On mixing civil disobedience & direct action

Another little explanation of something that often confuses people: acts of civil disobedience vs. acts of direct action: Civil disobedience is the public breaking of an unjust law to show how unjust it is. Keywords are ‘public’ and ‘show’. Civil disobedience is done to be seen. Like a demonstration or a public speech, it’s main … Continue reading On mixing civil disobedience & direct action

Direct action hurts companies, exhibit A:

Watch the RWE AG (the company running the browncoal mine at the Hambach Forest which is occupied by activists) stock prices plummet as a result of the Hambi resistance to eviction, the protests and the re-occupation of the forest: 3 months not detailed enough for ya? here’s a one week overview: You can also note … Continue reading Direct action hurts companies, exhibit A:

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