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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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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:44:00 -0400
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400
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Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
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A Beginner's Guide to Animal Issues - Features information on vivisection, animal product testing, pet stores, animals in entertainment, fur, and factory farming.
Animail.com - Offers 200 free e-mail addresses that promote various animal and environmental issues such as SavePandas.com and DontEatMeat.com, and raises money for non-profit organizations.
Meta Description: [ Free Animal & Wildlife Email & E-Cards that raise money to protect Animals & the Environment! Also, we offer a huge selection of animal, wildlife and nature videos, magnets, books, calendars, t-shirts & posters! ]
Animal Defense League - Long Island - The ADL organizes animal rights events in Long Island N.Y.
Caring Activists Against Fur - A N.Y./N.J. based animal rights group. They organize anti fur protests in N.Y. and N.J.
Free The Animals! - Dedicated to animal liberation. Supportive of direct action and seeking to educate about the suffering of animals for food, sport, clothing, entertainment and experimentation.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to animal liberation, supportive of direct action to end animal cruelty and working to educate about the suffering of animals for food, clothing, sport, entertainment and experimentation. ]
League of Humane Voters - Works for the humane and ethical treatment of animals through political action. Organizes voters for the purpose of supporting elected officials that advance humane policies and legislation.
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PETCO Cruelty - Direct action campaign information about the cruel practices of PETCO.
Rooster Free Neighborhood - Provides information about the inadequate laws against cock fighting in Oregon and how to help strengthen them.
Shock Therapy Shirts - Shirts for the vegan, vegetarian or animal rights activist with scenes against vivisection, the circus and hunting.
speakup4animals - Includes many useful resources for animal rights activists, or for people who are interested in animal welfare in general.
Spicing up Procter and Gamble - Information regarding the inhumane practices of Procter and Gamble's animal research.
Meta Description: [ FUPG - spicing up Procter and Gamble (P&G). ]
Stop Horse Slaughter Day - A day of education to draw awareness to the realities of horse slaughter in the United States.
Meta Description: [ Stop Horse Slaughter Day, a special day this fall to save horses from slaughter. ]
The Animal Rights Calendar - Nationally coordinated UK animal rights calendar, published monthly for circulation to animal rights groups nationwide and on the Internet here.
Meta Description: [ A nationally coordinated Animal Rights Calendar, published monthly for circulation to Animal Rights groups nationwide ]
The Beak Retreat - A boarding service for Birds. Includes information about PETCO horror stories and how to help stop the abuse.
Meta Description: [ The Beak Retreat offers full-service bird/parrot boarding in the Boston, boston, massachusetts area while you are on vacation. ]
Toronto Coalition for Bill C15 - Represents many local and national groups and individuals seeking to strengthen animal abuse laws in Canada and Bill C15.
Meta Description: [ local and national groups and individuals seeking to strengthen animal abuse laws in Canada. ]
Win Animal Rights - A New York City based animal rights group organizing animal rights protests and free vegan meals. Website includes a chat room, message board and an events calendar.
Meta Description: [ Win Animal Rights or W.A.R. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the exploitation and suffering of animals. ]
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