Today's Topics:
1. wsm.ie: Dubliners Make Anti-Fascist Message Stick around
City (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
2. US, Workers Solidarity Alliance on Charlottesville murdere
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
3. Guide to Charlottesville Solidarity Actions Around the World
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
4. Norway, Motmakt, Solidarity message with Charlottesville
[machine translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
5. Surrey and Hampshire Anarchist Federation - We'll Kill the
Drill at Leith Hill. (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
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Message: 1
Recently anti-fascists mobilised in Dublin to cover far-right propaganda in the city
centre and send a clear pro-freedom and humanist message. 500 stickers welcoming refugees,
denouncing Nazism & fascism, sexism, and homophobia, supporting a pregnant person's right
to choose, and so forth, were emblazoned on the social canvas. ---- This was partially in
response to a fascist group attempting to launch in Dublin a couple weeks ago, in an
esteemed lineage of micro-sects which the same begrudgers have failed to get off the
ground in this country, forgetting to turn up to their own meeting while 50 anti-fascists
turned out. However, they were very proud to attach 4-5 fascist stickers to Dublin
lampposts (which were all scratched off promptly).
In a highly original and thoughtful move, this handful of spiteful people want to
scapegoat Muslims, non-Europeans, and people of colour, for society's problems while
proposing to 'unite' Europeans by their white race to 'defend Europe' and keep the
immigrants out. The same stuff the BNP (British National Party) or our own indigenous
Blueshirts were fond of repeating.
Despite their tactical reference to violence towards women and LGBT+ people in order to
demonise Muslims, they harbour a deeply reactionary worldview which has nothing to offer
women or LGBT people, or in fact almost anybody in the long run as the German masses
discovered.
Many of us believe that these far right fanatics are just simpletons and buffoons and we
don't need to pay them any heed. And while they are fools, we would be very foolish to
assume that fascism can never rise again. If you are one of these people, look around and
ask yourself, considering the relative resurgence of far right & fascist ideas and
activity, why it is automatically banished to the 20th century.
Only on Sunday passed Britain First - a fascist splinter group from the BNP, known for its
‘mosque invasions' - spoke at a (small) loyalist rally in Belfast, and after announced
their intention to run in northern elections. A counter demonstration opposed it, however
this was also small. The question is do we want to end up in a situation where Britain
First, or any other fascist group, can call large rallies to perform the 2 Minutes Hate
while proponents of freedom are too few in number to counter them?
Fascism must be given no quarter. It stands for the worst in humanity and its foot
soldiers will be closed down at every turn. Ireland has a strong history of anti-fascist
resistance, rooted in our battle against British imperialism and hence an internationalist
outlook which seeks unity among all the world's oppressed. Whether stomping out the
Blueshirts at home, fighting Franco in the International Brigades in Spain, or
successfully playing fascist whack-a-mole in recent decades, let's keep that proud
anti-fascist history alive.
What will you do to stop fascism?
Below is a sample of the stickers distributed.
Fascists strive to create an atmosphere of suspicion and fear in order to intimidate
already marginalised groups, such as migrants, and their political opponents on the left.
Anti-fascists will control the streets and maintain solidarity among all people.
'Anti-Fascist Area. Racists Not Welcome'
Fascists are well known for their intense queerphobia. After all, fascism is a movement
overwhelmingly aimed at channeling the frustrations of straight white cis males into a
plot to take over the state and force all to submit to their nation.
Instead of turning to reactionary politics, these pissed off men should take aim at the
rich politicians, bankers, and bosses, laughing as they screw us all into the ground.
The 20th Century taught us 'The Only Good Fascist is a Dead One' - do we have to re-learn it?
Here's a sample of the stickers distributed.
Fascists have a long anti-choice history, and several Irish fascists can be found working
within the anti-choice movement in order to take women's and all pregnant people's liberty
away.
'A woman's body is hers to do with as she please. Easy access to abortion is her right'
Refugees are people fleeing danger and death who deserve a warm welcome, a céad míle
fáilte, for managing to make it this far. That is what civilisation should mean. Anyone
who bases their political agenda on spitting at refugees and other migrants is the
lowliest coward.
'Refugees Welcome'
Fascist groups are fond of trying to re-create the swastika symbol without using the
actual swastika (although many still do), in order to hoodwink people into not realising
they are the wannabe inheritors of Hitler and Mussolini.
This 'Fuck Nazis' sticker is covering one of their I Can't Believe It's Not A Swastika
stickers.
https://www.wsm.ie/c/dubliners-anti-fascist-message-stickers
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Message: 2
The Workers Solidarity Alliance (WSA) wishes our condolences to the family, friends and
fellow workers of Heather Heyer who was murdered in , VA on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
We further wish a speedy recovery to those injured in racist/fascist attack.
The struggle against hate and reactionary violence will neither begin nor end after
Saturday's event long fades from memory. Our struggles must be a living breathing part of
the bigger fight to change society.
We join hands and raise our fists with all who struggle against racism, sexism,
homophobia, transphobia, anti-semitism and class oppression.
Never Again! Yours for a new world!
Workers Solidarity Alliance
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Message: 3
On August 12, a fascist murdered one person and injured dozens more by driving a vehicle
into a crowd of anti-racist protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Fascists had been
calling for violence in advance; they made it very clear that this would happen. We are
calling for solidarity actions to take place around the country in response-to support the
bereaved, to encourage those who courageously stood up to fascist murderers, to reach out
to our communities about this situation, and to show that we will not stand for this.
Here, you can find a list of solidarity demonstrations and a PDF of a flier you can print
and distribute to inform others about this situation. ---- To add your event, email:
info[at]itsgoingdown[dot]org and send updates about solidarity demonstrations to us via
@crimethinc or rollingthunder@crimethinc.com.
On August 12, an alt-right fascist murdered a person and injured dozens more by driving a
vehicle into a crowd of anti-racist protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are
calling for solidarity actions to take place around the country to respond to this.
If we allow the alt-right and neo-Nazis to organize in our communities, the consequences
will be fatal. Charlottesville is just the beginning. If the alt-right can get away with
murder there, none of us will be safe. We have to stand up to white supremacists, we have
to shut down and chase out these bigots every time they try to organize, or else they will
kill more people.
You are a target. These bigots target people of color, women, Muslims, Jews, LGBTQ people,
immigrants, radicals, liberals, and anyone who doesn't agree with them-not just with
words, but with violence. Emboldened by Trump's election, alt-right and fascist bigots
have already shot and wounded protestors against racism in Minneapolis and Seattle,
stabbed bystanders to death in Portland for intervening against Islamophobia, and sowed
hatred and discord across the country. We are betraying our friends and neighbors if we
don't take a stand.
The police will not protect us. They murder over a thousand people every year in this
country, and infiltrate and attack our demonstrations when we stand up against alt-right
terror. We have to organize to defend ourselves.
Sunday August 13th
Ann Arbor, MI: Vigil in the Diag, 7 PM.
Asheville, NC: Vance Monument, 7 PM.
Atlanta, GA: Woodruff Park, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Bakersfield, CA: Mill Creek Park, 7:45 PM. Social media event here.
Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State Capitol, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Birmingham, AL: Five Points South Fountain, 6:30PM. Social media event here.
Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Tech, Henderson Lawn, 2 PM Social media event here.
Boise, Id: Anne Frank Memorial on Capitol Blvd, 7 PM.
Chapel Hill, NC: Silent Sam Statue, 7 PM.
Chicago, IL: Federal Plaza, 6 PM. Social media event here.
Chicago, IL: Millennium Park 1 PM. Social media event here.
Chico, CA: MLK and 20th Street, 9 AM. Social media event here.
Cincinati, OH: Cincinnati City Hall, 801 Plum St, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Columbus, OH: Goodale Park, 101 Buttles Ave, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Concord, NC: Rotary Square & Market, 111 Union St S, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Crescent City, CA: S. Curve, 1:00 PM. Social media event here.
Denver, CO: City Park, 2 PM. Social media event here.
Detroit, MI: Philip A. Hart Plaza, One Hart Plaza, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Fayettesville, NC: 215 Myrover St, 6 PM. Social media event here.
Fort Collins, CO: Oak Street Plaza at 2 PM.
Geneva, NY: Bicentennial Park (Corner of Exchange and Lake Streets) 6 PM.
Grand Rapids, MI: Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Harrisonburg, VA: Court Sq, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Houston, TX: Houston City Hall, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Kalamazoo, MI: Bronson Park, 2:30 PM. Social media event here.
Lancaster, PA: Penn Square, 6 PM. Social media event here.
Lansing, MI: Michigan State Capitol, 110 N Capitol Ave, 6 PM. Social media event here.
London: Trafalgar Square 12 PM. Social media event here.
Louisville, KY: 3208 W. Broadway, 3 PM. Social media event here.
Madison, WI: Wisconsin State Capitol, 8 PM. Social media event here.
Middletown, CT: South Green (old Church St.), 6 PM. Social media event here.
Missoula, MO: The XXXX's to Higgins St. Bridge, 6 PM. Social media event here.
Montreal, QC: Phillips Square, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Morgantown, WV: WVU Mountainlair Student Union, 1550 University Ave, 8 PM. Social media
event here.
New Haven, CT: Church St and Chapel St, 6 PM. Social media event here.
New York, NY: Union Sq. 7 PM. Social media event here.
Orlando, FL: Lake Eola Park, 8 PM. Social media event here.
Phoenix, AZ: Phillips Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 1401 E Adams St, 4
PM. Social media event here.
Raleigh, NC: CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran St, 6 PM. Social media event here.
Sacramento, CA: City Hall 7:30 PM Social media event here.
Sacramento, CA: 1315 10th Street, 7 PM.
San Francisco, CA: 24th and Mission, 2 PM. Social media event here.
San Francisco, CA: City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, 7 PM.
Santa Barbara, CA: SB Museum of Art on State Street and Anapamu. 5 PM.
Santa Cruz, CA: The Clock Tower at N. Pacific and Water St, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Santa Rosa, CA: Courthouse Square, 4 PM.
Seattle, WA: 100 Dexter Ave, 1 PM. More info here.
Tacoma, WA: Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park, 1741 N Schuster Pkwy, 7:30 PM. Social
media event here.
Tampa, FL: Hillsborough County Clerk's Office, 419 N Pierce St, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Toronto, ON: US Consulate Toronto 360 University Avenue, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Tucson, AZ: Hotel Congress, 311 E Congress St, 4:30 PM. Social media event here.
Washington, DC: Old Town Farmers' Market, Alexandria, VA 6 PM. Social media event here.
Willimantic, CT: Jilson Square Park, 4 PM. Social media event here.
Winchester, VA: Old Court House, 6 PM. Social media event here.
Monday August 14th
Waynesville, NC: Haywood County Courthouse, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Chicago, IL: Corner Of Wacker And Wabash, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Dublin, Ireland: Solidarity benefit show, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Sunday August 20th
Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado Springs City Hall, 4pm. Social media event here.
Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Bookstore, 2301 Central Ave NE. Social media
event here.
Saturday, August 12th
Portland, OR: Pioneer Courthouse, 5pm. Social media event here.
Hillsboro, OR: 150 Main Street, Hillsboro Civic Center, 3:30 PM. Social media event here.
San Francisco, CA: Union Sq. 8:30 PM. Social media event here.
Oakland, CA: Oscar Grant Plaza, 14th and Broadway, 7pm. Social media event here.
Austin, TX: Travis County Jail,500 W 10th St,7 PM. Social media event here.
Santa Ana, CA: Ross and Santa Ana Blvd, 6:30 PM. Social media event here.
Los Angeles, CA: 100 W 1st St, 7 PM. Social media event here.
East Palmdale, CA: 1008 West Ave, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Burbank, CA: Chandler Bike Path, Hollywood War, 7 PM. Social media event here.
El Cajon, CA: 701 Broadway, 8 PM. Social media event here.
Iowa City, IA: 21 North Clinton St, 5 PM. Social media event here.
Baltimore, MD: Penn-North Metro Station, 8 PM. Social media event here.
Atlanta, GA: Hyatt Regency, Downtown Atlanta, 6:45 PM.
Dayon, OH: Courthouse Square, Downtown Dayton, 8 PM to 10 PM
Cleveland Heights, OH: Peace Park, 9 PM
Kalamazoo, MI: 100 Michigan Ave, 9:30 PM. Social media event here.
Columbia, SC: 1100 Gervais St, 8:30 PM. Social media event here.
Chicago, IL: Trump Tower, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Boston, MA: 50 Chestnut St, 7 PM. Social media event here.
Philadelphia, PA: Downtown, happening now.
Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Capitol, N. 3rd Street, 8:15 PM. Social media event here.
Portland, ME: East End Park, 6:30 PM. Social media event here.
Buffalo, NY: Lafayette Square, 8 PM. Social media event here.
New York, NY: Union Square, 5 PM. Social media event here.
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Message: 4
Our deepest sympathy and solidarity goes out to the people hurt and killed during the nazi
attack against demonstrators in Charlottesville this weekend, and to their comrades and
families. The struggle against fascists is international and no one fighting it ever
stands alone. Love, rage and solidarity
from Oslo, Norway.
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Message: 5
Anarchist militants from London and the South East region are starting to get futher
involved in the anti-fracking resistance at Leith Hill near Dorking. ---- Watch this space
for more info about future actions; sabotage, communications blockades, demos, disruptions
and pickets. ---- Anti-fracking Action Call-out. ---- Below is a very brief statement
written by one of the people involved with the resistance to fracking at Leith Hill in
Surrey. Members of the Anarchist Federation's Surrey & Hampshire Group are involved with
the protest and we are trying to encourage other revolutionary anarchists to help spread
the word and get stuck in. ---- "Europa Oil & Gas are nearing the end of the legal process
giving them permission to carry out unconventional drilling in the Surrey Hills, despite
massive community opposition. A phase of direct action is likely to begin once the site
traffic starts to arrive in October. If you'd like to find out more, see the Leith Hill
Protection Camp Facebook page or come and visit the Leith Hill Protection Camp which is in
Coldharbour Lane near Dorking, opposite the intended drill site. If you'd like to join the
camp, please visit first to meet the core crew."
Leith Hill Protection Camp:
Coldharbour Lane. Dorking. RH4 3JW.
Rail Station: Holmwood. Trains go from London Victoria.
http://frackfreesurrey.com/
https://surreyandhampshireanarchistfederation.wordpress.com/2017/08/12/well-kill-the-drill-at-leith-hill/
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