1/3 The August issue features a piece examining the game of chicken the u.s. and israel are playing with iran and what that may mean for the rest of us, the intense financial influence on our likely next republican governor: Rob Sand, and a couple of heartbreaking letters from…
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Abolitionist mutual aid collective based in (currently known as) Des Moines Iowa Fire to the prisons, power to the people. https://iowamutualaid.org/des-moines-mutual-aid
The July Issue features an piece examining the Prairieland actions and convictions and what they mean to the wider movement, a report back from this year’s Peoples Pride, a warning from our ancestors, and landlord scum Joe Cordaro’s assault on Highland Park.
items needed: TARPS TENTS BUG SPRAY SUNSCREEN LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BANDAGES AND FIRST AID KITS WATER SPORTS DRINKS Donations accepted at 4211 grand avenue. Go to the back door and place items in the large bin with "DMMA" on it. As always, we thank you for supporting our unhoused neighbors .
The June issue features articles examining Des Moines police corruption, a few articles on the city budget, the DART route slashes, and the trial of our elder Angela Davis. 1/2
Join the local radical community for our 4th Annual May Day Potluck! It will once again be at Evelyn Davis Park, this time from 4-7 pm on Saturday May 2nd. Bring a dish to share and check out tables and talk with iowa radical organizations.
April’s issue features pieces on some thoughts on USA v. Iran: The Rumble to the Rubble, a truly evil new front in the war on the poor - HSB666, the long and local reach of what Epstein is only a current face of, and that weird “abandon ship” urge of the libs.
This issue features multiple pieces about the recent anti-ICE resistance in Minneapolis and how it will affect you. We have a memorial to Renee and Alex, as well as articles on what YOU need to be considering and what YOU need to be doing. 1/2
April’s issue features pieces on how the city’s war on the poor now includes those with homes, political prisoner Mahmoud Khalil, a baseline for political endorsement, watching the enemy destroy itself, the Lucasville Prison Rebellion, and a little note on elections as strategy.
Issue #25 begins our third year of continuous publishing of this damn thing. It features pieces examining the city budget, a recommended reading list, shopping local, a closer look at the shape of the enemy, and of course Fuck the Police.
Des Moines Mutual Aid maintains a bail fund to keep protesters out of jail. We also organize legal representation and court support for those the state has attacked. Donate to support those that are bravely fighting fascism. Donation link: linktr.ee/Dsm.mutual.a...
all of our peoples taken hostage by the state at the capital today have been bonded out. fire to the prisons, power to the people
This month’s issue debuts our new 11x17 format (what up Iowa City Mutual Aid) and a new banner from Comrade Betsy. We got articles on Malcolm X, our ‘lumpen-bourgeois’ ruler, other events on Jan. 20, the cruel lies that are des moines cold shelters, an examination of jimmy carter, and another 1/2
It’s really cold. We spent over $1,800 on heaters and propane this past Sunday alone. To Serve the People, we need your help. Donation links in our bio, please give what you can. (Write “Camp Aid” in the memo)
The first issue of 2025 is double sized and features pieces on Alienation, what may come after al-Assad, the blood on the hands of des moines government, 3 articles about Luigi, and a crossword puzzle! Use the link below to read, print, try to find “claim denied” and “regicide” in the crossword.
We have added Zeffy to our fundraising arsenal: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Des Moines Mutual Aid Camper Solidarity
We are an abolitionist mutual aid collective based in so-called Des Moines, Iowa. We provide direct material support to our unhoused neighbors. This includes distributing food, water, camping supplies...
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The December issue features a primer on Prison Abolition as well as a couple of pieces by comrades whose lives have been brutally disrupted by the iowa prison system; one on the “Long-Term Restrictive Housing” at Iowa State Penitentiary and the second reflects... iowamutualaid.org/mutual-aid-m...
Don’t Panic, Organize: Meeting the Moment of Trump’s Second Term Donald Trump has once again ascended to the presidency. What should we expect and how should we respond? blackrosefed.org/dont-panic-o...
Don't Panic, Organize: Meeting the Moment of Trump's Second Term
Donald Trump has once again ascended to the Presidency. Below we lay out our recommendations for how to respond.
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The cold is here and our Winter Survival Program could use your help. iowamutualaid.org/camper-solid...
Thanks to a sketchy ceasefire with The Des Moines Abolition Coalition, we are excited to announce our new Criminal Records Expungement Program. More info at iowamutualaid.org/expungement