This will probably be one of the most iconic photos of our time.
This is a picture taken by Reuters of members of the white nationalist group called ‘Patriot Front’ riding the metro into DC to march on the capitol for the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States. It was taken today, July 4th, 2026.
Those of us who rightly remember American history, we see only one true patriot in this photo, and she isn’t wearing a mask.
Only cowards wear masks. - Rev. Benjamin Cremer
#USpol
@BrianJopek
Fuck these fucking fascists. I’ve been to dozens of protests over the years, written tens of letters to the editor, and I’ve posted on social media and blogs since before the internet had pubes and I’ve never never never hidden my name or my face. These people are Cowards and deep down they know they’re wrong.
Replying to @TMRuppert@universeodon.com
@TMRuppert
I think it is absolutely defendable hide legal #identification, incl body facial photograph and any legal or civil names, when protesting and if I were those people I would think that even moreso. I can strongly believe in something #politically and still not want #police or these people on our doorstep, it’s not a contradiction unless you believe it’s being a “Coward” to not be ready 24/7 for targetted reprecussions because you happend to (even if perhaps rightfully) piss off the wrong person. I for one, am not interested in nor are we medically resilient enough to risk us waking up with a police’s gun pointed at our face.
And yes, I’m being a “coward” right now.
@BrianJopek
Replying to @curiousicae@tech.lgbt
@curiousicae @BrianJopek
Yes, I can understand that certain individuals are in a precarious situation which could be made worse if they were put into a public spotlight. It’s for each individual to determine what is best for them. I know I’m lucky to be able to be public with all my political and religious views. I’m mostly angry that these people, as a group, are hiding their identities. They are emulating Klansmen and feeding on the image of a faceless mob who cannot be held accountable, and are thus more terrifying. Hence, they are terrorists.