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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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#peace #activism Adrienne Harber was an activist for health care, peace http://ow.ly/16hjpw
DustinCase (Dustin Case) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:31:57 -0000
#peace #activism Adrienne Harber was an activist for health care, peace http://ow.ly/16hjpw
#peace #activism Adrienne Harber was an activist for health care, peace http://ow.ly/16hjpv
DefyantAlliance (Defyant Alliance) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:31:56 -0000
#peace #activism Adrienne Harber was an activist for health care, peace http://ow.ly/16hjpv
@fuats track 2 itu professional conflicts resolution, track 3 business, track 4 private citizens, track 5 training and research, 6 activism
fuyukicchi (G.A Amanda Clarissa ) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:15:11 -0000
@fuats track 2 itu professional conflicts resolution, track 3 business, track 4 private citizens, track 5 training and research, 6 activism
Activism just got CUTE: http://totcycle.com/kidicalmass/
micahmonroe (Micah K. Monroe) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:10:55 -0000
Activism just got CUTE: http://totcycle.com/kidicalmass/
-- Open Source Activism -- - Dear Universe: I'm also heavily medicated on hundreds of dollars of monthly al.. http://bit.ly/7qaPw5
darlene_647 (darlene) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:10:42 -0000
-- Open Source Activism -- - Dear Universe: I'm also heavily medicated on hundreds of dollars of monthly al.. http://bit.ly/7qaPw5
Oh, for the joys of political anti-terror activism! New #scanners break child #porn laws | Politics | The Guardian - http://shar.es/aQHo4
HolgerEhling (Holger Ehling) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:10:21 -0000
Oh, for the joys of political anti-terror activism! New #scanners break child #porn laws | Politics | The Guardian - http://shar.es/aQHo4
Campaign to Stop the Chalillo Dam - Campaign to stop Fortis building the proposed Chalillo Dam in the Macal River Valley of western Belize.
Forest Ethics - Aims to protect endangered forests by transforming the paper and wood industries in North America and by supporting forest communities in the development of conservation-based economies.
Native Forest Network - Global, autonomous collective of forest activists, indigenous peoples, conservation biologists, and non-governmental organizations.
Meta Description: [ The Native Forest Network is a global autonomous collective seeking to protect and restore native forests worldwide. ]
Patrick Moore is a Big Fat Liar - An attack on the author of the book Pacific Spirit, which defends clearcutting old-growth forests.
Meta Description: [ Patrick Moore of Greenspirit believes Clear Cutting Ancient Rainforests are the Answer. He writes LIES about ecology, environment, sustainability, forests, forestry, environmentalism. Patrick Moore is an Industry sell-out. ]
Save or Delete - Greenpeace campaign to save ancient forests. Includes ways to get involved, news and projects.
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