Protest: Respect It. Defend It. Use It
“When people step forward to make the world a better place, almost anything is possible.”With these words, lifelong activists Annie Leonard and André Carothers introduce this vibrant, diverse, and inspiring collection of 42 protests, nonviolent movements that helped secure so many of the rights we take for granted today: weekends off, women’s right to vote, desegregation, same-sex marriage, cleaner air and water, wheelchair-accessible sidewalks, and so much more. Protest is an invitation to anyone searching for ways to express their opinions in our complex and constantly changing world: a call to learn about the undeniable impact of peaceful protest, to celebrate what people can accomplish together, and to encourage readers to take action in defense of this essential democratic right. Along with powerful images, it includes reflections from a dozen courageous, creative activists—from Jane Fonda, Rebecca Solnit and Robert Reich to Dolores Huerta, Nemonte Nenquimo, and Justin Pearson.Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—one of history’s most consequential acts of protest -- the book also sounds a warning: “Our right to peaceful protest is under assault,” says Leonard. “If we lose it, we stand to lose so much more. To save it, we need to respect it, defend it, and—more than anything—use it.” This book answers that urgent call.About the Authors Annie Leonard spent seventeen years with Greenpeace US, serving as executive director from 2014 to 2023. She created The Story of Stuff, co-launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, and has campaigned widely on a range of environmental and democracy-related issues.André Carothers has worked on environmental and human rights campaigns for over four decades, serving as advisor and board member to organizations including Greenpeace, International Rivers, the Center for Environmental Health, the Center for Investigative Reporting, the Furthur Foundation, Rainforest Action Network, and the Story of Stuff Project.
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