Within the past year, America has suddenly found time to experience something called the “rebirth of the blues.” On magazine covers, in underground journals, in popular music—the blues.
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“Here is the incredible story
by George dePue
Fifth Estate # 91, October 30-November 12, 1969
The interview originated with a long-distance telephone call from Los Angeles to the office of the Fifth Estate the day of the Oct. 15 Moratorium. The operator wanted “whoever writes about movies.” There wasn’t anybody else in the office, so …
Anarchists & Guns
by Paul Walker (Peter Werbe)
Fifth Estate # 401, Summer 2018
“Workingmen: Arm yourselves and appear in full force!” —1886 Haymarket leaflet The initial clamor about controlling gun violence following the horrible mass shooting at Parkland, Fla. high school this February mostly subsided following huge demonstrations of students across the country …
Voices of the Underground
by Peter Werbe
Fifth Estate # 387, Summer, 2012
A review of Insider Histories of the Vietnam Era Underground Press, Part 2 edited by Ken Wachsberger, Michigan State University Press, 2012, 442 pp, $40
Tennessee Radicals Resist the Permanent Nuclear War Machine at Oak Ridge
by MaxZine Weinstein
Fifth Estate # 357, Summer 2002
A few months ago, George W. Bush proclaimed that 2002 would be a “war year.” Indeed, the so-called “War Against Terrorism” promises war without end. Still, the President has not hesitated in making superficial gestures towards “peace.” The latest of …
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The Coatpuller
by John Sinclair
Fifth Estate # 32, June 15-30, 1967
The Jefferson Airplane concert will be in Ford Auditorium Friday, June 30, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets run from $3.00 to $4.50 and can be got at Grinnells, Discount Records, the Ford Auditorium box office, and other places, including probably the …
Numb and Number
by John Zerzan
Fifth Estate # 390, Fall, 2013
Number surpasses all other ideas for its combination of impact and implication. Counting means imposing a definition and a control, assigning a number value.
The Contest for Memory
by Gary L. Doebler
Fifth Estate # 352, Winter, 1999
Last issue, the Fifth Estate announced a ceremony where the famed Haymarket Martyrs Monument in Chicago was to be declared a federally designated National Historic Landmark. Unbeknown to us, there had been intense agitation by local anarchists against this. G.L. …
Other Scenes
by John Wilcock
Fifth Estate # 6, March 20-April 1, 1966
Skeptics about Happenings—the kind of person who says, “I’ve seen one and I don’t like them”—should visit Al Hansen’s loft at 119 Avenue D. It is like finding yourself In the attic of a childhood you only heard about but …
The Dialectic of Enchantment
by John Clark
Fifth Estate # 404, Summer, 2019
According to a certain conventional wisdom, there has been an unfortunate disenchantment of the world, and what is desperately needed is that we rediscover and recreate an enchanted world. This is, however, at best a half truth, and perhaps even …
Letters to the Fifth Estate
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 328, Spring, 1988
Dear E.B. Maple: As a writer who is often criticized for being too difficult, academic or stylistic, I was immensely heartened by your response to London Greenpeace’s letter (see FE #326, Summer 1987) taking you all to task for those …
Calendar
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 35, August 1-15, 1967
The calendar is prepared by Fifth Estate calendar girls Karen Kovac and Naomi Epel with cooperation from Detroit Adventure. Copy deadline is the 6th and 22nd of each month and should be sent to the Fifth Estate Calendar, 1107 W. …
Books that changed our lives
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 373, Fall 2006
When we put out the calls for this issue, we sought lists and commentaries on books that changed people’s lives. Apparently, many were too busy with summer reading to respond. Others may be too busy with life to read–or to …
Letters
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 407, Fall, 2020
Send letters to fe AT fifthestate DOT org or Fifth Estate, P.O. Box 201016, Ferndale, MI 48220. All formats accepted including typescript & handwritten. Letters may be edited for length. Naming people Rob Blurton’s article, “Anarchy in the Midwest,” [FE …
How Rational is Rationality?
by Jason Rodgers
Fifth Estate # 403, Spring 2019
There is something faulty with the concept of humans as rational animals. It defines humanity by a limited criterion and tries to separate humans from our animal being. This sets up a hierarchy in which the true human is defined …
Letters
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 102, April 2-15, 1970
Dear Friends: The murders of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark in Chicago have awakened many Americans to the campaign being carried out against the Black Panther Party throughout the country. Since April 1968, 28 Panthers have died and countless others …
Events Calendar
by Resa Jannett
Fifth Estate # 89, October 2-15, 1969
(in Cooperation with Detroit Adventure) THURS. OCT. 2 OLD WORLD MARKET. Here’s your opportunity to travel the world by stepping through the portals of the International Institute. Exotic national arts, crafts and cuisine are available for purchase. Noon until 10 …
Unclassified Ads
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 33, July 1-15, 1967
Send to: The Fifth Estate, 1107 W. Warren, Detroit, Mich. 48201, phone 831-6800
New York, New York
by John Zerzan, Paula Zerzan
Fifth Estate # 285, August, 1977
“Amid All the Camaraderie is Much Looting this Time; Seeing the City Disappear.” —Wall Street Journal headline, July 15 The Journal went on to quote a cop on what he saw, as the great Bastille Day break-out unfolded: “People are …
Letters
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 95, December 26, 1969-January 7, 1970
To the Editors: Arthur Parumba’s review of Richard Brautigan’s three books [FE #94, December 11-24, 1969] was the best thing to appear in the Fifth Estate in ages. His Shell Station sounds like the greatest spot this side of Alice’s …