Antifa (U.S.)

Antifa, also called Antifascist Action, is a loosely-affiliated 21st century American political movement of far-left activists opposed to fascism.

History

Peter Beinart, writing in The Atlantic, describes these groups as having roots in the Anti-Racist Action network of the 1990s.[1]

Activity

Antifa is a far-left political movement, not an formal organization.[2][1] Activists organize protests via social media and through websites and listserves.[2][1]

Antifa groups have protested the 2016 election of Donald Trump.[1][3][4]

Antifa protestors may use black bloc tactics, and have been involved in violent events such as the 2017 Berkeley protests.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Beinhart, Peter. "The Rise of the Violent Left". The Atlantic. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Behind Berkeley’s Semester of Hate". New York Times. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  3. ↑ Lennard, Natasha (19 January 2017). "Anti-Fascists Will Fight Trump's Fascism in the Streets". The Nation. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  4. ↑ Tuttle, Ian (5 June 2017). "The Roots of Left-Wing Violence". National Review. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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