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18 Jan, 4 tweets, 2 min read
THREAD: Activists gathered in Austin, Texas Sunday afternoon for an armed pro-gun rights rally that had been billed as occurring in all 50 states.

"Together we rise" said a rainbow banner held by some of the armed group.
A speaker described that the "boogaloo" movement is multi-ethnic and includes progressives, libertarians, and ancaps.

"Fuck Trump, fuck Biden, I don't really care who the president is," the speaker told media.

He says he voted for Libertarian @Jorgensen4POTUS.
One speaker explained that in addition to gun rights, he stands against "self-annihilation" through domestic conflict and the drug war.
Here is the full 4K video @N2Sreports summary of Sunday's armed rally in Austin, TX, filmed by freelancer Caleb Burch. As always, contact me for licensing.

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20 Jan
On the eve of Joe Biden's Inauguration, 25,000 National Guard troops and thousands of police officers including many from outside agencies protect Washington DC.

A dozen troops were removed from the security detail Tuesday due to alleged affiliation with "far-right" groups.
While most of downtown is totally blocked, there are checkpoints to get into some areas of access.

In addition to prohibited items sign, press are told that they will not be allowed to wear protective gear such as gas masks, bulletproof vests, or helmets inside the secure area.
It's worth noting that agencies beyond the National Guard are present.

For example, this U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent is standing alongside the National Guard outside the Men's Wearhouse and Sephora at L and Connecticut.
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19 Jan
PHOTO THREAD from past two days: In Columbus, Ohio, "Boogaloo" activists marched to their state house for what they called a "unity rally" against gun control and gov't overreach Sunday.

This was one of about six events that materialized after calls for rallies in all 50 states. ImageImageImageImage
"Boogaloo boys" pet the horses of mounted police officers outside the Ohio state house in Columbus.

All photos in this thread are available to license.

Here's video of the full event: ImageImageImageImage
On Monday, a variety of armed groups rallies in Richmond, Virginia, defying local laws that ban firearms at demonstrations and a ban on 20+ round magazines.

Video: ImageImageImageImage
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19 Jan
After today's rally in Richmond, @BLM757 leader @JaPharii757 spoke to a few Proud Boys, including the leader of their Northern Virginia chapter.

It was certainly unusual for both anyone in the BLM movement and for the Proud Boys alike.

Full video:
I do think it's worth noting that BLM757 is considered a controversial chapter among other BLM organizers, particularly for their willingness to rally with groups like the boogaloos.

I suspect this interaction will be similarly disavowed by some.

On that same note, the conversation was certainly unusual for the Proud Boys, who only a month ago burned a Black Lives Matter banner taken from a church.

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19 Jan
A variety of armed groups marched today in Richmond, VA to advocate against gun control and defy local ordinances that ban guns at protests and 20+ round magazines.

"Boogaloo Boy" Mike Dunn brought weapons prohibited signs with bulletholes in them and tossed them to the cops.
Anarcho-capitalist Kal Molinet led a group into Richmond that identified themselves as the "Ron Paul Militia."

In addition to firearms, they carried a framed portrait of libertarian former GOP congressman @RonPaul.
Some Proud Boys attended, and one accused a man wearing a "he/him" patch and carrying a rifle and transgender rights flag of it being a "minor attracted person" flag.

"I hate pedophiles just as much as anyone else," said the armed trans rights activist.
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18 Jan
THREAD: Armed "Boogaloo" activists showed up at the state house in Salem, Oregon yesterday amidst calls for armed rallies in all 50 states.

Among the grievances they expressed were the overwhelming show of state force in DC, mandatory COVID restrictions, and gun control.
My freelancer @MaranieRae asked a couple of "boogaloos" dressed in full black-bloc why they weren't wearing the signature Hawaiian shirts associated with the movement.

"Just misplaced them," they said. "Ya, ya, no, for real."
Asked about a solid black flag one was carrying, another boogaloo explained that "this is war. They're not going to listen, we will raise this black flag, put our foot down, and say 'no more.'"

"This is a reaction, it's not inciting anything," another adds.
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17 Jan
VIDEO THREAD: Today I filmed as "boogaloo" activists marched to the Ohio State House in Columbus for an armed "unity rally."
Ahead of the event, mounted officers came over and let the boogaloo activists pet their horses.

The interaction was very friendly.

"The boss is calling, uh-oh!" a cop joked at the end of this clip.

"Why are you talking to the insurgents?" he joked that his boss would say.
Police photographed participants as they began in front of the Ohio state house.

"Henry Locke" introduced the group as "the Ohio Boogaloo" and said he wanted to spread a "message of unity."

He emphasized that they're not pro-Trump or pro-Biden.
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