The Theory Practice of Armed Struggle in the Northwest by Ed Mead. A Historical analysis -The political environment in the Northwwest during the 1970's -The rationale of those engaged in armed actions against the State -A critique of the tamed left This essay was originally written by Ed Mead while imprisoned in Washington State. Ed, a former member of the George Jackson Brigade, explores the political environment in the Northwestern United States during the 1970s, the rationale of those engaged in armed actions against the state and a critique of the tamed left. A must read for anyone studying or engaging with the history of revolutionary struggle in North America.