See the latest Sights & Sounds
OCTOBER 15
At the Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
Injecting the message: Voting is essential but not enough – Trump/Pence OUT NOW!
.@SunsaraTaylor “I’m with https://t.co/cVmiL2ZaE9, and I’m here because we are seeing a rolling fascist coup unfolding in front our eyes.”
Join us at the Women’s March 10am Freedom Plaza. #TrumpPenceOutNow #AmyConeyBarrett pic.twitter.com/Lg72iB8vkv— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 15, 2020
In front of #SCOTUS & up against operatives advocating the suppression of women @SunsaraTaylor & rebel Handmaids organized by @RefuseFascism speak against fascist rolling coup endangering all humanity #TrumpPenceOutNow pic.twitter.com/JKDY7ySAWi
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 15, 2020
I’ll end with these scenes from the Supreme Court, where the flag is still at half-staff almost a month since Ginsburg’s death. pic.twitter.com/dXxTf5Iku3
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) October 15, 2020
Women dressed as handmaids are standing silently alongside a group of Barrett supporters back in front of the court. “Our bodies are not incubators,” an organizer says, adding they’re here against “theocratic fascism.” pic.twitter.com/mM68tV9652
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) October 15, 2020
#NOW: Chants of “no confirmation before inauguration” across Capitol Hill, where protesters are marching for a fourth day straight with senators meeting shortly to consider Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/beSbwKDWVv
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) October 15, 2020
Coverage in the George Washington University student newspaper
DC Local News Shows Two Futures in Front of the Senate Hearings
San Francisco: Democratic Feinstein gets Vichey* Award
* The Vichey governnment was a regime of NAZI collaborators and enforcers in France. Democratic senator Dianne Feinstein “distinguished” herself by lavishly praising the process of steamrolling the nomination of Amy Comey Barrett through the Senate.
#organize #TaxFraudTrump#refusefascism#FascistTrump #TrumpGenocide#GOPGenocide #TrumpsAmeriKKKa #VoteBidenHarrisToSaveAmerica#TrumpHasCovid#WomenAgainstTrump https://t.co/EwOZZyBbpQ
— bluesurf (@bluesurf) October 16, 2020
HANDMAIDS IN CHICAGO
Handmaids in #Chicago getting reading to protest #ScotusSham at Federal Plaza! Join us!!!! #TrumpPenceOutNow pic.twitter.com/noqHs7eg1Q
— RefuseFascismCh (@RefuseFascismCH) October 15, 2020
OCTOBER 13
San Francisco
Projection on City Hall
San Francisco City Hall all lit up. No Fascist Court! No Fascist Coup! We refuse to accept a fascist America! #TrumpPenceOutNow #AmyCoatHangerBarrett @AEMarling @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/Idih5WraNH
— RefuseFascismSF (@SFRefuseFascism) October 14, 2020
Chicago on “Columbus” Day:
Historian Paul Street on Trump’s embrace of Columbus & genocide, stealing the election, and how to stop him
They are doing forced hysterectomies and tearing children from parents in the concentration camps..
Idalia with Refuse Fascism Chicago goes into crimes towards immigrants by the Trump/Pence regime at the Oct 10th rally at Federal Plaza! #ChicagoProtest #AbolishICE #StopTrumpsTerror #OutNow #TrumpPenceOutNow #ImmigrantsMatter pic.twitter.com/f5RNzDDCKM
— RefuseFascismCh (@RefuseFascismCH) October 14, 2020
Honolulu
https://www.facebook.com/RefuseFascismHawaii/posts/4012205815473119
Seattle
Manifesting and recruiting: a woman met the day before returns with her own sign, a photographer arranges to share photos, making a scene, challenging others to step up and become part of the grassroots movement of everyday people to drive out the regime.
OCTOBER 12
In DC: STOP the Confirmation, No fascist court! No fascist coup! Trump/Pence OUT NOW!
“There’s a difference between being personally religious & installing a theocracy. The Trump/Pence regime must go. Come to DC and oppose this rolling fascist coup.” –@SunsaraTaylor pic.twitter.com/uzOhwDbQtB
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 12, 2020
We arrived at SCOTUS as Handmaids.
Trump promised to appoint nominees who’ll overturn Roe v Wade. He came to power thru an alliance w Christian Fascists.#AmyConeyBarrett must NOT be confirmed.
Trump/Pence Must Be Driven From Power!!
Take to the streets! Join @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/e5vzq2xiU3
— Sunsara Taylor (@SunsaraTaylor) October 12, 2020
Cheers to all who put their bodies on the line to say #NoFascistCourt
Flood the streets to demand No Fascist Supreme Court! Trump/Pence Out Now! Join us in DC #NoConfirmationBeforeInauguration #TrumpPenceOutNow https://t.co/oZE1tJfsBZ— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 12, 2020
OCTOBER 11
MAKING THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NY DAILY NEWS
And in Decatur, IL
ATLANTA
Taking the streets of #Atlanta today! Voting is not enough! Take the streets and STAY in the streets! Join us every Sunday, 3pm in @piedmontpark (Charles Allen & 10th) to demand #TrumpPenceOutNow! @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/J6xgWpsSSG
— Refuse Fascism ATL (@refusefascatl) October 11, 2020
Right now in Piedmont Park ATL “Steal the Election? HELL NO! Trump/Pence Must Go!” #TrumpPenceOutNow! @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/bCOSqUt3wQ
— Refuse Fascism ATL (@refusefascatl) October 11, 2020
OCTOBER 1O
AT… AND OUT FROM PERSHING SQUARE, LA
Join. Donate. Take materials. Organize to get Trump, Pence & the whole fascist regime out of the White House. #TrumpPenceOutNow https://t.co/UKZDDHPyJf Venmo: Refuse-fascism pic.twitter.com/FFLqucqqek
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 10, 2020
I woke up in a comfortable bed and volunteered for a couple hours to be put in a cage like the one people are being kept in. People are dying. Do you have to see it for yourself? Do something now! Drive fascism out. //join us at Pershing square to begin a March at 1pm pic.twitter.com/EAFlnaICWL
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 10, 2020
GAY MEN’S CHOIR, SAN FRANCISCO
Members of Gay Men’s Choir came through SF Civic Center, glad to see Refuse Fascism there, gathering ppeople to go out to SF Mission for a rally. They wanted to show their support for #TrumpPenceOutNow pic.twitter.com/pL3jXTgpc7
— RefuseFascismSF (@SFRefuseFascism) October 10, 2020
CHICAGO
Photos of #immigrant children who died in fascist theTrump/Pence regime’s concentration camps draw questions from people on the street & discussion about what everyone needs to be doing to get Trump/Pence #OutNow 👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/zwYiO46QKx
— Revolution Club Chicago 🌎 (@revclubchi) October 10, 2020
Refuse Fascism Chicago marches from Federal Plaza! #OutNow pic.twitter.com/y20YSEMDXj
— RefuseFascismCh (@RefuseFascismCH) October 10, 2020
SEATTLE
Seattle calling out all handmaids. We can’t wait or only vote, this would leave us open to even more tragedy.
WASHINGTON, DC
Marching from the White House to Senate Majority Leader (Republi-fascist) Mitch McConnell’s house
OCTOBER 9
PERSHING SQUARE LOS ANGELES
Come to LA’s Pershing Square. Protest nationwide.
Demand #TrumpPenceOutNow!Trump/Pence:
– lock children in cages
– back white supremacist murder
– are carrying out a rolling FASCIST coupVoting, as impt as it is, is NOT enough!
Follow: @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/XSlxxuFTXd
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 9, 2020
When you look back it history, you will remember where you were. We are at a crossroads. Humanity and the planet themselves are the stakes. Act now. Every city, every day, demand : #TrumpPenceOutNow @XR_Pacific pic.twitter.com/qFHxr73qMA
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 9, 2020
HOUSTON
Jamilah in Houston breaking it down. We’re used to reading about fascism happening in other countries, we’re shocked it’s happening here, but we can’t stay shocked. We have to act according to the times that we are in.#TrumpPenceOutNow pic.twitter.com/XxyeOesPXf
— Coco Das (@coco_das) October 8, 2020
White supremacists are terrorists – why this woman stepped out to drive out the regime
Why this woman in Houston has stepped out to drive out the regime pic.twitter.com/z2Gd6CqdcJ
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 11, 2020
Send photos & video to info@refusefascism.org or tag @refusefascism on social media posts
OCTOBER 8
OAKLAND, CA
Refuse Fascism co-initiator Carl Dix on WBAI in NYC:
200,000+ have died, 7 million + have been infected, refusal to accept peaceful transfer of power… people need to take to the streets and stay in the streets as part of drivint this regime from power. Here in NYC every day 6 pm and 2 pm on weekends from Union Square.
OCTOBER 7 – “GRAND CENTRAL STATION” FOR #OUTNOW PROTEST IN SEATTLE
DAY 4: OCTOBER 6 – LA Banner drop
We are the ones we have been waiting for. The power of nonviolent mass sustained protests DAY AFTER DAY UNITING TO DEMAND #TrumpPenceOutNow
Visit https://t.co/qryOLpa08s for actions
Donate via venmo @ Refuse-Fascism
Cashapp $RefuseFascism
Or at https://t.co/AwpuKHnFqs pic.twitter.com/sMFwUfCVIB— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 6, 2020
We are the ones we have been waiting for. The power of nonviolent mass sustained protests DAY AFTER DAY TO DEMAND#TrumpPenceOutNow
Visit https://t.co/qryOLpa08s for actions
Donate via venmo @ Refuse-Fascism
Cashapp $RefuseFascism
Or at donate.ref https://t.co/dxWn0Ee9nr— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 6, 2020
OCTOBER 6: PHILADELPHA – Lady O: We are the 99%
Bad Things Happen In Philly Open Mic with Lady O
Power of the people to drive out this regime
Every night we are out demanding #TrumpPenceOutNow until they’re removed from power pic.twitter.com/nPFmfkD9Hu— Refuse Fascism Philly (@refusefascismPH) October 6, 2020
We model the world we aspire to in contrast to the bigotry & hatred of this fascist regime. We act together with creative joy and conviction of standing together not only for ourselves but for all humanity.
Protest every day! #TrumpPenceOutNow https://t.co/UldCRdjABU
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 6, 2020
OCTOBER 6 CLEVELAND
We Pledge that we will not stand aside while there is still a chance to stop a regime that imperils humanity and the earth itself.
In the Name of Humanity, We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America!
Cleveland-Market Square-4PM EveryDay pic.twitter.com/RSxVGp7S30— Refuse Fascism Ohio (@RefuseFascismOh) October 7, 2020
OCTOBER 5
LA
Showing Mississippi Freedom Summer late at night at Pershing Square (transforming into Grand Central Station for the movement to drive out Trump/Pence in LA)
Watching the Mississippi Freedom Summer PBS documentary at Pershing Sq in DTLA Kicking off day after day protests to drive the Trump/Pence Regime from Power, so spread the word!
White Supremacy + Destroying the election= Fascism#TrumpPenceOutNow#LosAngeles pic.twitter.com/MmYX0CwDun
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 6, 2020
SEATTLE
Protesting, agitating, organizing
NYC
Taking the pledge to Union Square
Bring your friends & bring your dog too! Take the pledge to stop a fascist America & live it. Show up! Never forget that Trump told his thugs to stand by, but where are the good people?
NYC M-F 6pm Union Square pic.twitter.com/oQemv3vBfm
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 6, 2020
Organizing students at Washington Square
Students Against Fascism held an open space in Washington Square Park today, calling on anti-Trump students who wish to speak and organize.
SAF’s affiliate, Refuse Fascism, intends to hold daily protests at Union Square. Today’s is at 6 p.m. pic.twitter.com/V7SrdjuV0Z
— NYC Protest Updates 2020 (@protest_nyc) October 5, 2020
PHILADELPHIA
Right now!
Trump/Pence Out Now! Heading to City Hall to make some noise for humanity with @resistcompany. Join us pic.twitter.com/MMoWFgMNNq
— Refuse Fascism Philly (@refusefascismPH) October 5, 2020
OCTOBER 4
NYC: Taking the challenge to Washington Square
Near the main campus of NYU
Seen while vending black lives matter jewelry @ washington square park. A @RefuseFascism protest was @ washington square park yesterday, after leaving union square park. ” We demand trump/pence out now! Protest every day. Union Square weekends 2pm. m-f 6pm, starting sat Oct 3.” pic.twitter.com/M1yRkyPcii
— npsgirl (@npsgirl) October 4, 2020
Refuse fascism-Trump/Pence out now promo by Chris on YouTube
Hint: get everyone who sees a Refuse Fascism protest / action / outreach to post their support on social media.
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Philadelphia Inquirer announces plans for daily protests
Marchers headed from Philadelphia City Hall to the surrounding streets on Oct. 3, 2020 in an event labeled as a people’s protest to take back the streets. Refuse Fascism also took their message to the streets. From Oct. 3, 2020 to election day, Refuse Fascism will hold a nightly vigil at Independence Mall.
Chicago
PHILADELPHIA
We have to march together, we have to speak together
DAY 1: OCTOBER 3
LA: Jolly, Extinction Rebellion
Trump and Pence ignored science and facts… at Extinction Rebellion we’re uniting in the streets with Refuse Fascism because we want to live
Jolly w/ Extinction Rebellion America: “we are uniting in the street, uniting with @RefuseFascism because we want to live.”#oct3webegin #TrumpPenceOutNow pic.twitter.com/RzQSDbpI1q
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 3, 2020
NYC: Christiana, Students Against Fascism
This is not the time to get so in our books we cannot see fascism!
LA: Message from Ernestine Henning, Supervisor (ret.) AME Church
This is a genocidal fascist consolidating power
We are facing an emergency. We are facing an amerikkkan Hiter, a danger to humanity. This isn’t just “another four years of Trump” this is a genocidal fascist program consolidating power. It’s up to us #BidenHarrisToSaveAmerica Isnt the answer WE MUST save us! @refusefascism pic.twitter.com/hwWZdqoX8N
— Revolution Club Los Angeles (@revclub_la) October 3, 2020
NYC: Message from Progressive Iranians in NY/NJ
We experienced the same rise of fascism in Iran. Unity is key in defeating fascism…
LA: Andrew, Refuse Fascism Orange County
We must not fail those who are at most risk from this regime
Andrew from @RefuseFascismOC speaks to protesters rallying now at Hollywood/Highland. Today we launch a tremendous struggle of day after day protests to stop a rolling fascist coup — DRIVE OUT THE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME! @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/PCDqAuYN1S
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 3, 2020
DC: This will be a united front against this fascist regime
It will require sacrifice, marching in the streets…
NYC: Carl Dix, co-initiator of Refuse Fascism
We are up against fascists working feverishly to hammer the nails into the coffin of basic rights in this country
San Francisco: Two futures
It’s time to struggle with all we’ve got, using our power of daily non-violent protest demanding Trump/Pence Out Now, for the future we want.
Seattle: “Red Rebels” with Extinction Rebellion
Red represents the blood of the species (learn more)
Honolulu: Taking the message to Waikiki Beach
LA: In the Streets Every day
Every day in Pershing Square, Los Angeles you gotta be there – TRUMP PENCE OUT NOW!
Stepping into the streets, fighting for humanity! Our demand: #TrumpPenceOutNow
EVERY DAY IN #PERSHINGSQUARE #LosAngeles you gotta be there!
Part of nationwide sustained nonviolent protests @RefuseFascism pic.twitter.com/kc6B0Fl9wu
— #TrumpPenceOutNow Los Angeles (@RefuseFascismLA) October 3, 2020
Chicago: If any of these things matter…Trump/Pence Out Now!
Go to your families, your co-workers, we can change the course of history
#Oct3WeBegin concludes for its first day!!! We’re coming back tomorrow to Federal Plaza in Oct 4th to demand #TrumpPenceOutNow ! #ChicagoProtest #BlackLivesMatter #AbolishICE pic.twitter.com/jHW2F1WXMc
— RefuseFascismCh (@RefuseFascismCH) October 4, 2020
Marching in Chicago
“Danger Danger There’s a Fascist in the White House”! #TrumpVirus #TrumpPenceOutNow #ChicagoProtest pic.twitter.com/bnVjM1EZRl
— RefuseFascismCh (@RefuseFascismCH) October 3, 2020
NYC: We Need to be Growing Every Day
“Our power is in the streets!” @Sabel_Boo kicking off DAILY nonviolent protests demanding #TrumpPenceOutNow in NYC
NYC: Get your ass to Union Square
Everyone else find out where to be: https://t.co/Tb5HUI69B7
Chip-in: https://t.co/AwpuKHnFqs pic.twitter.com/ZeNiDmuzH5
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 3, 2020
We can’t wait for the Trump/Pence regime to finish stealing the election. It’s up to you to stop them now.
NYC Join us tomorrow at Union Square 2pm. Come back every day. The future depends on our millions overwhelming & driving out these fascists. pic.twitter.com/wVf8g8qFG2
— Trump/Pence OUT NOW (@RefuseFascism) October 3, 2020
Philly
Kicking off 30 days of struggle
Houston
We’ll be out here every day, Trump/Pence Out Now!
— HoustonRefuseFascism (@RefuseFascismTX) October 3, 2020
Newark, NJ
Refuse Fascism supporters reached out to and joined with a march and rally called on by the People’s Organization for Progress: “TRUMP MUST GO!!! MARCH AND RALLY to protest Trump administration policies, racism, and fascism on Saturday, October 3, 2020”
Cleveland
OCTOBER 2
LA Press Conference Announcing 30 Days …
A press conference the day before October 3 in LA featured statements from Rich Procida, author, attorney, journalist for LA Progressive and producer for Bible Study for Progressives, Michelle Xai speaking to the beginning plans HERE – followed by a statement from Ernestine Henning, Supervisor (ret.) AME Church, Sunsara Taylor, Refuse Fascism Editorial Board, Andrew Hastings, Dean College student HERE – Jolly and Antoinette Scully, Extinction Rebellion, Noche Diaz from the National Revolution Tour and Xochiyotl, Human Rights Advocate HERE – and a statement from Peter McClaren, Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies, Chapman University HERE