First Aid & How to Perform It

Health care is political—so health care can be radical! This zine is a hands-on first aid guide from the folks at Portland's Black Cross Health Collective, formed in the wake of the 1999 WTO protests to offer trainings and support for the medical care needs of of the radical community. In this pocket protest companion, the Black Cross folks share their expert knowledge on common maladies and treatments for politically active people, including what to wear to protect yourself at a demo, how to recognize (and get help for) certain health conditions, how to deal with pepper spray and tear gas, herbal recipes for action aftercare, what to look for in a good gas mask, and more. Keep yourselves and others safe in streets with this zine's help.