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Here's an interesting article from The Democratic Strategist on using 'Twitter' to organize a nonviolent "flash mob" protest:

http://www.thedemocraticstrategist.org/strategist/2009/04/twitter_has_a_purpose.php

I urge all members to see the documentary, "King: Man of Peace in a Time of War," which features a remarkable interview of MLK on the topic of his opposition to the Vietnam War. This interview provides a highly instructive example of how to handle criticism effectively (and nonviolently), a great training film from a nonviolence education standpoint. In addition, MLK's well-reasoned critique of US military intervention in Vietnam translates exceptionally well to our times and to the quagmires… Continue