Antipolice Brutality Benefit Show!

  • January 2, 2015 1:43 am

From Facebook

Philly Red Barns is courteously opening it’s doors for a 3 local band benefit show! All donations will go to fund national league defense for antipolice brutality protesters. Let’s do something positive party peeps! Rock out, talk, burn fires, and have fun!

With Friends:

⚡️Pushin’ it 2 the Limit⚡️
now with lightning
Pushinit2thelimit.bandcamp.com

The ATM Machine
punk as funk cool cats

The Invasive Species
pretty jangly punkfuck

Contact for address!
Be at the Barn
Donate $5 for the Benefit

[January 9th 8pm]

Justice For Brandon Tate-Brown

  • December 21, 2014 2:28 pm

from gofundme:

Brandon Tate-Brown was wrongfully and fatally gunned down by a Philadelphia Police Officer on Dec. 15th.  The details of the story and circumstances surrounding his death do not add up. Everyone who knew Brandon knows that he is innocent. He was on a good path to living a great life and it was tragically shortened at the young age of 26. He was a wonderful young man with a good heart and a bright future.  We need to get justice for Brandon. All doantions will go to Brandon’s family for funeral costs and to fight for justice. Please donate and share! Let’s help his family in their time of need.
Brandon’s life matters!

Vandals spread anti-police messages after death of black man shot by Philadelphia cops

  • December 20, 2014 2:17 pm

from NY Daily News:

A vandal took to the streets of west Philadelphia overnight to spread anti-police messages in protest of a man’s death earlier this week.

The graffiti artist remains elusive after targeting at least three buildings along Baltimore Avenue, which were only discovered early Friday morning.

Police Killing in Mayfair

  • December 18, 2014 12:00 am

Another black life has been lost at the hands of the police. Brandon Tate-Brown was killed during an altercation with police following a traffic stop, in the Mayfair neighborhood in North East Philly two days ago. Additionally there is a demonstration in support of police in Mayfair at Frankford and Cottman at 7pm this coming Friday.

RIP Brandon Tate-Brown

UPDATE: A memorial made for Brandon Tate-Brown on the 6600 block of Frankford Ave has been destroyed. (source)

A Benefit Show in Solidarity with North Americans Against a Police State

  • December 17, 2014 7:52 pm

from Facebook

*The proceeds for this show are going to be donated to North Americans Against A Police State. NAAPS are doing a benefit concert to raise money for the children and grandchildren of Eric Garner, a Staten Island resident who was murdered by police, and this show is being run in solidarity with them.
http://naaps.us/

Statement on Philadelphia Police Department Intimidation and Surveillance of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement

  • December 16, 2014 1:41 am

From Up Against The Law

Recently several actions by the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) have targeted local organizers in the movement against police terror. It is clear to us that they are intentionally trying to cultivate an atmosphere of paranoia and create a chilling effect on this growing movement. We have several comments on the matter and intend to take dead aim at these tactics that seek to instill fear and distrust – two elements that are like kryptonite to peoples’ movements.

Bloc The Police State! Philly, 12/11 – 5pm @ LOVE Park

  • December 7, 2014 5:23 pm

from Anarchistnews

It seems almost surreal, yet it is all so depressingly familiar. Another black man is assassinated by the police state. Months pass, more bodies pile up, and prisons continue to fill. This happens as political figureheads, and police feed us their carefully worded press-releases. They are trying to lull us back to sleep. Trying to put us back under their spell of passivity. It was a “great tragedy” and “We are investigating it to the fullest extent” are sentences we are hearing often. Yet their words are not relevant to us. Their pleas for peace, their fake understanding of who we be, their double-standards, and their terms of justice mean nothing when a war is being waged. They are intent on ensuring that this war remains one-sided for as long as possible. They want us to remain calm after bodies drop. They want compliance when prisons are to be filled. They want total legitimacy in their occupations of black & brown communities, and in their violent repression of any movements opposed to their law.

In spite of everything that has been happening, it’s inspiring as fuck to see all yous out there building connections and finding your place in this struggle against policing. No matter how you tie into things, how you get down with it, we love you. We believe this is a crucial time for anti-authoritarian perspectives and methods to actively engage in a struggle against this racist pig state. We, as a medium sized affinity of individuals from Philly decided to push for a space for this to happen. There have been ongoing assemblies and smaller events happening. These are great, but we feel the best way to build connections and learn is on the streets. So, this is the official call to action to bloc against the police state!

“Every time you see me, you want to mess with me. I’m tired of it. It stops today.” – Eric Garner

THERE IS NO JUSTICE, ONLY WAR, THEY DO NOT WISH TO VALUE BLACK LIVES AND WE HAVE NO WISHES TO PLEA WITH A SYSTEM THAT WILL LEAVE US FOR DEAD THE MOMENT OUR BACKS ARE TURNED! FTP! FTL!

Thursday, December 11th, LOVE PARK, 5pm.

(This is intended to reach a wide audience, and be inclusive to all except those who wish to control others. While Anews may not be the best place, most of us are disconnected from the internet most of the time and it is our only source for communication outside of our circle. We have little to no ties into the activist scenes. We ask all of you to use the resources you have to spread this information, create event pages, fliers of your liking, and promote this shit like crazy.)

[Legal number: (484) 758-0388 this number should be written somewhere discreet but accessible on your body, call in case of arrest.]
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To All Those Who Cant Breathe

  • December 6, 2014 5:51 pm

A call by comrades in New York City

 

Undercover Police at Ferguson Verdict Demo

  • November 27, 2014 3:25 am

Submitted to Philly Anticap, attached photos are below the cut
Last night [November 25th] during the Ferguson protests in Philly there were at least two
dozen people in full bloc mixed throughout the march. In addition there
were dozens of people with bandannas, or scarves covering their faces. A
friend pointed out two undercover cops early on. I hadn’t even noticed them
yet, but I am positive that I would have known they were cops immediately.

From Occupy to Ferguson

  • November 21, 2014 2:53 am

from Crimethinc.

 

In early 2011, in response to austerity measures, protesters occupied the capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin. It was a localized struggle, but it gained traction on the popular imagination out of all proportion to its size. This clearly indicated that something big was coming, and some of us even brainstormed about how to prepare for it—but all the same, the nationwide wave of Occupy a few months later caught us flat-footed.

Taking Insurrection too far?

  • November 17, 2014 3:15 pm

from Taking Insurrection too far?

The manhunt for Eric Frein lasted nearly two months, draining the resources of both local and federal policing agencies as he quickly climbed to the FBI’s number one spot on their most wanted list. This came after his alleged September 12th ambush on Police Barracks in Pike County, PA. In Eric Frein’s own account from journals police recovered – “I Got a shot around 11 p.m. and took it. He dropped. I was surprised at how quickly he dropped. I took a follow-up shot on his head and neck area. He was still and quiet after that. Another cop approached the one I just shot. As he went to kneel, I took a shot at him and (he) jumped in the door. His legs were visible and still”.

Philly to Ferguson, Rebels to the streets!

  • November 9, 2014 8:39 pm

As the Ferguson grand jury’s decision draws ever closer, many are already making plans. we hope to help publicize and facilitate coordination between responses to the end of the grand jury, regardless of an indictment of Darren Wilson.

Day of the grand jury decision

Day after the grand jury decision

We Stand with Ferguson: the day after the grand jury decision

  • November 7, 2014 10:37 am

from We Stand with Ferguson: the day after the grand jury decision

PURP DEMO POSTER

4pm the day after the grand jury decision at Broad st and Cecil B. Moore ave.

After Mike Brown was murdered in cold blood by racist cop Darren Wilson, the people of Ferguson rose up to demand justice. Their struggle inspired people all across the country and even the world.

Now, a decision from the grand jury is expected any day. Recent leaks suggest that it may make the outrageous decision not to indict. Regardless of the result, PURP is calling for a demonstration the day after a decision is announced.

We will rally at Broad and Cecil B. Moore Ave. We also hope to work with groups around the city to coordinate an even larger response. From Ferguson to Philadelphia, we will resist the war on Black people.

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Help Andy Raise Legal Funds!

  • October 30, 2014 4:37 pm

Donate here

Andy is a queer-identified 20 year old West Philly resident, environmental activist, and volunteer at LAVA community center.

On August 23rd Andy was arrested while attending a demonstration in solidarity with those protesting in Ferguson, MO following the murder of Michael Brown. While walking on the sidewalk during the protest, he was tackled to the ground and kicked by multiple officers, arrested, and non-consensually brought to the hospital for injuries that the police had inflicted. Because the police took away the bandages he had been given in the ER, he had to take care of his injuries on his own, while in jail. He has since been slapped with a large emergency room bill. He was held for around 28 hours with little food or water, and was subject to intimidation and threats of multiple felony charges and federal involvement. Instances like this are not unusual.  In fact, these circumstances – violent arrests, legal threats, withholding medical treatment and intimidation – are common in suppression of dissent against police brutality.

Andy now faces six misdemeanor charges, for which the DA’s office has already demanded at least $1,500 in damage.

In addition, the publication of Andy’s legal name and residence by local media outed him as transgender to the community, violating his privacy and potentially putting his safety at risk.

We have been making every effort to fundraise for Andy and have already raised some money.  However, we still have a large amount left to raise.  Please help us out to whatever extent you are able!  If you would prefer to mail a check, please contact us for a mailing address.  Thank you!

Donate here.

October 22nd: Stop Silencing of Mumia and all Prisoners

  • October 20, 2014 10:47 am

from OCT 22: Stop Silencing of Mumia and all Prisoners:

From Ferguson to Philly: Speak Out Against Police Terror and police brutality

Oct. 22 in Philadelphia

• 12pm (noon)
Press conference opposing the bill and announcing preventive actions to be taken. Exact location TBA.

• 4-5pm
Oct.22 is also a national day against police brutality and mass incarceration. Join in a Honk on these issues at City Hall (15th & Market).

• 5:30-7:30pm
In the evening there will be a Town Hall gathering to discuss the potential impact of the RRA, its connection to youth struggles against police brutality, incarceration and for education rights, and actions we can take. Location: Rm 24, Gladfelter Hall, 11th & Berks, Philadelphia.
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Last week the Pennsylvania Legislature fast-tracked
the “Revictimization Relief Act” to give virtually
unlimited discretion to District Attorneys and the
PA Attorney General to silence prisoner speech by
claiming such speech causes victims’ families
“mental anguish.” The RRA targets both prisoners’
speech and supporters who distribute the speech.

PA Sen. Daylin Leach (D., Montgomery) called this law “the most extreme violation of the First Amendment imaginable.” In seeking to silence the legally protected speech of prisoners the state also damages the public’s right and freedom to know at a time when more attention is being focused on mass incarceration and police
brutality. It is an attack on a freedom that must be guarded — especially when and if officials do not agree with the content of speech they hear.

This legislation emerged as a politically-charged response, on the part of the Fraternal Order of Police and its political allies, when they were unable to stop PA prisoner and radio journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal from delivering his October 5 commencement address at Goddard College in Vermont, where Abu-Jamal earned his BA in 1996 while on death row. Students at Goddard collectively chose Abu-Jamal as their commencement speaker and the college administration supported the invitation. In this case, this law would deny the school the right to hear from its alumnus, Abu-Jamal.

With the growing number of executions by the police and vigilantes across the U.S. and the passage of flagrantly unconstitutional laws as seen in Pennsylvania, we the people have to organize collectively in our neighborhoods and in the streets to oppose the increasingly ominous display of rogue state power in Pennsylvania.

For the full statement issued in response to this law and to sign on as endorsers to the call visit: http://www.emajonline.com/2014/10/call-to-action-against-pa-laws-to-silence-prisoners/
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For more information
In Philly: 215-724-1618; phillyIAC@gmail.com
In NY: 917-930-0804 bringMumiahome.com