"Around the US, liberal mayors in liberal cities are defying their citizenry in the streets, going to war on behalf of cops who loathe them, sometimes at the expense of their popularity."

https://www.motherjones.com/anti-racism-police-protest/2020/10/why-wont-democratic-mayors-crack-down-on-the-cops/

"As closing arguments take place in the Derek Chauvin trial, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis today signed new legislation into law that, among many things, will immediately enhance criminal penalties for crimes committed during protests that turn violent."

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article250778569.html

https://twitter.com/Yamiche/status/1384177389400301581

If you liked the Myanmar anti-coup, you’ll love what’s coming in America.

"High school students walking out and protesting in downtown Minneapolis chant “National Guard, go home!” It’s snowing"

https://twitter.com/loisbeckett/status/1384213472766939140

New York, the night of the Chauvin verdict, no matter the outcome, 7pm at the Barclays Center

Facebook, Preparing for Chauvin Verdict, Will Limit Posts That Might Incite Violence — #Facebook

"NOW: As closing arguments continue in #DerekChauvinTrial — Students at more than 100 schools across Minnesota — incl. here in St. Louis Park — are walking out of school in protest of racial inequity."

https://twitter.com/jamesspackard/status/1384206811624927234

Québec City, April 2001: The Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist Offensive

20 years ago, anarchists from around North America converged in Québec City to oppose the neoliberal proposal for a Free Trade Area of the Americas—and to fight against capitalism itself.

https://cwc.im/QuebecFTAA

In this blow-by-blow account, a participant recounts the fiercest street battles of that generation, detailing the strategies that ultimately defeated the FTAA. The result makes for exciting reading, to say the least, but it also an important educational document that has much to offer today’s anarchists.

from a proud boy's paperwork lol

National Guard coming for Chicago next:

"The Illinois National Guard will deploy to Chicago ahead of an expected verdict in the murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd."

https://abc7chicago.com/national-guard-chicago-chauvin-trial-verdict/10528962/

Remember. Whatever the decision is, this isn't about a single incident. It never has been.

Whatever the verdict is - we need abolition. We need to ensure this NEVER happens again.

#NYC tonight
#DerekChauvin #GeorgeFloyd

The jury has arrived at a verdict in the Derek Chauvin case, but they delayed announcing it so the police and National Guard could establish total control of the Twin Cities ahead of this announcement.

In short: one individual cop might be found guilty, but the institution of police as a whole is just accumulating more and more power.

On the contrary, the problem is not just individual officers. The problem is the police state. Our rulers are investing tremendous power in the police, who will inevitably go on killing and oppressing.

Unicorn Riot is live and will be covering the jury verdict once it goes live. Tune in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZzoaajt5Qw

Chauvin guilty on all counts