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Saturday, January 9, 2 pm

Rally at Trump Tower, Wacker Dr and Wabash, Chicago

Now is the Time to Act

No to a Fascist Coup!
TRUMP/PENCE OUT NOW!
In the Name of Humanity, We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America

RSVP & invite friends here

Car Caravan meets 1:30 N. Stetson south of E. Wacker Dr. 

(Facebook event here)

>> nationwide protests Saturday. Find one/organize your own >>

On Wednesday, January 6, we saw President Trump call forth and unleash fascist mobs to storm the U.S. Capitol.

This was an attempt at a coup. It did not succeed this time, but the danger from even a failed coup is to be taken seriously, setting the stage for them to come back sooner or later to re-seize power – with or without Trump. It leaves a bloc of elected officials who view and act as if the Biden administration is illegitimate and an armed street-fighting force “on-call” to dominate the public square. They will continue to fight for their white supremacist, xenophobic, and patriarchal program. And they will continue to undermine the very concept of truth – leaving tens of millions to be susceptible to the calls of demagogues and the vilest conspiracy theories.

Trump is still in power. There are 12 days in which he and/or his followers present a real and present danger to humanity.

The question is: will the “decent people” make clear our determination and act to stop this fascist danger? A united, public show of revulsion against Trump and a repudiation of his regime’s fascist program – through non-violent, sustained protest and resistance – has been overdue for years.

Biden won. But the streets and the discourse has been dominated by Trump and his followers. To cede the public square has consequences. We saw this on January 6. That’s why on Saturday, January 9 in cities across the country, Refuse Fascism is calling for safe social distanced, non-violent protests. It is time for people to stand up and say No more! No to the fascist coup! Trump/Pence Out Now!

They lost. They need to pack their things and go.

This will be a non-violent protest. Masks are required and physical distancing will be practiced.

Bring your signs, your spirit and noisemakers, your friends.

Co-sponsored by (list in formation): Degenerate Artists against Fascism, No More Foundation, Freedom First International

Watch the Virtual Press Conference:

Click here to watch

No to the Fascist Coup! Trump/Pence Out Now

RefuseFascism.org hosted a virtual press conference on YouTube on Thursday, January 7, that presented a diverse group of people speaking on the attempted coup and its short and long term consequences. You'll want to listen in to this deep, engaged, and inspiring conversation, followed by some tough questions and answers that provide critical direction on what we all need to do NOW.

Hear from:
Coco Das, writer, Refuse Fascism Editorial Board
Andy Zee, co-initiator of RefuseFascism.org and host of The RNL – Revolution Nothing Less – Show
Lilly Wachowski, filmmaker
Rosanna Arquette, actress and activist
Cornel West, author, activist, scholar
Rev. William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC
Arturo O’Farrill, musician
Ruchira Gupta, Indian journalist and activist
Steve Hofstetter, stand-up comedian
Jodie Sweetin, actress and activist