A clear expert and inspiring guide to social change based on case studies of grassroots movements that won from two leading community and labor expertsOur movements must seek and win governing power to achieve our visions for a more just society. This book is a vital resource for progressives who want to win. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal DWA chair Congressional Progressive CaucusHow do underdogs facing far stronger opponents sometimes win In the tradition of Saul Alinskysamp160Rules for Radicalsamp160and Sun Tzuamp8217samp160The Art of War Deepak Bhargava and Stephanie Luceamp8217samp160Practical Radicalsamp160offers winning strategies history and theory for a new generation of activists.Based on interviews with leading organizers this groundbreaking book describes seven strategies to bring about transformative change. It incorporates stories of organizations and movements that have won including Make the Road NY the St. Paul Federation of Educators the welfare rights movement the Working Families Party New Georgia Project Occupy Wall Street 350.org the Fight for 15 and Gay Menamp8217s Health Crisis. Two overarching case studies anchor the book the brilliant techniques used by enslaved people and their allies to end slavery and the sinister but effective ways elites imposed our current system.Practical Radicalsamp160offers insights on strategy used by business military and political elites addresses the challenges of overcoming conflict within organizations and movements and concludes with a discussion of how our movements must adapt to meet new challenges in the twentyfirst century.A book for activists organizers and anyone hoping to win the fight for a better societyamp160Practical Radicalsamp160is a deeply informed resource designed to help us win on the big issues of our time.