In Boston, a novel fund-raising model to combat Saturdays free speech rally (Reply #14)

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Danascot (3,795 posts)

14. In Boston, a novel fund-raising model to combat Saturdays free speech rally

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

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27 replies	Author	Time	Post
NYTimes: How to Make Fun of Nazis [View all]	pat_k	Aug 2017	OP
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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