ISBN:
9780231547390
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Edition:
[Online-Ausgabe]
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Fisher, Dana R., 1971 - American resistance
Keywords:
Government, Resistance to History 21st century
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Opposition (Political science)
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Protest movements History 20th century
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Protest movements 21st century
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Right and left (Political science)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
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USA
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Protestbewegung
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Geschichte 2016-2019
Abstract:
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Chapter One. HOW DID WE GET HERE? -- Chapter Two. RESISTANCE IN THE STREETS -- Chapter Three. ORGANIZING THE RESISTANCE IN THE DISTRICTS -- Chapter Four. RESISTANCE IN THE DISTRICTS -- Chapter Five. LOOKING BACK WHILE MARCHING FORWARD -- METHODOLOGICAL APPENDIX -- NOTES -- INDEX
Abstract:
Since Donald Trump’s first day in office, a large and energetic grassroots “Resistance” has taken to the streets to protest his administration’s plans for the United States. Millions marched in pussy hats on the day after the inauguration; outraged citizens flocked to airports to declare that America must be open to immigrants; masses of demonstrators circled the White House to demand action on climate change; and that was only the beginning. Who are the millions of people marching against the Trump administration, how are they connected to the Blue Wave that washed over the U.S. Congress in 2018—and what does it all mean for the future of American democracy?American Resistance traces activists from the streets back to the communities and congressional districts around the country where they live, work, and vote. Using innovative survey data and interviews with key players, Dana R. Fisher analyzes how Resistance groups have channeled outrage into activism, using distributed organizing to make activism possible by anyone from anywhere, whenever and wherever it is needed most. Beginning with the first Women’s March and following the movement through the 2018 midterms, Fisher demonstrates how the energy and enthusiasm of the Resistance paid off in a wave of Democratic victories. She reveals how the Left rebounded from the devastating 2016 election, the lessons for turning grassroots passion into electoral gains, and what comes next. American Resistance explains the organizing that is revitalizing democracy to counter Trump’s presidency
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