A Brief History and Practical Advice for the Politically Disenchanted Edited by James Tracy Nonviolent civil disobedience is a tradition - an essential element of a working democracy. From the Bill of Rights and Henry David Thoreau?s classic 1849 essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience (reprinted in its entirety) to contemporary direct-action tactics used by the Ruckus Society and other nonviolent groups - this handbook outlines a brief history of social protest and provides information and resources for individuals interested in continuing this important process for political change. Advice on everything from being arrested to defending women?s health clinics is included. (96 pages - 2002) Chapters Why Dissent Still Matters; Bill of Rights; The Boston Tea Party; On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau; Women are People too: The Suffragettes; The Folks Who Brought You the Weekend: The Labor Movement; I Have A Dream: The Civil Rights Movement; Peace Now: The Anti-Vietnam War movement; From Activist to Officer: One Cop's Story; Defending a Woman's Right to Choose; The Art of Social Justice; Housing Takeovers; The Whole World Was Watching: Seattle 99; Government Surveillance and Disruption: COINTELPRO and Beyond; Summary of HR3162 ? the USA PATRIOT Act; Direct action and Civil Disobedience: Planning - Affinity Groups - To Get a Permit? - Appoint Police Monitors and Police Liaisons - Jail Support - You Have the Right To Remain Silent ? Use It! - HIV and other Medical Considerations - Voluntary and Informed Risk - The Race Question - Legal Issues - Warning and Command - Arrest - Processing and Booking - First Date in Court - The Trial - Verdict and Sentencing - Federal Government/Property; Raising a Ruckus: Checklist for Effective Direct Action Media; Poem for an Activist Who Doubts Herself; Resources.
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