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Using Signal groups for activism


Things are heating up. Millions of people are taking to the streets against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Communities around the US are organizing to defend against ICE raids, to protest Israeli genocide, for mutual aid, and for other forms of fighting fascism. Signal can help people safely organize in all of

When police, federal agencies, or fascists in Congress launch an investigate into activists that they want to crush, one of their primary tools for learning exactly who everyone involved is, what their roles are, and what their plans are, are data requests. If you confirm it's actually an immigration action, the rapid response network will share the verified info with local communities using social media, and they might post in the announcement Signal group requesting reinforcements. "Our intention is to serve as an anonymous, real-time announcement and coordination platform to foster greater participation and activity from everyone who is involved in the struggle for the liberation of Palestine," a Sunbird organizer told CrimethInc.

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