F.A.Q.s
I thought all skinheads were Nazis?
Nazis appropriated skinhead culture in the 1980s, with their hatred and violence often making the news. With news articles almost exclusively covering boneheads (racist skinheads) people soon started to associate all skinheads with Nazis, even the antiracist ones, and the concept of all skinheads being Nazis has continued to this day. However, the skinhead subculture originated from the multi-racial Jamaican influence on the English working class. Because of this, one cannot be a true skinhead and also be racist. For more info, see History of R.A.S.H.
How do I join R.A.S.H.?
Joining RASH involves an interview portion, required reading, and a prospecting period. After these are complete, any new members must be voted in by existing members in their local chapter. The best way to meet us and get in touch with your chapter is to come to one of our events!
Do I have to be a skinhead or a R.A.S.H. member in order to fight fascism?
Not at all. Anyone can help defeat fascism without being in a specific subculture. There are plenty of ways to take down fascists and impede far-right organizing, including disrupting their events, covering their graffiti, doxxing their addresses and places of work, and more! For more ideas, see 40 Ways to Fight Fascists: Street-Legal Tactics for Community Activists
I want to leave the far-right and need help
Congratulations on starting your difficult and fulfilling journey of rehabilitation. There are resources like Life After Hate available in the U.S. for those seeking to exit, or who have loved ones in need of help. Part of your journey involves taking a break from all types of political organizing and focusing on healing yourself. You will not be welcome in antifascist spaces, including R.A.S.H., until a minimum of several years after disengagement. However, you are welcome to reach out to us with any information regarding far-right organizing, to be used to keep people safe in the future and prevent further harm.