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.
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.
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!
Support Victims of Racist Burglary and Vandalism in Delano, Minnesota
The news that a Black family newly moved into Delano, Minnesota had had their home broken into, burglarized, and covered with racist and fascist graffiti, is heartbreaking. This family is also related to one of our local members. Please consider supporting them financially if you can; if they continue in their decision to leave Delano, … Continue reading Support Victims of Racist Burglary and Vandalism in Delano, Minnesota
Twin Cities Anti-Fascists Smash ’White Lives Matter’ Rally
Fascists attempted to hold a “White Lives Matter” rally at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. An anti-fascist coalition exposed them and prevented them from organizing, facing fascist violence in retribution. Anti-fascists were unharmed in the scuffle.
University Administrations that Host Alt-Right Events Risk Our Safety; Yiannopoulos Routinely Incites Violence at Campus Events
University administrations are collaborating with violent fascists, sexists, and racists, claiming that the first amendment prevents them from securing the safety of their campus communities.
Shooter of unarmed anti-racist walks free; Authorities silent.
A second press release from the General Defense Committee on the shooting of a member on the University of Washington's Seattle campus on Friday, January 20.
Twin Cities Anti-Fascists Kick Out Neo-Fascist Luke Tromiczak
Press Release: On December 15th, Twin Cities Anti-fascists successfully kicked fascist musician Luke Tromiczak out of a venue where he was booked to play a show. There is no platform for fascism in the Twin Cities. Fascists are not welcome here.