Shout out to Community Defenders in Vancouver who took action at yesterday's #InternationalDayOfTransVisibility event.

When trans rights are under attack,
What do we do? #PunchNazis

J/K #StandUpFightBack
But also, #AlwaysPunchNazis

#CommunityDefence #FuckTransphobia #fuckhomopobia #FuckThePolice #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FashWatchCanada #AlertaAlertaAntifascista

Take care, #Ottawa friends.

I know that you have each other's backs!

Protect yourselves and take lots of photos of chuds so Scooter Jessy Raphael/ #CarymaNgo is rendered redundant.

✊🏾

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsNow #FuckTransphobia #fuckhomopobia #FuckShitlibs #FuckFascism and always: #FuckThePolice

Since I am outside freezing my ass off, I may as well share what I have learned:

The right has apparently now appropriated "it's not my job to educate you".

Drag shows are part of a government agenda to foist communism on us.

Antifa will "defend anything".

#LGBTQ #DragStoryTime #fuckhomopobia #LOLife

"Kettling" is indeed a police tactic, and it is only so named

👏🏾 WHEN 👏🏾 IT 👏🏾 HAS 👏🏾 THE 👏🏾POWER 👏🏾 OF 👏🏾 THE 👏🏾 STATE 👏🏾 BEHIND 👏🏾 IT. 👏🏾

Drag defenders blocking your way forward (not encircling #CaryMango ffs), is NOT KETTLING.

Motherfucking shitlibs.

#FuckThePolice #FuckShitlibs #FuckHomopobia

#AlertaAlerta
Canadians concerned with protecting civil rights:

This weekend the fash have targeted all-ages drag events in multiple Canadian cities: Calgary, Coquitlam, and Peterborough for starters.

While it's easy to write off what happens here as being distinct from American trends, we should really take note and plan to shut this shit down early, before it gets to the point it currently is south of the border.

In case you missed it, over 120 events featuring drag queens were targeted in the USA last year, with everything from:

↙️ threats of violence (some resulting in shows being cancelled);
↙️ to shows of force by armed brownshirts;
↙️ right up to an attack on the power grid in a North Carolina city that cut power to 45,000 residents on the night of the show.

Already, Canadian venues have seen attempted arson, bomb threats, and standoffs between right wing disruptors and counter-protestors.

If we do not get on top of this NOW, we have seen the trajectory these assholes will take.

✨️✨️
Show up for community.
It IS important.
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Protect attendees and participants alike. Tell the shitheads -- many of whom drive from city to city and are not representative of the local community -- that hate is not acceptable.

Gather friends and make an event of it. Play music to drown them out (but not disrupt the event inside!).

Form a barrier between the fash and attendees with flags and colourful banners to make them feel welcome and safe.

Get planning!
The weekend comes quickly!
Cheers!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💙

#DragStoryTime #fuckhomopobia #Pride
#AlertaAlertaAntifascista #antifa

Why do we do community defence?

Let's hear it from @hungover_the who, got doxxed by #CarymaNgo and harassed by fash for standing up for an all-ages Drag Brunch.

https://hungoverpundit.com/what-i-wish-id-said/

#AlertaAlertaAntifascista #antifa #fuckhomopobia #whokeepsussafe #drag #DragStoryTime

🔥Peterborough antifascists heads up!
From https://twitter.com/ChepekaCollin

🚨*COMMUNITY ALERT*🚨

Far-right harassers are coming to PTBO to disrupt Betty Baker's Drag Queen story hour on Jan 14th.

We will resist this hate with love. The goal is to ensure the event runs smoothly. Allies and accomplices will be meeting at the library prior to the event.

If you or anyone you know are interested in coming out to support, DM [@ChepekaCollin on Twitter] for more information. This event is garnering lots of alternative media attention, so those participating should be prepared for having their image shared online.

For those who want to support but are unable to attend in person, there are many other opportunities to assist (sign making, letters to the editor in support, sharing this thread widely, etc.) DM [him - see above] if you need support with these activities.
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This is a community defense action: violence is in no way permitted and will result in your removal from the action.
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Our goal is to keep the kids, the Queen and everyone safe. If you have any concerns about the event, safety, or anything, reach out.

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Additionally:
🔥 Be warned Caryma and her Fashy Twins are expected to be in attendance along with Rebel "News" "Journalists".

🔥 Organizers request colourful wear and a Pride-type atmosphere. Be sure to wear nothing easily identifiable -- gear from thrift shops recommended.

🔥 Large flags and other means of shielding participants from hostile coverage is acceptable.
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#AlertaAlertaAntifascista #AlertaAlerta #CommunityDefence #CarymaNgo #DragStoryTime #fuckhomopobia