An Action a Day Keeps Global Capitalism Away

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Summary: "How will you defuse a tense situation?"
Review: "An Action a Day Keeps Global Capitalism Away" by Mike Hudema contains 52 actions--which range from Gas-Mask Car Shopping to Radioactive Garbage-Picking. Some of the actions are familiar to me (the Candlelight Vigil, for example), and others were not (Radiohead). Action 47--Corporate Crime Fighters stresses that superheroes "draw media attention." Recently, "Father Xmas" and "Batman" protested rights of fathers by donning costumes and scaling the walls of Buckingham Palace. I wonder if they read this book? Each action includes a description, the rationale behind it, and a "what you need" section. Each action is also rated for fun, risk, and resources. Clearly most--not all--of the actions call for at least a small group of people. That said--this book is probably best for a group of activists who are looking for fresh new ways to express their political opinions. The book also includes a resource section that refers to websites of many activist groups--displacedhuman

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Summary: An Amazing Activist Resource
Review: I just read a copy of An Action a Day and was absolutely floored. The content is highly engaging, funny at times and extremely useful. As a long time activist I am always looking for new ways to build community and present issues and Hudema's guide does just that. It is insightful, is designed both as an aide and to prevent activist burnout and can be used by anyone from a long term activist to an eager beginner.

Thank you for adding some life and fun to organizing!!!!!