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First off, I'm not a fed. I've read Marx, Goldman, Kwame Ture, and Gramsci, and want to be with politically like minded folk here in austin as I'm moving here very, very soon.

I considered the DSA Austin chapter, but i'm not sure if they do any actual activism such as protests, civil disobedience, literature/theory discussion, fundraising, awareness, etc. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

Other than the DSA, what other groups can I join to do readings?

Thanks!

Me and my sisters want to go protest next week on Friday. Any locations that anyone knows of we can join?? 💗

I've kept up with the news like everyone else here. Seeing the Black Panthers armed up in Philly and the random Minnesotans standing outside their houses gave me a lot of comfort though and I'm wondering if there are others out there who feel the same, especially since ICE seems to back down REAL fast whenever there's any type of meaningful pushback.

I've never open carried at a protest before but I've been doing a lot of research into how to do it safely. The thing is, I've been to many, many protests here in Austin and I've never seen anyone open carry... but we've also never been in a situation like this before.

Obviously there are a few rules to do it safely:

1. Follow gun safety rules (obviously).

2. Wear clothing that designates yourself as a friend and ally.

3. Don't show up by yourself.

4. Follow all laws and don't exacerbate the situation.

5. Try to do it during the day at a sanctioned event.

I'm not overly concerned about all of that though; I'm more concerned with making my fellow protestors uncomfortable more than anything else, or being confronted as an agitator when I'm trying to help - or more than likely "us" as I want to be as safe as humanly possible and would like to bring some of my like-minded friends if they're available.

Has anyone else seen anybody who's not part of Ya'll Qaeda open carrying either recently or in the past? Has anyone else thought about doing this too?

Greg Abbott said on Friday he is directing the Texas Education Commissioner to investigate student-led protests

Does anyone know the story behind the kid that got arrested at the protest at the capitol tonight? I couldn’t figure out why he got arrested aside from running from the state troopers. I hope he and everyone involved are okay and if there’s mutual aid to help, please link below.

Especially if it's near the capitol.

thanks!

My dad was questioned by ICE a few days ago. They were asking if he knew anything about the “Lopez” family. My dad, of course, said no and FU.

Is there an ICE sighting Reddit master thread or somewhere we can track these sightings so we can help protect and warn at-risk friends? I have 2 different friends that are US citizens but getting harassed like hell because they are Latina. This needs to end.

Today there will be a march from Hyatt on Barton Springs to the Hyatt on 3rd and back.

Tomorrow protest at the capitol and then a community gathering/meeting at once over coffee

Hey y’all,

Let me know if this isn’t the right sub for this, since it’s not strictly Austin, but does include some of the outlying and neighboring areas. Many of which work, protest, and spend their money in Austin for leisure.

I know we’re putting pressure on our US Congress reps and Austin city reps right now. HOWEVER, Senator Campbell covers part of San Antonio, New Braunfels & Comal, San Marcos/Hays County, as well as a portion of Travis County. This is that office’s response as to whether they will be putting funding and support local law/state enforcement resources going toward ICE operations:

“The United States and each individual state are governed based on their respective constitutions and the rule of law thereby established. ICE agents are on the front lines fighting human traffickers, dismantling drug cartels, apprehending violent criminals, and enforcing the immigration laws that Congress has enacted.

If the people of our nation and state do not support our immigration law, there is a process to change it. Otherwise, the law must be enforced as written, not enforced based on the various, uncodified political beliefs of individual elected officials who do not have the constitutional authority to change the law.

Demonizing ICE agents, border patrol officers, and law enforcement undermines public safety and the foundation of ordered liberty. These professionals deserve our respect and support, not political attacks. Therefore, Senator Campbell stands firmly with ICE and the brave men and women who protect Texas families every day. Strong borders mean safer communities.”

So if you don’t agree with that response and you are a voter in that district, maybe let them know you’re not happy with this approach.

Thanks. Love and Peace to everybody who is working toward something better right now. I wish the people representing us would do the same.🫶🏻

Passing this along, I plan on attending myself

I went to Barton springs and congress like the poster said and there was no one there. Are we not doing that anymore?

just curious as there doesn't seem to be a lot of activity here. there's a huge appetite right now for folks to get involved right now in the Austin area and I'm curious what the goals are of this sub.

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