4.02.14 nonviolent direct action campaigns

Remembering Tony Henry And a Generation of Leaders

Tony Henry, 1989. PHOTO: American Friends Service Committee
Authors: Keith Harvey

Summary:

We need to remember that the dream was not just Dr. King's, but belongs to the many, many people who gave their time, their energy -- even their lives -- to achieve this powerful vision.

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How to Respond to Verbal Or Physical Violence at Vigils and Protests

Authors: Larry Dansinger Sam Diener

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Ralph was extricated from police kicks by a knot of rolling huggers.

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How Student Radicals Can Be Relevant: Athens, OH SDS Scores Victories -- Sealed with a Pinkie-Swear

Demonstrators at Indonesian Consulate, NY Photo: www.etan.org
Authors: Joshua Kahn Russell

Summary:

Reaching beyond the usual suspects.

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Military Shipments Obstructed: Olympia Activists Nonviolently Blockade Port

Woman with baby on picket line
Authors: Olympia Port Militarization Resistance

Summary:

The military cargo was blocked. Demonstrators controlled the entrance.

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Vietnamese Lawyer Jailed for Union Advocacy

Authors: the Committee to Protect Vietnamese Workers and Le Thi Cong Nhan

Summary:

The state-owned union is not interested in organizing strikes. When workers initiate strikes, they're classified as illegal.

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On the Trail with New Hampshire's Bird Dogs

Authors: Arnie Alpert

Summary:

There are still plenty of opportunities to get a word with the candidates, even the "rock stars."

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Getting Ready for the Conventions in 2008

Woman at demonstration.
Authors: Ashley Hinson

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Reclaiming Our Civil Liberties - Again

Man being detained by police.
Authors: Brian Corr

Summary:

There is a growing sense that our country is on the wrong track, and that we are being asked to sacrifice our basic rights for a false sense of security.

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How You Can Help the Salvadoran Activists

Authors: US-El Salvador Sister Cities

Summary:By working in solidarity, we join the same struggle for sustainable communities, dignity, and self-determination in both countries.

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Zimbabwean Dissidents Unite in Prayer for Peace

Authors: Women of Zimbabwe Arise

Summary:

The police officer said the meeting was banned. It was a prayer service, came the reply. "Who were you praying for?" "For you."

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