Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Chapter One. Introduction: Conceptualizing Courage and Resistance in a Mired Human Rights Context 1
5. Chapter Two. Historicizing and Contextualizing the Place: Three Historic Junctures 26
6. Chapter Three From Fear and Intimidation to Game-Changing Activism 53
7. Chapter Four “Fed Up” with Militarization and Murders, via Social Media 74
8. Chapter Five. Toward Transnational Solidarity: Contesting the Border Narrative in a U.S. Congressional Race, Tribunals, and Faith-Based Activism 102
9. Afterword 173
10. Appendix One. Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership: A 10-Point Voluntary Code 175
11. Appendix Two. Resolution (El Paso City Council) 176
12. Appendix Three. Resolution (City of Los Angeles) 178
13. Notes 179
14. References 183
15. Index 197