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Avoiding the ‘peaceful protest’ trap

Avoiding the ‘peaceful protest’ trap

As the far-right seizes ground, we need energised communities who can resist nationalism ~ Blade Runner ~ On October 26, another Tommy Robinson-led rally took place outside 10 Downing Street under the “Unite the Kingdom” banner. Neo-fascist crowds gathered to advocate for Robinson’s release following his recent arrest, displaying Union Jacks and anti-immigration rhetoric. Although

Maja T deportation: Saxony police mobilised anti-terrorist forces with “no concrete evidence”

Maja T deportation: Saxony police mobilised anti-terrorist forces with “no concrete evidence”

Official letter reveals extent and speed of operation to extradite queer antifascist to Hungary, despite injunction appeal ~ Kit Dimou ~ The authorities in the German state of Saxony “could hardly wait to extradite” antifascist activist Maja T to queer-hostile and authoritarian Hungary, say supporters. According to responses received from the Saxon State Ministry of

An anti-fascist message from the shadows of Central and Eastern Europe

An anti-fascist message from the shadows of Central and Eastern Europe

In this long read Czech Antifa explain their perspective on the Ukrainian conflict, critique primarily Western logics surrounding much of the debate which has emerged, and address what they see as forms of colonial hangover which have hamstrung responses to Russian imperialism. Russian imperialism brings fascism and genocide, disguised in the language of anti-fascism, to

France: Far-right mob attack gay bar and left-wing hangout in masked rampage through Le Mans

France: Far-right mob attack gay bar and left-wing hangout in masked rampage through Le Mans

On Saturday night, a mob of forty far-right militants, carrying iron bars, baseballs bats and batons, rampaged through the city of Le Mans, France attacking the city’s only gay bar, as well as well-known left-wing haunt, Le Lézard. The riot followed a demonstration in the town by far-right monarchist group Action Française. While Action Française

Interview: Juliusz Lewandowski, queer antifa artist

Interview: Juliusz Lewandowski, queer antifa artist

“Right now, we fight in hell.”

As Poland’s oldest squat faces eviction, George F. met with queer painter and ex-worker Juliusz Lewandowski to discuss the upcoming antifascist art festival Rokantyfazystowski and how the themes of eroticism and anxiety, solidarity and sexuality are expressed through his innately political artwork.

Brief thoughts on the recent antifascist demo in London

Brief thoughts on the recent antifascist demo in London

Respect to everyone who organised the antifascist demo in London last night and to everyone who turned out. It was really good and necessary that it happened. There had been quite a lot of hype about the violence the far-right were going to dish out. So extra kudos to the people that participated anyway. As