Can I be your second

Do not talk to the fucking cops!!! Literally do not answer a single fucking question. They ask you how you're doing, tell you that you're not a suspect or in trouble? "I'm invoking my fifth amendment right." One of the latest defendants is cited as having admitting multiple times to alleged crimes.

same here.

What works for me might not be what’s best for you. You are autonomous. You can do what you want. You can work with who you want. And if you don’t see what you want around you, you can build it. 10/10

Surround yourself with people who build community, who have lasting relationships and local respect. Your mileage may vary but I go further: surround yourself with people who are careful and kind as well as committed to the movement. 9/

And finally, take a look at the do’s and don’ts posted here. Build solidarity locally, take care of each other, avoid people who position themselves for power. 8/ cvantifa.noblogs.org/post/2023/03...

If you’re seeing red flags— careless planning, sloppy research, a lack of humility, an aggressive response to criticism, an unwillingness to correct mistakes, a lack of regard for people with a lower tolerance for risk— pay attention. 7/

Are the people around you clear thinkers? Do they have a plan and is the plan likely to make a meaningful difference? Are they well connected in their local community? Are their egos in check? And again: are they careful with information? 6/

Best practices for exposing fascists can be found here. Take the time to read this post— your goals should be clear, your work should be rooted in community defense, and everything you publish should always be 100% verified. 5/ bsky.app/profile/cosa...

In the early days, pay attention: how are your new pals communicating with you? Are they careful or reckless? Do they share too much information or do they wait til you earn trust? How are you expected to earn trust? Are you comfortable with it? Do they respect your boundaries? 4/

Check some basics here: crimethinc.com/2004/11/01/w... - you’ll want to think about your own tolerance for risk. When in doubt remember you can always say no for now. If somebody doesn’t listen to your no, that’s not your comrade. 3/

If you’re new to antifascist organizing, welcome. There’s a lot to learn. Start with security culture— this can keep you safe and off the baddies’ radar long enough for you to learn the rest. Security culture will also help you keep the people around you safe. 2/

it sure is.

have at it, thanks for asking

It doesn’t seem Cecil Norwood is too bothered about having his Nazi affiliations known. Nashville, let’s make sure they’re known far and wide. Norwood’s of Nashville is a Nazi-owned business. 10/10

Norwood networks publicly on facebook with white supremacists including members of the Ku Klux Klan, racist academics specializing in antisemitic theories, and John Kopko, formerly of Confederate Hammerskins.

For more about Kopko, see: atlantaantifa.org/tag/john-kop... 9/10