Talking to your family about BLM is not easy, frustrating, and definitely ages us a few years. This cool gal, Franchesca Ramsey, debunks four of those common arguments. This vid is from 2016 but is still a great resource for those discussions!
Also, it’s close-captioned for our hard-of-hearing friends.
While the recent rebellion against the police and white supremacy has been historical, it has also been coupled by an attempt by the State t
[excepted intro]
Jun 18, 2020
While the recent rebellion against the police and white supremacy has been historical, it has also been coupled by an attempt by the State to drown the uprising in a sea of tear-gas and rubber bullets. While demonstrations and actions continue, the State is now gearing up for a more long-term strategy of repression, as a vast network of FBI agents, attorneys, and local police comb through hours of footage and social media, looking for targets.
Already, over 10,000 people have been arrested across the so-called US and around 75 currently have federal charges; many of which carry extensive prison sentences. Moreover, there are reports of FBI door-knocks and visits to those that have recently been arrested. Often times people are being asked if they are involved in “antifa” while some are even propositioned with becoming informants.
As the Pentagon readies for the rebellions to come, its important for us to begin to map out and prepare a strategy of long-term movement defense of all rebels swept up during the uprising. Reaching out to our legal correspondent, we sat down to discuss just what is happening and what we can expect.