“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.
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, humour.
– 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
Preface | |
Introduction | by Mike Hudema and Shannon Phillips |
Chapter 1 | Radical Cheerleading |
Chapter 2 | Radiohead |
Chapter 3 | Sidewalk Chalking |
Chapter 4 | Soapboxing |
Chapter 5 | What Will You Work For? |
Chapter 6 | Corporate Welfare |
Chapter 7 | The Buddah Walk |
Chapter 8 | Critical Mass |
Chapter 9 | Reclaim the Streets |
Chapter 10 | Information Booth |
Chapter 11 | Voicing Homelessness |
Chapter 12 | Fishing in the Sewers |
Chapter 13 | Gask Mask Car-Shipping |
Chapter 14 | Radioactive Garbage0Picking |
Chapter 15 | Corporate Aid Concert |
Chapter 16 | Giant Cheques |
Chapter 17 | Watching TV? |
Chapter 18 | Alarm Clock Wake-Up |
Chapter 19 | Time for a Funeral |
Chapter 20 | Die-In or Sleep-In |
Chapter 21 | Billboard Liberation |
Chapter 22 | Stop Sign Reclamation |
Chapter 23 | Out of Order |
Chapter 24 | Tent-In |
Chapter 25 | T-Shirt-Making (Ask Me about East Timor) |
Chapter 26 | Mock Protests |
Chapter 27 | Pie-Slinging |
Chapter 28 | Puppet-Making |
Chapter 29 | Same-Sex Kissing Booth |
Chapter 30 | Bring Your Own Security |
Chapter 31 | Earboy |
Chapter 32 | Media Hoax |
Chapter 33 | Candlelight Vigil |
Chapter 34 | Plain-In/Guerrilla Gardening |
Chapter 35 | War of the Corporations Radio Play |
Chapter 36 | Wrestling Match |
Chapter 37 | The Power of Song |
Chapter 38 | Mural Painting by Number |
Chapter 39 | Garden Car |
Chapter 40 | Singing Trees |
Chapter 41 | Corporate Whore |
Chapter 42 | Lobbying |
Chapter 43 | Letter-Writing, Petitions, and Writing Ladders |
Chapter 44 | Create a Zine |
Chapter 45 | Boxes of Apathy |
Chapter 46 | Free Stores |
Chapter 47 | Corporate Crime Fighters |
Chapter 48 | Boycotts |
Chapter 49 | Edible Ballots |
Chapter 50 | Mock Awards |
Chapter 51 | Occupations |
Chapter 52 | Blockades |
Appendix | Ten Commandments for Changing the World Angela Bischoff and Tooker Gomberg |
Additional Resources | |
Field Notes |