Note: This is a repeat of last month’s topic so more people can enjoy the discussion. At the end of this event, we’ll pick a topic for November. Conscious Relationships returns for our fourth. “Conscious” relationships are relationships which are deliberately formed among equals, rather than simply following society’s default scripts. We strive to stay… Continue reading Conscious Relationships October: Meeting & Relating (Oct 22)
In September 2017, we taught our class on antifascism, “Punching Nazis,” for a second time, at the Houston Anarchist Bookfair. https://twitter.com/IGD_News/status/912003681435901957 This class was targeted for violence by an offshoot of Vanguard America, the nazi party which includes Heather Heyer’s murderer, but thanks to the quick work of the book fair security team, the nazis… Continue reading Punching Nazis: Notes For The Study Of Fascism & Antifascism In Texas
Here is a collection of resources from Oh Shit! What Now?’s September 2017 class, “Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics.” We either used these resources and links in the creation of the class, or they offer opportunities for further learning and study. Current Events Equifax Hack Equifax had patch 2 months before hack and didn’t… Continue reading Take Back Your Online Privacy: Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics
In today’s charged atmosphere, activists (and anyone who is politically active) are targeted for surveillance, hacking, and even threats to their safety from police, the government, hackers, even white surpemacists. In this introductory class, we’ll explain the basics of computer security and offer tips on protecting your privacy online. We’ll talk about using encryption to… Continue reading Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics (September 14)
Title: “Protest 101” By: Compiled from various sources by Oh Shit! What Now? Collective and Crustacean Zine Library First published: September 3, 2017 Download here: Protest101zine.pdf Description: This zine was created for new activists who are interested in protesting for the first time, or for anyone who wants to protest more safely during today’s tense political moment. “Protest 101” covers… Continue reading Zine: Protest 101, An Introduction For New Activists
Are you looking for a protest buddy or tips on how to stay as safe and grounded as possible during heated protests? Do you have questions about anti-fascism in general or antifa in particular? Is your picnic basket gathering dust in a lonely closet? Come on out and join us for a pre-counter-protest picnic specifically… Continue reading Pre-‘Counterprotest Against White Supremacy’ Potluck Picnic Mixer (September 3)
A gathering of locals who are interested in learning more about mutual aid, and in building a network of mutual aid. In our first meeting, we discussed what mutual aid was, and we started listing what needs/desires we felt needed to be met for ourselves as individuals and in the community at large. We also… Continue reading Mutual Aid Group: Let’s Help Each Other & Our Community (Sep 1 Austin)
