These are ten useful tips for effective activisim no matter what the issue is; Health, peace, environment, anti-poverty…etc.
1. Know What You Want
2. Know Who To Ask
3. Know What You’re Talking About
4. Be Polite, Personal, Thoughtful, and Rational
5. Pick a Method of Communication that Works for You and Your Message
6. Know When to Ask
7. Don’t Underestimate the Value of Staff
8. Follow Up
9. Understand the Limitations of the System
10. Have fun!
[Details: SpeakOut]
Also, if you’re going to a pro-palestine-islam-iraq or anti-israel-american-foreign-policy protest/rally, then be sure to bring goggles because there WILL be teargas
(or pepper spray)