January 2021

Some fascists still in DC, BLM Plaza hassled again

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 02:24

On the 7th of January, small packs of fascists and Magats were still visible in DC, many of them playing tourist and even some still just across 1st St from the US Capitol. In at least one incident defenders of BLM Plaza were again put to the test.

Video-cops remove Trump supporter from BLM Plaza after attack on sign holder 1 min 5 sec

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This man tried to tear down a sign at the temporarily repositioned Black Lives Matter Plaza vigil, only to be escorted out by cops

The Shortwave Report 01/08/21 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 22:03

This week's show features stories from  Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr210108.mp3   (If you have access to Audioport there is a highest quality version posted up there {33MB} http://www.audioport.org/index.php?op=producer-info&uid=904&nav=&)        From GERMANY- We begin with some of the headlines describing the attempt

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Environment/Food/Health
Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Media
Military/Weapons
World Uprisings

White House Announces Puerto Rico Disaster Rebuilding Aid

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 15:18

The White House announced a $3.7 billion disaster grant for Puerto Rico to rebuild reservoirs, dams, and wastewater facilities.

“Puerto Rico suffers from a debt crisis and is still recovering from hurricanes and earthquakes,” said Eric LeCompte, the Executive Director of Jubilee USA Network, a religious development organization. "The aid is vital as Puerto Rico needs to rebuild infrastructure damaged by disasters."

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Human Rights
Immigration
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Five dead as fascists storm US Capitol, forcibly delay confirmation of Trump's defeat

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 13:53

On the 6th of January, Trumpers, fascists, and Proud Boys fought their way through 4 layers of police fencing, fought the Capitol Police to the point of blood on the Capitol steps, and pierced through the police defenses. They broke a window, maced the cops, and stormed the US Capitol itself, forcibly delaying the vote to confirm Biden's victory over Trump in the 2020 election.

Update Jan 7: A wounded US Capitol Police officer has died in the hospital, raising the death toll to 5.

Video: fascists egged on by Trump's demand to storm the US Capitol do exactly that 1 min 45 seconds

Elections/Legislation/Government
Right Wing

Fascist Trumpers smash their way into the Capitol through a window

Proud Boys assault police line in failed attempt to storm Black Lives Matter Plaza

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 23:16

Late night on the 5th of January, the Proud Boys marched in force on Black Lives Matter Plaza. They got nearly to the plaza itself before being stopped by an MPD police line. They attempted to charge through by force and failed. One may have gotten onto the plaza before being arrested. So much for "Back the Blue!"

Video: Proud Boys try to storm BLM Plaza right through MPD's police line 20 sec

Elections/Legislation/Government
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Proud Boys attempt to storm BLM Plaza, chant "Fuck Antifa" as MPD holds them back to keep the community from going to war (still from RawsMedia video)

MAGAt rally speaker invokes Normandy while Fascists harass BLM Plaza

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 22:36

On January 5, Trump supporters rallied on Freedom Plaza. At one point, a speaker told people to hug each other, thinking it was sarcastic to call it a "superspreader event." Another speaker made an incredibly offensive comparison to Normany (D-Day) while fascists and Proud Boys harassed the defenders of Black Lives Matter Plaza. Meanwhile two more fascists were arrested for carrying guns.

Video-speaker invokes Normandy while fascists harass BLM Plaza and buildings are boarded up 59 sec

Elections/Legislation/Government
Right Wing

Scene at Freedom Plaza as a Trumper dares to speak of Normandy and D-Day

Senator who initiated challenge to election results gets protest at his VA house

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 20:40

On Dec 30, Sen. Josh Hawley was the first GOP Senator to announce he would object to certifying Donald Trump's loss to Biden in the 2020 election. Five days later on Jan 4, activists from Shut Down DC showed up in front of his Northern Virginia house for a protest vigil.

Video:Josh Hawley IsA Liar(produced by Don Winslow, faw footage by @alchymediatv of the peaceful candlelight vigil) 43 sec

Elections/Legislation/Government
Right Wing

Photo by Melissa

Proud Boys top commander Enrique Tarrio arrested

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 23:16

On the 4th of January, Proud Boys commander Enrique Tarrio arrived in DC for what he hoped would be three nights of terror against people of color. Instead he was arrested on arrival, for burning the Black Lives Matter banner stolen from a church on Dec 12, 2020. In addition, police found two high capacity gun magazines on him, banned under DC's gun laws. These brought two addtional charges, both felonies.

Update 1-5:Tarrio was released with charges-and a stayaway order from ALL OF DC except for court hearings

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Protesters demand Alexandria Holiday Inn not host fascists

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 23:02

On the 4th of January, protesters showed up outside the Alexandria Holiday Inn, demanding fascists and Proud Boys be refused rooms for the upcoming coup attempt. A "credible threat" of violence caused organizers to call the event off with 1/2 hours notice, but people showed up anyway and proceeded with the protest though on a smaller scale.

Video-interview w participant 3 min 28 sec

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