WASHINGTON—In August 1968 forty-three GIs at Ft. Hood, Texas refused to go to Chicago for riot duty. Their protest was the first in what has been a long series of anti-war and anti-military protests that have led to the growth …
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Roger, Michael and Me
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 334, Summer, 1990
a review of “Roger and Me,” a film produced and directed by Michael Moore.
FBI War on the Black Panthers
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 334, Summer, 1990
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was formed in Oakland, California in 1966. Within two years it had dropped self-defense from its title and spread throughout the country, particularly in California and the northern ghettos. It also came under tremendous …
High School Students Unite
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 64, October 17-30, 1968
The revolutionary spirit among young people has begun to rage in the secondary schools and one may be seeing a multitude of mini-Columbias as high school students begin to demand their rights.
Good Karma
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 91, October 30-November 12, 1969
a review of “Karma,” Pharoah Sanders (Impulse)
Rock Ghouls
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 91, October 30-November 12, 1969
As groupies of the linear and electric media sniff at Janice Joplin’s empty whiskey bottles for the slightest whiff of a story, WKNR-FM of Detroit has taken rock coverage even farther down the ladder of respectability until it resembles Confidential …
Operation Intercept
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 89, October 2-15, 1969
MEXICO CITY (DF)—Mounting resentment against “Operation Intercept”—the U.S. effort to halt illegal drug traffic by thorough inspection of cars at border points has been voiced by border officials, business organizations and the Mexican press.
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 …
Beast #3
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 88, September 18-October 1, 1969
BEAST # 3 A POEM FOR JOHN SINCLAIR we are lonely we will attack you w/ our smallest uttered parts we will move w/ the mask of darkness w/ simple weapons & slit the bellies of yr women we will …
Always be cool
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 85, August 7-20, 1969
Editors’ note: This article is being printed so that we can stop brothers and sisters from being needlessly busted. It was written by a Detroit lawyer who wants to remain anonymous. Don’t be careless! Learn from the way the man …