Howard Law professor Justin Hansford breaks down how the term has been used to delegitimize protests across the country.

to the 7ft tall anon guy who’s been attending protests in full on riot gear and intimidating cops: if you’re reading this i am free on thursday night. if you would like to hang out i am free on thursday night when i am free to hang out. i am free to hang…

Police in California killed an unarmed, kneeling man by shooting him 5 times. At a protest against police brutality. https://t.co/Wb8EQHPd3b

The streets of Capitol Hill are all lined with water bottles. Businesses are giving away food, hosting makeshift medic stations. This entire neighborhood is galvanizing against the Seattle Police Department, who look more and more like an occupying force…

If you want to read in depth about less-leath weapons, I highly recommend “Non-Lethal Weapons” by Niel Davison. It’s in depth, through, and understandable. Nothing I have seen is close to as good or useful. https://t.co/st7jtB09vH

Turha Ak says not to let the powers that be divide us. We need to learn to speak with each other, work out differences, and win together. #Oakland #GeorgeFloydProtests https://t.co/KlriwZGoYe

For the People Artists' Collective has just released a rapid-response graphics portfolio with artwork from over 18 artists from Chicago to the Bay to D.C. Download and distribute! Curated by @monicatea2 #BrownArtistsForBlackPower https://t.co/Z0QL7yeLFV