A recently released Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document titled “Domestic Terrorism Symbols Guide”* links common protest symbols to “terrorism” — another marker in a common theme of conflating militant protest for social justice with deadly terrorist violence within the United States. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Brennan Center have raised warnings about such documents, citing inadequate protections for people’s constitutional rights.

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    1 year ago

    it seems the less energic options are already exhausted.

    i dont want to be on the receiving end of state violence either but i dont think things can change by simply voting or protesting anymore.

    this doesnt necessarily mean violence but we must change our strategy.