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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