activism
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2021
Guys... can we talk about words?
I've seen folks claiming that these folks actin' a fool on the capital are being sent by "Antifa. "
Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk:
"Antifa" means Anti-Fascist-- as in, against Fascism.
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.
To be Anti Fascist means to be agains totalitarian, ultranationalist government. There are many organizations that are "Anti-Fascist" but there isn't a singular "Antifa" organization.
This is comparable to "Feminist" organizations. There isn't a single Feminist Organzation. Feminism is an ideology.
To be Feminist means that you believe woman are equal to men. To be an "Feminist organization" means that you are an organization in support of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
So, to circle this wagon: there are feminist organizations and anti-fascist organizations-- and, like those ideals, there is no central organization.
Here's what I don't get: How have we twisted the idea of being "Anti Fascist" into being a bad thing? Since when is being against a totalitarian government a bad thing?
Could it be that if you are a fascist, you want to convince people that being "anti fascist" is a bad thing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
I've seen folks claiming that these folks actin' a fool on the capital are being sent by "Antifa. "
Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk:
"Antifa" means Anti-Fascist-- as in, against Fascism.
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.
To be Anti Fascist means to be agains totalitarian, ultranationalist government. There are many organizations that are "Anti-Fascist" but there isn't a singular "Antifa" organization.
This is comparable to "Feminist" organizations. There isn't a single Feminist Organzation. Feminism is an ideology.
To be Feminist means that you believe woman are equal to men. To be an "Feminist organization" means that you are an organization in support of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
So, to circle this wagon: there are feminist organizations and anti-fascist organizations-- and, like those ideals, there is no central organization.
Here's what I don't get: How have we twisted the idea of being "Anti Fascist" into being a bad thing? Since when is being against a totalitarian government a bad thing?
Could it be that if you are a fascist, you want to convince people that being "anti fascist" is a bad thing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
in image"WHEN THE LOOTING
STARTS, THE SHOOTING
STARTS®
- Donald J. Trump
May29,2020
Responding to BLM protests
"Go home. We love you.
You're very special. [...]
I know how youfeel"
-Donald J. Trump
Januany 6,2021
Responding to white nationalists' attempted
coup, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and
forcingu.S. Senators +Congressmen to
Shelter in place under their desks
@turnitaroundproject
STARTS, THE SHOOTING
STARTS®
- Donald J. Trump
May29,2020
Responding to BLM protests
"Go home. We love you.
You're very special. [...]
I know how youfeel"
-Donald J. Trump
Januany 6,2021
Responding to white nationalists' attempted
coup, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and
forcingu.S. Senators +Congressmen to
Shelter in place under their desks
@turnitaroundproject
Existential angst around unprovoked violence in marginalized communities?
Create impact through direct action and/or energy exchange—
Here are 3 ways.
Create impact through direct action and/or energy exchange—
Here are 3 ways.
in imageExistential angst around
unprovoked violence in
marginalized communities?
Create impact through
direct action and/or energy
exchange-
Here are 3 ways.
unprovoked violence in
marginalized communities?
Create impact through
direct action and/or energy
exchange-
Here are 3 ways.
@redcanarysong is a transnational focused organization supporting Asian woman in the sex work industry. OUR TENETS.
No more police raids and deportations. Policing is not social work. Arrest and and sentencing, even with diversion programming, is not a humane way to deliver social services.
Labor rights in our workplaces, regardless of immigration status: Freedom to openly assemble without fear, share resources, and collectively organize for better wages and working conditions
Nothing about us without us. Respect and dignified livelihood for all sex workers and migrant workers. #1. Donate to a sex workers right organization.
No more police raids and deportations. Policing is not social work. Arrest and and sentencing, even with diversion programming, is not a humane way to deliver social services.
Labor rights in our workplaces, regardless of immigration status: Freedom to openly assemble without fear, share resources, and collectively organize for better wages and working conditions
Nothing about us without us. Respect and dignified livelihood for all sex workers and migrant workers. #1. Donate to a sex workers right organization.
in image#1. Donate to a sex workers
right organization.
Credcanarysong is a
transnational focused
organization supporting
Asian woman in the sex work
industry.
OUR TENETS.
No more police raids and
deportations. Policing is
not social work. Arrest and
and sentencing, even with
diversion programming, is
not a humane way to deliver
social services.
Labor rights in our
workplaces, regardless of
immigration status: Freedom
to openly assemble without
fear, share resources, and
collectively organize for
better wages and working
conditions
Nothing about us without
us. Respect and dignified
livelihood for all sex
workers and migrant
workers.
right organization.
Credcanarysong is a
transnational focused
organization supporting
Asian woman in the sex work
industry.
OUR TENETS.
No more police raids and
deportations. Policing is
not social work. Arrest and
and sentencing, even with
diversion programming, is
not a humane way to deliver
social services.
Labor rights in our
workplaces, regardless of
immigration status: Freedom
to openly assemble without
fear, share resources, and
collectively organize for
better wages and working
conditions
Nothing about us without
us. Respect and dignified
livelihood for all sex
workers and migrant
workers.
AAPI Women Lead and #ImReady Movement aims to strengthen the progressive political and social platforms of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the US through the leadership of self-identified AAPI women and girls.
Their goal is to challenge and help end the intersections of violence against and within our communities. We do this work in solidarity with other communities of color. #2. Donate to @aapiwomenlead
Their goal is to challenge and help end the intersections of violence against and within our communities. We do this work in solidarity with other communities of color. #2. Donate to @aapiwomenlead
in image#2.
Donate to
Caapiwomenlead
AAPI Women Lead and
#ImReady Movement aims to
strengthen the progressive
political and social
platforms of Asian and
Pacific Islander
communities in the US
through the leadership of
self-identified AAPI women
and girls.
Their goal is to challenge
and help end the
intersections of violence
against and within our
communities. We do this
work in solidarity with
other communities of color.
Donate to
Caapiwomenlead
AAPI Women Lead and
#ImReady Movement aims to
strengthen the progressive
political and social
platforms of Asian and
Pacific Islander
communities in the US
through the leadership of
self-identified AAPI women
and girls.
Their goal is to challenge
and help end the
intersections of violence
against and within our
communities. We do this
work in solidarity with
other communities of color.
If you’re reading this you probably already identify as an ally. Great.
Speak up and create conversation. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss your first chance.
It’s never too late. It’s tough. Be brave and non-combative if your intention is to create healing and procure new anti racist allies.
WARNING: Pick a real person in real life. This is not the platform and you will waste your vital life force arguing with bots. Save your strength. #3: Non-Violent Communication: Get Uncomfortable
Speak up and create conversation. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss your first chance.
It’s never too late. It’s tough. Be brave and non-combative if your intention is to create healing and procure new anti racist allies.
WARNING: Pick a real person in real life. This is not the platform and you will waste your vital life force arguing with bots. Save your strength. #3: Non-Violent Communication: Get Uncomfortable
in image#3: Non-Violent
Communication: Get
Uncomfortable
If you' re reading this you
probably already identify
as an ally. Great.
Speak up and create
conversation. Don't beat
yourself up if you miss
your first chance.
It's never too late. It's
tough. Be brave and non-
combative if your intention
is to create healing and
procure new anti racist
allies.
WARNING: Pick a real person
in real life. This is not
the platform and you will
waste your vital life force
arguing with bots. Save
your strength.
Communication: Get
Uncomfortable
If you' re reading this you
probably already identify
as an ally. Great.
Speak up and create
conversation. Don't beat
yourself up if you miss
your first chance.
It's never too late. It's
tough. Be brave and non-
combative if your intention
is to create healing and
procure new anti racist
allies.
WARNING: Pick a real person
in real life. This is not
the platform and you will
waste your vital life force
arguing with bots. Save
your strength.
Best Option:
All 3.
(gentle reminder: save your vital life force for meaningful engagement. the bots are real and want us tired and divided. )
All 3.
(gentle reminder: save your vital life force for meaningful engagement. the bots are real and want us tired and divided. )
in imageBest Option:
Al1 3.
(gentle reminder: save
your vital life force for
meaningful engagement. the
bots are real and want us
tired and divided. )
Al1 3.
(gentle reminder: save
your vital life force for
meaningful engagement. the
bots are real and want us
tired and divided. )
in imageUnsolicited #4:
Be sensitive and patient
with your friends.
It's all a lot.
Be sensitive and patient
with your friends.
It's all a lot.
in imageTC
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL
TRANSGENDER
DAY OF VISIBILITY
from Trinidad & Tobago
@xoesazzle
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL
TRANSGENDER
DAY OF VISIBILITY
from Trinidad & Tobago
@xoesazzle
in imageMarch 31st is
International
Transgender
Day of Visibility.
Today is dedicated to honoring the victories and contributions of
the transgender and nonbinary communities while also bringing
awareness to the work that is still needed to protect trans lives.
@SOYOUWANTTOTALKABOUT
@tanfrance
International
Transgender
Day of Visibility.
Today is dedicated to honoring the victories and contributions of
the transgender and nonbinary communities while also bringing
awareness to the work that is still needed to protect trans lives.
@SOYOUWANTTOTALKABOUT
@tanfrance
in imageThe mass media, film, TV, all of these things, are powerful
vehicles for maintaining the kinds of systems of domination
we live under-imperialism, racism, sexism, etcetera. Often
there's a denial of this and art is presented as politically
neutral, as though it is not shaped by a reality of
domination.
@savedbythebellhooks
vehicles for maintaining the kinds of systems of domination
we live under-imperialism, racism, sexism, etcetera. Often
there's a denial of this and art is presented as politically
neutral, as though it is not shaped by a reality of
domination.
@savedbythebellhooks
in imageOlayemi Olurin
@msolurin
Police don't have the right to kill you
for not following their instructions or
if they believe you've broken the law.
Stop perpetuating the idea that they
do, they don't. Start valuing the lives
of human beings over police
feelings. It's a JOB, they aren't gods
amongst men
@daylaborernetwork
@msolurin
Police don't have the right to kill you
for not following their instructions or
if they believe you've broken the law.
Stop perpetuating the idea that they
do, they don't. Start valuing the lives
of human beings over police
feelings. It's a JOB, they aren't gods
amongst men
@daylaborernetwork
H/t: @snekulekul
in imageRachel Held Evans 0
@rachelheldevans
Just the "Nice White People"
chapter in #imstillhere is worth
the price of the book, y'all.
к1С
ugenous environment. My
colleagues were much too nice to be racists.
I don't know where this belief comes from, but
ndo kesoy ip rave ohs prence oic ou baleae
rn
to start believing bigotry is rare and tht the label
racist should be applied orly to meansginiced, in-
tentiorat zets of discrmination Theprobem wih
this framework_besités being a gros misnder-
standing of how racism operates in sysems andi
structures enabled by nice pcople—is thar it oblir.
gates me to be nice in return, rather than truhfil.
1 am expected to come closer to the racists. Be nicer
to them. Coddle them.
Even more. if most white people are good, in-
.ad or
@thehivelifeproductions
H/t: @snekulekul
@rachelheldevans
Just the "Nice White People"
chapter in #imstillhere is worth
the price of the book, y'all.
к1С
ugenous environment. My
colleagues were much too nice to be racists.
I don't know where this belief comes from, but
ndo kesoy ip rave ohs prence oic ou baleae
rn
to start believing bigotry is rare and tht the label
racist should be applied orly to meansginiced, in-
tentiorat zets of discrmination Theprobem wih
this framework_besités being a gros misnder-
standing of how racism operates in sysems andi
structures enabled by nice pcople—is thar it oblir.
gates me to be nice in return, rather than truhfil.
1 am expected to come closer to the racists. Be nicer
to them. Coddle them.
Even more. if most white people are good, in-
.ad or
@thehivelifeproductions
H/t: @snekulekul
liberation is your birth right.
you’ve spent your whole life helping people bend over backwards.
please consider donating to @tweet_foundation — the trans community in India needs covid relief.
please consider donating to @tweet_foundation — the trans community in India needs covid relief.
in image0:12
yoga_motivation_khopkarms
you' ve spent your whole
life helping people bend
over backwards.
please consider donating to
@tweet foundation - the
trans community in India
needs covid relief.
yoga_motivation_khopkarms
you' ve spent your whole
life helping people bend
over backwards.
please consider donating to
@tweet foundation - the
trans community in India
needs covid relief.
in image50:15
Covid Vaccination and HRT - FAQs with
Doctor Sruti
tweet_foundation
Covid Vaccination and HRT - FAQs with
Doctor Sruti
tweet_foundation
in imageSTONEWALL
WASN'T ABOUT
MARRIAGE
EQUALITY
IT WAS ABOUT
POLICE
VIOLENCE
-5
@dchomos
WASN'T ABOUT
MARRIAGE
EQUALITY
IT WAS ABOUT
POLICE
VIOLENCE
-5
@dchomos
“Hi my name is [your name], and I’m a resident of DC— [your address] — and I believe that critical race theory is an essential part of education in Washington, DC” not sure what to say?
in imagewashingtonianprobs
Jesse Rabinowitz
@jesserbnwtz
Republican Congressperson
@RepGrothman introduced a bill to
ban teaching Critical Race Theory in
DC Public Schools.
DC residents his office can be
reached at (202) 225-2476 if you
have any thoughts you'd like to
share.
Jessie Opoien • @jessieopie • 3h
INBOX: @RepGrothman, R-WI, "has
introduced the Ending Critical Race Theory in
D.C. Public Schools Act."
washingtonianprobs "Critical race theory is an academic
concept that is more than 40 years old. The core idea is tha...
not sure what to say?
>
"Hi my name is Lyour
name], and I'm a resident
of DC— [your address] —
and I believe that critical
race theory is an essential
part of education in
Washington, DC"
Jesse Rabinowitz
@jesserbnwtz
Republican Congressperson
@RepGrothman introduced a bill to
ban teaching Critical Race Theory in
DC Public Schools.
DC residents his office can be
reached at (202) 225-2476 if you
have any thoughts you'd like to
share.
Jessie Opoien • @jessieopie • 3h
INBOX: @RepGrothman, R-WI, "has
introduced the Ending Critical Race Theory in
D.C. Public Schools Act."
washingtonianprobs "Critical race theory is an academic
concept that is more than 40 years old. The core idea is tha...
not sure what to say?
>
"Hi my name is Lyour
name], and I'm a resident
of DC— [your address] —
and I believe that critical
race theory is an essential
part of education in
Washington, DC"
@jenferlizbeth Bringing the advocacy:
get vaccinated, please.
get vaccinated, please.
in imageIn America Remember. 670,032 | jenferlizbeth Powerful memorial for those who've lost their lives to COVID-19 in the US.
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