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Disrupt J20: protesters lock down, blockade Inaugural checkpoints

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 09:49

Update 11AM:anticapitalist bloc kettled but blockades holding, Mall nearly empty. Chants of "you want a wall you'ge got one!" as Trump supporters (MAGA'ts) turned away.

On the 20th of January, protesters managed to get out in the streets and blockade Inaugural checkpoints in spite of a blizzard of harassment from Trump's paid unofficial brownshirts. Police as well were unable to pre-empt lockdowns that shut down multiple Inaugural checkpoints. They had to physically pry SURJ off the fence at one point. At 10:10 AM 6 out of 12 checkpoints were completely blocked, with passage through the rest slowed to a trickle. In 2009 terms this is "purple tickets for everyone.

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DC Points of Interest for Out of Town Anti-Fascists

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 01:22

Let's be clear, DC does not welcome the Trump regime. So, as you are maneuvering your way through the city this weekend, keep in mind conservative think tanks, lobbying firms and companies receiving millions in disbursements from the Trump campaign are here too. For the anti-fascists from out of town, welcome to DC. Here's a little list to help you understand where some places are: Downtown and Dupont Circle and GeorgetownEthics and Public Policy Center: 1730 M St NW Suite 910Capital Research Center: 1513 16th St NWHudson Institute: 1201 Pennsy

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The Shortwave Report 01/20/17 Listen Globally!

Submitted by outfarpress on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 20:29

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Punches, gas can't stop the Deploraball protest

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 19:48

Update from Lacy Macaulay: "Meanwhile, @FoxNews reported a child started the fire at #Deploraball. Charge him w conspiracy too @JamesOKeefeIII?"

Update Jan 20: Ugly report of two after the fact arrests

On the 19th of January, rape apologist Mike Cernovich's Deporaball was held at the National Press Club. This "alt-right" event for the neo-Nazi wing of Trump's supporters. was named after Hillery Clinton's "basket of Deplorables" remark concerning racists and misogynists supporting Trump. At 7:30 PM, just after the start of the protests against the Deploraball,there were conflicting reports of smoke or mace used, along with sound of "explosions."

Video of the gas or smoke incident, Gavin McInnes assaulting protesters, and protest that continued in spite of everything