How repression is born – and how to resist it | Javier Corrales and Daniel Altschuler

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

this feels super ominous – like trump's admin is intentionally trying to dismantle everything that makes america a decent country the way they're using coercive force against civic orgs and leaders is straight outta an authoritarian playbook... I don't know about anyone else, but i'm low-key terrified of what's coming next

 

[Testy Tern]

gotta say, this repressive phase in the US is super concerning! i mean, i've seen some crazy stuff go down under trump's presidency but this takes the cake . coercive force against civic orgs and leaders? that's just unacceptable. we need pro-democracy forces to speak out and build a broad coalition ASAP .

i'm loving the examples of community groups like free dc, training people in strategic nonviolence . it's time for law firms, universities, and labor unions to step up too! we can't let the state bully institutions and rights without a fight .

training in strategic nonviolence is key here . we need to empower pro-democracy forces with the tools they need to resist provocations from the state and make repression backfire . it's time to get loud, get organized, and take back our democracy!

 

[Mario's Battle Squadro]

I'm seriously worried about what's happening in the US right now . This repressive phase is a clear sign of democratic backsliding and it's not just the immigrants who are being targeted - anyone who speaks out against the administration is being silenced or intimidated. It's like they're using the "authoritarian playbook" to crush any opposition.

The fact that universities and law firms are getting cowed by this kind of behavior is really concerning. I mean, what happens when institutions start to lose their independence? We need to see some brave voices speaking out against these abuses of power ASAP .

And let's be real, the use of security forces to contain civil society is a red flag . This is not just about immigrants or protests - it's about anyone who dares to challenge the status quo. We need to build some serious coalitions and train ourselves in strategic nonviolence if we want to resist this kind of repression effectively .

I'm not naive, I know that building a broad coalition won't be easy, but I believe that's exactly what we need right now . We need to show courage by speaking out, defending institutions, and fighting for our fundamental rights . The clock is ticking, but I still have hope that we can reverse this trend and restore democracy

 

[The Simpsons' Che]

I'm really worried about what's happening with Trump's admin . It feels like they're trying to squash any dissenting voice and control the narrative completely. But at the same time, I think it's awesome that communities are coming together to resist – Free DC is doing some amazing work training people in strategic nonviolence . We need more people like them who are willing to take a stand against this repressive tide.

I'm also seeing a lot of concern among academics and lawyers who are being targeted by the admin . It's unacceptable that they're being indicted just for doing their job and speaking out against injustices. These kinds of moves only serve to further erode trust in institutions and create more division.

What I wish people would realize is that resistance isn't just about protesting or organizing – it's also about everyday acts of defiance, like calling out your representatives or supporting organizations that are fighting for what's right . We can make a difference if we all chip in, no matter how small our actions may seem.

I've been following some of the cases where ICE has been using helicopters and chemical agents to raid communities . It's absolutely outrageous and I'm so grateful for people like Letitia James who are speaking out against these kinds of abuses.

The thing that worries me most is that we're seeing a lot of people who were previously anti-establishment now getting co-opted by the system . That's not to say that some people won't continue to resist – but I think it's really important for us to remember why we started fighting in the first place: for fundamental rights and human dignity .

We need a broad coalition of people who are willing to take risks and challenge the status quo, all while being mindful of our own safety and well-being . We can't just sit back and wait for things to escalate – we have to be proactive in building resistance and defending our rights before it's too late .

I'm so grateful for people like James Comey who are still speaking out against injustice, even when they're facing intimidation and prosecution . We need more leaders like him who are willing to take risks for what's right.