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'''L.A. Kauffman''' is a [[grassroots]] political organizer, [[Activism|activist]], and [[journalist]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> She writes about the history and impact of various [[Protest|protest movements]], including the [[civil rights movement]], protests against the [[2003 invasion of Iraq|US invasion of Iraq]], and [[2017 Women's March|the 2017 Women's March]].<ref name=":0"></ref> She is the author of "How To Read A Protest: The Art of Organizing and Resistance,"<ref name=":0" /> published by [[University of California Press]] in 2018 and "Direct Action: Protest and the Reinvention of American Radicalism," published by [[Verso Books]] in 2017.<ref></ref> Her journalistic work has appeared various publications, including [[The Guardian]]<ref> The Guardian|website=the Guardian|language=en|access-date=2020-03-19}}</ref>, [[N+1]],<ref></ref> and [[Boston Review]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== Early Life ==
Kauffman grew up in [[Milwaukee|Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]. She was initially drawn to activism due to her interest in [[reproductive rights]], and she became involved in the [[National Organization for Women]] in Milwaukee. She later attended [[Princeton University]]. In college, she participated in the [[Anti-Apartheid Movement|anti-apartheid movement]].<ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== Activism ==
After Kauffman graduated from college, she became the [[executive editor]] of Socialist Review. As a writer and activist, Kauffman was particularly interested in how activist movements had changed since the 1960s, including the activism of [[ACT UP]]. She eventually left the Socialist Review to write a book. She explained, "I was trying to make sense of how the larger left political landscape had shifted and what was new and distinctive about radicalism in that time." In total, she spent 25 years writing her book.<ref name=":1" />
Following her departure from Socialist Review, Kauffman also studied and participated in the [[global justice movement]], although she witnessed the collapse of the movement after the [[September 11 attacks|September 11th attacks]].<ref name=":1" />
== Books ==
In 2014, Kauffman resolved to finish her book as "... my 50th birthday present to myself." The resulting book, "Direct Action: Protest and the Reinvention of American Radicalism" focused on the various goals, tactics, participants, and impact of direct action movements.<ref name=":1" /> She followed this book with "How To Read A Protest: The Art of Organizing and Resistance," which focused on the historical impact of protest marches, including the [[March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom|1963 March on Washington]] and the 2017 Women's March.<ref name=":0" /><ref> Inside Higher Ed|website=www.insidehighered.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-19}}</ref>
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== Early Life ==
Kauffman grew up in [[Milwaukee|Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]. She was initially drawn to activism due to her interest in [[reproductive rights]], and she became involved in the [[National Organization for Women]] in Milwaukee. She later attended [[Princeton University]]. In college, she participated in the [[Anti-Apartheid Movement|anti-apartheid movement]].<ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== Activism ==
After Kauffman graduated from college, she became the [[executive editor]] of Socialist Review. As a writer and activist, Kauffman was particularly interested in how activist movements had changed since the 1960s, including the activism of [[ACT UP]]. She eventually left the Socialist Review to write a book. She explained, "I was trying to make sense of how the larger left political landscape had shifted and what was new and distinctive about radicalism in that time." In total, she spent 25 years writing her book.<ref name=":1" />
Following her departure from Socialist Review, Kauffman also studied and participated in the [[global justice movement]], although she witnessed the collapse of the movement after the [[September 11 attacks|September 11th attacks]].<ref name=":1" />
== Books ==
In 2014, Kauffman resolved to finish her book as "... my 50th birthday present to myself." The resulting book, "Direct Action: Protest and the Reinvention of American Radicalism" focused on the various goals, tactics, participants, and impact of direct action movements.<ref name=":1" /> She followed this book with "How To Read A Protest: The Art of Organizing and Resistance," which focused on the historical impact of protest marches, including the [[March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom|1963 March on Washington]] and the 2017 Women's March.<ref name=":0" /><ref> Inside Higher Ed|website=www.insidehighered.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-19}}</ref>
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