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Quick Start Guide
Welcome to the website of the Anti-Racist Action network. This website is full of information on how to fight fascism, racism, sexism and homophobia. If you're new to ARA, here's a list of the sections that you'll find most helpful:
We're always looking for criticism and suggestions for this site. If you have any ideas, feel free to email the webmaster at webmaster@antiracistaction.us
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Call To Action: Confronting the Nazi Menace! 11/11/2006 Austin, Texas
Posted by: network on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 03:55 PM
antifascism
| Confronting the Nazi Menace
Central Texas Anti-Racist Action
This Veterans’ Day, Saturday, November 11, the white
supremacist organization National Socialist Movement
(NSM) is holding a hate rally on the South Steps of
the Texas Capitol Building in Austin, TX. Their rally
was originally billed as a protest against allowing
Jews like Kinky Friedman to participate in elections.
However, when they later realized that their rally was
scheduled for 4 days after the election, they
re-billed it as a rally against illegal immigration, a
more timeless issue that isn’t too late to seem
relevant.
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Solidarity: Support arrested Pittsburgh ARA members!
Posted by: network on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 03:15 PM
antifascism
| On September 20th two Pittsburgh Anti-Racist Action members were
arrested during a demonstration against Focus on the Family, a large
right-wing Christian organization holding a rally at Mellon Arena in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They were charged with disorderly conduct
and later released. The arrests occurred after an assault by Mellon
Arena security on the demonstration, involving security guards
punching and kneeing participants and calling them "Faggots".
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Call To Action: Stand in Solidarity with Toledo!
Posted by: network on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 12:19 AM
antifascism
| Join us as we stand in Solidarity with the people of North Toledo. On October 10th at 9 a.m. we are calling on everyone in the area who supports liberty and justice to gather in front of the Lucas County Courthouse in Toledo, Ohio. On this day, 5 days shy of the anniversary of North Toledo’s victory against Neo-Nazism, the city of Toledo will try 3 more community members for their purported involvement in an act of community self defense.
Too many insane and inhuman sentences have already been handed down by the city of Toledo to punish community members of all ages for their heroic resolve against the hateful and tyrannical message of fascism. It is time that we refuse to allow these injustices to pass unanswered.
For more information email KentAntiRacistAction@yahoo.com
Or visit: www.antiracistaction.us
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Solidarity: Case Settled! A statement from Jason Robbins
Posted by: network on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 11:32 PM
antifascism
| My Case Has Finally Been Settled
Dear Friends and Family,
Firstly, I want all of you to know how happy I am now that this
incredible burden has been lifted from my shoulders! As most of us
expected, the East Pikeland Township Police Dept. as well as the
Chester County's D.A. office had no solid case against me. In the end
however, to aleviate the ridiculous amount of stress I was enduring, I
decided to forego the added strain of a week-long trial. I accepted a
plea bargain offered by the Assistant D.A. This was the fourth such
bargain offered by the D.A.'s office. The results of this plea bargain
were the dropping of the 2nd degree felony aggravated assault, and the
misdemeanors of simple assault, resisting arrest, and reckless
endangerment. The misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct was
lessened in degree to a summary offense (basically the same as a
traffic ticket). I plead guilty to this charge, and Nolo Contendere
(no contest) to an additional summary offense of harassment. A no
contest plea means I neither admit nor dispute this charge. The
sentence agreed upon for these two summary offenses amount to six
months probation, a three hundred dollar fine, and sixty hours of
community service with a tax-exempt non-profit organization of my
choosing. I have already considered completing my community service
time with the Philadelphia AIDS thrift, and Project H.O.M.E. In leiu
of this plea, my attorney, Larry Krasner has subtracted $4,100 from
his fee leaving a balance of only $1,000. I have also been in
conversations with the Center for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights
concerning pursuing a civil suit. This suit would be against Officer
Richard Fagely Sr. and the East Pikeland Township Police Dept. for the
assault on my person, injuries sustained, false arrest, and the last
eight months of unbelievable stress. I also plan on bringing suit
against the Phoenixville Phoenix, and the Daily Local News for the
libelous articles their reporters authored in regards to my case. I
owe so much to each of you for the financial assistance, moral
strength, and loving support you have given me in this time of great
need. Please know that I love each and every one of you for your
willingness to stand up for what is right.
Much Love and Unending Resistance,
Jason Robbins
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Solidarity: CALL FOR COURT SOLIDARITY WITH JASON ROBBINS!
Posted by: network on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 04:02 AM
antifascism
| ***PLEASE FORWARD/REPOST WIDELY***
Please read this whole message - at the bottom is a call for a continued phone jam. Jason's Support Committee feels that the phone jam is having an effect on the prosecution's feelings on this case in a very positive way (This is evidenced by the fact that Jason was offered yet another plea bargain on 7/18 - this time dropping all his charges down to summary offenses with the insane catch that he agreed to perjure himself and say he did assault his arresting officer). PLEASE CONTINUE CALLING AND PLAN TO BE IN COURT WITH JASON ON JULY 31st!
CALL FOR COURT SOLIDARITY FOR JASON ROBBINS
Monday, July 31, 2006 - 9AM (and continuing throughout the week)
Chester County Courthouse
2 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380-0991
If you need a place to stay during the trial or a ride to Westchester,
please email the Philadelphia Anarchist Black Cross at
philly_abc@riseup.net or Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action at
philly_ara@yahoo.com. You can get directions to the courthouse here: http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?a=1561&q=605293
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Solidarity: KEEP THE PRESSURE ON! THE PHONE JAM FOR JASON CONTINUES!
Posted by: network on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 03:00 AM
antifascism
| KEEP THE PRESSURE ON!
THE PHONE JAM FOR JASON CONTINUES!!
Call The Public Officials Concerned With Jason's Arrest and Prosecution!
Anti-Racist Action is calling for an immediate and continuous phone jam of all public officials related to Jason's illegal arrest and prosecution. We are asking that this phone jam continue right through Jason's trial during the first week of August.
We are making these demands on the following public officials be
sure to mention them. Call, be angry, be firm, but be legal.
1) The immediate dropping of all charges.
2) A public apology for Jason's needless injury during his
illegal arrest by Officer Fagley.
3) An affirmation by the municipalities involved that
home demonstrations are protected legal speech.
Chester County District Attorney's Office:
Joseph W. Carroll, Chester County District Attorney
Bonnie Cox-Shaw, Chester County Assistant DA (this is the person
actually trying Jason's case)
Phone: 610-344-6801
Fax: 610-344-5905
E-mail: http://dsf.chesco.org/da/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=617382
Mayor Frances Jacobs, East Pikeland Township
Phone:610.933.1770
Chief of Police James Franciscus, East Pikeland Township
Office: (610) 935-0606
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Call To Action: Phone jam in solidarity with Jason Robbins
Posted by: network on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 06:31 AM
antifascism
| Visit www.freejasonrobbins.com
***PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY***
Call The Public Officials Concerned With Jason's Arrest and Prosecution!
Anti-Racist Action is calling for an immediate and continuous phone
jam of all public officials related to Jason's illegal arrest and
prosecution. We are asking that this phone jam continue right through
Jason's trial during the first week of August.
We are making these demands on the following public officials – be
sure to mention them. Call, be angry, be firm, but be legal.
1) The immediate dropping of all charges.
2) A public apology for Jason's needless injury during his
illegal arrest by Officer Fagley.
3) An affirmation by the municipalities involved that
home demonstrations are protected legal speech.
Chester County District Attorney's Office:
Joseph W. Carroll, Chester County District Attorney
Bonnie Cox-Shaw, Chester County Assistant DA (this is the person
actually trying Jason's case)
Phone: 610-344-6801
Fax: 610-344-5905
E-mail: http://dsf.chesco.org/da/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=617382
Mayor Frances Jacobs, East Pikeland Township
Phone:610.933.1770
Chief of Police James Franciscus, East Pikeland Township
Office: (610) 935-0606
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Arrested LGBT & Pro-Choice Activist in Need of Solidarity
Posted by: network on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 09:24 PM
| Visit www.freejasonrobbins.com
Three members of Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action were arrested on December 4, 2005 at a peaceful demonstration in support of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
rights and reproductive freedom in Phoenixville, PA. One of the arrested
was badly beaten by police and had to be hospitalized. The remaining two
arrestees were charged with violating a provision of the USA PATRIOT Act
pertaining to supplying identification to law enforcement personnel and
later released.
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Latest issue of "Turning the Tide" out in time for Warped Tour
Posted by: arala-part on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 03:45 AM
antiracism
| The latest issue of "Turning the Tide: Journal of Anti-Racist Action, Research & Education," Volume 19 Number 4, July-August 2006, will be rolling off the presses on July 5 in time for many of the shows on the Warped Tour, where ARA will be tabling as part of the "Take Action" booth of grass-roots groups that participate in the show.
For a free sample copy, write to ARA-LA/People Against Racist Terror, PO Box 1055, Culver City CA 90232, antiracistaction_la@yahoo.com, or call 310-495-0299
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Call To Action: All out against the War! May 4th 2006, Kent Ohio
Posted by: network on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 09:08 PM
antiracism
| Call To Action: All out against the War! May 4th 2006, Kent Ohio
On May 4th in Kent Ohio there will be a massive Anti-War Protest. This protest will coincide with the annual commemoration events remembering the students slain by the National Guard on May 4th 1970.
Kent Anti-Racist Action seeks to send a clear and decisive message against imperialism and domestic suppression in this climate of liberal quagmires and watered down politics.
The war is an important issue for Anti-Racists to address. The interconnection of racism and imperialism needs to be exposed and confronted. May 4th has historically connected local, national, and international issues of social justice, and it continues to do so today.
Additionally the school administration continues to be hostile to preserving the memory of those who died. The legacy of May 4th must be defended
Join the Anti-Racist Action contingent May4th. Show that the fallen haven’t died in vain. Support international equality and freedom. No racism! No war! Human rights at home and abroad!
Demand that the peoples’ voice be heard. Bring banners and signs with a clear message. We will be easy to find, so look for us. Hope to see you there!
Calendar of events:
May 3rd: Benefit show for Kent Anti-Racist Action featuring Parsley Flakes, Kill the Hippies, MC Homeless, Defend Means Attack, and Grinsbee. $3 donation.
All night vigil in remembrance of Alison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer, and William Schroeder.
May 4th: Commemoration ceremonies,
Demonstration/march through streets of Kent.
We can assist with housing for those traveling from out of town. For more info. Contact us at KentAntiRacistAction@yahoo.com
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Call To Action: Call to Action Against National Neo-Nazi Rally In Lansing, Michigan!
Posted by: network on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 12:21 AM
antifascism
| The National Socialist Movement (NSM) is planning a public demonstration on April 22nd on the steps of the State Capital in Lansing, Michigan. The NSM, who refer to themselves as "America's Nazi Party" have chosen to come to Lansing following their visits to Toledo, Ohio in October and December of this past year.
We, the Lansing Coalition Against Nazis (LCAN), feel that their message should not go unopposed. We are planning a visible and vocal counter-demonstration to combat their message of hate. We are inviting all those who believe in freedom and equality to join us in sending the NSM a strong message that fascists and racists are not welcome in Lansing!
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Call To Action: CLASS WAR NOT RACE WAR! SMASH THE NAZIS IN YORK, PA!
Posted by: network on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 02:41 PM
antifascism
| Call for an Anti-Fascist Bloc on April 29!
April 29, 2006
Martin Library
159 East Market Street
York, PA
With the Creativity Movement announcing its intentions to hold a white supremacist meeting and rally, April 29th will mark the return of neo-Nazis to the streets of York, PA. Not having learned not from their complete and utter defeat at the hands of local community members and other anti-fascists in January of 2002, local neo-Nazi Michael Cook is calling for a demonstration to support Matt Hale, the Creativity Movement's former leader, currently serving a 40-year prison sentence for his role in plotting the assassination of a federal judge in Illinois.
This is yet another attempt in a long series of events white supremacists have tried to hold in York, all in a vain attempt to try and erase the utter destruction they suffered back in 2002. Each time, anti-racist activists, joined by hundreds of community members, have stood together to confront these fascist attempts at getting a foothold in York. We are tired of this game - the nazis just need to own up to the fact that they are losers - they lost in York back in 2002 and have continued to lose everywhere they try to organize.
We say we've had enough of this, and plan to teach the Creativity Movement and any other neo-Nazis that decide to join them on April 29th a lesson they will never forget. Fascists must be taught - by force if necessary - that their time is up, and that we will not stand idly by while they try to organize in our communities. We will not let them live - let alone organize - in peace ANYWHERE! Let's show these losers there is no place for them to hide, they must denounce their racist beliefs or feel the wrath of anti-fascists everywhere!
Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action is calling for an Anti-Fascist Bloc to convene outside the Martin Library and SHUT THE FASCISTS DOWN! We are calling on anti-fascists of all stripes to join together and run the Nazis out of town - by any means necessary!
The Creativity Movement's rally is scheduled to begin at 12PM outside the Martin Library. The Anti-Fascist Bloc will be joining up with the Residents Against Racism demonstration, which is meeting outside the Martin Library, 159 East Market Street, at 11AM. Please join us!
See you in the streets...
In solidarity,
Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action
For more information, or to endorse this call, please email philly_ara@yahoo.com.
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Call To Action: PHONE JAM AGAINST ANTI-CHOICERS IN DELAWARE!
Posted by: network on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 02:37 PM
antiracism
| PHONE JAM TO SHUT DOWN ANTI-CHOICE CONFERENCE IN DELAWARE!
Call the Holiday Inn Select in Claymont,DE!
Tell them to cancel the Delaware Pro-Life Coalition's annual convention on 4/1.
Phone: 302-792-2700
Fax: 302-798-6182
Email: HISelect.Wilmington@ihrco.com
On April 1, 2006 the Delaware Pro-Life Coalition is holding their annual anti-choice conference at the Holiday Inn Select in Claymont, DE. We are asking all people who care about reproductive rights and sexual freedom to take some time out of their days (or nights) during the rest of the week, and let this hotel know that we do not appreciate their support of fascism, and that no one in the pro-choice movement will patronize their business when they obviously support a right-wing agenda. Ask them why they are allowing a hate group to use their hotel on April 1st, and let them know how you feel about their support for militant anti-choicers.
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RALLY AGAINST NEO-NAZIS IN YORK 4/29!
Posted by: network on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 03:40 PM
| A call from ARA will be added shortly, but for now, plan on being in York on April 29th with our friends from Residents Against Racism.
RALLY AGAINST NEO-NAZIS IN YORK!
April 29th, 2006
Martin Library
159 East Market Street
York, PA
Seeking to reopen old wounds and cause racial tension, the neo-Nazi Creativity Movement has announced plans to hold a white power rally in York, PA on April 29th. Joined by members of the Harrisburgh-based Keystone State Skinheads, these neo-Nazis are seeking to use the Martin Library for this meeting, just as their racist brethern did back in January of 2002 when several hundred white supermacists came to York to support the former mayor then on trial for his role in a 1969 race riot.
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