Iâve already reblogged a link to this entire article by @crimethinc, but I wanted to highlight the excellent âresourcesâ section on its own as we approach the election. For an anarchist take on the current climate, a list of upcoming actions, and a dope-ass poster to print and distribute, please do check out the full article as well
Trumpâs term is ending as it began, with a likelihood of street conflict. The following guides offer a great deal of information about how to participate in effective protests while protecting yourself and your community.
How to Form an Affinity Group
Find a Local Mutual Aid Network
Where to Find Your Local Medic CollectiveâThis is not comprehensive, but offers a good starting point.
What Is Security Culture?
Bounty Hunters and Child Predators: Inside the FBI Entrapment Strategy
When the Police Knock on Your DoorâYour rights and options: a legal guide
If the FBI Approaches You to Become an InformantâAn FAQ
You can find a lot of important information about general security in protest situations here.
Digital Communications and Security
Your Phone Is a CopâAn OpSec/InfoSec primer for the dystopian present.
Communications Equipment for Rebels
Burner Phone Best PracticesâA userâs guide
DoxcareâPrevention and aftercare for those targeted by doxxing and political harassment
This thread spells out how to protect your privacy via proper phone safety at demonstrationsâbefore, during, and after the protest.
Dressing for Success and Security
Fashion Tips for the Brave
The Femmeâs Guide to Riot FashionâThis seasonâs hottest looks for the discerning femme.
Staying Safe in the Streets
Blocs, Black and Otherwise
A Demonstratorâs Guide to Helmets
A Demonstratorâs Guide to Gas Masks and GogglesâEverything you need to know to protect your eyes and lungs from gas and projectiles.
You can read some more tips about protest gear from protesters in Hong Kong here.
Strategy, Planning, and Tactics
A Step-by-Step Guide to Direct ActionâWhat It Is, What Itâs Good for, How It Works
Tools and Tactics in the Portland ProtestsâThis text offers an overview of a wide range of options from leaf blowers and umbrellas to shields and lasers.
Creative Direct Action VisualsâMaking banners and more.
Blockade Tacticsâcourtesy of the Ruckus Society
Tips about Blockadingâfrom Beautiful Trouble
Lock BoxesâHow to blockade with
Jail Support form from Rosehip CollectiveâFill this out in advance of any event at which you might be arrested and leave it with your attorney or a support contact.
NLG National Support Hotlines and Other Resources
Making the Best of Mass Arrests
How to Survive a Felony TrialâKeeping your head up through the worst of it
I Was a J20 Street Medic and DefendantâHow we survived the first J20 trial and what we learned along the way.
Basic First Aid in the Streets
Eye safety at protestsâYou can read more on how to do an eye flush here
How to Protect Yourself from Audio AttacksâLRAD, sirens, etc.
COVID-19 Safety at Protests
You can obtain more graphics on this subject here.
Protocols for Common Injuries from Police WeaponsâFor street medics and medical professionals treating demonstrators.
A Demonstratorâs Guide to Responding to Gunshot WoundsâIt can also be useful to read these accounts from people who have experienced gunfire at demonstrations.
These four zines from the Rosehip Medic Collective include a range of useful information.
This collection of resources that appeared shortly before Trump took office includes more topical material, addressing non-violence, solidarity, white supremacy, colonialism, patriarchy, capitalism, and more.
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