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Abolish. Create. Transform.
A decentralized antifascist collective for community defense, solidarity, and radical care.
1. Core Principles
Every ACT chapter is autonomous but united by shared values:
• Abolish fascism, white supremacy, and authoritarianism
• Create mutual aid networks, art, and community defense
• Transform systems through education, direct action, and solidarity
2. Chapter Formation Guide
Start with 3–5 trusted people who share ACT’s values.
Choose a name (e.g., ACT Berkshire, ACT 413, ACT Boxboro).
Set up secure communication (Signal, Matrix, ProtonMail).
Draft a local mission statement and code of ethics.
Decide your first focus: education, mutual aid, protest support, art, or research.
3. Roles & Responsibilities
Not everyone needs to be on the front lines. ACT values every skill:
4. Materials & Resources
• ACT Logo (download from card above)
• Flyer Template: “What is ACT?” + local contact info
• Zine Starter Pack: History of antifascism, protest safety, mutual aid guides
• Workshop Curriculum:
• Intro to antifascism
• Protest safety & legal rights
• Art & resistance nights
• Mutual aid logistics
5. First Actions
Choose one or more to launch your chapter:
• Host a teach-in or film screening on antifascist history
• Organize a mutual aid drive (food, hygiene, winter gear)
• Create protest art: posters, patches, banners
• Attend a local protest as a safety team or support crew
• Publish a zine or blog introducing ACT and your local goals
6. Code of Ethics
• No glorification of violence
• No tolerance for bigotry, harassment, or abuse
• No centralized leadership—decisions made collectively
• No surveillance or infiltration tolerated
• Always act in defense, never domination
• Protect vulnerable communities first
7. Connect & Expand
• Build alliances with local mutual aid groups, protest organizers, and community centers
• Share resources with other ACT chapters
• Use encrypted channels for sensitive coordination
• Publish dispatches, art, and updates to inspire others
8. Optional Rituals & Lore
To deepen identity and solidarity, chapters may:
• Create a local sigil or glyph
• Name your chapter’s founding myth (e.g., “The Boxboro Oak,” “The Chainsaw Covenant”)
• Write a Grimoire entry for your first action
• Celebrate Resistance Days (e.g., anniversaries of antifascist victories or local wins)
