Books Against Borders

Don’t listen to anyone who minimizes the threat of a government that “only” wants to tighten the authoritarian surveillance noose for “some” people. THATS ALWAYS HOW IT BEGINS YOU FASCISM ENABLERS.

so basically, fuck anyone using the language of 'democracy' to legitimise their policies of premature death. They are not interested in democracy but in power, and that should be obvious. They do not need some faux democratic legitimacy they need a punch to the throat

Of course this has 'democratic' appeal in our warped society! And this narrative is used not only by fascist parties themselves, but by the media establishment and mainstream political parties to normalise and implement fascistic policies.

Policies of mass deportation and militarised borders are not any less fascistic because they have popular support. Fascism operates through offering majority groups superficial (and often material!) benefits at the expense of the subordination, expulsion, and extermination of imagined 'Others'.

Whatever false understanding of "democracy" we have under a capitalist and colonial system is still an avenue towards fascism, as the system itself breeds fascism.

One dangerously normalised thing (alongside all the other things) is this idea that if there are lots of people supporting something, it's not fascism, it's democracy. Masses of people supported slavery, segregation, apartheid, the british empire... Hitler was elected!

On Parenthood and Genocide A new mother and scholar of forced displacement writes about Israel's mass murder of Palestinian children in Gaza.

This is the 2nd anniversary of the start of a genocide that made Gaza the most dangerous place on earth for children— that has raised a mirror to the rot at the core of our world.

Never has it been clearer that none of us are free until Palestine is free.

inthesetimes.com/article/gaza...

Black History Month 2025 in Britain and Ireland! In recognition of Black History Month in Britain and Ireland this October, and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Pan-African Congress in Manchester in 1945, we are offering 40% off books on the ...

In celebration of Black History Month in Britain and Ireland, we're offering readers 40% off a range of titles on Black radical lineages, legacies, and futures. Check out the full list here ⬇️
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*elite capture intensifies*

I have organised an amazing roster of *virtual* presentations for the Centre for Gulf Studies at Exeter. Check out these incredible superstars, and register for the events (Tuesdays 17-18.30 London time) here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/cen...

YouTube video by Haymarket Books Sophie Lewis on Enemy Feminisms

"Sophie Lewis argues that feminism is capacious and fascist forms of feminism have long existed. And she calls attention to many international anti-fascist feminist formations that can inspire activists today."
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Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox Podcast Episode · Politics Theory Other · 20/08/2025 · 1h 19m

Excellent taster of their new book - thank you Rafeef, Adam and Robert! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...

Join us for an evening of poetry and readings to raise money for vital mutual aid efforts in Gaza. As the zionist occupation - backed by the US, Britain and their allies - announces plans to openly… When Silence Starves: An Evening of Literary Solidarity with Gaza

LIVE NOW!

When Silence Starves

Join us for an evening of poetry and readings to raise money for vital mutual aid efforts in Gaza. In collaboration with @againstborders.bsky.social and White Kite Collective.

Stream here:

Bridge of Solidarity (Arabic below)

Bridge of Solidarity is an anti-capitalist mutual aid organisation set up by poet Yazan in Al-Mawasi. Their projects have included providing water to folks in camps, hot food to medical staff, and reaching orphans and elders without families. You can donate directly here chuffed.org/project/brid...

Half of all ticket sales will go to Bridge of Solidarity, with the remaining funds going to individual fundraisers supporting families in Gaza directly.

YouTube video by Haymarket Books When Silence Starves: An Evening of Literary Solidarity with Gaza

We're grateful to be joined by the likes of @kshams.bsky.social, Lola Olufemi, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Tasneim Zyada, lisa minerva luxx, Maxine Peake and many more!

you'll be able to watch the fundraiser directly here www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFmc...

Tonight!

There's still time to sign up to our online fundraiser, When Silence Starves, bringing together poets, writers & artists around the world to raise money for mutual aid projects in Gaza, in collaboration with White Kite Collective & @haymarketbooks.org
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-silen...

Even if you cannot make it on the night, we encourage you to please donate if you can and help us in these vital efforts to support folks on the ground in Gaza facing starvation and genocide. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-silen...

Bridge of Solidarity (Arabic below)

Half of all ticket sales will go to Bridge of Solidarity, an anti-capitalist mutual aid organisation set up by young Gazan poet Yazan. Donate and find our more info about their work here: chuffed.org/project/brid...

Join us alongside @haymarketbooks.org, White Kite Collective, @kshams.bsky.social, Lola Olufemi, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan and many others on the 19th August for an (online) evening of poetry and readings to raise money for life-saving mutual aid efforts in Gaza. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-silen...

Cover of Let This Radicalize You next to block of text: “When state actors refer to “peace,” they are really talking about order. And when they refer to “peaceful protest,” they are talking about cooperative protest that obediently stays within the lines drawn by the state.” - Kelly Hayes & Mariame Kaba

@mskellymhayes.bsky.social and @prisonculture.bsky.social's practical and imaginative resource for activists and organizers building power in an era of destabilization and catastrophe.
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Abolish the Police: In Britain and Beyond! "From the United States to the UK and beyond, the suppression. of dissent is being ramped up, not to "keep the peace" but to preserve a status quo so violent that it is incompatible with most life on ...

Abolish the (Met) Police!

With mass arrests of pro-Palestine protesters in Britain & the increasing criminalisation of dissent worldwide, we've put together this reading list on police abolition & its connection to liberation struggles everywhere:
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/527-ab...

Conference Theme & Call for Proposals | Submit Your Proposals Now — Decolonial Conference Explore the Decolonial Conference theme and submission guidelines. Engage in discussions on liberation amid global challenges.

Share widely and consider submitting a proposal!
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It Feels Like Hell on Earth, but Another World Is Possible A magazine of Black politics and culture

"The state of the country is dismal. The decline of the United States into a more open form of authoritarianism continues...But cracks in the right-wing offensive are also starting to emerge."

the newest issue of @hammerandhope.bsky.social is out now

hammerandhope.org/article/trum...

Reminder about our online fundraiser event on Tuesday - new names have been added!
Please continue to share and boost 💛
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-silen...

author/performer friends! please get in touch to be involved in future iterations xxx

Even if you cannot make it on the night, we encourage you to please donate if you can and help us in these vital efforts to support folks on the ground in Gaza facing starvation and genocide. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-silen...

We plan on holding more of these events going forward - if you are an artist, performer or author who would like to contribute, or you have a fundraiser you would like us to promote or include, please drop us a message or get in touch at booksagainstborders@gmail.com

Help Raed and family survive war and starvation in Gaza My name is Raed, my family and I are in Gaza. We have nothing left, and we need your help.

Raed and his family have also been displaced, their home destroyed, losing everything they had in the process. They are also facing starvation and need all the support we can give. chuffed.org/project/1431...