Joyful Militancy: Building Thriving Resistance in Toxic Times (Anarchist Interventions)

Synopsis

Why do so many movements committed to liberation end up reproducing fear, burnout, competition, and rigid ways of thinking? Joyful Militancy challenges the culture of "rigid radicalism" and argues that meaningful social change begins with relationships built on trust, curiosity, and collective care. Drawing on conversations with activists, organizers, and thinkers, Carla Bergman and Nick Montgomery explore how resistance can become more joyful, creative, and life-affirming. Blending political theory with lived experience, the book offers a hopeful vision of activism rooted in connection rather than exhaustion.

About the Author

Carla Bergman is a writer, educator, and community organizer whose work focuses on youth liberation, radical education, and grassroots social change. She is the founder of The Purple Thistle, a youth-led publishing project. Nick Montgomery is a writer and educator whose work explores social movements, collective resistance, and the emotional dimensions of political organizing. Together, they offer a thoughtful and practical vision of activism rooted in care, connection, and collective flourishing.

Publisher
AK Press

Publication Date
December 5, 2017

Format
Paperback

Pages
220

Subjects
Political Philosophy · Social Movements · Anarchism · Activism · Social Theory

ISBN
9781849352888