[Zine Librarians] Looking for good anarchism + organizing 101 zines

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Madeline Veitch
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 3:06 PM

Hi all,

I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and
freely available zines to help folks learn:

  • Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines that
    define / explain problems with capitalism and the state
  • Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions /
    building dual power

The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include:

Thanks so much!

Best,
Madeline


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Hi all, I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and freely available zines to help folks learn: - Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state - Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions / building dual power The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include: - Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism <https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/> - Small Town Organizing for Anarchists <https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/> - How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of Disasters and Despotism <https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly> - Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations <https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations> - Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You <https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you> Thanks so much! Best, Madeline _______________________________________________ ZineLibrarians mailing list ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info
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amy leigh
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 3:55 PM

Hi all,

I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and
freely available zines to help folks learn:

- Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines that
define / explain problems with capitalism and the state
- Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions /
building dual power

The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include:

- Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism
<https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/>
- Small Town Organizing for Anarchists
<https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/>
- How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of
Disasters and Despotism
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly>
- Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations>
- Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You
<https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you>

Thanks so much!

Best,
Madeline


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https://www.sproutdistro.com/ https://www.indigenousaction.org/unknowable-against-an-indigenous-anarchist-theory-zine/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ZB5LMPcA2/ https://www.indigenousaction.org/zines/ On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM Madeline Veitch <msveitch@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and > freely available zines to help folks learn: > > - Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines that > define / explain problems with capitalism and the state > - Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions / > building dual power > > The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include: > > - Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism > <https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/> > - Small Town Organizing for Anarchists > <https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/> > - How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of > Disasters and Despotism > <https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly> > - Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations > <https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations> > - Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You > <https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you> > > Thanks so much! > > Best, > Madeline > _______________________________________________ > ZineLibrarians mailing list > ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info > > http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info > -- Amy Leigh (she/her) (416) 949-2453 _______________________________________________ ZineLibrarians mailing list ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info
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John Harris
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 4:20 PM

Hi,

The morus zine library also has a handful of good zines on anarchism. The
website does not work well on a mobile device. But if you access it on a
computer and select gridview you can narrow the titles down by subject.

https://moruszinelibrary.org/

John

On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM amy leigh contact.amyleigh@gmail.com
wrote:

Hi all,

I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and
freely available zines to help folks learn:

- Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines
that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state
- Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions
/ building dual power

The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include:

- Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism
<https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/>
- Small Town Organizing for Anarchists
<https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/>
- How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of
Disasters and Despotism
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly>
- Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations>
- Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You
<https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you>

Thanks so much!

Best,
Madeline


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Hi, The morus zine library also has a handful of good zines on anarchism. The website does not work well on a mobile device. But if you access it on a computer and select gridview you can narrow the titles down by subject. https://moruszinelibrary.org/ John On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM amy leigh <contact.amyleigh@gmail.com> wrote: > https://www.sproutdistro.com/ > > https://www.indigenousaction.org/unknowable-against-an-indigenous-anarchist-theory-zine/ > https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ZB5LMPcA2/ > https://www.indigenousaction.org/zines/ > > On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM Madeline Veitch <msveitch@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and >> freely available zines to help folks learn: >> >> - Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines >> that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state >> - Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions >> / building dual power >> >> The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include: >> >> - Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism >> <https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/> >> - Small Town Organizing for Anarchists >> <https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/> >> - How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of >> Disasters and Despotism >> <https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly> >> - Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations >> <https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations> >> - Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You >> <https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you> >> >> Thanks so much! >> >> Best, >> Madeline >> _______________________________________________ >> ZineLibrarians mailing list >> ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info >> >> http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info >> > > > -- > Amy Leigh (she/her) > (416) 949-2453 > _______________________________________________ > ZineLibrarians mailing list > ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info > > http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info > _______________________________________________ ZineLibrarians mailing list ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info
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Jenna Freedman
Mon, Sep 15, 2025 5:17 PM

These are catalog records that include a link to a pdf or other online
availability

Jenna

On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM John Harris jharris0093@gmail.com wrote:

Hi,

The morus zine library also has a handful of good zines on anarchism. The
website does not work well on a mobile device. But if you access it on a
computer and select gridview you can narrow the titles down by subject.

https://moruszinelibrary.org/

John

On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM amy leigh contact.amyleigh@gmail.com
wrote:

Hi all,

I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and
freely available zines to help folks learn:

- Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines
that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state
- Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions
/ building dual power

The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include:

- Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism
<https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/>
- Small Town Organizing for Anarchists
<https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/>
- How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of
Disasters and Despotism
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly>
- Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations>
- Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You
<https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you>

Thanks so much!

Best,
Madeline


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These are catalog records that include a link to a pdf or other online availability - Abolition: How We Keep Us Safe <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15166328>, a zine by Abolition Action <https://twitter.com/AbolitionAction> - Abolition in the World : : A Guide-in-Progress <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/17385607> - Accomplices not allies : abolishing the ally industrial complex, an indigenous perspective. / by Indigenous Action Media. <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/12906161> Breaking Down a New York City Punishment Machine <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15665820> by Court Watch NYC <https://twitter.com/CourtWatchNYC> and Brooklyn Community Bail Fund <https://twitter.com/BKBailFund>, 2021 The People's Disorientation Guide @ Columbia 2025 <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/in00033916111> Free Palestine from the River to the Sea. Indigenous Solidarity Zine <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/18305149> - If You See Something, Do Something! 12 Things to Do Instead of Calling the Cops <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15166322> - NYC Protest Safety: A Comprehensive Pocket Guide to Help Keep You Safe Before, During, & After a Protest <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/14946224> - On direct aid & sliding scale <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/17732633> - We Keep Us Safe vol. 2: The Neighborhood Is Watching <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15199148> by Brooklyn Eviction Defense in collaboration with Art Against Displacement - Zine Librarians Code of Ethics Zine <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/11647107> 😍 Jenna On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM John Harris <jharris0093@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > The morus zine library also has a handful of good zines on anarchism. The > website does not work well on a mobile device. But if you access it on a > computer and select gridview you can narrow the titles down by subject. > > https://moruszinelibrary.org/ > > John > > On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM amy leigh <contact.amyleigh@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> https://www.sproutdistro.com/ >> >> https://www.indigenousaction.org/unknowable-against-an-indigenous-anarchist-theory-zine/ >> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ZB5LMPcA2/ >> https://www.indigenousaction.org/zines/ >> >> On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM Madeline Veitch <msveitch@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and >>> freely available zines to help folks learn: >>> >>> - Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines >>> that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state >>> - Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions >>> / building dual power >>> >>> The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include: >>> >>> - Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism >>> <https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/> >>> - Small Town Organizing for Anarchists >>> <https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/> >>> - How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of >>> Disasters and Despotism >>> <https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly> >>> - Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations >>> <https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations> >>> - Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You >>> <https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you> >>> >>> Thanks so much! >>> >>> Best, >>> Madeline >>> _______________________________________________ >>> ZineLibrarians mailing list >>> ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info >>> >>> http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info >>> >> >> >> -- >> Amy Leigh (she/her) >> (416) 949-2453 >> _______________________________________________ >> ZineLibrarians mailing list >> ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info >> >> http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info >> > _______________________________________________ > ZineLibrarians mailing list > ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info > > http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info > -- Jenna Freedman | she, her Director of the Barnard Zine Library make an appointment <https://barnard.libcal.com/appointments/jenna-freedman> | https://is.gd/jennacalendar https://linktr.ee/barnardzinelibrary Fridays are dedicated cataloging days. I will respond to messages I receive on Fridays the following week. _______________________________________________ ZineLibrarians mailing list ZineLibrarians@lists.zinelibraries.info http://lists.zinelibraries.info/listinfo.cgi/zinelibrarians-zinelibraries.info