Political Activism

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Surveying the Landscape

Surveying the Landscape

Local Protesters and Global Summits

From: Whose Streets?

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The Black Bloc

The Black Bloc

From: Languages of the Unheard

In order to assess the role of black blocs as languages of the unheard, that is, as vehicles for fostering public autonomy and securing a voice for the silenced or ignored, it may matter … 23 $2.30 Add
The Consulting Trap
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The Consulting Trap

How Professional Service Firms Hook Governments & Undermine Democracy

The Consulting Trap does a deep dive into how governments have become hooked on private consultancy firms with dire consequences for democratic decision-making, public accountability and … 204 View
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The Corporation vs. Nature

The Corporation vs. Nature

From: The Big Stall

Discusses an alternative approach to dealing with climate change: abandon neo-liberal measures and shift to a zero growth economy with redistribution of existing wealth. Action requires … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Democratic Standard

The Democratic Standard

From: Languages of the Unheard

This chapter proposes a democratic standard of sound militancy by asking why some militant actions are seen as acceptable in advancing a just cause while other similar actions are not. This … 19 $1.90 Add
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The Futures of Grassroots Activism

The Futures of Grassroots Activism

Key Themes to Keep in Mind

From: Quiet No More

Chapter six provides this book with the conclusion that brings together the insights of previous chapters. Above all, I argue that activists are faced with two important tasks: first, to embrace … 25 $2.50 Add
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The Hatred of Democracy

The Hatred of Democracy

From: In Defiance

How well does democracy work when the issues become polarized? The student debate raises the issues of decision making: out in the open or only at the ballot box? What happens when the media … ; 11 $1.10 Add
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The Invitation of a Crip Horizon
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The Invitation of a Crip Horizon

From: Living Disability

Sean Lee discusses his work organizing exhibits at Tangled Art + Disability, a gallery in Toronto that showcases the work of disabled artists. He highlights the importance of imagining a better … 9 $0.90 Add
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The Liberal Objection

The Liberal Objection

From: Languages of the Unheard

Not everyone admires confrontational protesters. Some people specifically dispute the claim that militancy is good for democracy. They believe, on the contrary, that militancy is a failing, … 24 $2.40 Add