[–] 1 point 6 months ago

I know based on my training and experience the individuals who utilize end-to-end encrypted chats to be engaged in criminal activity, whether it be a conspiracy to commit a criminal offense or sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Lmfao. Apparently whatsapp is for criminals now.

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago

    When a police officer arrived on scene and pulled his gun, allegedly pointing it at someone running away from him, one of the protesters fired an AR-15 style rifle in the officer’s direction. The officer was hit just below the neck and suffered minor injuries. That night, and in the weeks that followed, the FBI and state law enforcement raided activists’ homes and arrested 19 people.

    The shooter, Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old former U.S. Marine Corps reservist — who remained at large for 11 days — was charged with three counts of attempted murder.

    Benjamin Song is a hero, and did nothing wrong.

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 9 months ago*

    50501 is a great way to get connected! They have a discord server for NC (https://discord.gg/62cWYvwgs) with channels where folks will discuss other projects for a local area, it can be a great entry point! For folks seeing this it might be worth seeing if they have a server for your state also!

    Don't compete with other organizations, unite and collaborate.

    Excellent words of wisdom. It will take working together.

    I'm sorry to hear y'all have faced harassment, I imagine it varries by where you are. I'm fortunate enough to live somewhere pretty progressive despite being in a red state. Sending love my friend, thank you for your efforts!

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  • [–] 8 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Find if your city already has organizations, if not the easiest is to start a 50501 group and push it on social media and make an event on mobilize.us. Pick a busy intersection and it will grow every time you organize the next one.

    Don't compete with other organizations, unite and collaborate.

    I started with 10 people in my red city and then helped organize a protest of 4k people within 6 months. You'll see how much people want this.

    Have thick skin as well. My family and I have been threatened and harassed by the local MAGA idiots who just want to start shit. Good luck.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 9 months ago*

    I'm still trying to figure out how to get more involved myself. I have some connection to local organizing, but am trying to figure out how to get more involved when a sleep disorder has me asleep durring the day- if anyone has thoughts or suggestions for me I'd welcome them :)
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    Something thats been on my mind lately that might be a helpful idea for others is linking up with friends and being poll observers or volunteering as poll workers. There's a lot pointing to the polls potentially being a dangerous place to go this election cycle (the MEGA act, and talk of deploying ice to polling locations), folks being there may be an important way to protect your community

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