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The group has been present at many [[Antifa]] demonstrations, and co-founder Sunsara Taylor has refused to condemn violent protest as a legitimate means of communicating the organization’s message. The group is an offshoot of the [[Revolutionary Communist Party]] (RCP). | The group has been present at many [[Antifa]] demonstrations, and co-founder Sunsara Taylor has refused to condemn violent protest as a legitimate means of communicating the organization’s message. The group is an offshoot of the [[Revolutionary Communist Party]] (RCP). | ||
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| + | From September to November 2017, Refuse Fascism protests led to speculation that Antifa groups would launch a violent insurrection against the federal government.<ref>Wilson, Jason. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/far-right-conspiracy-theory-us-civil-war. “Why the Far Right Believes a US Civil War Will Start on Saturday.”] The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, November 1, 2017. </ref> On September 29, 2017, eight Refuse Fascism antifa protestors shut down traffic on U.S. Highway 101 in [[Los Angeles]] for twenty minutes at rush hour, carrying signs that spelled out “Nov. 4 It Begins.” November 4 referred to a day of nationwide demonstrations which Refuse Fascism had organized in several United States cities.<ref>[https://www.laweekly.com/why-did-protesters-block-traffic-on-the-101-this-week/ McGahan, Jason. “Why Did Protesters Block Traffic on the 101 This Week?”] LA Weekly, September 29, 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | The November 4th protests were designed to be ongoing mass demonstrations in the streets, which would remain active every single day until President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were removed from office. Co-founder Sunsara Taylor claimed that she believed the protest would start with “thousand, that keeps coming back and grows to tens of thousands, to hundreds of thousands, to millions.”<ref>Smith, Jack. [https://www.mic.com/articles/185680/the-far-right-thinks-a-violent-antifa-overthrow-is-coming-nov-4-but-the-truth-is-far-stranger. “The Far-Right Thinks a Violent Antifa Overthrow Is Coming Nov. 4, but the Truth Is Far Stranger.”] Mic. Bustle Digital Group, November 2, 2017. </ref> | ||
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| + | Sunsara Taylor and Carl Dix are co-founders of Refuse Fascism, both radical left-wing activists associated with the RCP. Taylor is an avid supporter of the RCP platform advanced by party president Bob Avakian, which preaches the achievement of communist ideals through outright revolution.<ref>[https://perma.cc/669Z-XND4 “Who Is Sunsara Taylor?”] Perma. Stop Patriarchy.</ref> | ||
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| + | Taylor is on the advisory board of [[World Can’t Wait]], another communist organization aimed at exposing the “crimes” of the United States government which was originally initiated to drive President George W. Bush from office. Taylor is an outspoken [[pro-abortion]] advocate, leading the 2013 Abortion Rights Freedom Ride in order to claim the moral high ground for the pro-abortion movement. | ||
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| + | Carl Dix is a founding member of the RCP who advocates for a full communist revolution in the United States.<ref>[https://revcom.us/a/carldix/cd2.htm. ^“What Carl Dix Stands For.” REVOLUTION. Revolutionary Communist Party, USA.</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 04:14, June 7, 2020
Refuse Fascism is a project fiscally sponsored by Alliance for Global Justice that seeks the overthrow of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, asserting that the Trump administration functions as a “fascist regime.” The group has been associated with organizing demonstrations against President Trump’s inauguration as part of the “Disrupt J20” movement,[1] orchestrating demonstrations against Milo Yiannopolous which devolved into rioting,[2] and planning marches and occupations to last until President Trump and Vice President Pence leave office.[3] The group has endorsed extremist positions, including appearing to defend North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.[4]
The group has been present at many Antifa demonstrations, and co-founder Sunsara Taylor has refused to condemn violent protest as a legitimate means of communicating the organization’s message. The group is an offshoot of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP).
Leftist insurrection
From September to November 2017, Refuse Fascism protests led to speculation that Antifa groups would launch a violent insurrection against the federal government.[5] On September 29, 2017, eight Refuse Fascism antifa protestors shut down traffic on U.S. Highway 101 in Los Angeles for twenty minutes at rush hour, carrying signs that spelled out “Nov. 4 It Begins.” November 4 referred to a day of nationwide demonstrations which Refuse Fascism had organized in several United States cities.[6]
The November 4th protests were designed to be ongoing mass demonstrations in the streets, which would remain active every single day until President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were removed from office. Co-founder Sunsara Taylor claimed that she believed the protest would start with “thousand, that keeps coming back and grows to tens of thousands, to hundreds of thousands, to millions.”[7]
Founders
Sunsara Taylor and Carl Dix are co-founders of Refuse Fascism, both radical left-wing activists associated with the RCP. Taylor is an avid supporter of the RCP platform advanced by party president Bob Avakian, which preaches the achievement of communist ideals through outright revolution.[8]
Taylor is on the advisory board of World Can’t Wait, another communist organization aimed at exposing the “crimes” of the United States government which was originally initiated to drive President George W. Bush from office. Taylor is an outspoken pro-abortion advocate, leading the 2013 Abortion Rights Freedom Ride in order to claim the moral high ground for the pro-abortion movement.
Carl Dix is a founding member of the RCP who advocates for a full communist revolution in the United States.[9]
History
Refuse Fascism was founded immediately after the election of President Donald Trump “on an emergency basis,” characterizing the Trump-Pence administration as a regime that is “illegitimate because it is fascist.” The group seeks not only to impeach and remove President Trump, but to remove all individuals associated with his election from public office.
References
- ↑ Mooney, Kevin. “Trump Protesters Vow to ‘Shut Down’ Inauguration.” The Daily Signal. January 18, 2017.
- ↑ Ross, Chuck. “Look Who Funds The Group Behind The Call To Arms At Milo’s Berkeley Event.” The Daily Caller. February 06, 2017.
- ↑ Gee, Taylor. “Inside the Left’s Plans to Occupy Trump.” POLITICO Magazine. August 23, 2017.
- ↑ Refuse Fascism. “As Trump Escalates War Threats vs North Korea: Act in the Interests of Humanity, Not Based on ‘America First.’” In the Name of Humanity We Refuse To Accept a Fascist America. July 05, 2017.
- ↑ Wilson, Jason. “Why the Far Right Believes a US Civil War Will Start on Saturday.” The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, November 1, 2017.
- ↑ McGahan, Jason. “Why Did Protesters Block Traffic on the 101 This Week?” LA Weekly, September 29, 2017.
- ↑ Smith, Jack. “The Far-Right Thinks a Violent Antifa Overthrow Is Coming Nov. 4, but the Truth Is Far Stranger.” Mic. Bustle Digital Group, November 2, 2017.
- ↑ “Who Is Sunsara Taylor?” Perma. Stop Patriarchy.
- ↑ [https://revcom.us/a/carldix/cd2.htm. ^“What Carl Dix Stands For.” REVOLUTION. Revolutionary Communist Party, USA.
