What is mutual aid? It’s not charity — it’s how communities survive when the state fails. In this video, I break down its history, its politics, and how you can get involved today. From the Black Panther Party’s free breakfast programs to today’s disaster relief networks, mutual aid has always been a tool for survival pending revolution.
Episode 4 of the DIRECT ACTION 101 series
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Books to Read on Mutual Aid
Disaster Anarchy: Mutual Aid and Radical Action
Rhiannon Firth examines how mutual aid networks have emerged in response to crises like Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19, highlighting their effectiveness and challenges.
https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781839762123
Disaster Anarchy: Mutual Aid and Radical Action
Rhiannon Firth examines how mutual aid networks have emerged in response to crises like Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19, highlighting their effectiveness and challenges.
https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780745340456
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Other Resources
It’s Going Down: What Is Mutual Aid? (short explainer)
https://itsgoingdown.org/what-is-mutual-aid/
The Laura Flanders Show: Mutual Aid — Not Charity but Solidarity
https://lauraflanders.org/2020/05/mutual-aid-not-charity-but-solidarity/
Vera Institute: Mutual Aid in Action During COVID-19
https://www.vera.org/news/covid-19-1
Unicorn Riot: Frontline Mutual Aid at Standing Rock
https://unicornriot.ninja/tag/standing-rock/
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