Local Heroes: Resisting fascism and hate.

Carlos Galindo just posted this video of perennial activist George Clifton, who I see almost everywhere injustice meets resistance in this town. Most of you will probably recognize him- he is frequently found wearing a large sign declaring his patriotic credentials and solidarity with immigrants. I'm not entirely sure what he's getting at here, but I think his heart is in the right place. In any case, he belongs in this public transcript of Arizona's history of resistance...

I adore the Fonz, (Fronzo West), below, in his full FTP regalia, down to the roller blades that help him and his camera stay one step ahead of an advancing line of riot police. His car is similarly decked out with his objections to the police state. He's been copwatching since before there were copwatchers, as Stephen Lemons has said. Check out the Fonz's story at the Phoenix New Times. As far as I know he's a free man right now - the last I saw him was on MLK Day, filming the cops in the parade. Follow this link for his MOB TV piece on the BP Oil Spill.




Thanks for watching our backs, Fonz! You're a doll!