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The value of NGOs to democracy

Non government organisations are under attack and their value to democracy should be defended.  NGOs are one of the main ways that individuals can communicate with government and business – especially when people are overwhelmed by the size and power of government and business in today’s society. 

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Schweik Action Wollongong

SAW is a small voluntary group in Wollongong, Australia, fostering awareness of nonviolent responses to aggression and repression. Nonviolent action includes leafletting, rallies, strikes, boycotts, sit-ins, fasts and many other methods of social action. Nonviolent action allows widespread participation, maximises the potential for dialogue and tends to discourage violence by opponents. At the same time, nonviolent action has immense potential power to transform society.

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Justice ignited: the dynamics of backfire

Justice ignited: the dynamics of backfire

By: Brian Martin

Brian is well known to Australian activists for his extensive work around whistle-blowing and resisting repression. His new text deals with tactics against injustice. Case studies include the massacres at Sharpeville and Dili, the 1930 salt march in India, the beating of Rodney King, treatment of whistleblowers, environmental disasters, the invasion of Iraq, Abu Ghraib,…

Inside spin: the dark underbelly of the PR industry

Inside spin: the dark underbelly of the PR industry

By: Bob Burton

Bob Burton is committed to helping community groups striving for social and environmental justice to understand the influence of the public relations industry – by helping to expose industry front groups, spin served up as media, corporate-sponsored think tanks and government-industry collusion. A tireless and meticulous researcher, Bob is known for his significant and ongoing…