#protesting

[igottatho]

Yesssss GET THEMMMMmmmmm

ETA: Nancy Pelosi is pressing charges against activists (I’m unclear if it’s the same people as above, tho in this case It’s Red paint and not manure) for $400 in damages to her property (that’s right a multi-billionaire is bringing felony charges against protestors).

[yuribomber]

[chulacola]

A redraw of the original Addison protesting piece.

Old file was corrupted, and it really needed a fresh new look.

Original: LINK

[lilithism1848]

[i-still-mask-because]

If you're going out to protest, please remember to wear a quality mask or respirator. We're still in a pandemic, and covid-19 is still transmissible outdoors, especially in large crowds like a protest.

It doesn't make any sense to advocate for people's livelihood just to unnecessarily set you and/or someone else up for long-term health issues or death.

(Sources: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 -> a podcast episode from the Death Panel that goes into the misconception that covid-19 is non-transmissible outdoors & a link to the transcript for that episode)

[nando161mando]

Keep protesting

[hufflpuffin]

As the police escalate violence, beat and attack students and professors, and conduct mass arrests, student protesters should know their rights.

Here is the link to the National Lawyer's Guild booklet for protesters.

If you plan on going out to support the protests, please take some time to read through this and know your rights.

[womenshistory]

Women's Walk Against Rape, 1976.

[fluoridosulphonic]

Please realize the seriousness of protesting

It is a form of direct action that also takes many physical forms. You can lose your livelihoods protesting through expulsion and arrests. There are currently civil rights protesters that are still in jail to this very day, over the actions they took to get us here. This shouldn't deter you though, cover up and don't talk to the police. Practice and use de-arrest methods when available. Rely on your community and keep fighting, the same methods that were used back then might not be effective today, study your roots and act accordingly.

[fatliberation]

The Fat Protestor

by @sparklejams and @jordallenhall

For everyone showing up to protest the US government funding of a genocide -- be loud, be safe. Your body is a force. If you are able, use it.

Police identify people by body type/clothing. Be aware (as if you could possibly forget) that you don't have the privilege of blending into the crowd.

Be aware that fatmisic police protocol and infrastructure can endanger your life during arrest.

Let this inform the risk that you take.

If you get arrested: raise hell about being cuffed with your hands in front of your body.

Mid-fat, super-fat, and infinifat people are especially at risk of positional asphyxia when cuffed with their arms behind them. Be especially vocal about any stress position where your knees are raised (sitting on a low police van bench, for instance).

Police typically don't listen to folks when concern is expressed over being cuffed in the back -- be loud. Verse yourself and your community in de-arresting practice. These risks are not commonly known, though are present not only for fat people, but also those with asthma and other breathing difficulties.

Make sure the people you are with are informed of these risks before protesting.

Direct action is sweaty. Prepare against crease rashes (yep - it's a normal self care maintenance thing if you have skin rolls/folds. It's normal. It's common. It's nothing to be ashamed about.) by drying with paper towels, using antiperspirant or cornstarch under your breasts/belly. When you get home, shower and treat with a wound cleanser (shoutout bactine spray) or a tea tree oil balm or soap as needed.

Our fat bodies are magnificent contributions at protests. Our fat bodies take more effort to move - think of all the wonderful ways we can use this to our advantage at a protest or direct action. We can block pathways and hold precious land with our fat bodies. We can shield and protect precious people with our fat bodies.

Bring:

• Change of socks. If you get caught in the rain or doused with water, or even if you sweat through your socks - walking around in wet socks will cause bad blistering.

• Light first aid/bandaids

• Water, snacks, meds

• A physical copy of your emergency contact in case of arrest

Try to go with other fat people. Comrades in normative bodies may not always consider your body and what is safe for you - so make sure you loudly advocate for yourself and your needs within whatever group you are with.

Stay cool. Take breaks. Sit or stop when you need to. Try to be hyper-mindful of getting overheated.

In case of hospitalization:

• Make a packet containing all medical info, advance directives, and emergency contacts. Put it in a clear sleeve with a humanizing photo of you with loved ones at the front.

• Learn more about how to make a Connection Kit and humanize yourself to healthcare workers in the Know Your Rights Guide on nobodyisdisposable.org

Remember that there is so much to do beyond the front lines.

• Provide jail support (wait to greet released protesters with water, snacks, hugs, and rides home).

• Provide your home as a central prep and recovery space before/after.

• Stay near the action and offer your car as a mobile phone charging station.

• Provide childcare.

• Drop off supplies.

Honor your body as a resource for civil disobedience. Center your needs.

[marxism-leninism-meowism]

I watched the blurred footage of Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation, and I just want to give a warning to anyone that might be considering watching it: he is blurred after the fire catches, but the audio alone is extremely intense. The blurring also does not cover his entire body near the very end of the video, and you can see part of him on fire, unblurred.

If you believe you can handle it, please watch, and understand the message he sent with his life. If you can't handle it, that's okay. Read the transcript if you can. Take care of yourself, and keep fighting for a free Palestine. It's what Aaron wanted from all of us.

We need to keep fighting.

We need to end the genocide.

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

[3liza]

I heard that baking soda/power with water works as an eye flusher for pepper spray, is that true?

no! do not put this into your eyes. the high alkaline ph will fuck up your eye tissues and and undissolved particles of baking soda will scratch your corneas. do not put anything into your eyes except plain CLEAN water or preferably, sterile saline. get one of the big squirt bottles full of sterile saline for cleaning contact lenses. take the whole thing to the protest. the little squirt nozzle is great for controlling the amount and direction of the saline wash

WHY IS THIS A BAD IDEA? - a baking soda/water solution would only work on riot control chemicals that are ACIDIC in nature. acids are things like vinegar, lemon juice, sour candy like warheads, etc. if you put baking soda on chemical exposure sites that have been injured by other ALKALINE chemicals, it will make everything worse. alkaline is the opposite of acidic. when alkalis are strong enough, they will also burn you and injure the cells of your body. alkalis that we have in our houses include things like lye, baking soda/powder, and ammonia (for cleaning). understanding the concept of pH, and the difference between acids and bases (alkalis) is important.

this is the biggest problem with pH-based street medic treatments: we don't know what the cops sprayed/shot at us. we have to treat every exposure as if it is an unknown substance, because it is. riot control agents can be either alkaline or acidic. both will burn you. clean water and saline only, and also using a blow dryer or leaf blower or fan on yourself will help (but only outdoors/in a VERY ventilated area) because most of the irritants are actually PARTICULATE that is either free-floating, or being carried in some sort of binder or resin. either way, blowing it off your skin is a good treatment. water will temporarily activate it and make it worse but will also get it off you.

it's important to rinse the eyes of people who get tear gas/pepper spray in their eyes because the little granules will stick to your corneas and cause scratches. they can cause keratitis, infection and blindness if the scratches and burns are bad enough. eyes should be the first priority for treating riot chemical exposure.

no baking soda, no lemon juice, no vinegar, no anything. just water and saline in the eyes.

[transfloridaresources]

1PM, April 23, 2024 Tampa, FL (Lois & Tampa Bay Blvd)

[Photo ID: Black and white photo of Joe Biden smiling. Text reads: 'Emergency Protest Say No to Genocide Joe. 1PM, Tuesday, April 23rd. Corner of Lois & Tampa Bay Blvd. Biden is coming to Tampa to "stand with women" while he funds the Genocide of Palestinian women! No more war criminals in Tampa! Parking is very limited, carpooling encouraged!' Logos of the many organizations supporting the protest run along the bottom of the image. /End ID]

🗣️ TAMPA BAY SAYS NO TO GENOCIDE JOE! Genocide Joe is coming to Tampa TOMORROW to talk about his supposed support for women. But we know this is a fake, shallow, performative act. How many women in Palestine have been murdered by US bombs? How many women around the world?

🇵🇸 COME JOIN US in protesting this monsters visit to OUR community. We’ll be at the corner of Lois and Tampa Bay BLVD at 1PM, TOMORROW, APRIL 23rd

🌍 Only together can we organize against fascism, and we must, or fascism will stop us all! Take to the streets and demand the US DIVEST from the occupation NOW!

🚘 Parking could be limited so carpool if possible! Drive safe yall!

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[lilithism1848]

[demonic-shadowlucifer]

"protesting is gonna be made illegal under trump so what's the point of protesting and rioting" Multiple people were arrested during the Stonewall riots. Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat. Martin Luther King Jr himself was jailed at some point. A lot of people were arrested in 2020 during the Black Lives Matter protests. Heck, people were arrested last year and this year during the Pro-Palestinian protests.

What's your excuse?

[trash-and-trash-accessories]

I was at a protest but I wasn't wearing obvious medic gear, just a hoodie because US police purposely target media and medics, I'm literally safer not labeled as a medic. But this protest didn't get out of hand, it was a small relatively peaceful protest but at one point while we were in a public area with people giving speeches, one of the homeless men who lives nearby came over, clearly very impaired and holding a 2x4, swinging it around like he was doing air karate. Not particularly aware that he was being very threatening I don't think, just behaving erratically, looked like chronic amphetamine abuse to me. I always hang near the back (dense crowds are unsafe at my size) but at this point three Iranian men came up to me and said "Hey, you should get further into the crowd." Basically saying hey tiny person, maybe don't stand near the crazy guy swinging a board. Then they went up and talked really cheerfully to the guy, explained what was happening, and convinced him to leave. A while later he came back and was very close to a bad interaction with a cop, and those same three men walked over and said something like "Hey friend, let's go over here" and redirected him away from the cop, even though he was not involved, wasn't part of our group, and was scaring protesters they still wouldn't let him get into a situation with a cop. This kind of solidarity and conflict resolution is unbelievable. It was so impressive to watch. We all have to live in this fucking dystopia we gotta take care of each other. Even if we can't relate to another person, even if we're directly in conflict, we all have to be in solidarity and resolve that conflict because we have bigger problems to deal with. Together.