2) And in the above screenshot, that's Head of Security Jerry Smith talking with Proud Boy Alan Swinney. This is rally organizer Holly Delcampo introducing Jerry as the head of security.pic.twitter.com/18wXTqYdql
Show this thread
THREAD: Far-right groups are organizing a "We the People" rally in Philadelphia for Saturday, 11/17. They're also planning violence against protesters. This is a screenshot from their leaked security chat, where they discuss what weapons they can legally bring.pic.twitter.com/STLDVEkS67
-
-
-
3) I threaded on Jerry yesterday. He's an antisemite with militia ties.https://twitter.com/AntiFashGordon/status/1062387399823634433 …
Show this thread -
4) I've threaded on Alan Swinney before, too. He's a Proud Boy who travels the country attacking protesters at rallies. He funds his trips with online donations. He was in Providence attacking protesters on 10/6.https://twitter.com/AntiFashGordon/status/1062013348097810432 …
Show this thread -
5) Holly Delcampo's co-organizer, Zach Rehl, told the
@PhillyInquirer that this isn't a rally for Proud Boys. He was lying. In fact, the leaked security chats show that Proud Boys have been involved every step of the way here.http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/proud-boys-far-right-white-nationalist-rally-philadelphia-pushback-campaign-antifa-20181024.html …Show this thread -
6) In fact, Zach Rehl is a Proud Boy himself. Here he is telling fellow Proud Boy Thomas Savasta to join the Proud Boys USA group on MeWe.pic.twitter.com/vfqYfC3mLG
Show this thread -
7) And that's not all. This is Andrew Kovalic, the Harrisburg PA Proud Boys Rally Captain. He's part of the leaked security planning chat.https://twitter.com/AntiFashGordon/status/1062013328573296640 …
Show this thread -
8) The Harrisburg Proud Boys are known for violence, too. They came to Providence, RI on 10/6 to attack protesters at a Resist Marxism rally. This is former Proud Boy Mike Zimmerman tagging them there, saying they were "Crushing antifa skulls."pic.twitter.com/puEd3xnJWU
Show this thread -
9) The Harrisburg Proud Boys President, Maxwell Hare, is currently facing felony charges Attempted Gang Assault for attacking protesters in NYC on 10/12.http://gothamist.com/2018/10/23/proud_boys_arraigned_nyc.php …
Show this thread -
10) And the Proud Boys aren't the only far-right group planning on showing up. Bob Gaus, co-founder of the Keystone State Skinheads, plans to "have a good group coming with" him.pic.twitter.com/uq9Xo7q0HN
Show this thread -
11) He's bringing literal neo-Nazis with him. You can read more about Bob Gaus here, courtesy of
@PhillyANTIFA. https://phillyantifa.org/keystone-united-exposed-day-2-robert-and-melissa-gaus/ …Show this thread -
12) This is John Hodish, a member of the rally security team. He runs a militia called the Pennsylvania Lone Wolves that he'll be bringing to the rally.pic.twitter.com/YwlQlhyZst
Show this thread -
-
-
15) This isn't an innocent conservative rally. Violent hate groups like the Proud Boys and the Keystone State Skinheads are going to be there. So are armed far-right militias like the Lone Wolves.
Show this thread -
16) You can read more about these groups and their associations here.https://rewire.news/article/2018/11/13/hate-group-figures-are-coming-to-philadelphias-pro-police-rally/ …
Show this thread -
17) So what can you do? First, if you're comfortable signing your name to a petition, add your signature here to ask the city of Philadelphia to revoke the rally permit.https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-white-supremacists-in-philly/ …
Show this thread -
18) Second, follow my account. I'll be posting employment details for the rally organizers all week. Contact their employers. Show them that hate has consequences. You can start here.https://twitter.com/AntiFashGordon/status/1062387399823634433 …
Show this thread -
19) And if you're able, join protesters on Saturday, 11/17, to tell these groups that hate has no place in Philadelphia. Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Follow
@PushBackCmpgn for more details.pic.twitter.com/ZfS7dIJLqA
Show this thread -
20) The police won't protect us. We need to stand up and defend our communities. If you've ever wondered what you would during the fascists' rise to power, you're doing it now. Fascism is coming, and only we can stop it. ¡No pasarán!
</thread>Show this thread -
Also, reports are indicating that Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes is in Philadelphia now. I'll update if I hear more. https://twitter.com/ToomeyMemes/status/1062759348932362241 …
This Tweet is unavailable.Show this thread -
@BrianPHickey You might want to a look at this thread, rather than giving space in@thephillyvoice for fascists to repeat their lies about no hate groups being present. My DMs are open if you have any questions.pic.twitter.com/4tj8MrPDN9
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.