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{{Quote|The job of the anti-fascist is to make [fascists] too afraid to act publicly and to act as volunteer targets for their hate and attacks which might keep them from thinking about burning down the mosque in their neighborhood.|Mark Bray, ''Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook.''}}

'''~~[https://rottenwebsites.miraheze.org/wiki/~~Antifa ~~Antifa]~~''' (short for Anti-Fascist Action) are a loosely-organized far-left movement predominantly made up of radical socialists, anarchists, and communists, who's stated goal is the suppression of [[fascism]], neo-nazism, [[White supremacy|white supremacy]] and other far-right ideologies in North America and Europe through the use of violence and physical/vocal harassment. They're widely considered the left-wing counterpart of the [[Alt-Right]] with many expressing [[Americophobia|anti-American]], [[Xenophobia|xenophobic]] and communistic opinions. The group gained wider recognition during the protests against [[Donald Trump]], in which Antifa members present were re-[[Vandalism|vandalizing]], fighting, and causing property damage. Antifa has received criticism from the American and worldwide population on both sides of the political spectrum for their use of violent crimes to achieve ends.

'''Antifa''' (short for Anti-Fascist Action) are a loosely-organized far-left movement predominantly made up of radical socialists, anarchists, and communists, who's stated goal is the suppression of [[fascism]], neo-nazism, [[White supremacy|white supremacy]] and other far-right ideologies in North America and Europe through the use of violence and physical/vocal harassment. They're widely considered the left-wing counterpart of the [[Alt-Right]] with many expressing [[Americophobia|anti-American]], [[Xenophobia|xenophobic]] and communistic opinions. The group gained wider recognition during the protests against [[Donald Trump]], in which Antifa members present were re-[[Vandalism|vandalizing]], fighting, and causing property damage. Antifa has received criticism from the American and worldwide population on both sides of the political spectrum for their use of violent crimes to achieve ends.

The group is the successor to the German ''Antifaschistische Aktion'', a paramilitary organization founded by the [[Communist Party of Germany]].

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===April 15th, 2017===

During a free speech rally, in Berkeley, Antifa showed up to try and shut it down. Claiming it was in the name of [[Hate Speech|hate speech]], most of them were armed with m-80s, and they threw them at the free speech side. The police were ordered by the mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguin to stand down.

During a free speech rally, in Berkeley, Antifa showed up to try and shut it down. Claiming it was in the name of [[Hate Speech|hate speech]], most of them were armed with m-80s, and they threw them at the free speech side. The police were ordered by the mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguin to stand down. One of the Antifa members present, [[Eric Clanton]], hit several of the right-wing protestors with a bike lock.

=== August 11-12, 2017 ===

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=== 2018 ===

Antifa made an appearance in Berkeley, opposing a "No To Marxism" rally.

Antifa made an appearance in Berkeley on August 6, opposing a "No To Marxism" rally. Explosives were thrown and demonstrators from both sides clashed with police. 20 people were arrested.

=== 2019 ===

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Reporter Andy Ngo was attacked and beaten at a protest in Portland, Oregon on June 29. The Antifa members responsible then attacked and beat several other protesters, including one man in which they cracked his skull with a Crowbar.

Antifa member [[Willem van Spronsen]] attempted to firebomb an Immigration and Customs centre on July 13. Van Spronsen was killed by police when he attempted to ignite a propane tank.

On August 4, [[Connor Betts]], an Antifa supporter, shot and killed 9 people in Dayton, Ohio, just 13 hours after the [[Patrick Crusius|El Paso shooting]]. However it is believed that he was motivated by [[misogyny]] rather than politics.

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 {{Quote|The job of the anti-fascist is to make [fascists] too afraid to act publicly and to act as volunteer targets for their hate and attacks which might keep them from thinking about burning down the mosque in their neighborhood.|Mark Bray, ''Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook.''}}
-'''[https://rottenwebsites.miraheze.org/wiki/Antifa Antifa]''' (short for Anti-Fascist Action) are a loosely-organized far-left movement predominantly made up of radical socialists, anarchists, and communists, who's stated goal is the suppression of [[fascism]], neo-nazism, [[White supremacy|white supremacy]] and other far-right ideologies in North America and Europe through the use of violence and physical/vocal harassment. They're widely considered the left-wing counterpart of the [[Alt-Right]] with many expressing [[Americophobia|anti-American]], [[Xenophobia|xenophobic]] and communistic opinions. The group gained wider recognition during the protests against [[Donald Trump]], in which Antifa members present were re-[[Vandalism|vandalizing]], fighting, and causing property damage. Antifa has received criticism from the American and worldwide population on both sides of the political spectrum for their use of violent crimes to achieve ends.
+'''Antifa''' (short for Anti-Fascist Action) are a loosely-organized far-left movement predominantly made up of radical socialists, anarchists, and communists, who's stated goal is the suppression of [[fascism]], neo-nazism, [[White supremacy|white supremacy]] and other far-right ideologies in North America and Europe through the use of violence and physical/vocal harassment. They're widely considered the left-wing counterpart of the [[Alt-Right]] with many expressing [[Americophobia|anti-American]], [[Xenophobia|xenophobic]] and communistic opinions. The group gained wider recognition during the protests against [[Donald Trump]], in which Antifa members present were re-[[Vandalism|vandalizing]], fighting, and causing property damage. Antifa has received criticism from the American and worldwide population on both sides of the political spectrum for their use of violent crimes to achieve ends.
 The group is the successor to the German ''Antifaschistische Aktion'', a paramilitary organization founded by the [[Communist Party of Germany]].
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 ===April 15th, 2017===
-During a free speech rally, in Berkeley, Antifa showed up to try and shut it down. Claiming it was in the name of [[Hate Speech|hate speech]], most of them were armed with m-80s, and they threw them at the free speech side. The police were ordered by the mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguin to stand down.
+During a free speech rally, in Berkeley, Antifa showed up to try and shut it down. Claiming it was in the name of [[Hate Speech|hate speech]], most of them were armed with m-80s, and they threw them at the free speech side. The police were ordered by the mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguin to stand down. One of the Antifa members present, [[Eric Clanton]], hit several of the right-wing protestors with a bike lock.
 === August 11-12, 2017 ===
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 === 2018 ===
-Antifa made an appearance in Berkeley, opposing a "No To Marxism" rally.
+Antifa made an appearance in Berkeley on August 6, opposing a "No To Marxism" rally. Explosives were thrown and demonstrators from both sides clashed with police. 20 people were arrested.
 === 2019 ===
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 Reporter Andy Ngo was attacked and beaten at a protest in Portland, Oregon on June 29. The Antifa members responsible then attacked and beat several other protesters, including one man in which they cracked his skull with a Crowbar.
+Antifa member [[Willem van Spronsen]] attempted to firebomb an Immigration and Customs centre on July 13. Van Spronsen was killed by police when he attempted to ignite a propane tank.
 On August 4, [[Connor Betts]], an Antifa supporter, shot and killed 9 people in Dayton, Ohio, just 13 hours after the [[Patrick Crusius|El Paso shooting]]. However it is believed that he was motivated by [[misogyny]] rather than politics.