Faced with intensifying repression and state violence, there is an understandable inclination to seek safety by avoiding confrontation. But this is not always the most effective strategy.

Faced with intensifying repression and state violence, there is an understandable inclination to seek safety by avoiding confrontation. But this is not always the most effective strategy.

Cross posting from elsewhere since it’s a good read

  • Nougat@fedia.ioM
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    18 hours ago
    • Large black sweatpants (no logos)
    • Large black hoodie (no logos)
    • Boots (these don’t need to be black, you’ll want them to appear “civilian”)
    • Jersey gloves
    • Black balaclava (one of the thin “helmet sock” ones)
    • Pepper spray
    • Backpack or drawstring bag

    Buy as many of these from thrift stores as possible. Cut the cuffs off of the sweatpant legs. Practice putting on and taking off this gear over your street clothes, in and out of whatever bag you’re toting.

    This is something you can do right now to be ready to act when the need arises.