This paper explores the role of online tools in the spread of resistance activities. Our conceptual background is based on the concepts of social inquiry, positive freedom and creative democracy from Dewey. We believe that these concepts are fruitful to analyse new forms of online resistance if articulated with a socio-materialist framework. An illustrative case study demonstrates the potential of this mixed-framework, by analysing how online resistance activities were enhanced from an imbrication of technology, civil society, and individual activities.