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Indigenous solidarity activists counterprotest Columbus statue event featuring Trump speech

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 18:39

This year Indigenous Solidarity Day fell on Oct 12. A "National Columbus Day Association" event found themselves upstaged by an Indigenous protest, and by a warning from an antifa videographer that their fancy statue would by torn down by protesters. Donald Trump gave the event's (presumably recorded from Oct 9) keynote speech, and that's when an anti-Fascist journalist showed up.

Race/Racism

Photo by Keya Chatterjee

Cops surround They/Them march with bike cops, menace w fake kettles

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 15:02

On the 10th of October, the They/Them "Fuck the Police" march took to the streets, undeterred by Monday's police harassment of an activist house. A swarm of bike cops maneuvered in such a way as to keep the entire march inside what was nearly a moving kettle, with their lead elements moving at the last minute. The march had to disperse early again from 14th and Columbia due to escalating police aggression.

Video-police tactics used against the They/Them march 1 min 52 sec

Police/Legal/Prisons
Race/Racism

A line of bike cops on the left flank of the march(looking back) similar lines were in front of, behind, and on the right with gaps only at the corners much of the time

Trump defies quarantine, Hatch Act to hold "law and order" rally at White House

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 16:50

On the 10th of October, a potentially still-contagious Donald Trump invited 2,000 GOP supporters to a "Back the Blue" rally on the White House South Lawn. While the theme was law and order, Trump violated DC health codes concerning isolation while actively infectious with COVID as well as the Hatch Act. The Hatch act forbids use of government assets (such as the White House) for partisan political purposes.

After Trump's rally:Trumpers march mocking BLM, supporting theocracy with "Jesus Matters" chant 26 sec

Trumpers vandalize posters at 16ht and H White House fence 6 sec

Elections/Legislation/Government
Environment/Food/Health

Image via "Vicky" (Twitter)

Armenians protest for end to US aid to Turkey as bombs fall on their land

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 23:36

On the 8th of October, protesters again filled Black Lives Matter Plaza from H st to I st. This time the Fascist being protested was Turkish dictator Erdogan and most of the protesters were Armenians. Demands were an end to US aid and sanctions against both Turkey and Azerbaijan, which is helping Turkey's efforts to continue their 1915 genocide.

Video-Armenians compare Turkey to ISIS(Daesh) 31 sec

Anti-War/Peace
Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Military/Weapons
World Uprisings

Park Police, MPD harass activist house, retreat after drawing 50+ protesters

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 21:14

On the 5th of October, Park Police showed up at an activist house in DC, claiming to have a warrant against someone who does not live there. Facing a fast-growing crowd of neighbors and rapid-responding activists, the called MPD for backup, but in the end all the cops had to leave, though not before being filmed not wearing masks at close range to other people.

Police/Legal/Prisons

Police draw unexpected opposition during an attempt to visit an activist house

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