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Resist: It's Time
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We are still in this together, but "this" is going to be real different in the very near future. This demands a different kind of "we."
The French Resistance during Nazi occupation played important roles delivering downed Allied airmen back to safety, supplying military intelligence, and acts of sabotage.
The Underground Railroad is estimated to have brought 100,000 freedom seekers to safety between 1810 and 1850.
It's time.
Rules
- Do not gatekeep resistance
- Do not organize specific subversive plans here.
- Do not identify yourself or anyone else here.
- Do brainstorm general ideas about how to support people who need it and stymie the efforts of fascists
- Do share thoughts on how to be personally prepared for subversive action
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1 Illustration of a person standing with their arms crossed, around them are the following items: a beanie, a sweatshirt, an open rucksack, a folded bandana, some power snacks, and a bottle of water with an ACAB sticker on it. Above it is text:
COME PREPARED:
Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in, running shoes, and layers for the weather. Bring water, an energy bar, and a bandana in case of surveillance.
2 Illustration of 3 people walking in a row , two have their arms linked, a third is carrying a "FTP" sign. Above it is text:
ROLL WITH A CREW:
We roll together in "affinity groups." Before the march, share your contact info, legal and medical issues, and what to do in case of arrest. Have each other's back in the streets. Leave together.
3 An illustration of a birds eye view of a protest march. Above it is text:
TAKE THE STREETS, STAY TOGETHER:
The streets are our voice. Pigs will work to split us apart, force us onto the sidewalk, kettle us, and snatch people. Stay tight so they can't grab stragglers, regroup if we get divided, and take as many lanes as possible.
4 An illustration of a protest going down a city street, instead of continuing forward towards a police blockade, they are turning down a side street. Above it is text:
QUICK AT THE CORNERS:
Pigs use intersections to split the march and push us onto the sidewalk. Move fast to get ahead of their lines, flow around or push through them to stay in the street.
5 Illustration of two cops arresting a protestor. A person off screen shouts "WHAT'S YOUR NAME?? ", the person being arrested replies "MY NAME IS ..." the person off screen replies "YOUR DATE OF BIRTH". Above it is text:
GET FREE OR GET MOVING:
If someone is arrested, don't linger too long or pigs will kettle the march. Free the comrade, or else get their name and birthdate for jail support and keep it moving.
6 An illustration of a line of cops and a squad car, in front of them are a turned over bin and newspaper dispenser blocking the road. Above it is text:
BARRICADE THE BACK:
Drag objects into the street behind the march, to break up vehicles or lines of cops following us. These light blockades will also slow traffic and help shut it down.
7 An illustration of a birds eye view of a road with cars and people walking between them, there are police cars on the side road trying to get through. Above it is text:
WITH AND AGAINST TRAFFIC:
We march with traffic in order to keep the march together, and against traffic when we need to lose vehicles or lines of cops that are tailing us.
8 Several illustrations of activities and objects: there is a person jumping a turnstile, a person throwing a smoke bomb, two people carrying a large garbage bin, and a person bent over revealing their butt. There is also a can of spray paint, an umbrella, a doughnut, a large bike lock, and a laser pointer. In the corner is the approving Drake meme. Above them is text:
DIVERSITY OF TACTICS:
Everyone is free to support the cause as they see fit. We don't police each other's actions, or snitch on each other to pigs or the media. At the same time, we take care not to endanger others with our actions.
9 An illustration of a row of people standing in front of a house, joining hands. In the tree that is in the front yard there are signs: "no cop zone", "FTP", and "no eviction!". Above it is text:
SUPPORT THOSE DIRECTLY AFFECTED: We support the leadership of people who are directly affected by the issue at hand. Those of us with different privileges shoulder risks and burdens when others can't. Talk to people you are struggling with. The stronger our relationships, the stronger the movement and less cooptable it is.
Credit: @frontlinemedics
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'Hate will never prevail.' Residents confront group displaying swastika flags near I-75
(www.cincinnati.com)
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Not everyone can, or needs to, be on the front lines and in the trenches shooting CEOs and blowing up pipelines, there are many other ways to help and organise which are essential not only to the resistance, but as building blocks for a better future
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1 Title image says "How to resist an oligarchy" and has a drawing of 5 smiling people holding up their arms in a welcoming gesture
2 There are photos of trump, musk, zuc, and bezos next to text:
"Oligarchy:
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution."
Their Goal:
For us to be overwhelmed, to ignore/avoid the growing information, and to feel helpless.
Our Goal:
Learn and focus on what we CAN do instead of why we can't."
3 text in a stylised frame says:
"Note: These suggestions are nothing new and may have to adapt to any environmental, governmental, and social changes that occur."
4 Drawing of a person holding a trey of freshly baked cookies, next to them is text:
"QUIET SUBVERSIVE:
If your calling is hiding ppl, driving women to clinics, mailing BC, or any illegal morally good activity, be paranoid.
Social media is not your friend. Zuck, Blue Sky, etc. will sell you out.
In order to be a Jane, you have to assume your life, lives of your Family/friends, and lives of the ones you are helping are in mortal danger.
As soon as you blast, "I'll hide Ann in my attic," you are no longer safe and not useful for this kind of work."
5 Drawing of a person handing out pamphlets to others, next to them is text:
"DISTRIBUTER:
This can be done by printing info. or providing online links.
For groups and orgs that can take the heat, such as Planned Parenthood, sharing and boosting their posts can be helpful.
If your calling is to print up red cards/make pamphlets, then anywhere you place this info is going to be targeted for destruction of materials.
Regularly drop off info and find new ways to get the word out. For smaller groups that need to stay somewhat obscure, be selective about sharing info."
6 There are 3 photos from mass demonstrations, between them is text:
"MARCHER:
Marches can be used for paying attention to which groups are attending.
Any group showing up with a banner is putting a giant target on themselves and they are going to need support. Volunteering with, or sending money helps them to continue showing up.
The focus of a march is disruption which can potentially lead to becoming a target.
Don't bring your phone. Don't share faces. Bring water and medical supplies.
Be prepared to be pepper sprayed, smoke bombed, hit by a baton, harassed if your face is passed around among fascists, and/or arrested/imprisoned."
7 Drawing of a person in camo, a paramedic, and a person adjusting their glasses, next to them is text:
"EDUCATOR:
These come in many forms: building, first aid, critical thinking, self defense, fact checking, science, map reading, psychology etc.
Anything that can help the quiet subversive, the information distributer, the marcher etc. etc. be more effective; keep up the good work of long threads and videos.
If you are not an expert, share media and videos from credible experts."
8 Drawing of a table with food on it, there are 3 people in line holding plates and 2 more serving up the food, above it is text:
"VOLUNTEER:
Soup kitchens, shelters, anywhere and everywhere people or animals are in need. Any and all good works towards our neighbors is resistance."
9 Drawing of a person curled up looking cosy, holding a pen and pad. There is also an image of the relevant book cover to the text beside it:
"REST:
Rest can be resistance.
From what I understand, it is about self care for the long haul.
For more information, I recommend reading "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey
CREATE:
Paint, write, draw, graffiti, design, music, videos, comedy.
If you are a creative person, use it to spread awareness, help raise funds, etc."
10 3 photos of places of worship, beside them is text:
"CHURCH GOER:
Historically, churches/synagogues/ mosques/temples have been a safe-ish place to gather in large groups and organize.
Anyone familiar with the history of black churches, or churches under Fascism, know there is potential for great good but also a risk of the church being burned, raided, bombed, or leaders being rounded up.
Whether you are a theist or atheist, consider finding a community that can gather and organize in large groups and become a regular contributing member.
As of 1/22/2024 ICE is legally allowed to raid churches, hospitals, and schools under illegal immigrant suspicion. They need a JUDGE ISSUED WARRANT. YOU ARE legally allowed to look at it and demand it.
11 Drawing of a person behind a stall, a photo of a large group of people behind a Planned Parenthood banner, and an illustrated banner for The Trevor Project. Between them is text:
"FINANCIAL SUPPORTER:
Every dollar has a potential to do good.
If you are able to put money towards a small business, especially if they are run by marginalized persons or groups, please do.
The billionaires won't be hurt and it won't stop them from aligning with Fascists but it will put money into hands of those needing to escape, needing aid, or in the hands of the above mentioned resisters."
Credit: Fablefulart
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Substack I came across. Has a very action-positive slant.
(chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com)
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ID: AP Seattle @apseattle posted: "BREAKING: Greyhound says it will stop letting Border Patrol agents conduct routine immigration checks on its buses."
corpse @thefurrow replied: "Witnesses said a bus driver told an ICE agent to "gargle [his] balls" when the latter requested to enter the bus"
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I'm assuming this post was made by an American, and laws might vary where you are, but the point remains the same in every country: the cops are there to serve the state, not you, and they will not hesitate for a second to lie to you and pretend to be on your side to get what they need.
Don't trust them, don't believe them, don't confide in them, don't make their job of oppressing the working class easier.
ACAB
ID: 8 images made by @thelaurrylife
1 7 Lies Cops Can Legally Tell You
2 Police can lie and say that a victim identified you in a photo.
3 Police can lie and say a conversation is "off the record" when it really isn't.
4 Police can lie about being an officer
5 Police can lie to you about an accomplice confessing.
6 Police can lie and claim that your handprints or DNA were all over the evidence.
7 Police can lie and say you will get a lighter sentence if you confess.
8 Police can lie about their ability to get a search warrant.)
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ICE can now raid hospitals. Healthcare workers- here is what you need to know. [6 images]
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frontlinemedics posted:
1 I.C.E can now raid hospitals. Healthcare workers- here is what you need to know.
2 What Is an ICE Raid? ICE agents will go to a hospital without warning as part of an investigation into an employee or patient.
3 ICE agents are NOT police officers. But their uniforms may say "Police" or "Federal Agent. They may carry guns. Sometimes local police officers go with ICE agents on ICE raids
4 Medical providers can ONLY disclose a patient's information to ICE/LEO if there is a court order/warrant/subpoena/summons **** issued by a judge. ****
If it's an ICE agent WITHOUT a warrant, they must have an administrative request, such as a summons issued by a federal or state agency, like the Department of Homeland Security.
Otherwise, giving out patient information (even a name) is a HIPAA violation.
5 If they do have a warrant or administrative request, ASK TO SEE IT. They must let you examine the document. ICE agents RARELY have judicial warrants or requests.
Even if they have a warrant or an administrative request, you can refuse to tell them anything if doing so would jeopardize the patient, you as the provider, or others in the hospital.
You can ask them to leave the unit.
6 Please remember your oath during times like these. Immigration status should NEVER impact care.
It is up to us to protect our patients. We have to stand against this as a united medical community.
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