Field Reports
Dispatches From The Perimeter
Most people spend their lives polishing the bars of a cage they call “safety.”
Not here. This is the staging ground for your own liberation. We practice the small rebellions so we don’t flinch when the big ones arrive. Read the evidence. Internalize the cost. Then, stare down the Himmler in your life as you plot your escape.
– Paul Duane | Soul Anarchist
One day you will be called upon to break a big law in the name of justice and rationality. Everything will depend on it. You have to be ready. How are you going to prepare for that day when it really matters? You have to stay "in shape" so that when the big day comes you will be ready. What you need is "anarchist calisthenics." Every day or so break some trivial law that makes no sense, even if it’s only jaywalking. Use your own head to judge whether a law is just or reasonable. That way, you'll keep trim; and when the big day comes, you'll be ready.
Jaywalking is for cowards.
If the only law you break is a traffic ordinance, you’re still sleepwalking.
We want the heavy lifting.
The truth that ends a lie.
The silk that breaks a tradition.
The “No” that saves your soul.
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FIELD REPORT ARCHIVE
These are examples of successful Field Reports. Yours will appear below. – Paul Duane | Soul Anarchist, SLC
“yesterday I took magic mushrooms for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. It inspired me to call and apologize to my old roommate. I realized my part in our conflict. We are going to lunch next Tuesday. I can’t believe something this beautiful is a crime.”
Alex L.
Toronto, CA
“I come from a super strict Baptist family. I’ve been in love with a girl for the past year. We’ve been hiding it. Tonight I told my family that I’ll be bringing her to thanksgiving in two weeks. I threw up 10 minutes before I told them. My mom said “Sweetie, we’ve always known” and my Dad was hard to read. She’s meeting the family soon and it feels amazing.”
– Sarah S.
Fairhope, AL
“yesterday I took magic mushrooms for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. It inspired me to call and apologize to my old roommate. I realized my part in our conflict. We are going to lunch next Tuesday. I can’t believe something this beautiful is a crime.”
Alex L.
Toronto, CA
“I changed my party affiliation to “Democrat” today because, fuck the republicans. My friends are going to lose their shit, but I can’t go along any longer.”
– Neil P.
Los Angeles, CA
