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A Short Field Guide for Direct Action Against the War

Online resources for organizing and planning direct action to stop the war.

Latest Chicago Citywide Emergency Mobilization Plan


  • If the U.S. launches an all-out attack on Iraq -- now increasingly likely in the next few days or weeks -- a citywide emergency mobilization will take place at 5 pm at the Federal Plaza, Adams and Dearborn Streets, Chicago, the day the bombing begins, with a follow up protest at the same time and place the day after.


    A Short Field Guide for Direct Action Against the War

    Reposted from San Francisco Direct Action to Stop the War

    Some Recomended Readings:

    The documents listed below provide a brief introduction to affinity groups and consensus process - flexible techniques and tactics for organizing and direct democracy. Looking them over might help you and your affinity group prepare to take nonviolent direct action to stop the war.

  • What is an Affinity Group? - ".. 5 to 20 people who work together autonomously together on direct action or other projects .."

  • Clusters and Spokescouncils - ".. grouping of affinity groups that come together to work on a certain task or part of a larger action .."

  • Consensus Decision Making - ".. a decision making process based not on 'majority rule,' but the greater agreement of the community .."

  • History of Affinity Groups

  • Direct Action Roles for Affinity Groups

  • 1st Affinity Group Meeting Agenda Sample

    Direct Action Concerns and Suggestions

  • Staying Safe & Sensible in Action by Scott Weinstein

    Legal:

  • What is Jail/Court Solidarity? - Jail/Court Solidarity is the name for a variety of tactics by which direct action arrestees influence the legal process and take care of each other through collective action.

    Medical ( courtesy, Boston Area Liberation Medics Squad )

  • Heatlh and Safety Tips - Preparing for Direct Action

  • Street Medics Guide for Hypothermia - Cold Weather Actions
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