What are flash mobs? Here is a curated collection of resources about what they are, how to do a flash mob, and examples from around the world.
Topic: Tactics
Tactics
Tactics are the exciting part of any campaign – the actions that involve people, put pressure on powerholders, and make a splash in the media. This topic includes activities to choose your tactics from a wealth of options, case studies that showcase different tactics, and the nitty gritty of organising particular actions.
How to do a Successful and Safe Banner Drop
Here are tips for hanging a large protest banner or a flag from a bridge or monument. It is an effective tactic to draw attention to a cause.
Where to Fight Back: Lessons from US Anti-Coup Actions
The most effective places to fight back, protest, and resist the Trump administration and other authoritarian regimes.
Making a Scene & Making Sense – The Impact of Disruption & Action Logic
Do disruptive protest tactics work? This research reveals they lead to greater levels of media attention and higher levels of active support for the groups carrying them out.
Tactics Used by Fossil Fuel Companies to Suppress Critique and Obstruct Climate Action
Climate activists have often engaged a wide range of tactics in their efforts to bring down fossil fuel emissions and halt climate change. But what about the tactics used by fossil fuel companies to obstruct climate action and suppress critique?
The Visibility Brigade: A Template For Activism
Want to make a sign that gets noticed? Here is a template and tips shared by the Visibility Brigade, who make different signs each week.
Disruptive Protest Tactics: Helpful or Harmful?
Research examining whether disruptive protest tactics are ultimately helpful or harmful for advancing progress on critical social issues
Defending Democracy with Humor and Dilemma Actions Tactics
Explore how humor and dilemma actions empower pro-democracy movements by exposing authoritarian absurdities and fostering community resilience.
AEffect Planning and Assessment Toolset
Artistic Activists – The Aeffect Planning and Assessment Toolset helps you plan, strengthen, and evaluate your creative activist projects.
Strengthen a Campaign with Dilemma Demonstrations
Strengthen a Campaign with Dilemma Demonstrations – They are effective because rather than telling people about a problem, they show it.
Tactic – Flash Mobs
What are flash mobs? Here is a curated collection of resources about what they are, how to do a flash mob, and examples from around the world.
How to do a Successful and Safe Banner Drop
Here are tips for hanging a large protest banner or a flag from a bridge or monument. It is an effective tactic to draw attention to a cause.
Where to Fight Back: Lessons from US Anti-Coup Actions
The most effective places to fight back, protest, and resist the Trump administration and other authoritarian regimes.
Making a Scene & Making Sense – The Impact of Disruption & Action Logic
Do disruptive protest tactics work? This research reveals they lead to greater levels of media attention and higher levels of active support for the groups carrying them out.
Tactics Used by Fossil Fuel Companies to Suppress Critique and Obstruct Climate Action
Climate activists have often engaged a wide range of tactics in their efforts to bring down fossil fuel emissions and halt climate change. But what about the tactics used by fossil fuel companies to obstruct climate action and suppress critique?
The Visibility Brigade: A Template For Activism
Want to make a sign that gets noticed? Here is a template and tips shared by the Visibility Brigade, who make different signs each week.
Disruptive Protest Tactics: Helpful or Harmful?
Research examining whether disruptive protest tactics are ultimately helpful or harmful for advancing progress on critical social issues
Defending Democracy with Humor and Dilemma Actions Tactics
Explore how humor and dilemma actions empower pro-democracy movements by exposing authoritarian absurdities and fostering community resilience.
AEffect Planning and Assessment Toolset
Artistic Activists – The Aeffect Planning and Assessment Toolset helps you plan, strengthen, and evaluate your creative activist projects.
Strengthen a Campaign with Dilemma Demonstrations
Strengthen a Campaign with Dilemma Demonstrations – They are effective because rather than telling people about a problem, they show it.