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Danascot

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14. In Boston, a novel fund-raising model to combat Saturdays free speech rally
Sat Aug 19, 2017, 08:55 AM
Aug 2017

A local nonprofit has deployed a fund-raising tactic used to counter neo-Nazi groups in Germany ahead of Saturday’s controversial “Boston Free Speech” rally on the Common.

Union Capital Boston, a Jamaica Plain-based charity that fosters community engagement and advocates for equality, has launched an initiative to raise money for groups like Black Lives Matter and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

People can pledge a certain amount of money per rally attendee.

The more people who attend the free speech rally, the more money will be raised for groups that stand in opposition to the rally.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/08/17/boston-novel-fund-raising-model-combat-saturday-free-speech-rally/c2wdqrKqH7EgO5LkVB7JML/story.html
Some markers on a permitted march should show signs... angstlessk Aug 2017 #1
Yep! pat_k Aug 2017 #3
In Boston, a novel fund-raising model to combat Saturdays free speech rally Danascot Aug 2017 #14
"People can pledge a certain amount of money per rally attendee. " mitch96 Aug 2017 #18
I like it! pat_k Aug 2017 #21
Wonderful to see! pat_k Aug 2017 #20
Great article canetoad Aug 2017 #2
I think this is a great concept, raise $ for every hate step you make! SWBTATTReg Aug 2017 #4
Brilliant. zentrum Aug 2017 #5
Our Nazis march with guns DoBotherMe Aug 2017 #6
I like this. We've done it with Planned Parenthood to good effect. Hekate Aug 2017 #7
Buy them tickets to "The Producers" DeminPennswoods Aug 2017 #8
Don't be stupid, be a smarty, come and join the Nazi party! pat_k Aug 2017 #23
Just sit down. Bring a snack and mocking signs, then sit down and watch. AJT Aug 2017 #9
Sousaphone greeny2323 Aug 2017 #10
How about a big sign BowlLikeAChicken Aug 2017 #11
Excellent! nt zanana1 Aug 2017 #13
Much more effective than antifa tactics doodsaq Aug 2017 #12
This is a brilliant idea mcar Aug 2017 #15
Trick or treat flt rsk Aug 2017 #16
I'd continue wryter2000 Aug 2017 #17
That, or bring in the tubas Brother Buzz Aug 2017 #19
Some requests: pat_k Aug 2017 #22
A bagpipe band would be good, too! Liberty Belle Aug 2017 #24
Definitely! pat_k Aug 2017 #25
Laurel and Hardy theme song: Dance of the Cuckoos DinahMoeHum Aug 2017 #26
Very good! pat_k Aug 2017 #27
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