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Nonviolent Direct Action
Viewing Category: Recent Actions"Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored."
- MLK, Letter from Birmingham City Jail, 1963
On the morning of Monday, November 29, peace and social justice activists blockaded the US federal building in downtown Chicago. The activists were protesting the use of US taxpayer money to fund war and violence in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Colombia while human needs remain unmet. Several of those engaging in the blockade have traveled to Iraq with Voices in the Wilderness as well as to Columbia with Christian Peacemaker Teams.
In solidarity with the people of Fallujah, protests around the world will take place at 5 pm today (Monday, November 8).
Here is the plan for Chicago:
5 PM
Monday, November 8
Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn Streets
Please call and email everyone you know who opposes the war and ask them to attend.
Press Release
Americans who have served in Iraq as peace witnesses are in Lawton this week to honor and celebrate what they call a courageous stance by Iraq War veteran Camilo Mejia. Mejia served in Iraq with his National Guard Army unit, but, when called to return for a second tour, he refused. Mejia explained that he had seen and even participated in prisoner abuse in Iraq, and had seen civilians killed by mistake. Because of this, Mejia has applied for “Conscientious Objector” status while serving a one-year sentence at Fort Sill’s incarceration unit for refusing to obey orders.
Camilo Mejia’s supporters in Lawton this week have all been to Iraq numerous times with their organization: “Voices in the Wilderness.” Founder of the group Kathy Kelly was in Baghdad when the bombing began and has participated in more than 20 peace delegations. “Americans in the military risk their lives, so why shouldn’t activists for peace?,” Kelly asked, explaining the group’s
motivation.
Live in Darkness to Put Occupation in a New Light
From Tuesday through Thursday this week (11-09-11-11) there is an Electricity Fast at Loyola University Chicago.
If you would like to participate please visit:
Next to the Centennial Forum Student Union
1125 W. Loyola
on the grassy knoll
Catholic Worker Movement
Michigan Peace Team
Ruckus Society
Training for Change
The Ruckus Society Activist Tools, Manuals, and Links
Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA)
Check out a rich set of links to a wide range of resources for nonviolent direct action.
Manuals
Check out the Manuals page
for Ruckus Training Manuals on Action Planning, Scouting, Media, Video Camera Tips, Climbing, Climber's Knots, and Hanging Yourself from a Billboard.
