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Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of an often controversial argument.
The terms activism and activist used in a political manner first appeared in the Belgian press in 1916 in connection with the Flamingant movement.1 The word "activism" is often used synonymously with protest or dissent, but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, political campaigning, economic activism (such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing preferred businesses), rallies and street marches, strikes, or even guerrilla tactics. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on whether the commentator supports the activist's ends.
In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or confrontation: for instance, some religious and feminist activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly, rather than persuade governments to change laws; the cooperative movement seeks to build new institutions which conform to its principles, and generally does not lobby or protest politically.
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Forefront: Alternative Holiday Giving - Suggests a donation to support a young Forefront human rights activist as part of the holiday season.
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Resist, Inc. - Funding American progressive organizations for more than 30 years which are actively part of a movement for social change.
The William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice - Fighting racial injustice and carrying on the tradition of William Kunstler, renowned civil rights lawyer. Currently focusing on the repeal of the Rockefeller drug laws, and prison system reform.
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