Standing Up to the Madness Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times

by Goodman, Amy; Goodman, David

• ISBN13: 9781401309893
• ISBN10: 1401309895
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-31
• Publisher: Hachette Books

Summary

The Historic Election of President Barack Obama grew out of a movement led by courageous people who have defended our democracy in the face of an intense assault. From global warming, to global warring, to the global economic meltdown, people are challenging the powers that be. Standing Up to the Madness profiles the everyday people who are standing up for what they believe in-and changing the world. This book offers hope and inspiration for anyone trying to make the world a more just and peaceful place, and includes practical information for how individuals can take action and effect change. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction: "We Will Not Be Silent"	p. I
Standing up to the Madness	p. 9
Turning Point: The Montgomery Bus Boycott	p. 11
Reclaiming Common Ground	p. 14
T Is for Terrorist	p. 34
Librarians Unbound	p. 52
Science Under Siege	p. 73
Turning Point: The Pentagon Papers	p. 75
Some Don't Like It Hot	p. 78
Psychologists in Denial	p. 109
Students Standing Up	p. 137
Turning Point: The Soweto Uprising	p. 139
Voices in Conflict	p. 142
Justice in Jena	p. 162
Soldiers of Conscience	p. 185
Turning Point: The GI Movement	p. 187
Peace Warriors	p. 189
Conclusion: "We are The Leaders We Have Been Waiting For"	p. 216
Notes	p. 229
Index	p. 237
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