This week on Reactions, we’re taking a look at what’s in these little canisters and why it inflicts so much pain. And for those times when you accidentally spray yourself, we’ll also give you some tips on what to do. Reactions is a video series… Read More »Bonus: American Chemical Society explains pepper spray.
Like the post on tear gas, you’re going to want to read the full article to get the full explanation and details, but here are some key details.
You’re going to want to read the full article to get the full explanation and details, but here are some key details. From the Popular Science article: Contrary to its name, CS gas—the technical name for tear gas—is actually a crystalline powder that is converted… Read More »What to do if you’re exposed to tear gas (Advice from Popular Science Magazine)
The Movement Defence Committee provides legal support to groups and communities organizing against oppression and for more just futures. In the last five months people across Ontario, alongside people around the world, have been rising up and demanding justice. Just this year, the MDC has… Read More »Legal Observer Training (Online): July 28, 2020; 6:30-8:30pm
As part of the 10th Anniversary commemoration of the largest mass arrests in Canadian history at the G20 Summit in Toronto, a series of videos was re-released.
From the opinion piece in the Ottawa Citizen: …Peaceful protesters were brutally assaulted by officers, many of whom were in plain clothes or, if in uniform, who removed their name tags to prevent accountability. Hundreds more were unlawfully detained on the streets for hours in… Read More »Fonseca: Ten years after the G20 mass arrests, a moment for change
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Bringing your child to an event/action can be a positive experience for both you and your child, as a first example (or a reminder) of the value of and possibilities for collective action.
This guide is intended to provide you with an overview of your rights when dealing with the police. Knowing your basic rights and the common charges that are leveled against protesters can help you in your interactions with the police.
From the G20, to Occupy Toronto to Indigenous struggles, we have seen the way that the State uses the court system and criminal charges to divide our movements and drive our communities apart. The Movement Defence Committee is seeking to develop new resources to support… Read More »Callout for Feedback & Input on Developing Court Support Resources
