Activists Handbook
This is your world. You can do something to change it.
The articles in this handbook are republished from
Activism 101
and the Freedom Writer.
They tend to be amero-centric, and some of them
talk specifically about countering the religious right in the US but even with these
biases they are a pretty good practical introduction to being politically active.
The Midnight Special Law Collective has produced a better activist handbook. You
should check it out. It deals more with
large direct action type activism.
Why should I do something?
The work of each individual helps
Once you do something, others will join you
Helping the world is helping yourself
Humans have a moral obligation to help other humans
Cash in on the great feeling you get
If the system doesn't work, change it
Protest is an effective means of creating change
But...
Protest is nothing new
Pitfalls of volunteerism without activism
The Perfect Standard and why it's bad
Don't wait for the ideal issue
It's OK to be a "one issue person"
Now what?
Get as involved as you can
It's all interrelated
So you're ready to get involved
So you're ready to start a movement
More Tips, Tactics, & Tidbits...
Campus organizing
Coalition building
Communication techniques
Countering the religious right
Fighting to win
Home-based activism
How to publish a newsletter
How to win the fight
How to write your congressperson
Mass media for activists
Organizing a candidates' forum
Say it on the radio
Tips for activists
Tips from Cecile Richards
Tips from Mel White
Tips from Morton Metersky
Using your talents
When the religious right comes to town
Bibliography - Books used in making
this page, which you may want to read for further information.