A16

Today is the 4th anniversary of the “A16” protests in D.C. against the IMF/WB.

• No DC IMC retrospective, but the archives are available.
• Monkeyfist’s coverage of A16
• Infoshop’s A16 page
• Nadir’s coverage
• Zoe: What Began as an Experience Has Become a Lifestyle.
• Chuck0: April 16

It was both our first clue that Seattle wasn’t a fluke, but also proof that it wasn’t going to be as easy ever again.

You can take the ruling class by surprise about once every 20 years. Next time, they’re prepared.” – Alexander Cockburn

My memories are mostly of snaking wires, blinking computer screens, falling asleep sitting up, and the giant white ((i)) posters everywhere. Thankfully Jasmine was a little more composed at the time and has memories (and pictures!) of us being out on the streets.