThe 2003 Ministerial Meeting of the FTAABy Ryan Hastings
*** 1. Outrunning Tornados to Rush into a Police Riot
** Chapter XXVIIIBush in PittsburghApril 19, 2004
*** Overview
*** April 19 - Protest Bush in Pittsburgh - Call for a Black Bloc/Direct Action ClusterBy The Pittsburgh Organizing Group
** Chapter XXIXThe March For Women’s LivesAugust 25, 2004
*** Overview
*** CALL FOR AN ANTI-FASCIST BLOCAT THE MARCH FOR CHOICE 4/25 IN DCby New Jersey Anti-Racist Action
*** Radical Pro-Choice Call To Action For April 25, 2004by Radical Cheerleaders of DC
*** We’re Pro-Choice and We RIOT!ARA Reportback From the Anti-Fascist Bloc at the March forWomen’s Lives
*** Radical Cheer Block at DC Women’s Marchby tristan
** Chapter XXXValley Forge Battlefield:The Black Bloc vs. NazisSeptember 25, 2004
*** Overview
*** Call To Action: All Out For Valley Forge!By Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action
*** The Battle For Valley Forge! (Sep 25, 2004)ALL OUT FOR VALLEY FORGE!
*** Interview with Three Black Bloc Militants ConcerningThe Battle of Valley Forge
** Chapter XXXIInauguration Day: J20 IIJanuary 20, 2005
*** Overview
*** The Parade Must EndA call for an Anti-Authoritarian Bloc for the January 20, 2005 protest of the Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.
*** CALL FOR A MILITANT ANTI-FASCIST CONTINGENT AT THE COUNTER-INAUGURATIONMobtown ARA
*** THEY HAD BETTER BE PRAYING!CALL FOR AN ANTI-FUNDAMENTALIST BLOC AT THE COUNTER-INAUGURATION, JAN 20
*** Report from Anti-Authoritarian Bloc at Inauguration Protests in DCA Group of Activists From West Michigan
*** The Kids Are AlrightReport from Inauguration ProtestsBy The New York Counter Inaugural Cluster
*** What Happened in Adams Morgan on Jan. 20: Report BackBy The Circle A Brigade
**** A Brief Report
**** What Was Accomplished?
**** What Went Wrong?
**** Backlash And An Anarchist Response
**** Criticism From The State
**** Criticism From The Movement
**** In Defense Of Confrontational Resistance
**** The Need For Dialog And Critique
**** Onward!
** Chapter XXXIIOrganization and Tactics
*** A Communique On Tactics And Organization To The Black BlocFrom Within The Black Bloc.By G-MAC, and People Within The ARASecond Amended EditionJuly 2001, from Somewhere in the Midwest
**** Introductory Notes
**** Our Movement Grows
**** Anarchism and the Broader Movement
**** The Development of the Movement
**** Our Local Communities
**** At Demonstrations
**** The Necessity Of Increasing Our Tactical Abilities
**** Increased Organization Of Street Fighting Force: The Formation Of An Elected Tactical Facilitation Core
**** Individual Affinity Groups
**** Clusters
**** Reconnaissance and Communication
**** Reserves
**** Additional Security Precautions: Maps, Radios, IDs, Names, Etc.
**** Communiques
**** Anarchist Principles of Tactical Leadership
**** Physical Training In Between Actions
**** Pre-emptive Actions
**** Preparations For Increased State Repression
**** Development Of Our Social and Political Understandings
**** Conclusion
*** Reforming The Black Bloc: Tactics And IdeologySeverino For the Barricada Collective (NEFAC-Boston)
**** Excerpt from March 2002 issue of Barricada, Agitational Monthly of the NorthEastern Federation of Anarcho-Communists.
**** The Black Bloc is Outrunning its Effectiveness
**** The Black Bloc as Fashion: “If Cops Are Looking for Kids in Black, then Anarchists Should Not Dress in Black.”
**** From the Mob to the Organized Body
**** From Symbolic Confrontation...To Direct Action
**** In Conclusion...
*** Has The Black Bloc Tactic Reached The End of Its Usefulness?by Severino, Barricada Collective (NEFAC-Boston), 11-18-2002
**** The Black Bloc And Militant Tactics In Anti-globalization Protests
**** The Black Bloc Beyond Anti-globalization Protest
**** Revolutionary Cells?
**** In Conclusion
**** Defeating Mass ArrestsV Formations & Police LinesBy Luke, October 2002
**** The Black Bloc Papers: an Afterwardby Xavier Massot
** AppendixCALL FOR A LARGE ANARCHIST PRESENCE AT THE APRIL 24, 1999 MILLIONS FOR MUMIA MARCH IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
** AcknowledgementA note from those who put this book together