ATU Local 689 announces protest after finding proof Metro ran special train for neo-Nazis on Aug 12

On the 14th of August, Local 689 of the Amalgamated Transit Union announced a protest to be held Noon-1PM, Aug 16 at Metro Center. Local 689 is demanding that Metro CEO Paul Wiedefeld be fired for providing neo-Nazis with a special train for Unite the Right II. Also on the 14th of August, the union published photos of cops and Nazis at the Vienna Metro-and the schedule sheet containing the order for the special train.

Demand Metro CEO Paul Wiedefeld be fired for providing a special train for white supremacists on Sun, Aug 12

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Unite the Right II: Dozens of Nazis run gauntlet of thousands after special Metro train ride

Helmeted fascists (Maybe Proud Boys?) running the gauntlet after getting off the Foggy Bottom Metro

On the 12th of August, WMATA broke their promise to ATU Local 689 by running a special train just for a few dozen Nazis from the Vienna Metro to Foggy Bottom. Once there, the fascists had to run a gauntlet of thousands of counterprotesters, nearly get kettled by counterprotesters at Lafayette Sq, and when the rains began to fall had to be removed by a different route from the park to return to Metro.Counterprotesters were incensed that neo-Nazis would dare to commemorate August 12, the day one of them murdered Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, VA.

Video-Unite the Right II runs a gauntlet of thousands of counterprotesters

Ash L video of incident where police having just pepper sprayed a bloc near 12th and G sts threatened to spray again

Update Aug 13:Washington "Moon-Times" confirms police attempt to exit Lafayette Park west with the fash repulsed by antifa bloc

Fascists show up at White House and Cville 3 days before UTR II

This is Patrick Little, a self-described "Nationally Socialist Democratic American Patriot" who wants to run for President on the Democratic Party ticket

On the 9th of August, neo-Nazi Patrick Little showed up in front of the White House with an "expel the Jews" sign and two of his own media people. The media people were not obvious until he was followed away from all other media as many videographers focussed on him. Also on July 9, known members of the Proud Boys were spotted in Charlottesville.

Update Aug 10: Reports on Twitter that Patrick LIttle was spotted earlier in the day at the Israeli Embassy.

Update Aug 11: Washington Post reports Patrick LIttle called for torture murder of Jews in gab (Alt-right Twitter replacement) post. Gab's physical host Microsoft to order the offending post deleted.

Defend DC From White Supremacy: #AllOutDC Weekend Of Events

The Shut It Down DC Coalition, representing 38 different organizations and local groups in the DC metropolitan area, has released a schedule of events for the upcoming mass days of action from Friday to this Sunday, in opposition to the neo-Nazi and Alt-Right rally, Unite the Right.

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Movement for Black Lives DC hosts Night out for Safety and Liberation

In front of DC's Night Out for Safety and Liberation

On Tuesday, the 7th of August, Night out for Safety and Liberation hosted the Night out for Safety and Liberation as an alternative to the cop-focussed "National Night Out." The Night out for Safety and Liberation is all about solutions to problems on the street and elsewhere that avoid reliance on police and prisons.

Clean It or Close It : Protesting Inhumane Conditions at DC Central Holding block

Rev. Graylan Hagler and the DC Poor People's Campaign protest inhumane conditions at the DC Central holding block including roaches and vermin. Protesters describe their experiences being held at the DC jail and call for it to either be renovated or closed.

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Rosie O'Donnell, Broadway stars perform at White House impeachment protests

Rosie O'Donnel, Broadway stars draw biggest crowd yet to OccupyLafayettePark

On the 6th of August, Rosie O'Donnel and cast members from several Broadway musicals took a 5 hour each way bus trip to DC to perform at the ongoing protests for impeachment in front of the "Kremlin Annex." The biggest crowd yet at OccupyLafayettePark gathered for this singalong protest.

Singalong mode as Broadway stars lead at impeachment protest

Aug 8:A Federal worker and veteran speaks out against Trump

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Impeachment protests at White House continue after UTR II

On the 14th of August, OccupyLafayettePark was back in front of the White House demanding that Trump resign or be impeached. They also were on the previous night, the 13th of August. The huge mess created by Unite The Right has not protected the fascist inside the White House from ongoing protests against his regime.

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Nazis in DC get VIP treatment from police, finger from the rest of us.YouTube Link

Alleged Newsham twitter post releases Jason Kessler's phone number on Twitter post about working with fash

On Aug 11, a Twitter post appearing to be from DC Police Chief Newsham stated he sat down for a pleasant dinner with his comrade Jason Kessler on the 11th of August. After a discussion of their mutual plans for August 12, Cheif Newsham released a Tweet containing Jason Kessler's phone number, saying "if you have any questions please reach out to him directly on his cell phone" followed by the phone number.

Fourth week of Occupy Lafayette Park begins with vow to stay until Trump is gone

View from inside the semicircle of protesters facing the lighted letters and sound

Protesters vow to return night after night until Trump resigns or is impeached

Sun, Aug 5 was Day 21 of Occupy Lafayette Park protests demanding impeachment of Donald Trump over the Russiagate election tampering scandal. After some electric violin music protesters vow to keep coming until Trump resigns or is impeached("till he's gone!")

Stop the Hate-resist fascists in DC on August 12

Alt-right holding nationwide tour of hate-it's up to us to stop their finale in front of the White House

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Patriot Prayer, a white nationalist group on the west coast, has called for two rallies, one in Portland on August 4 and another Berkeley on August 5. This caravan is attempting to build ground support for the national fascist rally, “Unite the Right 2,” in DC on August 12.

It’s up to us to halt their march!

Mass Mobilization Against The Alt-Right in Washington DC, August 10-12

Video from shutitdowndc.org Update: corrected video link

We are calling all anti-fascists and people of good conscience to participate in international days of action August 10 through August 12 and a mass mobilization in Washington DC. This is for Heather Heyer, ICE abolition, open borders, dismantling the prison industrial complex, and ending the settler colonial system. We will confront fascism, antisemitism, Islamaphobia, white supremacy, and state violence on August 10-12.

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