Join us for a special evening as seasoned activists Annie Leonard and André Carothers present Protest: Respect It Defend It Use It.Â
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About the Book
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What would the world look like if we couldn’t express outrage against the systems we disagree with or support the changes we seek?
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Protest offers a powerful look at the role peaceful activism has played in advancing the public good—and shines a light on the urgent need to protect this democratic right. This is not a how-to guide. Rather, it is a celebration of what collective action can achieve, an invitation to be inspired, and a reminder that each of us has the capacity to make a difference.
Featuring 40+ iconic campaigns from around the world, the book combines photos, artifacts, and memorable quotes to create a vivid testament to the power of public dissent. Guest essays from Jane Fonda, Tennessee Representative Justin Pearson, Dolores Huerta, Nemonte Nenquimo, and others reveal how protest shaped their own commitment to driving change. Through storytelling and first-hand reflection, readers are invited to witness, reflect, and engage in peaceful activism—right here, right now.
Rivers that don’t catch fire. The freedom to marry whom we love. Clean air and water. Even weekends off. Peaceful protest—protected in the U.S., as in many countries, as a cornerstone of participatory democracy— helped bring about each of these victories. Free speech, dissent, and public mobilization are essential tools for advancing so many causes, including environmental protection, workers’ rights, human rights, self-determination, and climate, social, and racial justice.
Learn more and join the movement at protestthebook.com.
Annie Leonard is a lifelong activist who has protested globally. She led Greenpeace US as Executive Director (2014–2023), created The Story of Stuff, co-launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, and campaigned against pollution. Annie frequently speaks and writes on environmental and democracy issues, including pollution, waste, consumerism, and climate change. She has appeared widely in the media, testified before Congress, and received honors such as an honorary degree from Vermont Law School and inclusion in Time magazine’s Heroes of the Environment.
André Carothers is an activist, writer, and organizer who has been involved in campaigns and protests on issues of climate change, human rights, environmental protection, and nuclear disarmament for over four decades. He worked for Greenpeace US for 13 years, including serving on the board of directors. He is the cofounder of the Rockwood Leadership Institute, a training organization for activists, and works as an organizational development consultant and coach for leaders in the social change sector. He has served as an adviser and board member of numerous organizations, including the Center for Investigative Reporting (which includes publications such as Mother Jones), International Rivers, the Center for Environmental Health, the Furthur Foundation, and Rainforest Action Network.
