Day 1 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
We are collaborating with Spencer Sunshine (@transform6789) to release this resource for practical ways to engage in this critical moment
To fight fascism, we must first understand fascism!
pdf:
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/for…
#40DaysOfAntifascism
We are collaborating with Spencer Sunshine (@transform6789) to release this resource for practical ways to engage in this critical moment
To fight fascism, we must first understand fascism!
pdf:
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/for…
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 2 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
2. Find collaborators
We can only do this work together! Sharing notes, checking work, avoiding duplicate efforts & supporting each other during these difficult times is critical!
pdf:
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/for…
#40DaysOfAntifascism
2. Find collaborators
We can only do this work together! Sharing notes, checking work, avoiding duplicate efforts & supporting each other during these difficult times is critical!
pdf:
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/for…
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 3 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
3. Keep an eye on the local far-right
A critical part of antifascist work is keeping tabs on far-right figures. Knowing where they are & what they're planning is key to community defense
pdf:
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/for…
#40DaysOfAntifascism
3. Keep an eye on the local far-right
A critical part of antifascist work is keeping tabs on far-right figures. Knowing where they are & what they're planning is key to community defense
pdf:
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/for…
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 5 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
5. Remove and replace far-right propaganda
We do not want the far-right recruiting and we don't want community members seeing their vitriol. We are strong and messaging around our neighborhoods should reflect that!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
5. Remove and replace far-right propaganda
We do not want the far-right recruiting and we don't want community members seeing their vitriol. We are strong and messaging around our neighborhoods should reflect that!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 6 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
6. Push public groups to oppose fascism
It is critical that we bring as many ppl as possible into this fight. In order to defeat fascism we must build a mass movement
illustration from @/queeriam on IG
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6. Push public groups to oppose fascism
It is critical that we bring as many ppl as possible into this fight. In order to defeat fascism we must build a mass movement
illustration from @/queeriam on IG
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 7 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
7. Make it difficult for far-right groups to organize
Whether it's counter-protesting, deplatforming, disrupting comms, etc, it's critical we throw a wrench in the gears of far-right organizing
Antifan img by @TooSphexy
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7. Make it difficult for far-right groups to organize
Whether it's counter-protesting, deplatforming, disrupting comms, etc, it's critical we throw a wrench in the gears of far-right organizing
Antifan img by @TooSphexy
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Day 8 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
8. Refute their lies
It is critical for us to counter far-right messaging. We must educate our communities about the lies and propaganda fascists put out and we must do so without providing them a platform. ¡no pasarán!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
8. Refute their lies
It is critical for us to counter far-right messaging. We must educate our communities about the lies and propaganda fascists put out and we must do so without providing them a platform. ¡no pasarán!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 9 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
9. Use the court system
Litigation against the far-right for their violence, for their harassment, can be a powerful tool to disrupt their work. From the streets to the courtrooms, we will fight on every front!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
9. Use the court system
Litigation against the far-right for their violence, for their harassment, can be a powerful tool to disrupt their work. From the streets to the courtrooms, we will fight on every front!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 10 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
10. Expose Fascists At Home and At work!
After identifying key Far Right activists find out where they work and live. Call their boss and pressure them to fire the fascist in their midst.
Tell their neighbors too!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
10. Expose Fascists At Home and At work!
After identifying key Far Right activists find out where they work and live. Call their boss and pressure them to fire the fascist in their midst.
Tell their neighbors too!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 11 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
11. De-platform fascists online
Fascists rely heavily on platforms like Facebook and Twitter to recruit and spread messaging. We must deprive them of this space where we can. Shut it down!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
11. De-platform fascists online
Fascists rely heavily on platforms like Facebook and Twitter to recruit and spread messaging. We must deprive them of this space where we can. Shut it down!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 12 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
12. Prevent the far-right from crashing progressive events
When we build / organize together, we are focused on the work & sharing community space that is ours. A key aspect of antifascism is protecting these spaces ✊
#40DaysOfAntifascism
12. Prevent the far-right from crashing progressive events
When we build / organize together, we are focused on the work & sharing community space that is ours. A key aspect of antifascism is protecting these spaces ✊
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 13 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
13. Drive wedges between individuals and groups
When we understand ideological differences between right-wing factions, we can drive wedges to discourage more widespread adoption of far-right tendencies
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13. Drive wedges between individuals and groups
When we understand ideological differences between right-wing factions, we can drive wedges to discourage more widespread adoption of far-right tendencies
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 14 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
14. Find new collaborators
The struggle against fascism is an #EverydayAntifascist fight! We have to organize outside our bubbles and sync up with everyone we can to be successful
(Illustration by @TooSphexy)
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14. Find new collaborators
The struggle against fascism is an #EverydayAntifascist fight! We have to organize outside our bubbles and sync up with everyone we can to be successful
(Illustration by @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 15 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
15. Organize anti-racist bar crawls
When fash post up at a pub, organize your anti-racist crew to hold space. Build relationships and put the chuds on notice: we cede no space for fascist organizing!
(Img by @TooSphexy)
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15. Organize anti-racist bar crawls
When fash post up at a pub, organize your anti-racist crew to hold space. Build relationships and put the chuds on notice: we cede no space for fascist organizing!
(Img by @TooSphexy)
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Day 16 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
16. Help fascists become formers
There must be a path for fash to transform & commit to something better. It's difficult work and not for everyone, but we must be here for it
(illustration by bad.fats on IG)
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16. Help fascists become formers
There must be a path for fash to transform & commit to something better. It's difficult work and not for everyone, but we must be here for it
(illustration by bad.fats on IG)
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Day 17 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
17. Get your message out first
It's important to show that our community is united against fascist organizing. Flyering, canvassing, media. Fash aren't welcome here & they must know it!
(Image by @CouldYouJustN0t)
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17. Get your message out first
It's important to show that our community is united against fascist organizing. Flyering, canvassing, media. Fash aren't welcome here & they must know it!
(Image by @CouldYouJustN0t)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 18 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
18. Build educational programs
Public talks, reading groups, classes, mentorship... beyond individual study, we must put this into practice & build #EverydayAntifascist educational programs together!
(Img by @TooSphexy)
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18. Build educational programs
Public talks, reading groups, classes, mentorship... beyond individual study, we must put this into practice & build #EverydayAntifascist educational programs together!
(Img by @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
Day 19 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
19. Hold memorial events
Y'all are our community - our partners in the struggle. We are in this fight together. Stay together, stay tight; and never forget those stolen from us! ❤🔥
(Img: @/queeriam_art, IG)
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19. Hold memorial events
Y'all are our community - our partners in the struggle. We are in this fight together. Stay together, stay tight; and never forget those stolen from us! ❤🔥
(Img: @/queeriam_art, IG)
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Day 20 of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
20. Make a spectacle
Spectacle? Did someone say #Spectacle?! This work is hard; let's bring joy where we can!
(Img from @/bad.fats (IG) based on a performance by House of Flora and Ada countering PBs in #PDX)
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20. Make a spectacle
Spectacle? Did someone say #Spectacle?! This work is hard; let's bring joy where we can!
(Img from @/bad.fats (IG) based on a performance by House of Flora and Ada countering PBs in #PDX)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
21. Organize trainings & resource fairs
First aid, self-defense, personal / tech security, political education, etc... we have so much to share w/ each other! What trainings have stood out to you?
(Img from Chalice Mitchell) #40DaysOfAntifascism
21. Organize trainings & resource fairs
First aid, self-defense, personal / tech security, political education, etc... we have so much to share w/ each other! What trainings have stood out to you?
(Img from Chalice Mitchell) #40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
22. Form emergency response teams 🚑
Fascism is inherently violent. We need well-rounded emergency resp teams that can quickly mobilize to keep our community safe from the fash. We protect us!
Big thx to @lolololodex for img!
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22. Form emergency response teams 🚑
Fascism is inherently violent. We need well-rounded emergency resp teams that can quickly mobilize to keep our community safe from the fash. We protect us!
Big thx to @lolololodex for img!
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40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
23. Recruit early and often
Capacity is critical! There is so much work to be done in so many different areas. Too many ppl are doing way too much. We need to consistently be bringing in new folks!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/be.pleasant on IG)
23. Recruit early and often
Capacity is critical! There is so much work to be done in so many different areas. Too many ppl are doing way too much. We need to consistently be bringing in new folks!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/be.pleasant on IG)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
24. Fundraise before you need it
We should always be deliberate about how / when we fundraise. But the last time we wanna do so is amidst busy event or action planning. Be prepared to move quickly!
(Img from @/bad.fats on IG)
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24. Fundraise before you need it
We should always be deliberate about how / when we fundraise. But the last time we wanna do so is amidst busy event or action planning. Be prepared to move quickly!
(Img from @/bad.fats on IG)
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40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
25. Win public opinion
Antifascism is a mass movement. To succeed, we must know our audience, carefully establish messaging aligned w/ our values, and communicate effectively & accessibly!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/be.pleasant on IG)
25. Win public opinion
Antifascism is a mass movement. To succeed, we must know our audience, carefully establish messaging aligned w/ our values, and communicate effectively & accessibly!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/be.pleasant on IG)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
26. Push local officials to do the right thing
Even if it's not our main focus, this pressure can be a strategic component of broader efforts.
From city hall to the streets, no justice, no peace!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/bad.fats on IG)
26. Push local officials to do the right thing
Even if it's not our main focus, this pressure can be a strategic component of broader efforts.
From city hall to the streets, no justice, no peace!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/bad.fats on IG)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
27. Organize counter-demonstrations
We do not allow the far-right to have space to mobilize, intimidate, assault community members, or recruit. Period. When they show up, we shut them down!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/be.pleasant on IG)
27. Organize counter-demonstrations
We do not allow the far-right to have space to mobilize, intimidate, assault community members, or recruit. Period. When they show up, we shut them down!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/be.pleasant on IG)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
28. Pressure local businesses
Any reasonable business is gonna be on board w/ refusing space for fash & the far-right. Just a matter of educating those establishments & supporting them to do the right thing!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @TooSphexy)
28. Pressure local businesses
Any reasonable business is gonna be on board w/ refusing space for fash & the far-right. Just a matter of educating those establishments & supporting them to do the right thing!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @TooSphexy)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
29. Document their rallies
Carefully collecting high quality photos / videos of individuals and their actions at far-right rallies can be vital for us to establish relationships and identities!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/Chalicemitchell on IG)
29. Document their rallies
Carefully collecting high quality photos / videos of individuals and their actions at far-right rallies can be vital for us to establish relationships and identities!
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @/Chalicemitchell on IG)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
31. Call out fascists and call in colleagues
To defeat fascism, we need a broad movement. We will be militant about about opposing the far-right, but we must work through internal issues intentionally ❤
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @lololobotomy)
31. Call out fascists and call in colleagues
To defeat fascism, we need a broad movement. We will be militant about about opposing the far-right, but we must work through internal issues intentionally ❤
#40DaysOfAntifascism
(Img from @lololobotomy)
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
32. Support people being threatened
To get doxxed, harassed, or attacked can be terrifying. When this happens to community members, we must rise to the occasion and fiercely support each other. We keep us safe!!! ♥️🏡✊
#40DaysOfAntifascism
32. Support people being threatened
To get doxxed, harassed, or attacked can be terrifying. When this happens to community members, we must rise to the occasion and fiercely support each other. We keep us safe!!! ♥️🏡✊
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
33. Establish a safe house
When folks are threatened and don't feel safe at home, it's critical to have a place to go. We must build networks to protect each other in case of emergency!
(Illustration thanks to @/bad.fats on IG)
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33. Establish a safe house
When folks are threatened and don't feel safe at home, it's critical to have a place to go. We must build networks to protect each other in case of emergency!
(Illustration thanks to @/bad.fats on IG)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
34. Help the families of victims
From 2008 to 2019, the US far-right committed over 360 murders, meaning thousands of ppl lost family members. Reach out & offer support to their loved ones ♥️
(Illustration thanks to @TooSphexy)
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34. Help the families of victims
From 2008 to 2019, the US far-right committed over 360 murders, meaning thousands of ppl lost family members. Reach out & offer support to their loved ones ♥️
(Illustration thanks to @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
35. Aid the injured
We're so grateful to street medics like @PDXActionMedics / Rosehips. Whether we're injured on the streets or elsewhere, it's key to care for folks injured in the fight!
(Img thanks to @/ChaliceMitchell on IG)
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35. Aid the injured
We're so grateful to street medics like @PDXActionMedics / Rosehips. Whether we're injured on the streets or elsewhere, it's key to care for folks injured in the fight!
(Img thanks to @/ChaliceMitchell on IG)
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40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
36. Support those targeted by the law
Facing brutality, surveillance or prosecution can be devastating (physically, emotionally, financially). We have to rally to support each other in these times! ♥️
(Img thx to @TooSphexy)
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36. Support those targeted by the law
Facing brutality, surveillance or prosecution can be devastating (physically, emotionally, financially). We have to rally to support each other in these times! ♥️
(Img thx to @TooSphexy)
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40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
37. Support imprisoned activists
Incarceration is horrible. Letters, phone calls, visits, commissary help, and other support to prisoners is so important. ❤
You will not be forgotten
(Img thx to @/queeriam_art on IG)
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37. Support imprisoned activists
Incarceration is horrible. Letters, phone calls, visits, commissary help, and other support to prisoners is so important. ❤
You will not be forgotten
(Img thx to @/queeriam_art on IG)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
38. Warn people who are threatened
When we say "we protect us", we mean it. Researchers & others privy to actionable info... a key part of the work is to give folks a heads up when they're targeted
(Img thx to @lololobotomy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
38. Warn people who are threatened
When we say "we protect us", we mean it. Researchers & others privy to actionable info... a key part of the work is to give folks a heads up when they're targeted
(Img thx to @lololobotomy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
39. The far-right is violent. It's critical to document this and expose the threats and attacks against our community. We keep us safe!
(Img thx to @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
39. The far-right is violent. It's critical to document this and expose the threats and attacks against our community. We keep us safe!
(Img thx to @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40 Ways to Fight Fascists!
40. Support communities pushing back against fascist recruitment
Countering recruitment is both essential and, at times, dangerous. We must support folks doing this high-stakes work
(Img thx to @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
40. Support communities pushing back against fascist recruitment
Countering recruitment is both essential and, at times, dangerous. We must support folks doing this high-stakes work
(Img thx to @TooSphexy)
#40DaysOfAntifascism
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