DO NOT POST events that are not legit and verified please!

[BigmanPigman]

Earlier today I saw on cable news a post I saw on DU was a fake event posted by Russians on Facebook. I read it here a few days ago...a protest being organized to have a Black Lives Matter/ anti-Charlottesville (Unite the White) rally in DC on Aug 12th.

CNN has been running the story that Facebook has spotted several RUSSIAN CREATED PROTESTS to instigate more violence and division. If you know of this protest or others always double check the sources please. If you plan on attending a protest stay peaceful and safe! There are real groups like The Proud Boys who want to start fights...DO NOT FALL FOR IT!

Here is the post and the article.
https://thinkprogress.org/civil-rights-groups-protest-dc-white-supremacist-rally-7663cd8b297d/
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210941663

[SunSeeker]

1. K & R

[unc70]

2. What is the connection with N.C.?

Your post refers to "anti-North Carolina" rally. I read the linked articles and see no mention of North Carolina anywhere. What are you talking about?

[BigmanPigman]

3. It is on the First anniversary of "Unite The White"

Rally in N Carolina on Aug 12 last year when those tiki torch carrying neo Nazis beat everyone up and ran over people and that girl Heather Heyer died. They are trying to get real resisters to come and start another dangerous situation (all created by Russians and not US neo Nazi or Resistance groups).

[unc70]

4. That happened in Virginia, not North Carolina

It happened in Charlottesville, home of the University of Virginia.

[BigmanPigman]

5. Oops. Thanks, I will correct it.

[dump2020trump]

6. Get Event Verified

@bigmanpigman

How do you get your event verified?

[BigmanPigman]

7. I always look at who is sponsoring the event

and I Google it and follow up. I usually get my info through my gmail since I am on the mailing list of many Dem organizations and groups. If I read about an event posted in local progressive newspapers I go to their home page. If I don't see at least three listing from different verified organizations (like MoveOn, NARAL, INDIVISIBLE, Act Blue, etc.) I am suspicious. Usually real events are often on Facebook too. I do not use social media like Facebook and Twitter so I NEVER get my first notifications through them. If there is a real event they will have maps, places to RSVP, and other info about the event and its purpose, places to contact for more info, etc.

The next BIG PROTESTS are on Sept 8th in hundreds of US cities and a hundreds more around the world. It is called "Rise For Climate".

On Sept 8 we’re planning thousands of actions and events in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that works for all of us. No more stalling, no more delays: it's time for 100% renewable energy for all.

This September, cities, states, businesses and civil society from around the world are gathering in California for the Global Climate Action Summit.

The Summit has invited every mayor, governor, and business leader in the world to make a bold climate commitment to help the world reach the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Plan or join an event on September 8. If your elected officials commit, your rally can be a celebration. If they fail to act, it's a chance to hold them accountable.

https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/rise-for-climate?source=widget

https://gofossilfree.org/8-september/