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title: The Ex-Worker #62
subtitle: Support, Healing, and Redefining Resistance—2017 in Review, Part II
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[**Listen here.**](https://crimethinc.com/podcast/62) As we <a href="https://crimethinc.com/2017/12/20/gearing-up-for-january-20-2018-a-week-of-outreach-and-solidarity-events">reconnect to plan a new year of resistance this January 20th</a>, what lessons can we take from the inspiring but traumatic year that was 2017? In <a href="http://crimethinc.com/podcast/61">Episode 61 of the Ex-Worker</a>, we interview three anarchists who reflect on their role on the front lines of struggles against the state and fascism over the past year. Hex, who <a href="https://www.greaterseattlegdc.com/interview-of-fellow-worker-shot-at-uw">survived a shooting attack by a fascist</a> at a Seattle anti-fascist demonstration last January 20th, offers perspective on questions of justice, violence, patriarchy, and compassion, the critical importance of healing, and redefining resistance. An anarchist of color from <a href="https://crimethinc.com/podcast/56">Charlottesville</a> discusses how the events there have impacted anti-fascist resistance and updates us on court cases, grand jury proceedings, and opportunities to show solidarity. And Miel, who was recently <a href="https://www.unicornriot.ninja/2017/jury-finds-six-j20-defendants-not-guilty-on-all-charges/">acquitted on all charges in the first trial of J20 defendants</a> from the DC counter-inaugural protests, traces the significance of the J20 case, state strategies of repression, and lessons we can take with us as we move forward into a new year of struggle. The episode wraps up with updates from several <a href="https://channelzeronetwork.com">other anarchist media projects</a> about their plans for the new year, <a href="https://nycabc.wordpress.com/pppow-birthday-calendar/">prisoner birthdays</a>, and more.
{January 20, 2018}