Resist!: How To Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance

This manual for beginning activists pairs concrete tips and tricks with eye-catching graphics. The book offers step-by-step instructions on discovering and reaching stakeholders, making placards, writing effective press releases, chairing meetings, and more. The practical suggestions, such as cutting wind-holes in protest banners, making sure march routes are wheelchair friendly, and ensuring gender balance, especially for menial or secretarial tasks, distinguish this title from other recent volumes on protest and activism. Each chapter ends with a look at a successful activist movement. Many of the case studies are European-based, but the legal advice is American (with the caveat to always ask a legal expert and that specifics vary by state). Printed on thick matte paper with red accents, this quick, easy read features frequent full-page pull quotes and slogans, and short paragraphs.