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Overview updates of the BLM Protests in 2020.

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These two shootings in phoenix follow this violent and unjustified use of force on unarmed Angel Benitez. This murder of Angel Benitez is just like the one of George Floyd. A man complied with police orders murdered in cold blood. Where a dozen shots where fired at a man being ordered to exit his vehicle that happened last week in Mesa because they couldn't see his hands when he was opening the door.

https://ktar.com/story/3602621/body-cam-footage-released-in-shooting-of-unarmed-man-by-mesa-officers/
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"The document, obtained by NBC News, told DHS officials to describe Rittenhouse’s actions in terms that emphasized legal presumption of innocence. One of the talking points, for example, suggested that Rittenhouse “took his rifle to the scene of the rioting to help defend small business owners.”"

"Officials were also instructed to describe the teenager’s actions as a matter of self-defense, and that he had traveled across state lines to promote “law and order” — a phrase that is frequently used by President Trump in his reelection campaign rhetoric."

https://truthout.org/articles/dhs-officials-were-told-to-portray-kyle-rittenhouse-in-a-positive-light/
Forwarded from Revolutionary Toolbox
Some rough guidelines for speaking to one another in an
organizing space with no hierarchy:

[Forwarded from SOS]

• Always ask. Instead of saying “do this,” or “I need this,” ask “can you do this?” or “does anyone have this?”
• Welcome newcomers openly, and treat them as equals immediately. It’s helpful for a group to have a protocol (that is subject to change) for getting new folks caught up on the basics
o This can be hard when trusted bonds have formed. Work to shut down your own in-group/out-group dynamic within the group. Work to shut down any and all egoism within yourself. Lean on people who are honest with you
o At the same time, the new person shouldn’t join your affinity group necessarily. Trust there is sacred. But welcome them into the larger collective with open arms, and help catch them up.
• Assume the best. If someone is admitted into a trusted space, assume the folks admitting them (who you trust) are making a reasonable decision. The state wants us scared and not trustful. Trusting our friends and comrades, while still taking necessary precautions, is vital to victory.
• Have a transformative justice procedure if trust is violated, or even if disrespect crops up too much. Don’t look to punish, but instead to help one another grow. We’re all we got in this struggle.

#organization #communication #discussion
Forwarded from NYC RUST
MN: 10 blocking door of Amazon store
Forwarded from NYC RUST
🚨🚨if you cannot be arrested, be careful at Free Them All action rn at 34th and 5th🚨🚨