Like those of Black Lives Matter activists today, King’s methods were widely criticized—even when they were effective.
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Social Movements
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Where insider politics fails, a transformational approach can turn the impossible into the inevitable.
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A wave of disruptive protest fifty years ago helped put women’s liberation on the map—and showcased a radical feminist vision that remains relevant in the age of Trump.
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The strengths and limitations of prefigurative politics.
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How creating a healthy "ecology of change" can help propel social movements.
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Can theories of movement cycles equip activists to persevere over the long haul?
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Did the 1999 protests against the World Trade Organization actually make a difference? Yes. Here's how.
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Deciding the time has come for direct action to stop global warming.
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Assessing the state of the World Social Forum after five years.
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With a new film, the Yes Men carry forth their gonzo brand of anti-corporate activism.