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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · Jan 19

Thread of printable resources to help your neighbors become more prepared for potential ICE raids. Please add any printable fliers, stickers, and handouts below! Let's decorate our neighborhoods and keep each other safe!

image says "immigrants welcome. Racists fuck off"

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SometimesPDX @sometimespdx.bsky.social · 1d

Couple of fascist bootlickers at the Portland airport.

David Medina and Benny Johnson at the airport.

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talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 1d

the fascism is for sure happening now. all the far flung harms you anxiously laughed off before are on the table. take time to think earnestly and calmly what you need to do to stay safe and survive. the time for brushing it off as alarmism or prematurity is over.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 3d

Pepper Spray Aftercare
At Home
• Seal clothes in plastic bags until you can wash them
with detergent-based soap.
• Shower with cold or cool water, scrub skin with
soap, and be careful of contaminated water from
hair running over skin/eyes.
• Be good to your liver; it is working overtime to rid
your body of toxins. Avoid alcohol, drugs, caffeine,
and high fat foods for a few days.
• Drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Squeezing
lemon in the water has added benefit.
• Use bitter, liver tonic herbs such as Milk Thistle
seeds (Silybum mariannum), Burdock root (Arctium
lappa), and Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
for two weeks to support liver function. These herbs
can be used as tea, 1-4 cups per day, or as a tincture,
2-4 dropperfuls 2-3 times per day.
• For lung support, use a tincture of Mullein leaf
(Verbascum thapsus) every four hours, 2-4
dropperfuls. Slippery Elm tablets also help soothe
mucous membranes, but drink lots of water with
them to avoid constipation, or drink it as a tea.
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• Take care of yourself emotionally as well as
physically. Get plenty of sleep and beware of
stressors from outside influences.
• DOCUMENT YOUR INJURIES with the help of
medics, legal observers, or both.
• Keep in touch with others from the action. Talking
about your experiences can help reduce anxiety and
PTSD.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 3d

Pepper Spray
Care in the Streets

• Stay calm. Spread Calm. It hurts now, but the pain
is temporary and we are strong.
• WALK, do not run.
• Call “Medic” to get medical help, but understand
that we cannot be everywhere at once.
• Flush eyes with 50/50 liquid antacid and water
(LAW). Use Maalox or an equivalent that is
ALCOHOL FREE.
• Blow nose, rinse mouth with water or LAW and spit
it out.
• Remove contact lenses and DISCARD, do not put
contaminated lenses back in.
• Avoid contamination of body parts, other people,
clothing, etc.
• Take responsibility for your own health. Be aware
of potentially broken bones, head injuries, or
anything else that may require medical attention.
• Know your limits and stand back if you need to.
• Document police actions, brutality, and injuries.
• Call Jail Support while on the street if you are
arrested, if you know the details for an arrestee, or if
you witness police brutality. Ask a medic or legal
observer for the number and share it.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 3d

Chemical weapons defense

how to stay safe from tear gas, mace, and pepper spray:

Chemical Weapons Defense

You are awesome and you deserve to be taken care
of. Cops shouldn’t attack you because you disagree with
the way our government is run. You deserve better.
Sometimes cops do attack us, and the best help we have is
each other. Medics are here to spread love, prevent
burnout, and generally try to make things more pleasant
while we fight the good fight.
THE #1 WEAPON OF THE POLICE IS FEAR: Once
you control that, pepper spray and other police tactics
tend to be easily manageable.
Exposure to chemical weapons is not the worst
thing that can happen to you. The hype and fear
surrounding them is enormous, but in reality, if you are
prepared and smart, they shouldn’t faze you.
PAIN IS TEMPORARY AND WE ARE STRONG:
There are many myths about treatment and
prevention of chemical weapons exposure. Much of this
misinformation is potentially dangerous. Some of it, if
applied, could greatly increase or prolong a person’s
reaction to exposure, or at the very least provide a false
sense of security. We only use treatment that has been
tested and established by the medic community as safe. If
you are unsure about something, we recommend sticking
to clean potable water.

Action Preparation
Do
• Wear long sleeves and water- or alcohol-based
sunscreen.
• Have goggles or other eye protection from chemical
weapons.
• Carry a bandana, cloth, or other mask to put over your
mouth and nose if police start using chemical weapons.
Bring a second to wear if the first gets contaminated.
Don’t
• Don’t wear tampons – if arrested, you may not have a
chance to change it.
• Don’t put mineral oil, oil-based sunscreen, paint,
moisturizer, or make-up on skin as they can trap
chemicals.
• Don’t wear contact lenses, because irritating chemicals
can get trapped underneath them.
• Don’t wear things which can be easily grabbed (i.e.
dangly earrings or other jewelry, ties, loose hair).
• Don’t go to the demo alone, if you can help it – go with
an affinity group or some friends who know you well.
What can I carry to help take care of myself?
Water!! Enough for yourself and your friends. Energy
snacks, inhaler, epipen, insulin, or anything else you need for
regular or emergency health care. If needed, a few days of
prescription mediation and a doctor’s note in case of arrest.
BE CALM and FOCUSED when things get most intense.
Watch for signs of physical and mental problems in yourself
and others. Spread calm to those arround you at the demo.
Panic is dangerous for everyone.
BEWARE OF RUMORS: They are often false, and spread fear.
Deal with the known truth.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 3d

People could always flyer their cars in the parking lot or neighborhood nearby so they have to see these every time they go out for coffee or get lunch
bsky.app/profile/anti...

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 3d

Honeybadgermom (Chelly Bouferrache) is nothing more than a local far-right troll and agitator

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Rita, antifascist🏴 @oldsquida.bsky.social · 5d

“Action, not just hope, is the antidote to despair.” ~ Margaret Killjoy

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 5d

He must have forgotten to read the fine print on the back of the membership card which clearly states "participation in interviews with right-wing media and journalists up to and including fox news, andy ngo, alex jones, tucker carlson, or others will result in antifa membership being revoked"

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

Saying Jewish people are responsible for what the state of israel does is like blaming all Muslims for 9/11, or blaming all americans for the actions of the trump administration.

Don't blame an entire group of people for the actions of a few horrible ones.

Eb @ebthen.bsky.social · 6d

Jewish people are not the same thing as the state of Israel.

I get that it might be confusing because way too many of our elected leaders seem to reject this concept, but this is yet another way the rest of us can be better than those elected leaders.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

This short fiction story also brings up some good ideas:
crimethinc.com/2025/03/21/s...

Survival

A work of speculative fiction about anarchists enduring mass raids and the technological innovations via which they survive.

crimethinc.com

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

After you take these precautions, stressing out about the very small possibility that you're one of the few to get raided will only negatively impact your life right now. Either it happens or doesn't, so don't worry about it.

Breathe, drink some water, and remember that we keep each other safe.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

If you can, get hidden cameras. This can be as simple as a go pro behind a potted plant for your neighbor to pick up afterwards. Know that it is within their capabilities to block cell service, and WiFi during a raid and don't rely on your cell phone as your only option.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

If you have financial means, invest in quality locks. These locks will at least slow them down long enough to turn the cameras, start a livestream, and/or post for backup in chats.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

Plan to check in with this person frequently so that they can follow through if they don't hear from you. You may not be allowed a phone call, but try to memorize one phone number in case you are.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

Send copies of your paperwork!

Passport, birth certificate, driver's license, and/or immigration paperwork to trusted people who live outside of your address. Give them info on what you need in case of arrest (medications needed, who to watch kids/pets, who to contact like work/family, etc)

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

The terrorizers will likely lie and tell your neighbors you are a criminal of some kind and deserve this treatment, so start establishing relationships with them now that are built on trust if you haven't already.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

Most importantly, get to know your neighbors!

This seems like a small thing, but those are the first people who will have your back in this kind of situation. If you see one of your neighbors getting kidnapped, videotape it the same way you would want them to do for you.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

This is a scary situation to be in. Here are some precautions you can take today to stay safe:

Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 6d

“It was heartbreaking to watch,” said Watson. “Even if you’re not a mother, seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.”…

“Stuff was everywhere…people’s birth certificates, and papers thrown all over. Water was leaking into the hallway. It was wicked crazy.”

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Sweet Science, Savage Art @sweetscisavart.bsky.social · 6d

🧵 Want to support #Portland, #Chicago, #LA, #DC, and other cities facing federal occupation? Read this thread to find out how.

MEDIA:

A great way to support right now is to raise awareness about the actual realities of the cities targeted. It isn't about crime, it's a war on political ememies

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 6d

Cops lie!

So do FBI, ICE, and anyone who gets paid to terrorize people on behalf of the government.

Cops Lie They will tell you to leave and teargas you as you try to escape. They will hurt you and ask you what you did to deserve it. They will tell you your friends talked and convince you to implicate yourself. They will kneel and apologize today and do it again tomorrow. They will terrorize you and tell you it's your fault.

It's never your fault. They are not violent because of anything you said, did, or what they say other protesters did. They are violent because they are paid to be. Don't believe a word the police say. Believe your eyes, believe your friends, believe your experiences, believe yourself. You deserve better, we all deserve better. Abolish the police!

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WhiteRoseAFA @whiteroseafa.bsky.social · 7d

Trump has directed the FBI to disrupt the Antifa organization. That's impossible to do without an organization, that the FBI would have to create, then organize people who dislike hierarchy in general in order to disrupt the organization that they organized.

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Antifascist Art PDX @antifashpdxart.bsky.social · 8d

I think you're right unfortunately about going after a few token activists, and they already replay 2020 protest footage when mentioning Portland currently.

Going after people like this endears him to his bloodthirsty, antisemitic, conspiracy-minded supporters.

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Spencer Sunshine @transform6789.bsky.social · 8d

Trump says “antifa” and will be sure to arrest a few token activists plus endlessly rerun footage of something burning from a demonstration. but here is his real target.
abcnews.go.com/US/doj-offic...

DOJ official directs prosecutors to prepare probes of George Soros' foundation

Top prosecutors have received a directive to prepare to launch probes into the Open Society Foundations, a group funded by Democratic donor George Soros, sources say.

abcnews.go.com

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