You’ve heard it many times. While under arrest, never declare anything to the cops. But is that enough? Should you stop phoning, publishing pictures of your friends without their permission, choosing another email provider? When do you think you are not providing passive intelligence to the police? Political social centers and activist groups communicating on monitored “social media”, that is all good for the cops, they love it. Not only you are taking risks but you may put other people in danger. On the SO36 website, you’ll find a list of non-commercial providers for you to communicate in a safer way or where to move your website.
For a local insight about police intimidation in Amsterdam, have a read to Observant, the December newsletter from Buro Jansen & Jansen, the Dutch research institute on intelligence and police matters.
One of the favorite activities of Amsterdam’s mayor is throwing money out the window, evicting houses for emptiness. State sponsored gentrification, greedy housing corporations, we all know for who Van der Laan is working. The four times squatted Swammerdamstraat 12 will need your support. Later in the month, it will be the turn of the Arent Krijtsstraat 1 in Diemen.
Joe's Garage solidarity banner with Villa Amalias
You’ve heard of Rishi Chandrikasing, shot dead last November by the Dutch cops at the Den Haag train station. Following this murder, an infonight will deal with police violence, together with the screening of The Murder of Fred Hampton, a Black Panther activist. Also to come on the screen, Little Otik from Jan Švankmajer and the Czech New wave with a film from Pavel Jurácek, Case for a Rookie Hangman. Finally, Joe’s is bringing you Babboo Theater, a revolutionary, emancipated, explosive performance. Keep an eye on the calendar.
With the usual daily activities, Joe’s Garage is open at least 6 days a week. If you want to volunteer, help out from time to time, come along or email us. […Lees verder]
