Antifa is a left-wing, anti-fascist and anti-racist political movement composed of decentralized autonomous groups that oppose far-right extremists, including neo-Nazis and white supremacists. The term "antifa" is a shortened form of the German word "antifaschistisch," meaning "anti-fascist," and stems from historical anti-fascist movements in Germany from the 1930s. Antifa activists use a range of tactics from nonviolent protests and community organizing to more confrontational methods, including physical action and property damage, aiming to combat fascism and racism. The movement includes individuals with anarchist, communist, and socialist ideologies, often opposing mainstream liberal democracy and electoral politics. Antifa is not a single organization but a collective term for various groups and activists who share anti-fascist goals.
