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Hey there I'm in the Louisville KY area
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Phijkchu (Sam) 7/21/2022 11:15 AM
I’m here in central Indiana. I am trying to get a group going here. Message me if you are local and interested. (edited)
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JohnBrosGhost 7/28/2022 11:45 AM
Hey y'all. I'm John Bro- I've been a member of AIF for a few years and just recently relocated to Indy. I'd love to get some momentum moving here to counter the existing right wing groups and begin building some strong networks of our own. (edited)
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I've noticed a decent bit of Patriot Front shit downtown, so I've been covering as I'm able with AIF materials.
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Let me know if you ever see shit in the wild, or notice any fash-gatherings around.
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I've noticed a decent bit of Patriot Front shit downtown, so I've been covering as I'm able with AIF materials.
thechromatograph3r 7/28/2022 1:50 PM
Hell yea, brotha
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Let me know if you ever see shit in the wild, or notice any fash-gatherings around.
thechromatograph3r 7/28/2022 1:52 PM
Cleveland, OH (at least the areas directly in and surrounding the city) have been clean AFAIK. Some of the cities further out though, like Strongsville, have a heavy MAGA influence. (edited)
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JohnBrosGhost 7/28/2022 1:54 PM
From what I've seen, lots of everyday leftists are good about scratching off PF stickers. I've documented and seen a lot where its clear folks just passing by using their fingernail to scratch off as much as they can.
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Everyday antifascism from everyday folks
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thechromatograph3r 7/28/2022 1:57 PM
I covered up a swastika in a petrol station (yes, I say petrol for semantic reasons) station slash diner bathroom in Demascus, VA a few weeks ago. Turned it into a tic-tac-toe board.
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JohnBrosGhost
Hey y'all. I'm John Bro- I've been a member of AIF for a few years and just recently relocated to Indy. I'd love to get some momentum moving here to counter the existing right wing groups and begin building some strong networks of our own. (edited)
I'm looking to build / meet people in Louisville. Perhaps we can link up the two groups from time to time, at least maintain comms in case of troubles
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Steve Mike
I'm looking to build / meet people in Louisville. Perhaps we can link up the two groups from time to time, at least maintain comms in case of troubles
JohnBrosGhost 7/28/2022 6:04 PM
For sure. You're only 1.5 hours away. If fash have a demonstration in either city, it'd be easy enough to run up or down 65 I'm trying to find some good ranges to join, hopefully in southern indiana and try to get to Hoosier NF a decent bit. Wouldn't be too hard to meet in the middle.
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Steve Mike 8/3/2022 5:48 PM
The 58-year-old Republican lawmaker was killed Wednesday in a car accident in her northern Indiana District, according to her office. Three others also died in the crash.
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JohnBrosGhost 8/3/2022 6:25 PM
3rd sitting republican to die this year.
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I'm sure the conspiracy nuts are blaming AnTiFa
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Phijkchu (Sam) 8/4/2022 10:28 AM
Just wanted to let you guys know that we will be having a state meeting on discord immediately after the national meeting on Sunday. Hope to see you guys there!
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#indiana
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He actually changed his website’s messaging a bit. It used to have a lot more “prevent fraud” language.
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Destiny Scott Wells is running as the Democratic candidate for Indiana's Secretary of State.
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Phijkchu (Sam)
Just wanted to let you guys know that we will be having a state meeting on discord immediately after the national meeting on Sunday. Hope to see you guys there!
WojtektheBear 8/7/2022 8:52 PM
How’d this go?
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Steve Mike 8/8/2022 7:50 AM
I'd say we had a fine time. Did some brainstorming
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Phijkchu (Sam) 8/8/2022 11:07 AM
https://registration.goruck.com/event/self-responder-indianapolis-in-10072022-1900-17674 I’m going to be doing this, may be bringing my dad along as well. Any of you guys interested in joining me? $85 + materials is a little steep, but it’s very valuable skills.
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Phijkchu (Sam)
https://registration.goruck.com/event/self-responder-indianapolis-in-10072022-1900-17674 I’m going to be doing this, may be bringing my dad along as well. Any of you guys interested in joining me? $85 + materials is a little steep, but it’s very valuable skills.
I might be, I'll look into it
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JohnBrosGhost 8/8/2022 1:04 PM
Interesting.
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Here’s the stop the bleed cert I mentioned yesterday https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/
Get Trained to STOP THE BLEED
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thechromatograph3r 8/9/2022 5:58 PM
"It's unequivocally discrimination on the basis of sex." Yesterday, federal judge Jane Magnus-Stinson said a 10 year old transgender girl in Indiana can rejoin her softball team as the courts consider the state's trans athlete ban. https://t.co/3pBO4fDTAZ #TitleIX #LetKidsPlay
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Phijkchu (Sam) 8/11/2022 2:59 PM
Passed an anti-trans and gay marriage billboard on 65 south just past Lafayette. These people are the true false prophets Jesus warned us about. Not a Christian though raised as one, I’m a big fan of Jesus’ message. This is an affront to that message.
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I'm a Christian who recently started going to church after not going for years because of the hypocrisy I witnessed among the people there. (Rich and privelideged people who didnt give a shit about charity, etc.) For me, my faith guides me because I think "what would Jesus do?". These people are very much not doing what Jesus would do, and it makes me super angry. (edited)
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Phijkchu (Sam) 8/11/2022 3:58 PM
Those people do believe in charity, but it’s paying for the church building a new annex or whatever. That’s the reason my parents stopped taking us to church. But even though I don’t believe in God, I got a tattoo of Jesus’ most important point - “Spread Love”. These people are spreading hatred and division, which is the exact opposite of that message. (edited)
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Phijkchu (Sam)
Those people do believe in charity, but it’s paying for the church building a new annex or whatever. That’s the reason my parents stopped taking us to church. But even though I don’t believe in God, I got a tattoo of Jesus’ most important point - “Spread Love”. These people are spreading hatred and division, which is the exact opposite of that message. (edited)
Yeah, I meant charity as in helping others in a general sense. Obviously most churchgoers do tithing though. It sucks that people are calling themselves Christians while going against Jesus' messages as you said.
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If you live close enough, please consider attending this event. We need a HUGE turnout in order to get the national spotlight on CHARLES BOOKER defeating Russian Rand Paul. If you come out and find me, we'll make a big ass party out of the night https://www.mobilize.us/bookerforkentucky/event/492501/
We made history together, let's do it again. Join us for a rally with Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate, Charles Booker, and Democratic National Committee Chairman, Jaime Harrison on Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30pm EST at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203). Charles is the first Afr...
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Phijkchu (Sam) 8/17/2022 5:05 PM
My conservative friends are actually awe-struck about the espionage act proposal. A lot of them didn’t even know about it at all. Definitely try to spread the word amongst any rational conservatives you know (non-Trumpists). Make it clear that it’s a Russian plot to spy on us. It may not solve things, but any push in the right direction helps.
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JohnBrosGhost 8/18/2022 1:04 AM
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INDIANAPOLIS—“The goal of this proposal is to punish our already suffering homeless communities,” photographer Wildstyle DaProducer says about a new measure being considered that criminalizes distribution of food and other goods to the unhoused and poor in Indianapolis.
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JohnBrosGhost 8/26/2022 10:29 PM
Anytime Wildstyle is quoted you know it’s going to be 🔥
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Anytime Wildstyle is quoted you know it’s going to be 🔥
WojtektheBear 8/27/2022 10:02 AM
What a fun local character
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“Help thy neighbor. JK! That’s illegal.”
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JohnBrosGhost 9/3/2022 2:49 PM
And patriot front is downtown
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JohnBrosGhost 9/4/2022 6:17 PM
Posted some of my PF sticker coverups in the Indianapolis subreddit to gauge the reaction to AIF, seems positive
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thechromatograph3r 9/5/2022 8:56 PM
Explain to me why these terrorists are allowed on our streets
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Because we all let them
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thechromatograph3r 9/5/2022 9:07 PM
Well, if we try to stop them, we get fucked up by LE
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I saw some vids that show otherwise! So theres that
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thechromatograph3r 9/5/2022 9:12 PM
Yea, but I can’t find people in Cleveland willing to do so
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JohnBrosGhost 9/6/2022 1:46 PM
I want to know if they had a permit. If so, how far in advance was this planned? @thechromatograph3r (edited)
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I haven’t heard anything about it other than on the local subreddit
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JohnBrosGhost 9/7/2022 11:33 PM
On Saturday, members of the white nationalist group “Patriot Front” marched throughout downtown, including on Monument Circle during the Indianapolis Labor Fest.
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JohnBrosGhost 9/11/2022 5:26 PM
@Steve Mike here's the range I'm looking to join around bloomington- halfway between Lville & Indy. Need to find a weekend to get down there, but I'll report back once I visit.
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@Steve Mike here's the range I'm looking to join around bloomington- halfway between Lville & Indy. Need to find a weekend to get down there, but I'll report back once I visit.
oh nice Ill check this out
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ive been going around and posting PF telegram posts to the relevant channels, so when they post content in your state, i'll do my best to post it here
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Goddamn I hate them and their tight ass organization
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JohnBrosGhost 9/19/2022 7:21 PM
WFYI is central Indiana's source for NPR radio (90.1 FM) and PBS television (20.1, 20.2 and 20.3), with a focus on the local community. Stay up to date on the latest news and events for Indianapolis and central Indiana.
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Goddamn I hate them and their tight ass organization
JohnBrosGhost 9/19/2022 7:22 PM
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Oh I guess that was worded weirdly. I hate them for what they stand for, and also due to the fact that they appear to have a somewhat effective level of organization
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I mean they are making national news, putting together marches that while not huge, are still large enough to be intimidating, and they create tons of content. Yeah they look goofy as shit and have terrible values but the organization worries me (edited)
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Braakinthesaddle 9/25/2022 12:09 PM
Question: When is y'alls next gubernatorial election?
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JohnBrosGhost 9/25/2022 3:59 PM
2024
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JohnBrosGhost 10/22/2022 9:53 AM
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WojtektheBear 10/23/2022 8:26 PM
Seems like a No Quarter flag but I can’t be completely sure
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JohnBrosGhost 10/26/2022 8:53 AM
Yup
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Seems like a No Quarter flag but I can’t be completely sure
JohnBrosGhost 10/26/2022 8:53 AM
No quarter plus a Russian flag. Tell me you’re a fascist without telling me you’re a fascist
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62 Posts, 72 Following, 94 Followers · we are a mutual aid anti-fascist, anti-racist, pro-worker community defense organization committed to community-led defense in the Kentuckiana area and beyond.
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JohnBrosGhost 11/26/2022 5:39 PM
Thanks for the heads up!
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Maybe change some of the colors around?
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JohnBrosGhost 12/4/2022 9:19 AM
I know there's not too many of us here in Indiana- but I'm trying to make a list of leftist/liberal organizations so we can do some outreach to try and bolster our numbers. Please add any y'all can think of below..
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JohnBrosGhost 12/4/2022 9:29 AM
Local DSA Chapters Common Cause Chapters Liberal Gun Owners IN Chapter IN DOC Watch Sly Badges Infoshop PSL Indy (watch the third arrow) Rose Coalition UCD USA (edited)
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JohnBrosGhost 12/4/2022 10:28 AM
Circle city mutual aid The fawn society
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JohnBrosGhost 12/5/2022 1:55 PM
Also, just set up an Indiana Iron Front Instagram this week, if you feel inclined to follow. (edited)
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highspeedchase 12/5/2022 5:31 PM
Hey All, I'm new here but super glad I finally found this group! I just posted this in #fascists-online but wanted to link here as well since it's in indiana https://discord.com/channels/990403086675759136/1023015600039153764/1049452282237960212
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JohnBrosGhost 12/5/2022 6:01 PM
Glad to have you! I recall a little bit of the whole farmers market fiasco a few years ago. And yeah, you can't not tell me that logo ain't a swastika
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Definitely need to keep an eye out for that locally in case any well-intentioned spots don't know her history
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highspeedchase 12/6/2022 1:10 PM
For sure. From what I understand she is pretty well known in Btown, she got ran out. With the fash getting louder/bolder I’m sure they’ll post something soon that’s close enough to direct calls to violence— they take payment through Stripe and use WooCommerce/Wordpress so it’s possible they could get dropped
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I wish I knew more about cyber sec bc I’m sure that website is FULL of holes. Could probably get payment/address info for every order
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JohnBrosGhost 12/6/2022 10:09 PM
Definitely worth a message to Stripe. Deplatform as much as possible
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heyallisonb 12/12/2022 9:19 AM
Yeah she got banned from the farmers’ market right?
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JohnBrosGhost 12/12/2022 9:20 AM
Yep. Same person: new shenanigans
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JohnBrosGhost 12/12/2022 9:30 AM
Now that we have 4-5 people locally, I’d love to hear ideas of how y’all would like to be involved. I plan on doing some weekly mutual aid/ food pantry donations and continuing to do some stickers and flyering to build awareness.
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My thought is to start small and simple to build trust, awareness, and support and build towards some long term goals
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heyallisonb 12/12/2022 4:14 PM
I’m new to this so I’m pretty open to suggestions. Does anyone have a list of local organizations they support, like community resources, charities, nonprofits, etc.?
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heyallisonb 12/13/2022 9:00 AM
So idk if anyone else is close to the north side, but there are a LOT of Purple for Parents, Moms 4 Liberty and similar groups in Hamilton County. They are a nuisance for the school districts
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And then there’s Pastor Micah Beckwith, who is serving on the Hamilton East Library Board
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joe hill’s revenge 12/13/2022 12:48 PM
Requiring the personal email address is weird tbh
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heyallisonb 12/13/2022 1:34 PM
I don’t think it was actually “required”, these groups tend to exaggerate. It sounds like it was part of a permission slip for competitions or something/welcome to orchestra
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JohnBrosGhost 12/13/2022 8:10 PM
Oof. The far right has been going hard on getting school board members elected. Not terribly surprised by HamCo going for it.
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I’m new to this so I’m pretty open to suggestions. Does anyone have a list of local organizations they support, like community resources, charities, nonprofits, etc.?
JohnBrosGhost 12/14/2022 3:09 PM
Is there a specific area your looking at? Housing, immigration, criminal justice, etc?
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Is there a specific area your looking at? Housing, immigration, criminal justice, etc?
heyallisonb 12/14/2022 3:23 PM
Not necessarily. Part of this is admittedly for my own personal reasons (was big into volunteering in HS/college but fell out of it over the years). I’ve been trying to compile a list of local organizations across Indy and the suburbs
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a centralized, shareable version*
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Most of the organizations I’m familiar with serve either LGBTQ+ or families/survivors of domestic violence
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Would be happy to make a Google Sheets doc or something to compile a list if anyone else is interested
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JohnBrosGhost 12/14/2022 3:39 PM
I tried to follow as many of the really grassroots and mutual aid type orgs on the instagram.
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But there’s certainly more that might be more volunteer centered- Habitat, Gleaners, KIB, etc
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JohnBrosGhost 12/14/2022 4:12 PM
It’d be good to have! I’d love for us to start some community work and showing that anti-fascism /=/ big scary AnTiFa
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Awesome! Should we start an Indiana iron front shared account?
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If one doesn’t already exist
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Awesome! Should we start an Indiana iron front shared account?
JohnBrosGhost 12/15/2022 7:10 PM
For google sheets? We could sign up for one.. I have a gmail burner I could use as well. Just for reference: As of now AIF Indiana has a Proton Mail for communications, IG for publicity, and Signal for coordination.
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heyallisonb 12/15/2022 7:59 PM
That sounds good
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JohnBrosGhost 12/21/2022 1:22 PM
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The weather forecast is predicting sub-zero temps in Indianapolis this weekend. Now more than ever is a great time to donate to local mutual aid organization doing work on the ground to help our unsheltered neighbors. Below are links to a couple groups around the state that you can support this weekend:
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JohnBrosGhost 12/21/2022 5:21 PM
good catch, thanks @OkraMonk
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JohnBrosGhost 12/22/2022 1:26 PM
Just sent a message to their protonmail- really working to build allies right now since we're a small chapter
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I’m new to this so I’m pretty open to suggestions. Does anyone have a list of local organizations they support, like community resources, charities, nonprofits, etc.?
rayne.brown 1/8/2023 11:47 AM
Circle City Mutual aid works with Food Not Bombs to provide grooming, hygiene, and first aid to unhoused people in indy along with the food from food not bombs https://m.facebook.com/circlecitymutualaid/
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Dathouse is also pretty cool, they’re more of a community center in Fountain Square/Bates Hendricks, but if you’re in the area they always can use volunteers https://www.dathouse.org/ (edited)
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https://t.me/HoosiersXIV this telegram channel for indianas “active club” has some info on your local fash
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https://t.me/HoosiersXIV this telegram channel for indianas “active club” has some info on your local fash
JohnBrosGhost 1/18/2023 8:11 PM
Awesome. Thanks for this. I try to stay off telegram for my mental health but got some good screen grabs
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JohnBrosGhost 2/1/2023 7:51 AM
Hey y’all. Sorry I’ve been a bit absent with the holidays and some family things it’s been busy. I’m working on organizing our local chapter. I want to start doing some mutual aid, volunteering, and networking with other groups. I’ll send DMs to folks who are active in this channel to discuss- but please DM me if you’re interested in getting more involved locally
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JohnBrosGhost 2/25/2023 10:48 AM
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Last weekend
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JohnBrosGhost 2/26/2023 1:06 PM
This weekend
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rayne.brown 3/2/2023 12:56 PM
Is that just near the arts garden?
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Is that just near the arts garden?
JohnBrosGhost 3/3/2023 11:13 AM
I believe so. The sign says wholesale district, so in that general area for sure
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JohnBrosGhost 3/26/2023 6:33 PM
A bomb threat was called in today at Indy Reads after they hosted their weekly drag story hour and were set to hold Queer and Trans Yoga class today.
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Stay vigilant. Not sure if there will be a rally in support of our community bookstore or not. Will keep y’all posted. (edited)
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beheadedbats 4/17/2023 10:01 PM
Hello, fellow Hoosiers, where are y'all located, and what's been going on? I just joined and I'm interested in finding out if there's any people near me, or that can discuss news about this state
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beheadedbats 4/18/2023 9:09 PM
Hoosier Nationalists has a new channel if you guys didn't know
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Indiana Active Club. Get Active. XIV. (New channel because Telegram is gay.)
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