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Originally published to It’s Going Down

Members of the National Socialist Movement (NSM), Traditionalist Worker Party (TWP), and factions of the Ku-Klux Klan (KKK), came together to participate in a joint rally under the banner of the ‘Nationalist Front,’ (formerly known as the Aryan Nationalist Alliance); a coming together of Neo-Nazis and KKK organizations. This is only the latest attempt by the far-Right to hold a large rally in the United States that has been met by swift and militant anti-fascist resistance and organizing. Over 200 anti-fascist militants answered the call to shut down the fascist rally, while the Neo-Nazis were only able to muster about 30-35 people.

Despite attempts by local “community leaders,” the Democratic Party, and non-profits to contain people’s anger and divert counter-protesters away from the capitol by holding a “unity event,” many arrived ready to physically engage the white supremacists and defend their communities. Due to the sheer size and militancy of the crowd the Nazis were completely drowned out and could not be heard by anyone. The white supremacists had to be protected from the angry crowd by a wall of riot police which far out numbered the fascists.

A more detailed report from local participants is coming soon but for now, here is a collected social media roundup:

https://twitter.com/Xtreme_JWhitt/status/795041306112311296

Racist police protected neo nazis in Harrisburg today pic.twitter.com/4ldzOx3bJs — Eman Abdelhadi (@emanabdelhadi) November 5, 2016

Neo Nazi speaker drones on as protesters shout him down. Nothing Audible. @PennLive pic.twitter.com/HqcjGevl8K — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

Looks like a neo-Nazi group photo as the demonstration is wrapping up. #HBG @PennLive pic.twitter.com/7G18Ym5KqD — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

https://twitter.com/PeachesAndHam/status/795016673724166144

https://twitter.com/PeachesAndHam/status/795016673724166144

https://twitter.com/gstetler23/status/794991148846682112

cops and nazi together forever ? pic.twitter.com/SATzcDAl51 — ??? (@queerwhosneers) November 5, 2016

Small fireworks again being shot over the heads of the mounted police. Horses a little nervous.@PennLive #HBG — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

Police officers are moving in and out toward counter protesters. @PennLive #HBG pic.twitter.com/s7UejO6VAJ — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

Neo-Nazis shout 'White power' & raise hands in salute. Protesters respond with profanities. #hbg @PennLive — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

Counter protesters threatening to breach police barriers. @PennLive pic.twitter.com/zvaBfsv2NI — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

'Follow your leader.' Image of Hitler blowing his head off. Sign at counter neo-Nazi demo. @PennLive pic.twitter.com/HknBR5YNAi — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

'No KKK no fascist USA. No Nazis.' Chant in downtown Harrisburg ahead of neo Nazi rally. @PennLive pic.twitter.com/YNe4LLsyqn — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

'Smash Fash.' Some of the signs and smiling faces at counter protest to neo-Nazi group at PA capital. @PennLive pic.twitter.com/hMBemhqkAY — John Luciew (@JohnLuciew) November 5, 2016

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