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Antifa (Netherlands)
Antifa may refer to: Movements and ideology * Anti-fascism, history of fascism's opposition before and during WWII * Post–World War II anti-fascism, including antifa groups ** Antifa (Germany), a far-left political movement in Germany ** Antifa (United States), a movement of left-wing American activist groups ** Antifa (Israel), a movement of left-wing Israeli activist groups Organisations * ('Anti-Fascist Action'), German group active in 1932–1933 * Anti-Fascist Action, a British group active 1985–2001 * , a Swedish group active since 1993 Other uses * '' Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook'', a 2017 book by historian Mark Bray See also * Rosa Antifa Rosa Antifa Wien (RAW, ; ) is an Austrian left-wing action group in existence since 1995. Their activists regularly appear at rallies and demonstrations. Their tactics include producing and distributing pamphlets and flyers. Work In 1995, ..., a group in Vienna, Austria active since 1995 * Rose City Antifa, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-fascism
Anti-fascism is a political movement in opposition to fascist ideologies, groups and individuals. Beginning in European countries in the 1920s, it was at its most significant shortly before and during World War II, where the Axis powers were opposed by many countries forming the Allies of World War II and dozens of resistance movements worldwide. Anti-fascism has been an element of movements across the political spectrum and holding many different political positions such as anarchism, communism, pacifism, republicanism, social democracy, socialism and syndicalism as well as centrist, conservative, liberal and nationalist viewpoints. Fascism, a far-right ultra-nationalistic ideology best known for its use by the Italian Fascists and the German Nazis, became prominent beginning in the 1910s. Organization against fascism began around 1920. Fascism became the state ideology of Italy in 1922 and of Germany in 1933, spurring a large increase in anti-fascist action, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post–World War II Anti-fascism
Post–World War II anti-fascism, including antifa groups (), anti-fascist movements and anti-fascist action networks, saw the development of political movements describing themselves as anti-fascist and in opposition to fascism. Those movements have been active in several countries in the aftermath of World War II during the second half of the 20th and early 21st century. Europe The immediate aftermath of the Second World War saw Fascism and its ideological successors discredited as the ideologies of the defeated Axis powers, with the eradication of Fascist ideologies a stated goal of the victorious Allies, culminating in processes like the Nuremberg trials and de-Nazification. The onset however, of the Cold War saw the urgency attached to these goals diminish in the face of superpower competition, and anti-fascist activities becoming less prominent. The appearance of rightist political parties and their upsurge since the dissolution of the Soviet Union has stimulated a cor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antifa (Germany)
Antifa () is a political movement in Germany composed of multiple far-left, autonomous, militant groups and individuals who describe themselves as anti-fascist. According to the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Federal Agency for Civic Education, the use of the epithet ''fascist'' against opponents and the view of capitalism as a form of fascism are central to the movement. The antifa movement has existed in different eras and incarnations, dating back to '' Antifaschistische Aktion'', from which the moniker ''antifa'' came. It was set up by the then- Stalinist Communist Party of Germany (KPD) during the late history of the Weimar Republic. After the forced dissolution in the wake of ''Machtergreifung'' in 1933, the movement went underground. In the postwar era, ''Antifaschistische Aktion'' inspired a variety of different movements, groups and individuals in Germany as well as other countries which widely adopted variants of its aesthetics a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antifa (United States)
Antifa () is a left-wing politics, left-wing anti-fascist and anti-racist political movement in the United States. It consists of a highly decentralized array of leaderless resistance, autonomous groups that use nonviolent resistance, nonviolent direct action, incivility, or violence to achieve their aims. Antifa political activism includes non-violent methods such as poster and flyer campaigns, mutual aid, speeches, protest marches, and community organizing. Some who identify as antifa also use tactics involving digital activism, doxing, harassment, Political violence, physical violence, and Vandalism, property damage. Supporters of the movement aim to combat far-right extremists, including neo-Nazis and white supremacists. Individuals involved in the movement subscribe to a range of left-wing ideologies, and tend to hold anti-authoritarian, anti-capitalist, and anti-state views. A majority of individuals involved are anarchists, communists, and socialists, although some socia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antifa (Israel)
Antifa (Hebrew: אנטיפה or אנטיפא, also called: פעולה אנטי-פשיסטית; ) is a political movement composed of Left-wing politics, left-wing and far-left individuals and groups from Israel, who identify as anti-fascist. The Antifa movement in Palestine began in the 1930s and remained active during that decade. Although the movement never gained widespread popularity in the country and was often viewed as radical by critics, it re-emerged in the 21st century. Today, its activities include the distribution of flyers, participation in demonstrations, and sometimes, physical violence. Ultras Hapoel, a fan club of Hapoel Tel Aviv, see themselves as part of the movement. History 1930s In Palestine (region), Palestine, Post–World War II anti-fascism, anti-fascist groups emerged primarily from the Jewish left. One of the first and notable anti-fascist group, "Antifa" (אנטיפה) or "Anti-Fascist Action" (פעולה אנטי-פשיסטית), was established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antifaschistische Aktion
''Antifaschistische Aktion'' (, ) was a communist militant organisation in the Weimar Republic, founded and controlled by the Communist Party of Germany (KPD). ''Antifaschistische Aktion'' opposed anti-Nazi resistance efforts by moderate parties, such as the '' Eiserne Front'' (which included the ''Reichsbanner Schwarz-Rot-Gold'' and others); as well as pro-Nazi paramilitary forces, like the Sturmabteilung (SA). The group strongly opposed the Social Democratic Party of Germany and sought to establish a soviet republic in Germany. In the postwar era, the historical organisation has inspired new groups and networks, including the German antifa movement, many of which use the aesthetics of ''Antifaschistische Aktion'' (especially the ''antifa'' moniker and logo). During the Cold War, ''Antifaschistische Aktion'' had a dual legacy in East Germany and West Germany, respectively. In East Germany, it was considered part of the history and heritage of the KPD's successor, the Socia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-Fascist Action
Anti-Fascist Action (AFA) was a militant anti-fascist organisation, founded in the UK in 1985 by a wide range of anti-racist and anti-fascist organisations. It was active in fighting far-right organisations, particularly the National Front and British National Party. It was notable in significantly reducing fascist street activity in Britain in the 1990s.Birchall, Sean, ''Beating The Fascists: The Untold Story of Anti-Fascist Action'' (London: Freedom Press, 2010). AFA had what they called a "twin-track" strategy: physical confrontation of fascists on the streets and ideological struggle against fascism in working class communities. Among its more notable mobilisations were violent confrontations such as the "Battle of Waterloo" at London Waterloo station in 1992 and non-violent events such as the Unity Carnivals of the early 1990s. History AFA was partly a reaction to the perceived inadequacies of the original Anti-Nazi League (ANL), which had recently wound up its opera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antifascistisk Aktion
The Antifascistisk aktion (AFA) is a far-left, extra-parliamentary, anti-fascist movement in Sweden, whose stated goal is to "smash fascism in all its forms". The purpose of the organization is to exchange information and to coordinate activities between local groups. The groups' activities have included handing out flyers, organizing demonstrations, direct action, and property destruction. The group has no central authority, using a flat organization structure consisting of many independent groupings, without a board or leader. AFA works with other anti-racist groups all over Europe. The groups' origins are in the heterogeneous anti-fascist groups of the late 1930s and early 1940s, mostly made up of social democrats, communists, and progressive Christians. Their ideology is libertarian socialism. History The name '' Antifaschistische Aktion'' (Anti-Fascist Action) was used from the early 1930s in Germany. The name was subsequently used by anti-fascist groups in several othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Anti-Fascist Handbook
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
