#a.n.s.w.e.r.

[zigcarnivorous]

More than 3,000 Israelis have signed an open letter urging "global pressure on Israel to force an immediate ceasefire." The signatories say they are motivated by patriotic duty to stop the country's war crimes in Gaza and beyond, but say the lack of sanctions from other countries has allowed Israel to continue to pursue war, abandon the hostages still held in Gaza, ignore domestic opposition and persecute Palestinian citizens of Israel without real cost.

"Unfortunately, the majority of Israelis support the continuation of the war and massacres, and a change from within is not currently feasible. The state of Israel is on a suicidal path and sows destruction and devastation that increase day by day," reads the letter. For more, we speak with Neve Gordon, professor of international law and human rights at Queen Mary University of London, one of the signatories of the open letter, who says international powers including allies like the United States need to "put their leg down and say enough is enough." We also speak with him about Israel's well-documented history of using Palestinians as human shields, including in its current war on Gaza.

[marina1920]

A.n.s.w.e.r

[mrrightandmrbubble]

Foos + charity/activism

[political-affairs]

Don't use Drones

As Washington pushes to expand its drone warfare in Africa, hundreds have gathered in front of the White House to protest the “robotic killing machines” slaughtering thousands across the globe. Organized by the ANSWER coalition, the movement is calling on the administration to stop the use of drones on foreign soil. The coalition urges its members to stop the US government as it “functions as a death squad government, permitting the president and military leaders to create secret ‘kill lists’ of people who have been selected for assassination.”

[milkboydotnet]

Following the urban riots of the summer of 1967, Attorney General Clark ordered FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to create the “Ghetto Informant Program” (GIP), a program of informants that surveilled “Black Extremists,” with at least 67 informants in the Black Panther Party. Laying the ground for COINTELPRO through forming both the Interdivisional Information Unit and the GIP, Clark became a peace activist in 1970. When the La Riva-Becker faction in the WWP formalized as the PSL, the PSL was able to take control of the A.N.S.W.E.R. coalition and continued to claim Clark as a progressive hero who endorsed and participated in their work. PSL’s Brian Becker hosted the recently cancelled show Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou, who resigned from the CIA in 2004 after years of combating communist militants in Greece and recruiting agents to spy for the United States. Their show often platforms former CIA and federal agents, including Ray McGovern and William Binney. Many of these individuals are vocally critical of the US military, some even whistleblowers, though having spent decades of their lives clandestinely serving the interests of US imperialism. More concerning is Becker’s decision to platform countless outright reactionaries, including Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, Alexander Mercouris, the Editor-in-Chief of The Duran, a far-right news and opinion site, Kevork Almassian, neo-fascist and member of the German Center for Eurasian Studies, and Mark Sleboda, associate and translator of Third Positionist Aleksandr Dugin.

Though Becker’s show is not official PSL media, Becker is a member of the Central Committee and, with Gloria La Riva, PSL’s most prominent public member. Collaborating with known reactionaries, anti-communists, and war criminals cannot be excused, especially from leaders of a so called communist party. For the party line to have always tolerated such opportunism reveals a rotten reactionary core that cannot be made revolutionary. — Against the Party for “Socialism” and Liberation: Proletarian Feminism is the Weapon to Smash Revisionism!

[kontextmaschine]

Extinction Rebellion is one of those things like Kony 2012 or A.N.S.W.E.R. that came out of nowhere so hard it's clearly a project of some standing organization but it probably won't matter in the end

[collapsedsquid]

Someone was trying to describe how “Save the Children“ worked in relation to qanon and they didn’t quite come up with “front group.“  Came very close to descriptions of A.N.S.W.E.R. i’ve heard too.

[closed-third-eye]

What is the A.N.S.W.E.R. movement?

[peachesannndgravy]

Song of the Day

So... I was out && about tonight. However, I remembered about the song. On my drive back from an eventful night, I wanted tonight’s protest song to be from a very underrated band from California, Armenian band: System of a Down. I will share with you that when this album came out, Bush was out declaring war on Al Qaeda. I think it’s bullshit && I won’t get into the nitty-gritty; however, “Boom”, was a song that hit me with how war is not a cry for fighting the establishment, rather, it’s a way to control others && demonstrate power. I protested the Bush war during HS. I was involved with A.N.S.W.E.R. && walked out of class && marched down to LA City Hall. Anyhow.... enjoy!

[hkdoujin]

《原創Only 2.5 新鮮的同人音樂市集》

文：HKDoujin 　　《第2.5屆香港原創同人誌即賣會》暨《同.創音樂大笪地》於日前（5月3日）在荔枝角D2 Place One – The Space完滿落幕，這次是「原圈」首次與「A.N.S.W.E.R.」合作於原創同人誌即賣會後舉行同人音樂市集，各參展組織亦就此活動準備了不少新作品，氣氛十分互動。 　　今屆活動轉用D2 Place One作為活動場地，空間較之前The Wave的廣闊，容納組織成員之餘更能在舞台前放置二、三十張椅子，予入場人士足夠空間觀看表演；組織分為左右兩排，中間放有休憩用的桌椅，入場人士逛累了就可以悠閒地休息；而組織的桌椅之間亦有足夠空間讓成員經過，對於組織來說非常方便。   　　組織「Comic O」的新刊Comic O Vol.2於活動中首賣，新刊以「Timing」作為主題，篇幅較第一期為多，而參與第二期創作的作者不少都是新人，「Comic…

[undergroundhongkong]

地底樂團榮幸獲 A.N.S.W.E.R.（Anime Network Song Wondrous Events Raiser）邀請擔任其中一場分享會的嘉賓，示範將音樂和漫畫創作。 特別為今次活動火速創作新歌，並於當日現場首次發表新國語單曲《選擇》。 分享會嘉賓及時段 12:45pm - 1:15pm：柳廣成 1:45pm - 2:30pm：Underground地底樂團 ​3:00pm - 3:45pm：阿塗X 施春C Chung C Chung 「插音人」對談 4:15pm - 5:00pm：余佩思女士 古典音樂與動漫的互相交融 分享會區域還有 Cafe Matsuri 和 Kimberly Cookies 為大家回復HP，來過一個充實的下午吧！ 《第2.5屆香港原創同人誌即賣會》活動資訊 日期: 2017年5月3日 (三) 活動時間: 12PM - 6PM (5PM停止入場) 地點: D2 Place One - 2/F The Space (荔枝角長義街9號) 入場費: 港幣30元正 https://www.facebook.com/events/1436071526412462/

[mediocrepresident]

well, I bet new yorkers against bratton is thrilled:

https://twitter.com/PostOpinions/status/834194750588780544

And they’re aligned with A.N.S.W.E.R. so that should tell you about their politics

[wmathison]

Trevor Loudon: A.N.S.W.E.R. Sued Over Free Speech Space On Inauguration https://t.co/ZzElEUjRUi #TGDN #tcot #tlot

Trevor Loudon: A.N.S.W.E.R. Sued Over Free Speech Space On Inauguration https://t.co/ZzElEUjRUi #TGDN #tcot #tlot

— Wayne Mathison (@wmathison) January 18, 2017

via Twitter https://twitter.com/wmathison January 18, 2017 at 02:03PM

[nofomoartworld]

Art F City: The AFC Guide to Inauguration Resistance Actions

I think I have more Facebook invitations to different demonstrations in Washington D.C. and New York this Friday than I have friends. If you live within a hundred miles of either city, it’s likely you already have inauguration protest plans. For those of us not presently near the respective political and media capitals, it can feel like we’re left out of the party. But don’t fret: we’ve reached out to artists in seven cities where we have a large number of readers—Baltimore, the Bay Area, Berlin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Philadelphia—and got the scoop on where you can go while joining us in the #J20 art strike. It’s incredibly inspiring to see hundreds of thousands of RSVPs across the country and beyond. And after the demonstrations, we’ve found some fun nighttime activities to raise funds and solidarity for the long fight ahead.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH

Baltimore

Day: GO MARCH IN DC!

It’s a super-fast, super cheap MARC train ride, straight to the middle of the action. I know it’s a point of local pride that Baltimoreans turn the fuck out for protests, but let’s take the battle to them for once.

Night: Nasty Women & Bad Hombres: Inauguration Night in Baltimore

The Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 8:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

Nonprofit art space The Creative Alliance is throwing a fundraiser ($15 suggested donation) for their program Artesenas Mexicanas, and it looks to be the stuff of Republican pesadillas on every level. Queer B-More Club diva TT The Artist (authoress of hits such as “I Just Want My Pussy Ate”) will be performing at a wild dance party. There will also be a drag soiree hosted by queen Betty O’Hellno, and collective project b1 will be hosting a workshop to make banners, which will be delivered to the White House on February 1st. Piñatas will be involved, and we have a suspicion certain political figures might be depicted in the craft.

Bay Area

Day: Protests Everywhere

Throughout Inauguration Day, famously rebellious Bay Area folx will be taking to the streets. In Oakland, there’s a whole day of actions, from teach-ins to protests of the ICE, starting early at 7 a.m. Across the bay, the day kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with a Pussy March from Market Street’s Embarcadero Station. Attendees of all genders are encouraged to wear “pussy protectors.” That wraps up around 2:00 p.m. Later, the local chapter of A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) is hosting an anti-Trump rally at United Nations Plaza (Civic Center BART station) at 5:00 p.m.

Night: 100 Days Action Inaugural Ball

Royal Nonesuch Gallery 4231 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland , CA , 94609 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.

100 Days Action is a group of artists and activists looking to counter Trump’s first 100 days in office with actions of their own. To celebrate their own “inauguration,” they’re throwing a “fancy” ball, complete with drinks, a swearing-in ceremony (on a book of your choice, to a deity of your choice) and a performance by L.A. artist Teresita De La Torre, among others. If you’re planning on wearing heels to the ball, pack flats for the day’s many marches (I speak from experience).

Berlin

No to Global Trumpism at Brandenburg Tor

March begins at Alternativ für Deutschland, Schillstraße 9 at 5:00 p.m. Rally at Brandenburg Gate at 6:00 p.m.

Berliners know a thing or two about how bad of an idea walls are. That’s why an infamous border crossing is the perfect spot to say no to Trump’s xenophobic agenda and the potential rise of similar Right-Wing politicians across Europe.

The next day, at 11 a.m., there will be a solidarity Women’s March on Washington in Berlin, also at Brandenburg Gate and the American Embassy.

Chicago

Day: Protest at Trump Tower

401 N. WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, Illinois 60611 5:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

Night: Hail to the Queef! A Middle Finger to the New Administration

Call Bar 1547 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60660 9:30 – 12:03 p.m.

Another evening of drag and burlesque, this time in support of The Southern Poverty Law Center. Bring $10, and marvel at the amazingness of this pun I wish I had come up with.

Performers: Emma Glitterbomb, Willie LaQueue, Mo Less, Hot Lunch, Diva LaVida, Rosemary Maybe, Ashley Morgan, Coco Sho-Nell, Whiskey Sixx, Jimmie Swagger, Hot Tawdry, Cruel Valentine, Prima Vera, Dirty Bird Burlesque, Nelly Clementine

Los Angeles

Day: United Against Hate-Inauguration March Los Angeles

Olympic & Figueroa- LA Live 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Night: Fight the Power: Inauguration night at Cinefamily

611 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, 90036 7:30 p.m.

L.A. nonprofit Cinefamily is hosting a screening night of protest films curated by Lost and Found Film Club. It’s free with an RSVP, and includes gems from the 1960s to 1990s.

After the film program, there will be a reception and sign-making party hosted by art collective/DJs Honey Power, in preparation for the LA Women’s March the next day at Pershing Square.

Mexico City

Morning Protests, Evening Protests, Protests All The Time

Ángel de la Independencia (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Paseo de la Reforma 350, 06500 Mexico City, Mexico Embajada Estados Unidos en México (4:00 p.m.) Paseo de la Reforma #305, 06500 Mexico City, Mexico

It should come as a surprise to no one that Donald Trump is really, really unpopular in Mexico. But it might surprise some to know that an estimated 700,000 Americans call this megacity home—meaning more US citizens live here than in our nation’s own capital. And we’re all fucking pissed too. Over the past week I’ve met a bunch of artists here working on a US-MX solidarity group, and we might have some performance shenanigans planned. At least one of the other demonstrations will feature work from local artists, performers, and poets.

But we also realized there are a bunch of other protests that day, centered around the Ángel de la Independencia (a national symbol) and the American Embassy. Conveniently, those two spots are a block apart. And they’re just on the edge of the city’s infamously rowdy gayborhood.

All of this is going down while Mexico is extremely unhappy with its own president, so demonstrations in the streets are common. At least one of the anti-Trump protests I’ve been invited to features an anti-homophobia march to the cathedral at Zócalo, so who knows where this will end up? But for those of us fortunate enough to be enjoying Mexico’s hospitality to foreigners, it’s important that we show up.

Philadelphia

Day: ResistTrump! Join the Philly Peoples Inauguration!

Thomas Paine Plaza, Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Night: Riot Nerd Presents: Burlesque & Punk Against Trump

The Barbary 951 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Man, if there is one demographic Trump has alienated, it’s gotta be the burlesque community. Here’s another strip-tease fundraiser (with punk bands!) for Planned Parenthood, featuring performances by The Up Up Ups, Kino Kimino, Bare and the Bold Burlesque, lady lazarus, Taylor Sweet, Kate Nyx, and Liberty Rose. There’s also a raffle to benefit PP (the kind Trump doesn’t like), with donations from businesses from guitar stores to tattoo parlors and comic shops. Rad. 

$8 advance, $10 at the door

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