tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14153634091358026242024-03-18T01:18:51.502-07:00South Side Anti-Racist ActionBeating Fascism In The Streets and Onlinesouthsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-71739995917227236442018-07-09T11:29:00.002-07:002018-07-11T19:47:06.157-07:00Smash the Fascist Pest: A Guide to Fascist Organizations and their Symbolism<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-16852137393275678502018-03-23T10:26:00.000-07:002018-03-23T10:26:54.635-07:00Alt-Right Defeated by Antifa in Michigan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>MARCH 4TH</b><br />
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<a href="https://ibb.co/hfeP27" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="hugz" border="0" height="199" src="https://preview.ibb.co/n4jrh7/hugz.jpg" width="320" /></a>On March 4th racists, fascists and white nationalists of all stripes began to trickle from their various miserable corners of the country and into Michigan to attend <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_B._Spencer">Richard Spencer</a>'s speaking event which was to take place on March 5th. They may have been expecting a Nuremberg rally, but instead they were met with a two-day festival of failure brought on by a combination of their own inability to organize effectively and bold community opposition to their abhorrent views. The <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/ideology/alt-right">alt-right</a> was refused platforms and gathering places at all of their planned stops in Detroit, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, clearly showing that the people of Michigan will not allow hate in their homes. After being denied entry at every turn, from their original venue, The Carpathia Club in Sterling Heights to Tipsy McStaggers, a bar in Warren, Michigan, the defeated group of racists slunk off to an AirBnB outside Ann Arbor. The alt-right may have felt they would be safe in the remote mansion hidden among trees and only accessible by a road that ran one way in and one way out but they were unable to keep even this location a secret. Within hours they were forced to flee yet again, presumably seeking shelter scattered among any local motels with vacancies as they tried to rally themselves for the next day and stewed in their obvious defeat.<br />
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March 5th began with a large group gathering in opposition to Spencer’s event in the parking lot of the MSU agricultural pavilion, a venue normally used for livestock auctions. As small groups of fascists tried to make their way through the opposition in order to hear their beloved glassjaw spout his hateful views, it quickly became clear that they would not be able to do so without risking the same consequences their idol famously experienced on film and they scurried back to whatever holes they had crawled out of. After some time the <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/traditionalist-worker-party">Traditionalist Workers Party</a>(TWP) arrived along with fascists who where turned away earlier, clearly laboring under the incorrect assumption that their sieg heils and shouts of “white power” would get them through the crowd gathered to oppose them. Their proud walk slowly turned to cowering stances as they slowly realized they were outnumbered and outmatched by over 100 antifascists who took to the streets to block their path. Scuffles began almost immediately as the TWP foolishly attempted to push their way through and were forced back at every attempt, unable even to protect their leader, Matt Heimbach, who was struck on several occasions. The look of fear on the nazi’s faces clearly echoed their defeat as they clung desperately to each other and shouted, often almost in tears, at the cops who were unable to protect them from the antifascists’ focused opposition. Finally the police were able to intervene and the roundly defeated TWP made a walk of shame, cowering behind the cops who protect them, back to wherever they came from.<br />
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Despite the risk of facing down the assembled antifascists in order to enter the building, small groups of racists continued to attempt to get through the opposition throughout the day. Most had the good sense to know that calling on the cops for an escort was their best chance of success, but even those chances proved to be slim, as police continually failed in their efforts to safely guide the racists through opposition lines. In these moments, both the fascists and cops who were there to protect them were shown that this event and those in support of it would not be tolerated. The cops even found themselves struck and pelted with rock on multiple occasions as the community made it clear that they hold both fascists and those who protect them in the same regard. This event was a clear victory for all who oppose fascism and it was a day of miserable failure for fascist organizing, which was reflected by terrible event attendance (TWP organizers included) and the cancellation of Richard Spencer's college tour. Slowly but surely the alt-right is falling on its ass. Good riddance!</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-59652589687305843532017-08-14T20:03:00.000-07:002018-03-17T12:13:38.886-07:00Milo Ads Torn Down From CTA Platforms<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<pre wrap="">The following is an anonymous submission from local Chicago antifa regarding the recent posting of advertisements for Milo Yiannopoulos' book along the CTA lines (public transit).</pre>
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<pre wrap="">"Queers and Trans Women especially, Trans Women Of Color are always on the front lines of Antifascism regardless of our choice to be there because
bigots and fascists will attack us and our community without hesitation or
provocation. It is essential to our survival that we fight for our
community and ourselves. While we will continue to struggle to exist, we
call on anyone who claims to stand with the LGBTQI community to accomplice
us in our militant fight for our right to live and love whoever the fuck we
want and whoever we want to fuck. Solidarity with all the GLBTQI folx out
there standing tall and battling genocide and heteropatriarchy! Solidarity
with our LGBTQI Family who are in Chechnyan death camps whom we call on
militants to liberate by bringing death to the Chechnyan
State! Solidarty with TQILA who have formed an Anarchist LGBTQI Militia
with the IRPGF to destroy Daesh, the state, and Capitalism! Total
Liberation for all! Fuck Rainbow Capitalism and Assimilation to any
oppressive behavior or system! Milo Yiannopoulos is a bigoted fascist piece
of shit who is a traitor to the GLBTQI community and deserves the same
treatment as any other fascist scum. Exile and Death." </pre>
<pre wrap=""> - A QT Antifascist</pre>
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-82517085213084707392017-05-03T15:05:00.003-07:002017-05-03T15:05:42.637-07:00Known White Supremacist Tom Christensen Sent to Hospital by Antifa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
On the night of April 11th Chicago antifascist activists spotted known
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Tom Christensen (34) at Delilahs bar
located on the Northside of Chicago. Shortly after being seen, a Melee
ensued between Tom and the local Antifa. Tom was sent sent to the hospital in an ambulance
following a lengthy meeting with the business end of several cue sticks
and a frantic 911 call from those with him. Unfortunately, two bystanders were injured by Tom. Both are alive and well.<br />
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For those who don't know, Trigger Tom is a violent neo-nazi originally
brought to <a href="http://rosecityantifa.org/articles/alert-portland-neo-nazi-may-be-gathering-information-on-leftists/">public attention by Rose City Antifa</a> (Portland) while
attempting to infiltrate and gather information on local
leftist/anarchists. Christensen has made hundreds of posts on the white
supremacist forum (see bottom of article) known as stormfront.org under the username
"whitepunx". During his time in Portland he was actively promoting a
known neo-nazi organization called Volksfront International. Tom has
also claimed responsibility for shootig and paralying and Antifa comrade
while in Portland. Shortly after being doxed, it became very clear that
Tom’s presence would not be tolerated by antifascists in Portland and he
was forced to move to Chicago and has been remained on the radar of
antifascists. He has done a good job slipping through the cracks, until
this past Tuesday.<br />
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Since Toms residency in Chicago he has been seen violently attacking
women on more than one occasion and is currently involved in "men’s
rights activism". As recently as February, he has associated himself
with groups like <a href="https://medium.com/@willsommer/the-fratty-proud-boys-are-the-alt-rights-weirdest-new-phenomenon-7572b31e50f2">Proud Boys</a>, supporting a fundraiser for a midwest
chapter. Tom has been questioned by friends about his racism but is
very good at using manipulative language to paint himself as
non-threatening and not racist. Something he was said to be very good at
in Portland as well. However, for those who are more perceptive or more
knowledgeable in the language of fascism, his true intentions tend to
surface.<br />
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Tom was confronted by Chicago antifascists who believe that neo-nazis
are not to be debated with, but rather pushed out of any community or
scene. If someone’s beliefs are based of the oppression of others, that
belief poses a bigger threat to our society than the discomfort or pain
experienced by those who hold them.<br />
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So, “Trigger” Tom Christensen, this message is for you. You can spin
whatever story you want out of what happened at Delilah’s. You can
deflect blame onto other groups all you want, we’re telling you that the
reason you got dealt that beating, was we see you and know who you
really are. Chicago is no more safer for you than Portland was when you
tucked your tail and ran. But, hey, don’t take our word for it, stick
around and we’ll have some more fun. Y,know, maybe shoot some more pool
sometime.<br />
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Antifascist forever!<br />
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com248tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-90457364874161243772017-03-15T14:56:00.001-07:002017-04-13T15:52:52.057-07:00Mark Solotroff, of Fortieth Day, Tries to Escape His Racist Past<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Mark Solotroff, a musician in the electronic/noise genre and operator of Bloodlust! records, was <br />
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recently called out in Chicago for his "art project" AWB recordings and the pseudonym under which he released what was described as “white power racist noise”. As stated before, we are anti-fascist and not art critics. Crypto fascist "artists" have been attempting to make inroads in various music scenes for quite some time and their impact has only been increasing as of late. Despite these recordings taking place in the late 1980's/early 90's, they continue to have impact based on the new found popularity of their provocations. White supremacist america has answered these provocations boldly. Fascism? YES!<br />
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By aiming to be provacative, Mark Solotroff succeeded in provoking a response by fascists and anti-fascists alike. One of admiration and respect and the latter of disgust and anger. When conceiving art projects on horrid subjects we would hope the aim is to stare into the abyss, then recoil in disgust. That is not the case with AWB/Terre Blanche. The extremist imagery and content of these recordings caught the eye of Antifa and fascists alike. Whether it's nazi skinheads Sieg Heiling on album covers, song titles like "Sickle Cell", an obvious reference to a disease that largely affects people of African origin, or "They Kill Their Own, And Blame Us", a reference to the Atlanta Child Murders, a series of murders between 1979-81 in which the victims were Black, and attributed to a man who was never tried and convicted in many of the cases. Its also been asserted by many that the actual perpetrators of the murders were members of the local KKK but it was covered up. It becomes immediately apparent Mark Solotroff’s work in this time period took a very specific course, to target Black america specifically.<br />
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Despite being of limited copies the music and myth of AWB/Terre Blanche spread. In 1989, In response to a notification he’d received from Electronic Cottage, a popular publication of the genre, that there were protestors upset with their advertisement of AWB/Terre Blanche, Mark escalated by deliberately taking out a full page ad in the next issue, boldly claiming that “AWB rcording artists are racists...” to provoke anti-fascists even further. Also in 1989, Mark gave an interview with a magazine called Chemical Castration, in which Terre Blanche is described as being unique in the electronic music genre because of the raw expression of racial hatred pervading their music. In this interview Mark attempts to separate himself from groups like the KKK by saying where they attempt to victimize others, he is the one who has been victimized. He repeatedly claims that white people are an oppressed class and that this music is their way of taking a stand against this. All of this he did under his pseudonym, before it became widely known in the early 90s who had been behind AWB/Terre Blanche. An article was published in 1991 by Ben Gilbert, an editor for Chemical Castration magazine, detailing a series of correspondences and events that led folks like himself and PBK to discover that Solotroff was behind the project.<br />
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In 1991, musicians in the industry from the U.S. to Europe, like Philip B Klingler and Frans de Waard, concerned about the normalization of these hateful themes in their network, worked with other artists on an anti racist compilation called "Anti-White Bastards" in response to Mark Solotroff's label. Artists from all over contributed to this effort likening people like Solotroff to known white supremacists in the industry like Death in June or Boyd Rice.<br />
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Following is an excerpt from an interview with Philip B Klingler with Personal Best: Issue #6 on 1/2016 Norway:<br />
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"I certainly don't object to extreme content as a narrative within noise music, so I'm not trying to say that controversial subject matter shouldn't be addressed, it really should be. But anything done stupidly, immorally, or only for shock value, has a lot less value when the shock has worn off, and the shock aspect wears off pretty damned fast. If your defense is that you were only trying to shock people and make them think, well in my opinion you should've provided a better point of view of what your angle was, otherwise it's too obtuse. There are better, more intelligent ways to do that, ways that don't leave it open for interpretation as to what the artist's point of view is in relation to the content. On the other hand, if you align your work closely to these backwards ideologies, then in the long run you've ruined your legacy, especially if you don't believe in what you are saying, but are just trying to make a controversial statement, to shock the audience. It's fakery. But there isalways going to be a subculture in the fan base that enjoys this extremist content. So.. for those of us who have been honestly trying to use the medium as a means of evolving the language of music, those groups, those labels, made it harder for us over the years to be taken seriously in a genre where racist or licentious ideas were the norm."</blockquote>
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The following is a quote from one of our correspondences with popular noise artist, PBK, active since the mid-80's, who has released over a hundred albums and collaborated with such well known experimentalists as Jarboe (of Swans), Jim O'Rourke, Wolf Eyes and many others. He has been very outspoken about racist/fascist/nazi and hateful imagery in music:<br />
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“In noise music the artist is creating an abstract expression which, if listened to on it's own, without a title guiding it's narrative, it is probable that every person would come up with a different set of correlations. Once the artist titles the piece they set the metaphor in a direction for the listener. When they create a work that has a racist title and then say 'well, i was simply being a provocateur', that's too easy, they are escaping responsibility. I have made a number of protest works in noise: 'Domineer', 'Asesino', 'Warfare State', 'Politics Of Aggression' and others. None of these works requires a defense or explanation from me as to my point of view yet they are all provocative. Truth in art is essential, hoaxes are a con man's game. It's a misconception that art needs to be elusive, ambiguous, not easily interpreted. I think the work can be challenging, disturbing, it can explore many sociocultural aspects, it can be mind-blowing, inspirational, or give a pure feeling of dread. So many things can be encapsulated in abstract art ----- and still stay on the right side of history.”</blockquote>
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When confronted by a group of antifa recently, Mark attempted to use the limited nature of the <br />
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recordings as an excuse that many hadn't heard or would even know of them. Our goal in confronting Mark was to hold him accountable for this past and encourage him to denounce the reality of these provocations by denouncing AWB/terre blanche and Fascism as a legitimate political ideology. From our conversation at the Hideout in Chicago, Mark agreed to put out a statement doing just that. He eventually did release a very wordy statement full of excuses and deflections, seeming to completely miss the point.<br />
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In reading the expected statement from Mark regarding the racist roots in his music career, its become amply clear that he does not and will not take ownership of his misguided and hateful views at the time. He continues to dismiss his work as a joke or silly art project. He continues to allude to his own Jewish heritage and the people of Latinx descent in his life, as well as his apparently queer identifying friends, in an effort to insulate him from the white supremacist ideologies he glorified through his “art”. Not once in his statement does he address the community that he continuously attacked and incited violence against, the Black community. The very record label itself is an homage to a neo-nazi separatist group in apartheid South Africa.<br />
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Particularly offensive is his assertion that as an artist he reserves the right to explore the topics that pique his interest. Mark, you didn’t explore them, you glorified and capitalized on the violence, hatred and oppression of the Black community. For that, the community reserves the right to retaliate against the oppressive forces and imagery that you elevated and contributed to. This is not suppression of your artistic expression or free speech, it is literally self defense. Mark Solotroff was given the opportunity here to atone for his past and ask the communities he openly attacked for forgiveness because that is what restorative justice looks like. However, he has proven that he is just another crypto-fascist hiding behind the guise of art and free speech.<br />
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Antifa does not use the state to prevent anyone’s free speech. We reject the concept of constitutional free speech, as the constitution was never meant to protect human rights. It is a human right to exist in a society free of fear that people will attack you for your physical or social differences. That being said, the constitutional right to free speech supposedly restricts the state from censoring ideas, but that same constitutional right as well as basic human rights do not stop the public from opposing hateful ideas in defense of life. The fact that people dislike what bigots have to say and want to make that known is not prohibited by the concept of free speech. If bigots actively go out of their way to tell people that 90% of the world’s population should be enslaved or that the best thing they can do is kill someone because of their skin color, religion, ethnic background, immigration status, sexual orientation, disability, etc., they can’t use “free speech” to silence opposition. Anti-racists and antifascists have an obligation to deny a platform to bigots so that they can’t spread their message and recruit. Concert venues, meeting halls, radio programs, and the like make choices about who to host on a regular basis. These choices have a very real impact on bigoted ideas taking root in one’s community. Responding to bigoted speech is important. We believe in being proactive when it comes to fascist violence, which means confronting fascist views in music scenes before they have a chance to put their ideas into action, and taking fascist threats seriously.<br />
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Most current addresses:<br />
3528 W Fulton Blvd. Chicago, IL 60624<br />
165 N Canal St. APT 1131 Chicago, IL 60606<br />
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Solotroff has an upcoming show at Cafe Mustache in Chicago on March 18th with other shows following at Subterranean on April 2nd and The Empty Bottle on May 8th, both also in Chicago. Feel free to stop by and give your opinions on his shady past.</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-25173618843259471742017-02-06T12:58:00.001-08:002017-02-06T13:04:47.485-08:00Rockford IL "Daily Stormer" Meetup Disrupted by Antifas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The meeting between the two chumps in this picture was not just any cordial chit chat over a beer at some bar. These two are not old buddies, or co workers kicking back after a long day of work. Nope, these two adorable strangers were brought together by a site we all know well, “The Daily Stormer”. It started on January 27, last Friday afternoon when it was brought to the attention of Antifas within the Midwest region that a group of people were openly planning to meetup in Rockford, IL that night. This planning process unfolded in an open thread on “The Daily Stormer” among several people, but those who seemed most interested and likely to partake went under these usernames:<br />
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<a href="https://s23.postimg.org/3sd2kqr2j/tmp_9746_signal_2017_01_30_1000151725579840.png">"brotheryellow"</a></div>
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<a href="https://s24.postimg.org/wnbj2b1id/tmp_9746_signal_2017_01_30_1000231474899431.png">"schlomo-fecalstein"</a></div>
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<a href="https://s27.postimg.org/jgucrvhoj/tmp_16147_signal_2017_01_30_1013241559157066.png">"DeplorablePeopl"</a></div>
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<a href="https://s29.postimg.org/yshl1u2mf/IMG_0436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://s29.postimg.org/yshl1u2mf/IMG_0436.jpg" width="320" /></a>Little known to these unsuspecting Nazis, one of those people involved in the discussion tipped the Antifas off. The mastermind behind the meet, seemed to be the one calling himself “brotheryellow” (pictured here) , apparently quite the runner (as he was about to prove later on that night). He claimed to be a mobile homesteader, traveling the country and looking for like-minded people to meet up with. He was even kind enough to include in his profile on The Daily Stormer a real picture of himself, and the fact that he drives a van. He even let everyone know that he would be wearing a yellow hat when he got there! Aside from the one in that forum who let our comrades know about the potential meetup, “brotheryellow” proved to be just as useful.<br />
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After going back and forth amongst themselves, seeming unable to agree on a time and place, and even rejecting a Starbuck’s as the location because it was too “Jewish”, they were, finally satisfied with a little dive bar called the Oasis at 901 State Street in Rockford. Upon the arrival of some of our comrades, prior to the agreed time, it seemed obvious that one of the Nazis from the forum was already there waiting. After some time passed and the presence of Antifas in the bar grew, the lone fascist grew visibly uncomfortable and took off, just as our two unsuspecting pals above, along with a woman in their company, entered the bar.<br />
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They had a few beers and pushed their way through what looked like some awkward conversation, then finally asked for the check. They seemed to think it prudent to use the emergency exit pictured behind them and clearly weren’t enjoying the vibe that this bar was putting off.<br />
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As the trio headed toward the parking lot they were greeted by some comrades, obviously shocked and confused, and politely asked not to come back to the bar….. Just kidding they were all actually given an entire can of that special hot sauce (see: bear mace) point blank to the face. The last anyone saw of “brotheryellow” he was seen sprinting down the street the other direction, true to his claim in The Daily Stormer profile he has. Obviously no hero to his fellow Nazis. The last that was seen of the remaining two, they were left in the parking lot, stripping off their clothes in the frigid weather, clawing at their faces, awaiting the WAHmbulance and piggies that they would call.<br />
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As satisfying as it can be to punch a nazi or, in this case, empty a can of bear mace in their face, it's also important to notice something particularly alarming about this report. The sheer stupidity in which they openly planned this meeting and were unable to detect the presence of Antifas in the room is great for the action, but its indicative of the lack experience these fascists have. Their profiles all showed recent membership with The Daily Stormer site, and through that platform they intended to set up a meeting, to share already toxic and hateful perspectives of their worlds, to further radicalize their fascist ideology. The same trends we are noticing on our side with the amount of people rising up, maybe taking action for the first time in their lives against this oncoming wave of fascism, we see the equal and opposite reaction on the right. It’s at this crucial stage that we have to strike; to smash fascism at its very inception can quite literally save lives. It would have to be assumed that going forward from here, these folks will be somewhat hesitant about having the audacity to put their oppressive ideology on full display in the community among the very people they would oppress.</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com195tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-76283188047030345522017-01-12T16:54:00.003-08:002017-01-12T16:55:18.474-08:00Matthew Heimbach and Traditionalist Workers Party Sneak Rally in Daley Plaza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://s27.postimg.org/jnuqu5gyr/heimback_turd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://s27.postimg.org/jnuqu5gyr/heimback_turd.jpg" width="320" /></a>On Sunday January 8th, Matt Heimbach and his petty hate brigade, better known as the <br />
Traditionalist Workers Party, gathered on the steps of what they apparently thought was city hall but was actually Daley Plaza, to little fanfare, to spread their message of racism and ignorance to the citizens of Chicago. Despite claims of not being afraid of either Antifas or the “Black gangs” of Chicago, this action was planned in secret and executed with neither supporters nor foes being aware of their presence. Heimbach, in his usual long winded manner, had much to say, most of it the played out drivel he has become known for, and most of which he has proven time and again incapable of and unwilling to execute. In other words, he was talking awfully big for someone who chose a Sunday afternoon to have a secret rally outside of a nearly empty building, in a non-residential area of downtown that sits mostly empty on Sunday afternoons.<br />
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Their proclaimed reason for this sneak attack in Chicago, a city they are proclaiming to be “the seat of leftism in the Midwest” (if only) is despicable and, naturally, exploitative. Lets be honest Heimbach, you don’t give a shit about what happened to the man who was kidnapped and beaten here. No more than you cared about the high school football players in Idaho who assaulted and raped a young mentally challenged Black kid in the locker room. Nor the countless incidents of violence perpetrated against marginalized people, largely emboldened by your hateful lies. Nor do you give a shit about the 400 years or so of oppression that Black people have faced here. That’s the difference between what happened to that young white kid and what people of color face on a daily basis. There is no white genocide nor any systematic racism against white people. What those four kids did was just a symptom of the systemic oppression that Black people have faced for centuries, and of the hateful rhetoric that scum like you spew.<br />
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Let us make ourselves clear, we do NOT condone what those four did to that young man. What happened was tragic and sad. However we realize that this is not a part of some larger conspiracy to oppress white people. Those who hold power cannot be oppressed by the marginalized and oppressed. Oppression stems from power. The State acted swiftly in this case because those responsible are Black. They will serve significantly more time in prison, compared to white people found guilty of similar acts, because they are Black. They will likely be shown no mercy, no leniency and for the most part people wont care. THAT is what we do not condone and are working towards dismantling. THAT is what oppression looks like. <br />
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Despite the pathetic nature of this display, it does highlight a new found boldness on the part of these cowardly hate mongers which cannot be taken lightly. In these times even sad attempts at publicity like this sneak attack cannot be allowed to stand. It is imperative that if you see a display like this, that you contact your local antifa chapter and members of your community so that we can uphold our tradition of ensuring the safety of our community as a fascist free zone.<br />
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Heimbach, we see you. We will not allow you to exploit tragic incidents within our communities, so that you can mold the narrative to suit your own despicable ends. Your cowardice has been noticed. Your fragile male ego and rancid world view have no place in our city and will not be tolerated. You have been weighed and measured and found wanting. Chicago eagerly awaits your return, should you have the spine to make your presence better known. This is your warning, one we are not afraid to hide from public view, as you did. Your next visit will be met with force.</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com178tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-91772633308706636472016-12-30T10:40:00.001-08:002016-12-30T10:40:30.231-08:00Chicago Antifascists Shut Down Neo Folk Show Featuring King Dude, Blood and Sun, and Et Nihil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On the weekend of December 16 and 17, 2017, Neofolk band King Dude was scheduled to play several shows throughout the Midwest along their recent tour with known Neofascist bands, Blood and Sun(lead by <span style="text-align: center;">Luke Roswell Tromiczak</span><b style="text-align: center;">)</b>, as well as Et Nihil. In a coordinated effort across several states, they were met with resistance in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and, in anticipation of direct confrontation in Chicago, they were finally compelled to cancel their remaining shows and crawl back to their homes. Enclosed is a statement from some of the Antifa groups in Chicago who were stood up by the cowardly fascists outside of The Beat Kitchen in Chicago, the venue they were set to play that Saturday night.<br />
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<b>Let's make it clear! </b><br />
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<a href="https://s30.postimg.org/rna35ew4h/luke_screenshot_1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://s30.postimg.org/rna35ew4h/luke_screenshot_1.png" width="199" /></a>We are not art critics, we are anti-fascists. Neo-Folk is not a strictly fascist music scene. Paganism is NOT fascist. Assatru is NOT fascist. Heathenism is NOT fascist. That being said, Wotanism IS a fascist bastardization of those ideas.<br />
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Pictured here is Luke(right) from Blood and Sun. Luke has a tattoo emblazoned on his chest supporting the insanity of documented racist and fascist David Lane. Luke has been photographed with his arm around documented Neo-fascist and white supremacist militia member Robert Taylor.<br />
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Unfortunately, as with other music scenes, fascists and racists make attempts to co-opt and infiltrate in order to shape those communities to their liking.<br />
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By not confronting and rejecting known fascists in your scene you are defacto giving them your solidarity. By acknowledging and allowing space for Blood and Sun as artists you are acknowledging that fascists and Wotanism have value in your scene and community. Luke and other bands and artists are crypto fascists who attempt to be somewhat under the radar with their actual fascist ideologies under the guise of art and free expression. Their success is measured in involving and indoctrinated many young and impressionable white music goers seeking belonging and connection to their ancestry. There is nothing wrong with getting to know your roots and seeking an alternative to a hallow culture in the United States that is based in racism and white supremacy and transcended to include empty consumerism and what....sitcoms?<br />
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<a href="https://s24.postimg.org/utbzuhiqt/luke_screenshot_3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://s24.postimg.org/utbzuhiqt/luke_screenshot_3.png" width="260" /></a>The rise of fascist inspired werewolf workout clubs, the writings of misogynist and racist Jack Donovon or other alt-right shills, the election of Donald Trump are all serious signs that a neo-fascist movement in the United States in on the rise. These people and groups will not provide you with any real answers or ideas, but only hatred and xenophobia. You weren't a fascist before, but they have started making you into one and you didn't even realize. This is the true danger of allowing acts like these to perform and espouse their neo-fascist ideologies. Their music set isn't simply an expression of art, but a platform to inspire organized fascist groupings and recruit into those already existing.<br />
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These violent delights have violent ends. Blood and Sun are from this point forward banned from <br />
Chicago. They will not be allowed to perform unchecked. Fascists attempting to take part in the Neo-Folk scene in Chicago are hereby put on notice that your presence will not be tolerated any longer. Southside Anti-Racist Action, Torch Antifa Network,(other groups)intend to take the fight to you in order to defend our communities. We fight to win!<br />
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(612)237-2523</div>
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com354tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-3770737472255699892016-12-15T19:15:00.000-08:002016-12-15T23:21:54.855-08:00Neo Nazi Keith Kowal Exposed and Vehicle Redecorated<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G6uSqxqH7kA/WFNadVOFVzI/AAAAAAAAAB8/EpCP3m9qqmcv1oNCvEeONigMujwnwB_vQCLcB/s1600/14390857_1831157523781499_7347012354356053409_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G6uSqxqH7kA/WFNadVOFVzI/AAAAAAAAAB8/EpCP3m9qqmcv1oNCvEeONigMujwnwB_vQCLcB/s320/14390857_1831157523781499_7347012354356053409_n.jpg" width="127" /></a>In recent weeks, local Antifa groups were put on alert that a man named Keith Kowal(<a href="http://imgur.com/a/kpANQ">pictured here</a>) thought it was safe to drive a white Jeep Wrangler (<a href="http://imgur.com/a/wPLNc">pictured here</a>) adorned with an anti-Antifa bumper sticker, a bumper sticker posing the question, “got pride?”( in obvious reference to white pride), as well as a giant skrewdriver emblem in the rear window of the ragtop throughout the Chicagoland area. Some Antifa folks in the area of the western suburbs, where the vehicle was traced back to, decided it best to relieve this piece of shit of that notion.<br />
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From an email:<br />
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<i>The new Antifa arrows across each side are a great new addition to the vehicles otherwise bland paintjob. He probably won’t be needing that skrewdriver emblem in the back of the soft top any more so it’s probably good that it was taken off his hands. Our comrades also couldn’t leave without a firm reminder to the local Nazi that “we are watching” and that if you ask for exposure and attention, then a giant “Nazis out” across the side panel would probably be another welcome addition.</i></blockquote>
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It’s important to extend these small reminders to your local fascists that their ideology is not welcome and they are not safe in our communities, whether they’re driving around town or in their own homes. Speaking of homes, here’s some info about the owner of this vehicle. <br />
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<b>Keith Kowal</b><br />
<b><a href="http://imgur.com/a/kpANQ">http://imgur.com/a/kpANQ </a></b><br />
813 Chicago Ave<br />
Downers Grove, IL 60515<br />
7/20/1965<br />
Age: 51<br />
(630) 541-6013<br />
Plates: V51 3238 </div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-31724517641305093512016-11-17T18:52:00.001-08:002016-11-17T18:52:14.084-08:00Report back from 3rd Annual TORCH Antifa Conference <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Taken from <a href="https://rockymountainantifa.blogspot.com/">Rocky Mountain Antifa</a>:<br />
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Rocky Mountain Antifa is pleased to announce the success of the 3rd annual TORCH Antifa Network Conference! TORCH is a network of various antifascist groups working autonomously. We come together to share resources, information, and strategy. Our purpose is to oppose and fight all formations of fascism. We confront neo-nazis, anti-migrant, anti-LGBTQ, anti-choice, anti-Muslim, the KKK, Trump supporters, the Alt-right, and more. Such groups and individuals have never been a minor issue. Although it was only a year ago when many fascists were hiding, they still contributed and promoted violence against women, Muslims, people of color, LGBTQs, and social justice activists. Groups like Blood and Honour, Ku Klux Klan, Keystone State Skinheads, Golden State Skinheads, and the American Freedom Party continue to pop on our radar. In addition, new objects have appeared such as the Traditionalist Workers Party, Soldiers of Odin, Identity Evropa, and far-right militias such as Oath Keepers and Three Percent Patriots. With the state and mainstream media jumping at the chance to amplify their bigotry, the rising movement of fascism is not a joke. It's not a bad dream, bad movie, or section of a political science book. This is real.<br />
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On Friday Nov. 11th, TORCH chapters gathered in Denver to discuss the network and upcoming goals/strategies. In attendance were Rocky Mountain Antifa, Philly Antifa, WNC Antifa, Los Angeles People Against Racist Terror (PART)/ARA-LA, and South Side Chicago ARA.<br />
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Then on Saturday Nov. 12th, a much larger crowd gathered for the semi-public portion of the conference. Attendance comprised of groups and individuals from:<br />
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Denver<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Los Angeles<br />
Asheville<br />
Richmond<br />
Dallas/Ft. Worth<br />
Atlanta<br />
Minneapolis<br />
Portland<br />
Chicago<br />
Bay Area<br />
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The larger event kicked off with a speaking panel on Four Tasks for Confronting Contemporary Fascism:<br />
• confronting machismo<br />
• defense ideas and strategy<br />
• counter recruitment to undermine white supremacy<br />
• identifying our allies and connecting struggles<br />
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After a 20 minute break we regrouped for a workshop on antifascist prisoner organizing. Finally, we ended with a facilitated discussion on Alt-right formations, strategies and tactics for moving forward, collective resources and implementation, and a go around of the efforts in our different regions. The conference was a huge success, and with no disruptions from the enemy.<br />
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We want to take a moment to answer the question of "What happened to TORCH?" We assure everyone that we are still here and still fighting fascism in the streets and on the Internet. The TORCH network is not going anywhere. If you noticed the website was down, it was because of technical issues with the server. These problems are being resolved as we speak and we will soon be re-launching our twitter account. The network has expanded over the weekend and we are expecting much greater numbers by this time next year. The tactics of TORCH have been effective for us and many others. We will continue to neutralize the efforts of fascist organizing and recruitment. Under a Trump regime we cannot fall short of our goals. For more information on our analysis of fascism and our points of unity, as well as contact info for our chapters, go toTorchantifa.org. We have a lot of work to do. We intend to win!<br />
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<b>The Trump Regime</b>:<br />
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For years antifascists warned the world of nationalist formations and their influence in politics and mainstream media. Since the inception of the Trump campaign, we warned everyone of the seriousness of this man, the consequences of his presidency, as well as the uselessness of voting in electoral politics. We demanded ACTION to stop fascists from taking power. When we took actions ourselves, we were smeared by many on the liberal left. Perhaps the most notable example was the June 26th action in Sacramento to shut down the neo-nazi rally organized by Matt Heimbach. The aftermath was a sea of liberals defending the neo-nazis and shaming Antifa. Then on Tuesday November 8th, 2016, a fascist manipulated his way into office, changing things forever. Unsurprisingly, Antifa hasn't seen as much of the character assassination we saw just a short time ago. The shift is massive.<br />
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In light of the emergency protests erupting across the country, in enormous numbers, it seems many have finally acknowledged the grim reality we warned about. Social media is blowing up with encouragement to join your local Antifa groups. What does this mean for Antifa? It means our role has increased drastically. We are more than local crews combating local fascists. We are essentially tasked with building resistance to a fascist regime. For those of us who saw this coming as well as those who are just waking up, we need to recognize our significance at this moment. All social movement organizing is now antifascist organizing. We are at a pivotal point in the outcome of this overwhelming shit show. Mistakes made now are more detrimental than ever. Every step needs to note the masses of people looking at us for an idea of what to do.<br />
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We call on antifascists everywhere to be bold moving forward. If you haven't already, join your local Antifa group or start a new one. If starting a new one, pick your most trusted people and develop a secure strategy for recruiting more. Consider that Trump plans to immediately deport up to 3 million people. This means that 3 million friends, family, allies, accomplices, comrades, and community members need backup. Develop community-based coalitions and create local defense networks to resist raids and deportation. Secure your communications with Tor, Signal, Tails, GNU Privacy Guard (GPG), Full Disk Encryption, and read the limitations of each. Seek firearms and self defense training and share skills with everyone around you. Stock up on medical supplies, emergency contraceptives, and hormones. Stay together, support one another, and keep fighting.<br />
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There has been a call for a mass convergence in Washington D.C. to disrupt the inauguration of Trump. The TORCH Network endorses this action with several other organizations. We encourage all who reject domination and oppression to be there.<br />
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Solidarity,<br />
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Rocky Mountain Antifa and the TORCH Antifa Network</blockquote>
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-31571072095361861122016-08-09T14:02:00.002-07:002016-09-06T18:52:33.339-07:00South Side ARA Annual Zine #7 (2015-2016)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/323206020/ARA-South-side-2016-zine">Readable version here</a><br />
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For a printable version, email us at southsidechicagoara@hushmail.com<br />
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Welcome to the seventh edition of the South Side Chicago ARA zine. Every year we put together a collection of our updates on local antifascist work and intelligence, as well as a few relevant articles and updates from other sources.<br />
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Enjoy<br />
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-South side ARA<br />
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com203tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-75358641061092968912016-07-06T11:43:00.002-07:002016-07-06T11:46:28.011-07:00White Supremacist Group Tries To Redecorate The Loop, Gets Shut Down Quickly<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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posters downtown over the weekend, littering parts of the loop with
messages like "protect our heritage" and "our future belongs to us. <br />
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The posters, which are black and feature various and not-so-subtle
racist messages laid over statues, have been spotted at the State Street
Red Line stop, the Bean, along the Lakefront Trail and in a few other
places, and in one exceptionally poignant placement, in the shadow of
Trump Tower. All of them feature text reading <a href="https://twitter.com/IdentityEvropa/status/749720068846604289/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">"Identity Evropa,"</a> the group that's claiming responsibility for creating them. <br />
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According to their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Identity-Evropa-768888626526663/">Facebook page</a>, Identity Evropa is an "American based identitarian organization dedicated to educating the people of European heritage about the importance of a Eurocentric identity." In other words, Identity Evropa are basically fucking Nazis. The group was created by Nathan Damigo, a former veteran living in California who has long ties to white supremacist groups, including the <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2015/10/15/group-formerly-known-national-youth-front-disarray">National Youth Front</a>. <br />
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Chicago isn’t the only city that's been targeted by Identity Evropa’s “#FashTheCity” campaign; the group has posted photos of their trash being plastered in several cities in California, Kansas and Colorado.<br />
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Predictably, Chicagoans haven’t taken too kindly to fascist trash being wheatpasted around their city. Already, groups have been calling for their removal and some have reportedly been taken down.</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-88585377307931987842016-06-22T10:58:00.000-07:002016-06-22T10:58:40.197-07:00Burning Cross Found On Portage Park Lawn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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PORTAGE PARK — Someone burned a cross Tuesday morning on the lawn of a Portage Park home, police said.<br />
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No one was injured in the incident that occurred around 7 a.m. Tuesday in the 4400 block of North Monitor Avenue between Sunnyside and Montrose avenues, said Officer Michelle Tannehill, a spokeswoman for the department.<br />
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The house where the cross was burned belongs to a 62-year-old white man, Tannehill said. The incident is being investigated as a case of simple assault, but could be classified as a hate crime depending on the outcome of the investigation, she added.<br />
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Ald. John Arena (45th) denounced the incident as a "grotesque and cowardly display of hatred and bigotry."<br />
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The crime occurred on a block where several residents are Arab American and African American, residents said.<br />
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The "horrible and disgusting incident is unacceptable and deserving of strong condemnation," Arena said.<br />
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"It is especially deplorable that his happened two blocks from Prussing Elementary School, a wonderful and welcoming school where many languages are spoken among its student body," Arena said.<br />
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The incident occurred just outside the 45th Ward in the 38th Ward represented by Ald. Nicholas Sposato, who said police told him they believe the cross was burned on the wrong lawn by mistake.<br />
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"I hope it was just knuckleheads or silly kids," Sposato said. "This is terrible."<br />
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"We cannot stand silent when confronted with racism and hate," Arena said.</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-70397165994273743462016-04-13T12:50:00.003-07:002016-04-13T12:51:02.657-07:00Meet Lyft Driver and White Supremacist Will Roach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1530 Coventry Rd <br />
Schaumburg, IL 60195-3230<b> </b></td></tr>
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It has been brought to our attention that Lyft, the mobile application based peer-to-peer ride sharing company, employs a white nationalist by the name of Will Roach. Will is
from Schaumburg and is apparently known to strike up some controversial
conversations in regards to race. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/will.roach.908">Wills facebook </a>displays his interest in the National Socialist Vanguard and is filled with hate speech such as; "I miss the old days when we could have hung them all right then and there. Carved nigger into the sticks we mark their graves with. Here lies nigger died a nigger for being a nigger."Below are screenshots further documenting his racism as well as some publicly available information on him. We encourage folks to contact Lyft and let them know they employ white supremacist trash.<br />
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1530 Coventry Rd<br />
Schaumburg, IL 60195-3230 <br />
Cell: 224-587-6998<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/will.roach.908">https://www.facebook.com/will.roach.908</a></div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com109tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-55346654355783722932016-03-14T18:53:00.000-07:002016-03-14T19:14:49.274-07:00Bill J Malan of Malan Law Office is a White Supremacist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://i.imgur.com/GQmIQc4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.imgur.com/GQmIQc4.jpg" /></a>It has come to our attention that Bill J Malan of Malan Law Office is a white supremacist. Bill ran for Illinois Attorney General in 2010 and has been an attorney at Malan Law for 8 1/2 years. According to their website, Bill "represents individuals and small businesses in general civil matters, including employment, contract and tort claims." It also says that he was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2002. What the website doesn't state however, is the fact that Bill is a believer in, and a promoter of, the idea that white people are genetically superior to other races. A belief that is core to white supremacist ideology. Bill often emails associates of his with "facts" supposedly proving this theory. Documents such as "SAT scores by race and income" and "2000 Rushton race evolution summary table". Below are email screenshots of Bill recommending the white nationalist website <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Renaissance_(magazine)">amren.com </a>and regurgitating white nationalist rhetoric such as; "Europeans are an endangered subspecies, and it would be tragic for the planet to lose the people that created such great things".<br />
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<b>William James Malan </b></div>
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800 Oakley Blvd #D,</div>
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Chicago, IL 60612 </div>
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malanlaw@me.com </div>
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(312) 738-9759</div>
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(312-455-9742</div>
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Age: 60<br />
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-malan-76232212">Linkedin profile </a></div>
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2300 W. Polk Street, Suite 100</div>
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Chicago, IL 60612</div>
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<a href="http://www.malanlaw.com/">http://www.malanlaw.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.malanlaw.com/6373/6501.html">http://www.malanlaw.com/6373/6501.html</a></div>
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com328tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-28003495064970688962016-01-20T12:27:00.001-08:002016-01-20T12:27:39.306-08:00Meet Matt Forney<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://i.imgur.com/PP88qRo.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.imgur.com/PP88qRo.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>Just the other day we received some information on local racist and Mens Rights Activist; Matt Forney. Check out this asshole and keep an eye out for him.<br />
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Taken from <a href="http://pastebin.com/Zu6vPmwh">pastebin.com</a><br />
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Matthew Forney is a vehemently sexist Mens Rights Activists(MRA) livng in Chicago. Aside from his extremely traditionalist views on gender roles expressed in many of
his publications, Matt is also a racist. He is currently attempting to
gather information against radicals organizing against police brutality.
He moved here from New York and seems to make a living via the
internet. Here are some things we know about him.<br />
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<b>Matthew W Forney</b><br />
'realmattforney'<br />
therealmattforney [at] gmail <br />
Age: 27<br />
DOB: 06/1988<br />
Cell: 503 891 4512 <br />
pictured here: <br />
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Last known address:<br />
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501 Boyden St <br />
Syracuse NY,13206<br />
312 472 6518<br />
(Still owned by family)<br />
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May be residing in Rogers Park<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/realmattforney">https://www.youtube.com/user/realmattforney</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/basedmattforney">https://twitter.com/basedmattforney</a><br />
<a href="http://mattforney.com/">Mattforney.com</a><br />
<a href="http://mattforneybooks.com/">mattforneybooks.com</a><br />
Is a contributor to <a href="http://returnofkings.com/">returnofkings.com</a> and <a href="http://righton.net/">righton.net</a><br />
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relatives:<br />
Shawn Forney <br />
Patricia Forney<br />
Carolyn P Forney<br />
Catherine E Forney<br />
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IP:<br />
184.172.144.2<br />
23.235.192.115<br />
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Screenshot documenting racism:<br />
http://i.imgur.com/kCIQIlM.png<br />
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Vehemently sexist articles:<br />
<a href="http://mattforney.com/case-female-self-esteem/">http://mattforney.com/case-female-self-esteem/</a><br />
<a href="http://mattforney.com/young-white-female-needed-for-companionship-and-sexytime/">http://mattforney.com/young-white-female-needed-for-companionship-and-sexytime/</a><br />
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60 sexist incoherent things Matt Forney belives:<br />
<a href="http://www.thatgirlmag.com/60-sexist-incoherent-things-matt-forney-believes/">http://www.thatgirlmag.com/60-sexist-incoherent-things-matt-forney-believes/</a><br />
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"My current writing focuses on location independent living, self-publishing and making money online, traditional sex roles and current events"<br />
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Matt has been publicly accused of sexual assault<br />
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Friends with other local Illinois MRA Lucas Temple<br />
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<b>Lucas Temple</b> <br />
81 Wilmington Ave<br />
Fox Lake, IL<br />
60020-1317<br />
pictured here:<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Armenia4ever">https://www.facebook.com/Armenia4ever</a><br />
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-6777447338070762792016-01-15T10:36:00.000-08:002016-04-27T10:44:27.748-07:00Meet Berwyn, IL Nazi Michael "Iron Balls" McArthur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://i.imgur.com/wnU5Pt1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.imgur.com/wnU5Pt1.png" /></a>Michael "Iron Balls" McArthur is a 59 year old Neo-Nazi living in Berwyn, IL. He is originally from Copalis Beach, WA. We know he is a Neo-Nazi because of his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Iron+Balls+McArthur">racist youtube rants</a>. In one of them, he calls himself a National Socialist while standing in from a swastika flag, which we assume is located in his apartment. He calls himself "Iron Balls" because he lets girls kick him their hardest in his balls, and has been on the Steve Gadlin's Star Makers "performing" this wonderful routine. He also does Tarot Card readings and was at one point doing them at Cigars and Stripes on Ogden Ave. in Berwyn. We are unsure as to why, but he is no longer able to do his Tarot card readings there. Because of this, we are also unsure of how Michael is making his money, although we do know that he is trying to start <a href="http://i.imgur.com/fUoJT15.jpg">his own haunted cemetery tour</a>.<br />
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According to an <a href="http://tiny-tyrant.tumblr.com/post/103636184036/my-abuser-contacted-me-again">article on the internet </a>Michael McArthur once forced a 17 year old into some unwanted sexual situations (<a href="http://i.imgur.com/D1VwUtI.png">see here</a>). According to her, he has continued to harass her via email.<br />
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For these reasons, we were happy to hear that he allegedly got his face soaked in piss by some antifascists.<br />
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From an email:<br />
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<a href="http://imgur.com/wT9CnRi" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/wT9CnRi.gif" height="200" title="source: imgur.com" width="200" /></a>"On July 29th, 2015, Michael "Iron balls" McArthur, a self proclaimed National Socialist from Berwyn, IL was greeted with a face full of raunchy antifa piss in front of his apartment. (3137 Oak Park Ave apt# 107) He has been let go from his Tarot Card reading at Cigars and Stripes and spends his time at the YMCA off Oak Park or the Berwyn Public Library. Fuck nazis!"</blockquote>
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Berwyn Hotel Apartments</div>
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DOB: 10/14/1955</div>
708-600-2347<br />
churchofthevampyre@yahoo.com<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Iron+Balls+McArthur">youtube videos here</a></div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-2872300856376024582016-01-14T13:51:00.001-08:002016-01-20T12:27:59.440-08:00Who is Kevin M Wilk?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://i.imgur.com/5UzUET3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.imgur.com/5UzUET3.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>Kevin Wilk first came to our attention a few days back when he threatened to show up with 300 white supremacists to counter protest a demonstration outside of Rahm Emanuels house. This was done via facebook from " <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kevin.aryan.73">Kevin Aryan</a>"; one of his two profiles. Being antifascists with years of experience in Illinois we knew this threat to be laughable. Not only was he unable to rally 300 neo-nazis but he himself did not show. Kevin M Wilk is 40 years old white supremacist with alleged ties to the Aryan Brotherhood. It is possible he may have done time in Pontiac, but this is purely speculation. He is married to and has children with Anne Olejniczak- Balker. He is pictured on the right wearing a White Pride construction T shirt. White Pride Construction was a neo nazi construction company based in Baton Rouge, Lousiana ran by the now deceased Robert Moore. Even though Kevin Wilk has thus far been nothing more than an internet warrior no show, keep an eye out for this scumbag.<br />
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<b>Kevin M Wilk</b> <br />
8947 s Roberts rd apt 3s <br />
Hickory Hills, IL<br />
708 208 6984 <br />
Born 1976<br />
kevinwilk@att.net<br />
Other associated addresses:<br />
440 Sundance Dr<br />
Bartlett, IL 60103-5056<br />
(630)-213-0367<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kevin.wilk.1">https://www.facebook.com/kevin.wilk.1</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kevin.aryan.73">https://www.facebook.com/kevin.aryan.73</a></div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-47419845104141402972015-12-29T18:02:00.002-08:002015-12-29T18:02:45.133-08:00Swastikas spray-painted on Riverside home on Christmas Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Police are investigating after swastikas were painted on a brand-new home in west suburban Riverside on Christmas Day.<br />
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Officers were called to the home in the 300 block of Lionel Drive at 8:50 a.m. on Dec. 25, and found swastikas and Nazi symbols in purple spray paint on all 25 windows, according to a statement from Riverside police. The house was under construction and partially open.<br />
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No physical evidence was found at the scene and no neighbors saw the vandalism take place, police said. The swastikas were removed from the windows after being photographed.<br />
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Police believe the incident occurred after 11 p.m. on Dec. 24 because a neighbor said there was no paint on the home at that time.<br />
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The potential homeowners, who were in the process of purchasing the home from the builder, are of Indian descent and may have been targeted, police said.</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-28215730244699342592015-11-25T18:47:00.001-08:002015-11-25T18:47:35.301-08:00 Accused Minneapolis shooters fascinated with guns, militia groups and the Confederacy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Taken from <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/2015/11/revealed-accused-minneapolis-shooters-fascinated-with-guns-militia-groups-and-the-confederacy/">Rawstory.com</a>:<br />
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A group of racist white men went looking for trouble at a Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis — and when they found it, they opened fire.<br />
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Police arrested three suspects in connection with the Monday night shootings that wounded five protesters, and social media posts reveal a fascination with guns, video games, the Confederacy and right-wing militia groups.<br />
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Authorities arrested 23-year-old Allen “Lance” Scarsella following a brief SWAT standoff Tuesday afternoon in Bloomington, and two other suspects, 21-year-old Nathan Gustavsson and 26-year-old Daniel Macey, later turned themselves in.<br />
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They have not been charged, but they remain jailed on probable cause for assault.<br />
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Police questioned a fourth person, a 32-year-old Hispanic man and aspiring model who goes by the name “Saiga Marine” online, but he was released after investigators determined he had not been at the protests at the time of the shootings.<br />
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Investigators are likely trying to determine whether the three men acted in self-defense when they turned and fired multiple gunshots at six protesters who were attempting to chase them away from the demonstrators’ encampment.<br />
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Demonstrators have been camped for days near the city’s Fourth Precinct to protest the fatal police shooting of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, who witnesses say was handcuffed when officers killed him.<br />
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Two witnesses reported that the shooting suspects argued with the protesters, who threw two punches at the men before they fled away from the encampment and then turned and opened fire.<br />
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Reisha Williams, communications chair of the Minneapolis NAACP, told CNN that she and other activists believed Minneapolis police were “behind” the shootings or at least stood back and allowed them to occur.<br />
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Other witnesses claimed that the gunmen wore the same ski masks as police officers in the bitter cold.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackLivesMatterMinneapolis/videos/1010885932288533/">Video appears to show two of the suspects, who wore masks and identified themselves as “Saiga Marine” and “Black Powder Ranger,” driving to the protest Friday and using racist language as they promised to disrupt the protests.</a><br />
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“We are on our way, we’re going to knock this shit out,” said the driver, who identified himself as Saiga Marine and displays a handgun. “F*ck — and we’re going to see what these dindus are dinduing about.”<br />
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The word “dindu” is a racial slur derived from “dindu nuffin” — a pejorative term that originated on 4Chan’s /pol/ forum to complain about participants in the last year’s protests and riots.<br />
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Emails posted online appear to show the men planning their activities, and protesters complained for several days that masked white men wearing military-style clothing had been recording video and harassing demonstrators camped near the Fourth Precinct.<br />
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Gustavsson’s Facebook profile picture shows him wearing a Belgian army jacket and holding a rifle, and Macey’s Facebook page has not been verified.<br />
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But Scarsella’s Facebook photo shows a mole above his eyebrow that suggests he is the passenger who calls himself Black Powder Ranger in the video.<br />
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Scarella’s cover photo shows “Bonnie Blue” Confederate flag, captioned, “This isn’t the somalian flag, (by the way).”<br />
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He lists among his “like” several gun shops and pro-gun groups associated with the III Percent militia movement, as well as the OAF Nation military veterans militia group.<br />
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The fourth man’s Facebook page shows him carrying weapons and wearing military gear, and he describes his occupation as “Saving the Constitution,” reported the Star Tribune.<br />
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The newspaper reported that the man, whose name was not officially released, bears a striking resemblance to the driver who calls himself Saiga Marine.<br />
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He appears to be a well-known, although not particularly well-liked, on 4chan’s /k/ weapons discussion forum — where he used the same name he called himself while driving to the protest.<br />
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“What an idiot,” one 4chan user wrote when news broke of his possible involvement in the shootings. “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Never should’ve trolled that protest so hard.”<br />
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-11958580226446451252015-11-20T14:59:00.000-08:002015-11-20T14:59:25.872-08:00‘White student union’ formed at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Students at an American university have sparked anger after reportedly forming a white student union to counter what they describe as “terrorism” from black students.<br />
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Amid ongoing racial tensions across US and Canadian campuses, a Facebook page entitled ‘<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Illini-White-Student-Union-1702800449939426/">Illini White Student Union</a>’ (IWSU) surfaced - saying it sought to “organise against the terrorism we have been facing from Black Lives Matter activists on campus.”<br />
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Standing with Her (SWH) - a movement at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (UIUC), which says it stands with black women to “keep racist colleges and universities accountable” - wrote an open letter to administrators in the aftermath of a national day of staff and student action called the Student BlackOut.<br />
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It urged staff to take action over the apparent formation of the IWSU.<br />
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This week’s national day of action saw thousands of faculty members and students from across both countries stand in solidarity with students of colour, particularly the black students of the University of Missouri (Mizzou), which has recently been the focal point of race rows that saw its president, Tim Wolfe, resign.<br />
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But according to the open letter, the IWSU told its members: “Feel free to send in pictures you take of any black protestors on the quad so we know who anti-whites are.”<br />
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SWH also expressed concern after, it said, the IWSU posted the details of a black female student who spoke out against their Facebook page.<br />
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Citing quotes from university emails - which acknowledge how “black students at UIUC are at risk” - SWH urged staff to partner with them in order to “address [the] anti-black terror now occurring on campus.”<br />
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The IWSU page was removed from Facebook after it was brought to the attention of the university’s administrators. Some reports, however, have suggested that the mage has not been completely removed and is, instead, being moderated by Facebook.<br />
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According to the university’s student newspaper, The Daily Illini, vice-chancellor of student affairs, Rene Romano issued a statement describing how administrators have notified Facebook of the page, asking for its removal because it “violates the company’s own standards.”<br />
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Ms Romano said: “We also are reaching out directly to those responsible for the postings, notifying them that the usage of our name is in violation of our trademark rights and ordering them to cease and desist.”<br />
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Despite denouncing the content on the Facebook page, The Daily Ilini reported that campus spokeswoman Robin Kaler cited “the creator’s first amendment rights” and said that, if the creator of the page is a UIUC student, the university “will not take any actions against them.”</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-8148600014401751222015-11-17T10:57:00.003-08:002015-11-25T18:47:47.150-08:00Crystal Lake IL: Neo Nazi Axel Salemi Accused of Squeezing Kitten to Death<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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According to the Chicagoist, Axel Salemi of Crystal Lake, IL is Currently in the McHenry County Correctional Facility for allegedly killing a kitten with his bare hands. What they don't mention however is that Axel is a proud neo-nazi. His <a href="https://www.facebook.com/axel.salemi.3">Facebook profile </a>features confederate flags, deaths head skulls, and is where you can find him saying racist quotes such as; <a href="http://i.imgur.com/OynClO6.png">"we fly the swastika! we fly it strong and true! we ain't never gonna take it down for the communist or jews!"</a>. At the time of his arrest he was a server at a Buffalo Wild Wings. He appears to still be employed at the McHenry location (3343 Shoppers Dr. The Shops at Fox River McHenry, IL 60051-5405).<br />
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An 18-year-old Crystal Lake man is facing felony charges after police say he killed a kitten with his bare hands.</blockquote>
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Police say Axel Salemi killed a 7-week-old kitten with his bare hands, squeezing it to death while he was "in an agitated state of mind," The Daily Herald reports. The alleged killing occurred at Salemi's home, which serves as a rescue shelter for kittens. Police were called to the scene Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. on the 100 block of Briarwood Circle. Salemi was arrested at his workplace, Crystal Lake Patch reported. </blockquote>
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Salemi now faces two felony charges: aggravated animal cruelty and criminal damage to a domesticated animal, according to the Tribune. He appeared in court Saturday where his bond was set at $20,000. He's currently in the McHenry County Correctional Facility. </blockquote>
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Court records dug up by the Tribune show he was charged with domestic battery and consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor in March. A complaint alleged that Salemi punched a woman in the nose and mouth and grabbed her neck. He ended up pleading guilty to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct. He was placed on court supervision, which was supposed to end next June</blockquote>
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-33333073659419960782015-11-12T17:10:00.004-08:002015-11-12T17:10:56.226-08:00Reportback from 2nd Annual TORCH Anti-Fascist Conference<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our 2nd annual conference was a huge success. Delegates were sent for the private plenary from Antifa Philadelphia, South Side Chicago Anti-Racist Action, Los Angeles People Against Racist Terror (PART)/A.R.A.-L.A., NYC Antifa (who are not TORCH members but were vouched in as observers), Rocky Mountain Antifa and the Antifa International Collective, based out of Quebec (also non-members). Antifa International traveled down to make connections between TORCH and Canadian Antifa, as well as to discuss their International Anti-Fascist Defense fund, which TORCH has endorsed and many of its members will be participating in.<br />
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Once the public section started we also met up with members of Asheville Anti-Racists, New Jersey Antifa, independent Anti-Fascists from all over the region, and even a pair of Dutch Antifa who happened to be in the city for holiday. Attendees were treated to a panel discussion and Q&A about Militant Anti-Fascists role in the Black Lives Matter movement, a video of which should be posted online shortly. Afterwards they saw a Russian documentary just recently translated to English “Ivan, in memory of our friend…” about the life and death of Russian Anti-Fascist Ivan Khutorskoi. They also got a sneak peek of the up-coming documentary about the Anti-Fascist movement in the U.S. entitled “No Fascist USA” by seeing a 10 minute trailer that will be uploaded shortly as well.<br />
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The conference show/after party featured some of the best bands playing in Philly right now and one visiting guest. Special thanks to Soul Glo, Fuck S.S., Autocracy East, Christopher Walking, Novatore and Leisure Muffin for playing. In addition to the acts we would like to thank The Rotunda for hosting, our panelists for taking the time, Black Orchid foods for letting use use their stuff, and Scranton IWW for providing security during our plenary so that all network members could participate.<br />
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It was a privilege to host the TORCH Conference and we thank everyone who attended, especially those who travelled from far away. We are already siked for next one.<br />
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In Solidarity,<br />
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Antifa Philadelphia</div>
southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-4353084075388948852015-10-16T08:51:00.000-07:002015-10-16T08:51:14.996-07:00Introducing Neo Nazi and Former US Customs Criminal Investigator; Jack Latham<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How can we be sure that "soldierjack" of Stormfront is Jack Latham? Aside from the name similarities, Soldierjack's email address found via Stormfront ties directly to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jack.latham.984">Jack Lathams facebook</a> where similar anti-semitic rhetoric can be found. Soldierjack <a href="http://i.imgur.com/5Odlo1m.png">says on Stormfront that he is from Madison County</a> and Jack Latham lives in Saint Jacob, which is a part of Madison County. It is impossible to deny that Jack Latham is the neo nazi known to Stormfront as Soldierjack.<br />
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What's wrong with Stormfront? Is it really that bad? Yes, it is! Stormfront was founded and is currently run by Don Black, the former Alabama Klan leader. It is the home and breeding ground for racists who have murdered almost <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/20140401/white-homicide-worldwide">100 people in the last five years</a>.<br />
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<b>Jack Latham </b><br />
9755 4 Corners Lane<br />
Saint Jacob, IL<br />
618-644-5873<br />
thelay@juno.com<br />
SF: soldierjack<br />
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southsideantifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820740219591101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415363409135802624.post-52818829128651213782015-10-04T10:40:00.000-07:002016-04-27T10:44:13.401-07:00Meet White Supremacist DJ Pier Zambrano AKA "Subtropical"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pier Zambrano, commonly known as Pier Novikov AKA "Subtropical", is a 43 year old white nationalist DJ living in Chicago. He first popped up on our radar several months back when he was seen making countless anti-semitic and anti-black Facebook posts. Pier clearly seems interested in the preservation of european heritage and has constantly blamed Jews and non-whites for what he sees as the downfall of society. His obsession with survivalism and the idea of returning to a more primitive or tribal lifestyle, along with his aggressive desire for racial separatism, are very representative of a variation of radical right wing ideology called "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National-Anarchism">national anarchism</a>". Pier has iron cross tattoos on his arms as well as slightly altered versions of the deaths heads skull (hand) and the white pride world wide symbol (head). Aside from his sketchy tattoos and overtly racist internet postings, Pier has connections to other white supremacists in Illinois such as <a href="http://southsideantifa.blogspot.com/2014/07/theory-and-information-against-national.html">National Anarchist Conor Wrigley</a> (2778 Deerpath Park Dr Decatur, IL) and former Portland <a href="http://southsideantifa.blogspot.com/2013/09/neo-nazi-punk-tom-christensen-moved-to.html">Volksfront associate "Trigger" Tom Christensen </a>(3007 N Allen). He is also an associate of the virtually extinct Chi-town 77's (read <a href="http://sevensevenlulz.wordpress.com/">here for info</a>) .<br />
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Pier DJ's all around the city. He does an "industrial nation" night at the Charleston 1-2 Wednesdays a month and has/does DJ at Rodan, Analog, and elsewhere. Pier drives a black jeep. He is married to Lora Chasteen, and is also employed by her at Medusas Makeup (4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. Suite 304). He is rumored to carry a gun illegally on his person. Below are two screenshots highlighting some of Piers politics followed by some text detailing his personal info.<br />
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<b>Pier Zambrano</b><br />
AKA Pier Novikov/Subtropical<br />
4123 N Mozart St # 1<br />
Chicago, IL 60618-2708<br />
Drives a black jeep<br />
License plate # F65 5219<br />
Born April 28th 1971<br />
Works at Medusas makeup<br />
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. <br />
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