“Absolutely what we need in these days of spreading gloom.” —John Holloway, author of Crack Capitalism

“A guide to a fulfilling militant life.” —Michael Hardt, co-author of Assembly

“Rigid radicalism” is the congealed and debilitating practices that suck life and inspiration from the fight for a better world. Joyful Militancy investigates how fear, self-righteousness, and moralism infiltrate and take root within liberation movements, what to do about them, and ultimately how tenderness and vulnerability can thrive alongside fierce militant commitment.

Carla Bergman co-edited Stay Solid: A Radical Handbook For Youth.

Nick Montgomery is an organizer and writer currently at Queen’s University.