crimethinc.com
We are a rebel alliance—a decentralized network pledged to anonymous collective action—a breakout from the prisons of our age. We strive to reinvent our lives and world according to the principles of self-determination and mutual aid. 🏴
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Excuse yourself as you like, but the choices before all of us right now are very similar to the choices that faced Germans in 1933.
Stand up for those that the fascists are targeting, or be complicit.
If you can think of better tactics than those that cause traffic jams, demonstrate them.
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To be intoxicated by the sight of mercenaries inflicting violence, to enjoy licking the boots of autocrats, to grow accustomed to doing nothing while they terrorize our neighbors—these things are fundamentally debasing.
We must not let them destroy our capacity for empathy and solidarity.
Resist.🏴
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Seeing as the issue with Taylor was resolved as soon as we got online that day, it might be responsible of you to delete this message?
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To be fair, we still maintain our own website, independent of social media platforms.
But yes, we miss Indymedia too.
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You do need to be able to correctly identify what kind of munitions the police are using, yes.
Fortunately, we have a guide for that, as well:
crimethinc.com/2021/01/04/a...
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This is what you want to do with them, ideally:
bsky.app/profile/crim...
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"Do not follow me, I will not read," etc.
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Dear friend, is it possible that you mean "leadership" rather than "readership"?
Attention spans are growing shorter, it is true, but let's not go gentle into that good night!
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Back to the federal building, the protestors have exploded in numbers and are approaching the building again
This is WAY BIGGER than any previous protest. The national guard is instigating far LARGER of a response and the feds are LOSING.
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We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone out there who stands up to oppression—whether by taking the streets, playing a support role, acting individually under cover of night, or in other ways.
All the freedom we have, we owe to those who have acted to resist tyranny. We can do this.
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Finally, don't just be a spectator. Set your goals and accomplish them. Here is a step-by-step guide to organizing and carrying out direct action, from the first planning stages to the debrief at the end, including legal support, media strategy, and proper security.
crimethinc.com/2017/03/14/d...
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After the protest—don’t publish photos without removing metadata. You can do that quickly by screenshotting them.
Remember, your computer IP address reveals your approximate location—it can be tracked to your personal machine.
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Learn about police tactics, such as kettling, and think about how you will conduct yourself in the event of arrest.
Invoke your right to remain silent!
crimethinc.com/2017/01/30/m...
This is a guide to how to survive a felony trial, should it ever come to that.
crimethinc.com/2017/02/08/h...
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It's not a bad idea to have a plan in place for the worst-case scenario. Know where the nearest hospital with a trauma center is and how you will get to it.
crimethinc.com/2020/09/24/a...
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If you buy things while you're in the streets, use cash. Your credit card purchases and bank account ATM locations can be used to track you. This also applies to sending money online.
Here is a useful protest safety guide:
acrossfrontlines.org/protestsafety
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Consider bringing a gas mask and/or goggles.
This guide explores a wide range of options for protecting your eyes and lungs from chemical agents and projectiles, detailing the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can pick out what is best for you.
crimethinc.com/2020/09/02/a...
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You can't be sure how things will go, so err on the side of safety.
Pick the helmet that is right for you. The life you save could be your own.
crimethinc.com/2020/09/01/a...
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Dress to preserve your privacy. If you could be in the vicinity of high-risk activities, bring a change of clothes that completely conceals your identity and matches the crowd.
Change clothing out of sight of cameras. Don't let your bag or shoes give you away.
crimethinc.com/2008/10/11/f...
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If you can, leave your phone at home.
If you have to bring your phone, back it up and remove all data that you don’t want police to access. Use a long alphanumeric passcode only.
If you need to use a burner phone, here is a guide to best practices:
crimethinc.com/2017/03/27/b...
Use Signal.
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Second, learn basic security culture.
Share sensitive information on a need-to-know basis: if someone does not need to know something, they should hear nothing about it. Don’t speak about participation in high-risk activities. Don’t brag, gossip, or speculate.
crimethinc.com/2004/11/01/w...
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Finding some easy-to-buy safety gear with one-day shipping is something I can do as a bedbound person to help people putting their bodies on the line.
I used the helpful guidelines from CrimethInc to identify goggles that meet minimum standards.
crimethinc.com/2020/09/02/a...
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If you prepare designs of any of this material, please do message us about it. Not all of our action guides are available in zine form yet.
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Tear gas is toxic and can have negative long-term effects. However, it is better to extinguish it, so that it has negative effects on fewer people. We are drawing directly on knowledge accumulated by movements in Chile and Greece as well as the US here.
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Even the most milquetoast centrists must understand that the outcome of the conflict that is ramping up now will determine the prospects for every other target Trump has lined up in his sights, from Harvard University to those who simply wish to be able to afford groceries.
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One role you could play at demonstrations is to show up prepared to protect your fellow human beings from toxic gas, in case the mercenaries deploy it.
Never seal a bottle containing an active tear gas canister—you don't want it to explode.
You can learn more here:
crimethinc.com/RiotMunitions