Posting Through It 023: How to Fight Fascism in 2025 feat. It's Going Down
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Jun 23, 2025 Two activists from a notable anarchist media collective share insights on turning protest energy into effective antifascist action. They analyze recent grassroots movements in the face of rising far-right threats, discussing the evolving role of activists and the media. The conversation dives into direct action tactics, community engagement, and the importance of solidarity against authoritarianism. With humor interspersed, they also highlight challenges in today's social media landscape and the necessity for innovative strategies to unite against oppressive ideologies.
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Evolution of Direct Action Movements
- Anti-war and decentralized direct action movements since the 2000s have shaped more militant and impactful protests.
- Movements like Occupy and BLM expanded protest beyond activists to everyday people experiencing state violence.
Shift From Material to Symbolic Protests
- Current protests lack a clear strategic purpose and tend toward symbolic actions.
- Earlier actions like pushing ICE out of neighborhoods had direct material impact.
Build Local Organizing Infrastructure
- Get involved with local mutual aid and organizing infrastructures for real impact.
- Build relationships beyond reacting to online trends to sustain movements.