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As Trump Leaves Office, Threat of Mass Evictions and COVID-19 Deaths Only Grows

Submitted by R Totale on Jan 20 2021 16:22

As Trump prepares to leave office, Peter Gelderloos looks at the lingering factors, such as growing COVID-19 deaths and mass evictions, which threaten to throw the next administration into crisis.

Solidarity with the People in the Streets of Portland: Against the Federal Occupation

Submitted by R Totale on Jul 18 2020 13:50

A joint statement by It's Going Down and Crimethinc, discussing the ongoing police and DHS actions in Portland, Oregon.

Mapping the State’s Strategy of Repression Against the Rebellion

Submitted by R Totale on Jun 19 2020 15:40

An interview from It's Going Down looking at the strategies being used by the state to repress the George Floyd uprising, and possibilities for resistance.

The Anti-Black and Anti-Semitic History of “Outside Agitators”: An Interview with Spencer Sunshine

With everyone from Trump, to media pundits, to fake “ANTIFA” accounts run by the far-Right, to state Governors repeating conspiracy theories and false information about “who is behind” the recent rebellion in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the history associated with the trope of the “outside agitator.” This interview was conducted by It's Going Down with Spencer Sunshine.

"Outside agitators", "ANTIFA", conspiracy theories and disinformation

Submitted by R Totale on Jun 1 2020 12:14

A compilation of arguments addressing some of the claims and conspiracy theories that have been circulating about "outside agitators" and "ANTIFA" in recent days. These were originally posted as social media threads by Crimethinc and It's Going Down.

The Rebellion Explodes: Protests, Riots, and Clashes Grow in Response to the Murder of George Floyd

Submitted by R Totale on May 31 2020 18:10

The country-wide rebellion that was kicked off by the police murder of George Floyd continues to grow, as across the US people hit the streets in solidarity. Mass demonstrations, freeway shut-downs, riots, looting, and clashes with law enforcement were widespread; as authorities rushed to call in the national guard. In many cities, large scale demonstrations that remained peaceful were also held. This round-up was originally published by It's Going Down.

Police Precinct Torched in Minneapolis as Government Buildings Stormed & Riots Spread in Solidarity with Uprising

Submitted by R Totale on May 29 2020 15:24

A report from It's Going Down on the uprising in Minneapolis and solidarity actions elsewhere.

Rent Strike Spreads Across US & Canada in the Face of Growing COVID-19 Crisis

Submitted by R Totale on Apr 3 2020 15:51

An overview of the rent strike movement in the US and Canada. This article was first posted at It's Going Down.

How Abolitionists On Both Sides of the Wall Are Taking Action As Coronavirus Spreads

Submitted by R Totale on Apr 1 2020 21:17

A round-up of how prison abolitionists are responding to the growing public health crisis and the particular challenges it poses to prisoners who cannot effectively self-isolate. This feature was first published by It's Going Down.

Workers Launch Wave of Wildcat Strikes As Trump Pushes for ‘Return to Work’ Amidst Exploding Coronavirus

Submitted by R Totale on Mar 26 2020 21:56

A report on the spread of wildcat strikes in response to the coronavirus in the US. This article was first published by It's Going Down.