CHICAGO (LNS)—The coercive machinery of nationwide political repression is high-powered and well-tooled. The use of laws which blatantly restrict the basic precepts of Constitutional democracy-the abstract freedoms of speech, press and assembly—is constantly growing.
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You Gotta Change
by Bill Rowe
Fifth Estate # 82, June 26-July 9, 1969
A recent addition has been made to the folk scene in the name of John Stewart. He is currently touring key cities to promote his new Capitol album, “California Bloodlines.” The Fifth Estate spoke to him at Baker’s Lounge.
News and Reviews
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 348, Fall, 1996
After looking at the latest jam-packed issue of Factsheet 5, PO Box 170099, SF, CA 94117, “the magazine of record” for zines, it doesn’t seem like anyone should worry about the state of autonomous publishing. Still, a number of stalwart …
Peace Freaks and Hippies
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 42, November 15-30, 1967
Happy hippies and costumed peace freaks assembled behind DeRoy Auditorium on Wayne University’s campus for the 2nd Annual Halloween March the night of Oct. 31. Led by John Schwartz, alias Jacob Odaryan, the march was to bring an absurdist dance …
The X-Files
by Jason Rodgers
Fifth Estate # 399, Fall, 2017
The X-Files, the science fiction television series that aired from 1993 to 2002, featured fictional FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully concerned with unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena and aliens. Its popularity was such that it made many young …
The Ludlow Massacre
by Bob Nirkind
Fifth Estate # 271, April, 1976
This article is the third in a series of counter-bicentennial pieces dealing with the more sordid and less-acknowledged incidents in America’s 200-year-old history.
Justice: A can of worms
by Jerry Rubin
Fifth Estate # 90, October 16-29, 1969
CHICAGO, Oct. 1 (Liberation News Service) — I am at this writing locked in a tiny cell in the Cook County Jail, a cell which I share with too many friendly cockroaches. I can’t get out except to go to …
Anarchy on the Air!
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 401, Summer 2018
The Final Straw Radio Want to learn how to turn off GPS on your phone? Hear the latest from the pipeline blockade? Or, how to support pipeline resisters near you? The Final Straw Radio (TFSR) is a weekly anarchist radio …
Calendar
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 16, October 16-31, 1966
Saturday October 15 FILM. Famous Films of Famous Directors: Part. II. Akira Kurosawa’ s “Yojimbo”. Rackhman Aud. 80 Farnsworth, 8 p.m. Adm. 10/15 Sunday October 16 FILM, Famous Early Movie Series. Henry Ford Museum Theatre. 2 and 4 p.m. Adm. …
Where Rocky’s At
by David Horowitz, Todd Gitlin
Fifth Estate # 59, August 1-14, 1968
Written with the assistance of Bob Fitch, and the Ramparts Research Commune. Reprinted from San Francisco Express Times
Ammunition Books
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 278, November, 1976
Ammunition Books, 4403 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 Bookstore Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 1 pm-5 p.m.
Cops Kill Chicano
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 76, April 3-16, 1969
Fernando Gonzalez was 16 years old. He won’t be getting any older. As his name implies, Gonzalez was a Chicano youth from southwest Detroit. And in a wanton display of insane racism, four crazed pigs from the Fort-Green Station of …
Set Our Brother Free Now
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 101, March 19-April 1, 1970
FT. LEWIS, Wash., Feb. 28 — 300 people rallied to the defense of Pvt. Bruce McLean, an American Servicemen’s Union (ASU) member who was shanghaied to Vietnam Feb. 19. The rally was held at American Park, just off Ft. Lewis. …
Peace Briefs
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 10, July 15, 1966
DETROIT: Six weeks ago the News Editor of the FIFTH ESTATE sent an inquiry to the Defense Department regarding the validity of an article in the VIETNAM COURIER, a paper published in Hanoi, reflecting the political positions of that country. …
Withdrawal & Re-Entry
by John Zerzan
Fifth Estate # 406, Spring, 2020
Maybe the best single word that describes things today is withdrawal.
SDS Battles Police
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 89, October 2-15, 1969
Which is worse in Detroit? Jay-walking or carrying a red flag? I suppose it depends on where you are coming from, but put together 60 persons jay-walking after a rally, led by a red-flag-carrying revolutionary, and you can expect what …
The Coatpuller
by John Sinclair
Fifth Estate # 15, October 1-15, 1966
THE MFS MESS: Emil Bacilla’s article on the Midwest Film Society last issue touched off a lot of under-the-table shit, which was, even weirder since Emil was in SF when the paper came out and couldn’t see what was happening. …
The Coat Puller
by John Sinclair
Fifth Estate # 59, August 1-14, 1968
Editor’s note: Brother Sinclair’s Coatpuller column is re-printed here exactly as it appeared in this paper one year ago. It was written at the height of the July Rebellion and contains one of the best impressionistic sketches of that week.
Letters
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 87, September 4-17, 1969
Brothers and Sisters, I’ve really been digging the stuff that’s been going down in your (no THE it’s for everyone) paper, and I’d just like to mention a few radical things around. First, I’m surprised that, except for once on …
Calendar
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 30, May 15-31, 1967
THEATRE PLAY – Court Theatre presents George Buchner’s “Leonce and Lena” opening May 10-20. 8:30 p.m. at Court Theatre 2555 Burns Ave. Phone 822-6655 Adm. PLAY Sheridan’s “The Rivals” WSU Hillberry Classic Theatre, Cass & Hancock 2:30 p.m. Adm. May …