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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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we envisage in receipts, at the beginning of 2010 to approach the said "activism" of our family to advocate a freedom and frankness to live
MissWaveProd (Mickaël Winter) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:21:12 -0000
we envisage in receipts, at the beginning of 2010 to approach the said "activism" of our family to advocate a freedom and frankness to live
Activism & art in Copenhagen http://unheardvoicestanzania.blogspot.com/2009/12/activism-and-art-in-copenhagen_4831.html?spref=tw #freshair
CCTanzania (climatechangetz) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:19:57 -0000
Activism & art in Copenhagen http://unheardvoicestanzania.blogspot.com/2009/12/activism-and-art-in-copenhagen_4831.html?spref=tw #freshair
Art and activism with the Yes Men http://unheardvoicestanzania.blogspot.com/2009/12/activism-and-art-in-copenhagen_4831.html â¯cop15
CCTanzania (climatechangetz) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:08:45 -0000
Art and activism with the Yes Men http://unheardvoicestanzania.blogspot.com/2009/12/activism-and-art-in-copenhagen_4831.html ♯cop15
So, have you ever been tear gased at a protest or demonstration? Sounds like a bummer way to end a day of activism.
djword (Rick Bennett) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:03:11 -0000
So, have you ever been tear gased at a protest or demonstration? Sounds like a bummer way to end a day of activism.
RT @demos Beatrice Burk writing from Copenhagen on frustrations of activism http://www.demos.co.uk/blog/action-and-patience-in-copenhagen
38Degrees_vol (38Degrees Volunteers) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:37:49 -0000
RT @demos Beatrice Burk writing from Copenhagen on frustrations of activism http://www.demos.co.uk/blog/action-and-patience-in-copenhagen
Read Beatrice Burk writing from Copenhagen about the frustrations of activism http://www.demos.co.uk/blog/action-and-patience-in-copenhagen
Demos (Demos) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:28:25 -0000
Read Beatrice Burk writing from Copenhagen about the frustrations of activism http://www.demos.co.uk/blog/action-and-patience-in-copenhagen
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20/20 Vision - Resources - Tools For Activists - Tips and ideas for influencing political decisions on environmental issues.
Meta Description: [ Peace and environmental activism from global warming to disarmament empowering citizens to lobby Congress on the environment, arms control, campaign finance reform, GE foods, pollution, conservation. ]
ActionPA.org - Features activist resources and research tools. Provided by an activist's collective in Philadelphia, which trains youth to learn environmental issues and skills by organizing grassroots community projects.
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Activist Toolkit - Online reference to help use technology in to protect the environment.
Meta Description: [ New tools and strategies for engaging people in protecting the environment ]
Civic Environmentalism - Esay on understanding the development of civic environmentalism in the US and the challenges facing it.
Earth First Summer Gathering - People involved in radical ecological direct action get together to talk, share skills, strategise, etc.
Meta Description: [ Information about the Earth First! Summer Gathering, 2007 ]
Earth from the Air - A photographic portrait of our planet by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, with commentary on environmental issues. Background information, gallery, tour dates, e-cards, online shop, pledges to make a small change in lifestyle.
Meta Description: [ EARTH FROM THE AIR A photographic portrait of our planet by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Free open-air exhibition 2004 ]
ENRED: European Network for the recognition of the Ecological Debt - Papers, projects, and general information on ecological debt.
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Environmental Activism On Trial in the U.S. - The United States has indicted an environmental organization for the peaceful protest activities of its members.
Free Range Activism - UK site providing information to help people tackle community, environmental and social issues.
Friends of the Eel River - Has a mission to restore the Eel River and all her tributaries to a natural state of abundance, wild and free.
Gravestones For Trees Campaign - A project to bring attention to the many city trees being cut down by giving them gravestones.
Meta Description: [ Isn't it awful to see trees cut down for commercial reasons? Trees destroyed to clear area for construction? Trees killed because they blocked someone's window view? Gravestones for Trees Campaign: a peaceful protest. ]
PCAP (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Plants) - A global eco-spiritual movement.
Save Our Environment Action Center - Take action on environmental campaigns of leading environmental organizations.
Meta Description: [ Save Our Environment Action Center: a collaborative effort of the nation's most influential environmental advocacy organizations to increase public awareness and activism on today's most important environmental issues. ]
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The Busy Person's Guide to Greener Living - Facilitate online activism by making it easy to send e-letters to key decision makers. New action alerts added weekly.
Meta Description: [ Facilitates online activism by making it easy to send e-letters to key decision makers. Action alerts and activism links updated weekly. ]
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Toolkit - Take Action - Sierra Club - Tips for effective environmental activism.
Treehugger - Blog dedicated to the green lifestyle. News, reviews, and links.
Meta Description: [ TreeHugger is a fast-growing web magazine, dedicated to everything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. Our influential audience stops by frequently to check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products and services. Consumers also rely... ]
U.S. EPA: Green Communities - Guide for planning and implementing sustainable community actions plans to translate the visions of the future into action oriented items.
Union of Concerned Scientists Action Center - Helps citizens take action on policies related to the environment, global warming, nuclear weapons, clean energy, clean vehicles, and biotechnology.
We the Planet - Music and activism festival and tour. Includes volunteer opportunities and schedule.
WWF - Panda Passport for Environmental Action - Provides tools to campaign on critical environment issues all over the world from climate change to construction projects in protected areas.
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