Lisa Fithian shares historic, behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most important people-powered movements of the past several decades. In SHUT IT DOWN, she shows how movements that embrace direct action have always been, and continue to be, the most radical and rapid means for transforming the ills of our society. This book is a must for anyone who wants to become more active in resistance or is just feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, Shut It Down offers strategies and actions you can take right now to promote justice and incite change in your own community.