An Action a Day: Keeps Global Capitalism Away"An Action A Day Keeps Global Capitalism Away," according to Mike Hudema, describing his action guide for the 21st century. This lively, challenging, and decidedly fun book is designed for activists and concerned citizens who want to change the world. Hudema introduces readers to a variety of issues, including social action, organizing, theatrical action, civil disobedience, and using the media.The book contains fifty-two tried and tested actions, one for every week. Each action includes a rationale--what you need to pull it off, and examples of where it could be used. From Radical Cheerleading, to Fishing in the Sewers, and Gas Mask Car Shopping, there's something for everybody. |
Contents
2 Radiohead | |
3 SidewalkChalking | |
4 Soapboxing | |
5 What Will You Work For? | |
6 Corporate Welfare | |
7 The Buddha Walk | |
8 Critical Mass | |
9 Reclaim the Streets | |
30 Bring Your Own Security | |
31 Earboy | |
32 Media Hoax | |
33 Candlelight Vigil | |
34 PlantlnGuerrilla Gardening | |
35 War of the Corporations Radio Play | |
36 Wrestling Match | |
37 The Power of Song | |
10 Information Booth | |
11 Voicing Homelessness | |
12 Fishing in the Sewers | |
13 Gas Mask CarShopping | |
14 Radioactive GarbagePicking | |
15 Corporate Aid Concert | |
16 Giant Cheques | |
17 Watching TV? | |
18 Alarm Clock WakeUp | |
19 Time for a Funeral | |
20 DieIn or SleepIn | |
21 Billboard Liberation | |
22 Stop Sign Reclamation | |
23 Out of Order | |
24 TentIn | |
25 TShirtMaking Ask Me about East Timor | |
26 Mock Protests | |
27 PieSlinging | |
28 PuppetMaking | |
29 SameSex Kissing Booth | |
38 Mural Painting by Number | |
39 Garden Car | |
40 Singing Trees | |
41 Corporate Whore | |
42 Lobbying | |
43 LetterWriting Petitions and Writing Ladders | |
44 Create a Zine | |
45 Boxes of Apathy | |
46 Free Stores | |
47 Corporate Crime Fighters | |
48 Boycotts | |
49 Edible Ballots | |
50 Mock Awards | |
51 Occupations | |
52 Blockades | |
Ten Commandments for Changing the World by Angela Bischoff and Tooker Gomberg | |
Additional Resources | |
Field Notes | |
Common terms and phrases
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