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A Short Resource Guide for Direct Action against the War

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  • Chicago Direct Action Against War

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  • 07 Mar 2003

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  • 07 Mar 2003 03:45:11 AM

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With war only days away, now's the time to form your affinity groups and begin to finalize your plans for direct action against the war machine. Look for a local 'action menu' with tasty suggestions and possible locations for direct action throughout Chicago as part of the citywide emergency response.

Update: The UK corporate press is now reporting that British troops have already been told that the invasion of Iraq will start on March 17..with the air campaign beginning 4 days earlier..Thursday, March 13. Whether these dates are accurate or not, it's safe to say that war is only days..not weeks..away.

Chicago Citywide Emergency Response 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 Handbook 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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