Vice, “These Black Bloc Anarchists Don’t Care What You Think of Them”
Clay, a skinny, intense man whose voice quivers and rises with passion when he speaks, told me anarchist beliefs “are rooted in the desire for a stateless and fascism-free society, and are defending marginalized communities from a long history of white supremacy asserting itself. We want to destroy the status quo and are willing to […]
Vocativ, “Inauguration Rioters Seek To Have Felony Charges Dropped”
Around 300 anarchists and anti-fascists turned violent as they targeted corporate establishments in D.C. Continue Reading
Russia Today, “Tim Kaine’s son among 8 protesters charged in connection with anti-Trump violence”
St. Paul Police Senior Commander Steven Frazer described the clothing as “an indication of people who identify as anarchists and often commit criminal acts such as assaults, criminal damage to property, and riot at protest-related events.” Continue Reading
Associated Press, “California ‘anti-fascist’ activist charged with assault”
Police seized “flags, patches, pamphlets” and labels associated with “anti-fascist and anarchist political groups,” according to the complaint filed by prosecutors charging Clanton with four felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor charge of wearing a mask while committing a crime. Continue Reading
Pioneer Press (MN), “Charges filed against Tim Kaine’s son, others who crashed MN Capitol Trump rally”
The small group that caused problems were wearing black clothing, with their faces and heads covered, and goggles — which a police official described as an indication of people who identify as anarchists. Continue Reading
Miami Herald, “A millionaire sexually abused a hotel maid. His case is rare because he got caught.”
He was jailed alongside more than 200 protesters, including black-clad anarchists accused of smashing Starbucks windows and torching a limousine. Continue Reading
The Stranger, “State Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Masks and Hoods in Public”
It’s not hard to guess at what Honeyford means when he talks about “a small but dangerous group of individuals” at political protests. That rhetoric reflects a lot of what we hear about black bloc anarchists, whose tactics my colleagues have written about here, and here, and here, and here. Continue Reading
CBS 3 West Michigan, “More violent protests expected in streets of Rio de Janeiro”
When marchers reached the rallying point, a large group of anarchists broke off and started fighting with police forces. Continue Reading
The Portland Mercury, “Anarchist Interviews, Part 2: ‘May Day Was a Complete Success'”
I will never not be poor, I will always be scraping to get by. That’s fucked. Why should I have to scrape by when Donald Trump’s kids don’t? What did they do differently than me other than be born with wealth? Continue Reading
Vice, “The VICE Morning Bulletin”
Portland Police Arrest 25 in May Day March Police arrested over two-dozen protestors marching on May Day in downtown Portland, Oregon. The police bureau said smoke bombs, glass bottles, and cans of Pepsi—presumably a reference to a controversial Kendall Jenner ad—were all thrown at officers. Police had advised peaceful protestors to separate from violent “anarchists.” […]