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Franklin López
Franklin López
@franklinlopez@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 7 months ago

This shit keeps coming back, and for good reason. We still gotta remind folks: protect your fuckin’ identity — not just at protests, but at land defense camps, blockades, occupations — anywhere people are resisting.

With AI surveillance ghouls like Palantir feeding the beast, and fascism getting comfy in the U.S., the need for anonymity is life or death.

The Warriors at #Kanehsatake knew this. Learned it through struggle. My homie Clifton breaks it down in this clip. This ain’t just some Indigenous issue — this is for everyone who stands up and fights back.

So mask the fuck up. Sunglasses. Hood. No easy targets. Stay wild. Stay free.

#Oka35#OkaCrisis#SecurityCulture

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In this powerful reflection, an Indigenous warrior explains why masks have become a necessary part of resistance. Drawing on the lessons of the 1973 Wounded Knee uprising and the violence that followed, the speaker details how state surveillance and repression made anonymity a matter of survival. After Wounded Knee, those who stood up were systematically targeted—by the FBI and hired goons. The mask is not a gimmick or a symbol—it’s armor. This clip delves into the security culture developed by Indigenous movements to protect communities, maintain operational safety, and safeguard the individuals behind the struggle. It underscores the strategic use of pseudonyms and collective identities as tools to ensure that resistance can continue without repression destroying it from within. Ultimately, “Why Do Warriors Wear Masks?” is not just about hiding faces—it's about preserving the movement and honoring those who came before.
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