Anti-Fascism Scholar Flees US Amid Trump's "Antifa" Fearmongering

Oct 15, 2025 | We speak with Rutgers University professor Mark Bray, who fled from the U.S. to Spain with his family after receiving death threats over his scholarship. He is the author of the 2017 book "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook," which explores the history and tactics of anti-fascist movements in Europe, the United States and beyond. Turning Point USA, the conservative campus group founded by Charlie Kirk, had called for Bray's firing and branded him "Dr. Antifa." This comes as the Trump administration has dramatically escalated its war on dissent following Kirk's assassination, using his death as pretext to launch an assault on activists, organizations and speech it disagrees with.

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Pam Bondi Talking in a Commercial on Antifa

Jennifer Welch points out that the commercial is money wasted on a lie, on propaganda, and on gaslighting.

European Far Right Follows Trump in Calling for Antifa to Be Declared Terrorists

THE GUARDIAN: Netherlands and Hungary move towards designation as draft resolution reportedly backed by 79 MEPs in 20 countries

Where Donald Trump leads, Europe’s nationalists and far right follow. After a Truth Social post last month, when Trump announced the US would designate antifa, the decentralised anti-fascist movement, “a major terrorist organisation”, his international allies swung into action.

That same day, the Dutch parliament, where the largest party is Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV, passed a resolution, noting the US decision and calling on the government to declare antifa a terrorist organisation in the Netherlands.

Then the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán – more usually a source of inspiration for Trump – said his country would follow suit. Next, in the European parliament, a far-right MEP from the Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang party drafted a resolution with the same request. Tom Vandendriessche announced last week that 79 MEPs from 20 countries supported his proposed text. In a video posted on X with ominous music playing, he described antifa as “an international network that is supported, financed and protected by the system to fight the nationalist opposition with violence”. » | Jennifer Rankin in Brussels | Sunday, October 12, 2025

Trump’s cancer is metastasizing rapidly, isn’t it? It will soon choke off freedom of speech and, by extension, freedom of thought! Without freedom of speech, freedom of thought is unthinkable. It is such a pity that Americans hadn’t the courage to lock up Trump when they had the chance to do so. Now, the West will have to pay the high price for their weakness and cowardice. Trumpism has already FU America, and now it is on course to FU the rest of the West as well! As an aside, I am sure that Winnie must be turning in his grave to learn that he was the Arch-Antifan! A message to all SANE folks! We are in the fight of our lives! Moreover, this could be the spark that sets off World War III! It’s going to be a battle for the soul of the western world. — © Mark Alexander

Trump signs order designating antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization’: Executive order revives controversial pledge from Trump’s first presidency in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing »

Antifa-Forscher flieht nach Morddrohungen aus den USA

RHEINISCHE POST: Washington · Der US-Professor Mark Bray hat die USA mit seiner Familie verlassen und ist nach Spanien geflogen. Bray, bekannt als Antifa-Experte, sieht sich wegen seiner Bücher und Trumps Rhetorik ins Visier genommen.

Nach Morddrohungen gegen ihn ist der US-Professor und Experte für die linke Antifa-Bewegung, Mark Bray, nach eigenen Angaben aus den USA geflohen. US-Präsident Donald Trump und seine Anhänger versuchen, „den Begriff 'Antifa' auszuweiten und im Prinzip auf jeden anzuwenden, den sie nicht mögen“, sagte Bray der Nachrichtenagentur AFP. Betroffen sei auch er als Autor mehrerer Bücher über die Antifa. Trump hatte die Antifa-Bewegung Ende September offiziell als „terroristische Organisation“ eingestuft.

Bray flog eigenen Angaben zufolge am Donnerstag mit seiner Familie nach Spanien. „Die ganze Sache ist sehr stressig, vor allem weil wir kleine Kinder haben. Mein ganzes Leben steht Kopf“, sagte er AFP. Der Geschichtsprofessor von der Rutgers University in New Jersey gilt als Experte für die Antifa-Bewegung und hat mehrere Bücher dazu verfasst. „Es ist besonders einfach, mich in eine Schublade zu stecken - den Kerl, der das Buch darüber geschrieben hat“, schilderte er. » | (albu/AFP) | Samstag, 11. Oktober 2025

Call Me Antifa – A Patriotic Protest Anthem for Freedom, Justice, and Love

Oct 9, 2025 | “Call Me Antifa” is a powerful modern protest anthem that redefines what it means to stand for freedom, justice, and democracy in America. Inspired by the spirit of the Greatest Generation who fought fascism in World War II, this song celebrates love over hate, peace over violence, and liberty over authoritarianism. With lyrics that honor unity, diversity, and the enduring American dream, “Call Me Antifa” pushes back against the fear and division spread by MAGA extremism and political scapegoating. This is a song for everyone who believes that being truly patriotic means standing up for civil rights, equality, and democracy itself.

The F-Word | Folk Protest Song Against Trump, MAGA, and Fascism

Sep 20, 2025 | “The F-Word” is a fiery folk protest song that calls out Donald Trump, MAGA Republicans, and their dangerous slide into fascism. With powerful lyrics that expose authoritarian lies, warn against the death of democracy, and rally listeners to resist, this track channels the spirit of classic protest anthems while speaking directly to today’s political crisis. Targeting the corruption, suppression, and creeping dictatorship of Trumpism, “The F-Word” reminds us that fascism is the opposite of freedom and must be fought with unity, truth, and people power. If you believe in democracy, resistance, and standing against authoritarian rule, this is your song.

Kristi Noem and Trump Compare Non-violent 'Antifa' to ISIS and Hamas in New Crackdown on Opponents

Oct 10, 2025 | The Trump regime is intensifying its campaign against left-wing activism that opposes it's own rhetoric. At a White House roundtable, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem compared antifa to ISIS, Hamas, and Hezbollah—calling them “just as dangerous.” Days earlier, President Trump signed an executive order declaring antifa a “domestic terrorist organization,” despite experts saying the non-violent movement has no central leadership or structure.

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This woman is truly ignorant. Antifa is NOT “left-wing”. You can be right-wing and still be an Antifan. Doesn’t Kristi Noem realise that were Winston Churchill to be alive today, he would be considered an ‘Antifan’, too! In fact at that time, during World War II, he led the Antifans! This woman needs to open a few history books and learn something! — © Mark Alexander

This 1954 Speech Could Have Been Written for 2025

Oct 9, 2025 | In 1954, journalist Edward R. Murrow delivered one of the most important broadcasts in American history, directly challenging Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare.

His words about fear, freedom, and responsibility resonate powerfully in 2025, as the United States faces new political turmoil, authoritarian rhetoric, and division.

This video features Murrow’s famous “See It Now” speech, combined with powerful visuals that connect the dangers of McCarthyism to today’s challenges. Murrow warned: “We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.” That message is just as urgent today as it was 70 years ago.

"Good night, and good luck."


All SANE people are ANTIFA now! — © Mark Alexander

Chris Hedges: We Are All Antifa Now

Sep 24, 2025 | The designation of the amorphous group antifa as a terrorist organization allows the state to brand all dissidents as supporters of antifa and prosecute them as terrorists.

Trump stuft Antifa offiziell als „terroristische Organisation“ ein

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Mit einem Dekret erklärt US-Präsident Donald Trump die Antifa zur Terrororganisation. Ein Schritt, der nach dem Attentat auf Charlie Kirk erfolgt. Fachleute sehen die Maßnahme kritisch.

US-Präsident Donald Trump hat die linksgerichtete Antifa-Bewegung per Dekret als „inländische terroristische Organisation“ eingestuft. Das Weiße Haus teilte mit, er habe die Anordnung am Montag (Ortszeit) unterzeichnet. Der Schritt steht im Zusammenhang mit dem tödlichen Anschlag auf den rechten Aktivisten Charlie Kirk am 10. September. Fachleute weisen jedoch darauf hin, dass die Antifa weniger eine organisierte Gruppe sei, sondern vielmehr eine politische Strömung ohne klare Strukturen.

In dem Dekret wird die Antifa-Bewegung als „militaristische, anarchistische“ Organisation bezeichnet, „die ausdrücklich zum Sturz der Regierung der Vereinigten Staaten aufruft“. Sie setze „Gewalt und Terrorismus“ ein, um die Meinungsfreiheit zu unterdrücken. Die Antifa setze „ausgeklügelte Mittel und Mechanismen“ ein, um die Identität ihrer Mitglieder zu schützen. Sie nutze dieselben Methoden, um ihre Finanzierungsquellen zu verbergen und neue Mitglieder zu rekrutieren, heißt es in dem Dekret.

Wegen des „Musters politischer Gewalt“, das darauf abziele, „rechtmäßige politische Aktivitäten zu unterdrücken und die Rechtsstaatlichkeit zu behindern“, stufe er die Antifa-Bewegung als „inländische terroristische Organisation“ ein, heißt es weiter. » | AFP, Sophie Barkey | Dienstag, 23. September 2025

Assassinat de Charlie Kirk : la Hongrie exhorte l'Union européenne à classer le mouvement «Antifa» comme «terroriste»

LE FIGARO : Mercredi, une semaine après l’assassinat de l’influenceur conservateur Charlie Kirk, le président américain Donald Trump avait désigné comme organisation «terroriste» le mouvement «Antifa».

Le chef de la diplomatie hongroise a exhorté samedi l'Union européenne à suivre l'exemple de Donald Trump et classer comme organisation «terroriste» le mouvement «Antifa», qui rassemble des groupes d'extrême gauche se réclamant de l'antifascisme.

«La Hongrie est convaincue que, sur une question aussi cruciale, l'Europe doit aligner ses actions sur celles des États-Unis», a affirmé sur X le ministre hongrois des Affaires étrangères, Peter Szijjarto, publiant sa lettre à la chef de la diplomatie européenne Kaja Kallas. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 20 septembre 2025

Je n'aime pas du tout cette idée ! Je crois que c'est une évolution très grave ! On a le sentiment que le monde s'achemine inexorablement vers un conflit, peut-être même une guerre mondiale ! Trop de choses négatives se produisent trop vite. La situation pourrait facilement dégénérer ! — © Mark Alexander

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Germany: PEGIDA and AntiFa Supporters Clash in Munich

Several arrests were made after clashes erupted between PEGIDA-supporters and anti-PEGIDA counter-protesters in the Bavarian city of Munich, Monday, on the one-year anniversary rally of the Munich branch of PEGIDA.

Germany: Cologne Counter-demo Meets PEGIDA Protest against NYE Assaults

Supporters of the Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West (PEGIDA) rallied outside Cologne's main train station on Saturday. A counter-protest took place simultaneously, with the two groups being kept apart by the police.

Germany: Police Attack Ruptly Producer as Clashes Break Out in Leipzig

Hundreds of antifa activists clashed with German riot police in Leipzig, Saturday, as a counter-protest decrying the three announced right-wing demonstrations taking place in the city got underway.

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Krawalle in Leipzig: Dutzende Polizisten bei Demos gegen rechts verletzt

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Die Polizei setzte Wasserwerfer und Tränengas ein, Gegendemonstranten warfen Steine: In Leipzig ist es nach einem Aufmarsch von Rechtsextremisten zu Ausschreitungen gekommen. 56 Polizisten wurden verletzt.

Bei gewaltsamen Ausschreitungen am Rande der Kundgebungen von Rechtsextremen und linken Gegendemonstranten sind in Leipzig nach Angaben der Polizei 56 Polizisten verletzt worden. Mindestens zwei von ihnen seien dienstunfähig, einer für mindestens vier Wochen, sagte die Polizeisprecherin. Außerdem seien 32 Dienstfahrzeuge der Polizei beschädigt worden. » | sto/dpa/AFP | Samstag, 12. Dezember 2015

LIVE: Counter-protest Meets PEGIDA Demo in Dresden

Antifa protesters are due to rally in Dresden on Monday, October 26, threatening to disrupt a march of the far-right movement Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West (PEGIDA). The first of PEGIDA’s evening marches took place on October 20, 2014. Numbers kept growing until a record 20,000 supporters gathered in Dresden on October 19, 2015.

Anti-immigrant and anti-Islam protests have dogged Germany for the last year, with a spike in hate crimes against refugees over the last few months as the impact of Europe's refugee crisis continues to grow.

Germany: Antifa Scuffle with Police at PEGIDA Demo

Tenions were high as Antifa protesters scuffled with police in the Bavarian city of Wurzburg on Monday, as an estimated 200 PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West) protesters marched through the city.

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