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Anti-2020 as a transnational movement: Creating autonomous spaces through international protest and solidarity against the Olympics

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 by William Andrews

Anti-2020 as a transnational movement: Creating autonomous spaces through international protest and solidarity against the Olympics This article is based on the original English version of a chapter published in German as “Anti-2020 als transnationale Bewegung: Die Schaffung autonomer Räume … Continue reading →

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Local and international activists mark one year until Tokyo 2020 Olympics with week-long protests

Posted on Jul 5, 2019 by William Andrews

To protest the Olympic Games is to protest a global system of corporate sponsorship and capital that takes precedence over the needs of the locals who actually pay in the end for the bonanza. As such, anti-Olympics groups are increasingly … Continue reading →

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Anti-Olympic Poster Committee issues open call for anti-2020 poster designs

Posted on Jun 15, 2019 by William Andrews

Calling all designers and artists! The Anti-Olympic Poster Committee is a new initiative by the Institute of Barbarian Books, an independent print workspace in Fukushima, which has issued an open call for participants. People are encouraged to “join” the committee … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Olympic Torch arrives in Tokyo

Posted on Nov 28, 2018 by William Andrews

The Anti-Olympic Torch has arrived in Tokyo, continuing a journey that began in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games there and since passing through Olympic resistance movements at host cities at all subsequent Games. Brought now to Tokyo by activists … Continue reading →

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Anti-2020 Tokyo Olympics activists launch lawsuit over eviction of homeless due to New National Stadium construction

Posted on Mar 17, 2018 by William Andrews

Leading figures in the anti-2020 Tokyo Olympics protest movement have launched a lawsuit seeking ¥3.5 million from the Japan Sport Council, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the state over the forced eviction of homeless people from Meiji Park in April 2016 … Continue reading →

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