Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Successful small group nonviolent corporation protest

From:  How a small group can take a long walk -- and make a difference, by George Lakey  |  Waging Nonviolence



  • The anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”  


  • Her sentiment emboldened a handful of Philadelphia-area Quakers who were deeply concerned about eco-justice to tackle climate change by using direct action. It spurred us to ask: How can we be most strategic in using our limited numbers and resources?


The article follows with a story of how the small group successfully conducted its civic engagement work.



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