An Action A Day

by Mike Hudema, Jacob Rolfe (Illustrator)

Overview

“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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781897071878
Publisher:	Between the Lines
Publication date:	05/05/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Mike Hudema is an activist, an actor, and a member of the Edible Ballot Society. He currently lives in San Francisco.

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Introduction	1
	Things to Think about and Discuss before Taking Action	2
1	Radical Cheerleading	5
2	Radiohead	9
3	Sidewalk-Chalking	12
4	Soapboxing	13
5	What Will You Work For?	16
6	Corporate Welfare	17
7	The Buddha Walk	18
8	Critical Mass	21
9	Reclaim the Streets	24
10	Information Booth	27
11	Voicing Homelessness	29
12	Fishing in the Sewers	30
13	Gas Mask Car-Shopping	32
14	Radioactive Garbage-Picking	34
15	Corporate Aid Concert	35
16	Giant Cheques	37
17	Watching TV?	39
18	Alarm Clock Wake-Up	41
19	Time for a Funeral	43
20	Die-In or Sleep-In	46
21	Billboard Liberation	48
22	Stop Sign Reclamation	50
23	Out of Order	52
24	Tent-In	53
25	T-Shirt-Making (Ask Me about East Timor)	55
26	Mock Protests	58
27	Pie-Slinging	60
28	Puppet-Making	63
29	Same-Sex Kissing Booth	65
30	Bring Your Own Security	66
31	Earboy	69
32	Media Hoax	70
33	Candlelight Vigil	74
34	Plant-In/Guerrilla Gardening	75
35	War of the Corporations Radio Play	77
36	Wrestling Match	80
37	The Power of Song	82
38	Mural Painting by Number	85
39	Garden Car	87
40	Singing Trees	89
41	Corporate Whore	91
42	Lobbying	93
43	Letter-Writing, Petitions, and Writing Ladders	96
44	Create a Zine	98
45	Boxes of Apathy	102
46	Free Stores	104
47	Corporate Crime Fighters	106
48	Boycotts	108
49	Edible Ballots	111
50	Mock Awards	116
51	Occupations	119
52	Blockades	123
Appendix	Ten Commandments for Changing the World	126
	Additional Resources	129
	Field Notes	131

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR AN ACTION A DAY: KEEPS GLOBAL CAPITALISM AWAY

“Mike Hudema's An Action a Day is an excellent addition to the library for anyone interested in public activism . . . This volume provides inspiration, practical details and—perhaps most critically&mdashhumour."
—Albertaviews

"Hudema's work will make a nice Canadian content companion to Gene Sharp's class 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action, or Abby Hoffman's Steal this Book . . . An Action a Day is pleasantly full of non-linear chaotic interventions that contribute to enlivening the potential for change."—Briarpatch

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