Tear gas was used in a couple of Alabama protests over the past few days, which is something our comrades up north have to deal with more regularly so folks down here may not know the best ways to deal with it. Here's some tips we've collected. This is by no means definitive.
NO YOU DUMMIES, TUCKER CARLSON IS NOT "TURNING ON TRUMP." TUCKER CARLSON HAS BEEN OUT HERE EVERY NIGHT TRYING TO GET ME, MY PEOPLE, LATINO PEOPLE, ASIAN PEOPLE, ANYBODY WHO ISN'T A RICH WHITE MAN *KILLED*. MY GOD, OPEN YOUR EYES FOR MORE THAN AN *EFFING* MILLISECOND.
DSA stands in solidarity with protestors in D.C and against the deployment of the military against them, which will only result in more violence, especially against black people.
Trump is a special sort of scum. He's also an extension of centuries-old ideology. It may look like our cities were suddenly occupied by the police, but the US has always been a racist occupation. Don't let your passion for justice be quieted by electoralism or proceduralism.
this riot/protest situation is the same as a child being bullied at school. you are silent while they are being mistreated but upset when they finally snap back. had u spoke up while they were being mistreated they wouldn’t have had to snap back. silence equals complicity.
While @chicagosmayor cuts off food to CPS students, our aldermen are ensuring families are still fed. Our children shouldn't be used as a bargaining chip, Lori.
This is what true democratic socialism looks like - caring for our communities.
Please share with those in need:
Addressing the systemic racism in this country is going to take some serious intentionality—let’s start with getting the OG white supremacist, @SteveKingIA out of congress...thanks, @pattonoswalt-Let’s keep it going!!!
The @GOP's hatred did not start with @realDonaldTrump. There's not one member of Congress who's done more for white nationalism than @SteveKingIA.
But @JDScholten can beat Steve King. Can you give a few bucks to help JD beat Steve? I just did: https://t.co/dpERCR6kY2
At the corner of 26th and Broadway where #DavidMcAtee was killed. His body is still here here, twelve hours later. Leaving the body here is inciting a riot. https://t.co/QfuNom78iX
Speaking as a bar owner who is constantly terrified something is going to damage our small businesses:
Prioritize People over Property, every time.
No question.
A message for all politicians, especially Democratic ones:
You can’t be in solidarity with the protestors demanding justice for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless murdered Black people when you’re bankrolled by the very organizations killing them.
The National Guard/LMPD killed someone last night. It seemingly wasn't at a "protest." It was black people gathering at a regular gathering spot. The person killed was the beloved BBQ man and almost certainly not the person who allegedly fired at police. More details are coming.
This video from the bridge was sent to me.
The MPD literally went on a rescue mission for a white man that plowed through protestors, while pepper spraying the victims.
Look at how they carefully protect him. He hopped in the police car on his own WITHOUT EVEN BEING HANDCUFFED.
We saw this very movie back in September at the straight pride protest. The BPD are nothing but an armed goon squad out to stifle the power of the people. Defund them now! Then abolish soon after.
We close this thread with one question:
The Pittsburgh Police Department budget for 2020 is $114,787,000.
What would you like to see Pittsburgh do with that money? What does your community need?
I gotta be honest the worst looting I've ever seen take place happened a few weeks ago when corporations collected over 500 billion dollars in stimulus money while everyone else was left with a $1200 dollar check and having to decide if they pay for food or rent..