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Anti-Fascism
From 1920s Italy to 1930s Palestine to 1980s Ska Scenes, Antifa Has Many Faces
A historian discusses past anti-fascist organizations and practices in light of Trump’s effort to criminalize “antifa.”
3,700 Nonprofits Sign Open Letter Condemning Trump for Targeting Free Speech
“Weaponizing the executive branch” to punish free speech “is illegal and wrong,” an open letter from the groups said.
Trump Brags That He “Took the Freedom of Speech Away” From Protesters
Trump bragged about his administration seeking to ban flag burning, which is protected speech.
Texas AG Announces Undercover Operations Into “Antifa,” Cites “Transgenderism”
The move echoes a push by the Trump administration to weaponize counterterrorism tools against left-leaning groups.
Trump’s ICE Has Started Targeting Activists, Not Just Immigrants
ICE demanded Meta hand over personal information attached to Instagram accounts that track immigration raids.
National Security Directive Declares War on Those Who Don’t Support Trump Agenda
The directive labels common beliefs such as "anti-capitalist” opinions as terrorism “indicators.”
Trump “Domestic Terrorism” Memo Focuses on the Left, Ignores Right-Wing Violence
The memo contains ambiguous definitions for what qualifies a person or group as “antifa.”
Trump Signs Order Designating “Antifa” a “Domestic Terrorist Organization”
The executive order comes in the midst of the Trump administration’s widespread attacks on the First Amendment.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is Shocking, But the Worst Could Be Yet to Come
The ouster of comedian Jimmy Kimmel signals a broader crackdown on media. Let’s double down, not back off in response.
A Year After the Uprising in Bangladesh, Activists Hold on to Hope Amid Backlash
Hundreds of thousands in Bangladesh rose up against exploitation in 2024. Anti-fascists everywhere can learn from them.