UPDATE 4/7/2018: Guandolo has canceled the event in Bloomington and the last date on his tour as well. Thanks to everyone who made phone calls. John Guandolo, a notorious anti-Muslim demagogue, has booked an event in Bloomington, Minnesota for Sunday, April 8, at 4:30-6:10 PM, at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes … Continue reading MAKE THIS CALL: Stop anti-Muslim hate speaker hosted by Minneapolis Airport Marriott
GDC Statement on Charlottesville
The steering committee of the General Defense Committee voted to approve and release this brief statement last night after the fascist murder of a 32-year old woman in Charlottesville, VA, at the Unite The Right rally of fascist organizations. We now know her name, Heather Heyer, and the name of her murderer, who was apparently a … Continue reading GDC Statement on Charlottesville
ACT Against Islamophobia; June 10: Rally against Anti-Muslim Fascists
June 10: 11 AM, MN State Capitol Building: Stand against Islamophobia and Fascism, Stand against ACT for American, "The largest grassroots anti-Muslim group in the country," according to the SPLC.
Local Neo-Nazis Flee Minnesota State Capitol After Being Shut Out by Union Members and Anti-Fascists
Local neo-Nazis isolated, silenced, and humiliated by mass antifascist rally of St Paul community on Capitol steps.
May 6: A Rally against Advocates of Race War
An action call to all residents of the Twin Cities to oppose advocates of race war from holding a meeting in the Minnesota State Capitol Building on May 6.
Anti-Fascists Gather, Hold Successful Educational Event on University of Minnesota Campus
Successful antifascist educational and solidarity rally held at the University of Minnesota.
Excitement for Friday’s Anti-Fascist Rally on UMN Campus
Last Call! All Out on March 31st Against Fascism! Antifascist rallies in solidarity with the Fellow Worker and Defender shot on January 20th by Alt-Right supporter.
M31 – Antifascist Rally on UMN Campus Intends to Unite Those Struggling Against Multiple Oppressions
A formatted version of this press release for download is available here: M31.GDC.14.PR.3 The Facebook page for this event is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/380775635654880 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEN: Friday, March 31st, 5:30 PM WHERE: Coffman Union Plaza, UMN Campus (on Green Line) WHAT: Antifascist Rally and Educational Events, family friendly CONTACT: Twin Cities General Defense Committee, Local 14 … Continue reading M31 – Antifascist Rally on UMN Campus Intends to Unite Those Struggling Against Multiple Oppressions
Video Interview with Hex, IWW/GDC member and UW-Seattle Shooting Survivor
Talking Stick TV, has released a video version of a previously-shared interview with Hex, who was shot in an act of political violence on the University of Washington, Seattle campus, on January 20. The General Defense Committee (GDC) of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) has been attempting to support this Fellow Worker and Defender … Continue reading Video Interview with Hex, IWW/GDC member and UW-Seattle Shooting Survivor
M31 – Anti-Fascist Rally at University of Minnesota to Unite People Against Hatred and Violence
All out on March 31st at the University of Minnesota! Organize to defend each other against fascism and hatred!