Photo: A Black person with long curly hair shouts into a bullhorn at a counter-protest to a fascist event in Washington, D.C. Beyond The Concrete Milkshake: Tactics For Defeating Media Trolls & Grifters (Zine)
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Beyond The Concrete Milkshake: Tactics For Defeating Media Trolls & Grifters (Zine)

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A zine by Kit O’ConnellOh Shit, What Now? Collective, Austin, TX June 2020 The modern “media troll” (Latin name, medius troglodytus), also commonly known as the “Portland grifter,” is a relatively new species, at least in the numbers they appear in today. They are commonly found in flocks near protests, blockades, and progressive or leftist… Continue reading Beyond The Concrete Milkshake: Tactics For Defeating Media Trolls & Grifters (Zine)

Photo: A collection of zines from the Virtual Gonzo Zine Library sitting on a bed of gravel. Virtual Gonzo Zine Library, Spring 2020: Resistance Under Pandemic
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Virtual Gonzo Zine Library, Spring 2020: Resistance Under Pandemic

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OS!WN? Collective member Kit O’Connell created the Virtual Gonzo Zine Library. Originally published on kitoconnell.com. Welcome to the Virtual Gonzo Zine Library. The VGZL is a quarterly zine reading list and miniature zine distro. A few times per year, I curate some of my favorite zines — zines that I think everyone should be reading,… Continue reading Virtual Gonzo Zine Library, Spring 2020: Resistance Under Pandemic

Photo: A scattering of blank white pages fills the frame. Antifascist Days Of Unity Zine Collection
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Antifascist Days Of Unity Zine Collection

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One People’s Project and Dangerous Ideas Collective are calling for a month of action in October called the Antifascist Days of Unity. The idea behind the month of action is to help activists build stronger antifascist coalitions where they live. Another purpose is to improve the image of antifascism, since fascists and the far right… Continue reading Antifascist Days Of Unity Zine Collection

A shiny key sits in a silver lock. Computer Security For Activists & Everyone (October 2018 Slides & Resources)
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Computer Security For Activists & Everyone (October 2018 Slides & Resources)

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Here is a collection of resources from Oh Shit! What Now?’s October 2018 class, “Computer Security For Activists & Everyone.” We either used these resources and links in the creation of the class, or they offer opportunities for further learning and study. Current Events: Facebook & Google+ Hacked The Facebook Hack Exposes An Internet-Wide Failure (WIRED)… Continue reading Computer Security For Activists & Everyone (October 2018 Slides & Resources)

Image shows a surveillance camera on a wall, with a logo fo a red eye. Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics. October 14, 7:30pm at Treasure City Thrift. Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics (Oct 18)
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Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics (Oct 18)

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In an age of mass surveillance and increasingly commonplace hacking, protecting yourself online can feel overwhelming. We’ll help you get a handle on your devices, including your computer and smartphone. We’ll start by explaining “threat modeling,” which helps you understand what steps to take when. We’ll outline some concrete solutions for encrypted messaging, secure email,… Continue reading Computer Security & Online Privacy Basics (Oct 18)

A picnic basket full of fresh fruit rests on the grass. Potluck Picnic & Pool Party Against Hate, August 12, 11am at Brentwood Park. Potluck Picnic & Pool Party Against Hate (August 12)
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Potluck Picnic & Pool Party Against Hate (August 12)

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Please join Crustacean Zine Library, The Oh Shit! What Now? Collective, Raising Resisters, and other comrades for a Sunday Potluck Picnic and Pool Party at Brentwood Park in Austin, TX. Bring picnic-appropriate food and games, pool toys, supplies for making protest signs, and swimsuits. We will enjoy the commons and each others’ company while discussing… Continue reading Potluck Picnic & Pool Party Against Hate (August 12)

CREATEive: The Power Of Art & Creativity in Building & Fighting (March 15)
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CREATEive: The Power Of Art & Creativity in Building & Fighting (March 15)

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Eleanor Goldfield is an activist, journalist, and performance artist. She hosts the weekly news program Act Out! and recently published “Paradigm Lost: Radical Verse & Visuals For The Shift.” Eleanor will discuss the power of art and creativity in both building and fighting — intercut with spoken word and visual projections. Monkeywrench Books is an… Continue reading CREATEive: The Power Of Art & Creativity in Building & Fighting (March 15)