The Many Lives of Joshua Clover (1962-2025)
Briefly

Joshua Clover, a passionate activist and theorist, was seen removing transphobic signs at a Turning Point USA event shortly before his passing. Known for his commitment to social justice and community support, he engaged in various activist efforts across the years, including aiding those arrested during protests. His legacy, characterized by resilience and multifaceted contributions to political theory and activism, was celebrated on social media following his death, highlighting many personal anecdotes illustrating his profound influence on peers and the activist community.
"No, no, it's good," he tells her. "I was cleaning up the trash that people are leaving out here." This was Joshua's way of challenging the status quo.
Social media overflowed with tributes: He bailed me out of jail on May Day once; without knowing me, he contributed thousands of dollars to help cover my bail.
I remember answering a call from him during a May Day protest. From his bird's-eye vantage point, he spotted me—and the officers approaching around the corner. 'Run,' he said simply. And I did.
There was Joshua the Political Theorist, perhaps best known for Riot Strike Riot, where he defined political eras by their tendency toward riots or strikes.
Read at The Nation
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