On this episode of ‘the ant’ I talk with an anonymous activist here in South Florida working on projects fighting weapons manufacturers, hunger and Imperialism. We had an in depth discussion on the local activist scene, reflecting on current and past protest movements. Alligator Alcatraz, Food Not Bombs, Disarm Florida, Shutdown ICE… you’re going to want to listen. There’s a lot to learn and a lot to do. If you agree then call into the show. Send an email to anthrotographer@gmail.comand we can set it up.
Timeline
(0:30) Intro
(4:30) Possum introduces themself and the Disarm Florida Alliance
(6:30) Shutdown Elbit protests in S.FL, an Israeli Weapons Manufacturer
(11:30) Anti-war movement in FL
(12:20) The different weapons manufacturers in Florida
(17:00) How S.FL protesting can be more effective
(21:00) Alligator Alcatraz
(23:30) Levels of sacrifice and protest
(28:45) Support of political prisoners
(31:50) Constructive criticism of local protest movements
(34:30) Palestine solidarity protests in Britain
(39:00) Constructive projects like Food Not Bombs
(50:30) Circle of Protection for families forced to check in w/ ICE
(56:00) How to help w/ Disarm Florida Alliance
(58:50) The pros & cons of online organizing
Sources
* https://linktr.ee/disarmFL?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnzaEOsCCDPZCUm5fsibDhmgrEYKvqhUbB5v7jwrw3IwNoxMVyaW2C77JQ1AU_aem_nRVFb0fS3EOP_pNOnL4kog Disarm Florida Alliance Linktree
* https://linktr.ee/solidaritysfl?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGndMwfYhih4ka6Ca25lhu8blC3ZZw1KE8Bh3r_532-ONIg-nJO4hmazm1GX2Y_aem_MTPXbzQxOuJNlibOvVr8nA Solidarity S.FL Linktree
* https://abolitionmedia.noblogs.org/19340/ Article “Free Elias Rodriguez: Build the International Popular Cradle of Resistance”
* Reporting on the shooting by Elias Rodriguez
* https://abolitionmedia.noblogs.org/21796/ Mailing addresses of Elias & Casey
* https://crimethinc.com/2025/10/10/we-shut-elbit-down-reflections-from-the-cambridge-massachusetts-campaign-against-elbit-systems Where shutdown Elbit worked in Cambridge, Massachusetts
* https://mondoweiss.net/2026/01/power-pushback-activists-push-elbit-out-of-raleigh/ Where shutdown Elbit worked in Raleigh, NC
* https://archive.org/details/WhatsTheNon-profitIndustrialComplexAndWhyShouldICare The Non-Profit Industrial Complex Zine
* https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/14/three-palestine-action-activists-end-uk-hunger-strike Hunger Strikes for Palestine in the UK
Music
‘The Vanishing American Family’ by ScubaZ
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