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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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Exactly... RT @matthewbach: New blog post On Legitimacy http://bit.ly/7ASlhY #activism #Azerbaijan #EminAdnan #humanrights
GoldenTent (Ani Wandaryan) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:23:22 -0000
Exactly... RT @matthewbach: New blog post On Legitimacy http://bit.ly/7ASlhY #activism #Azerbaijan #EminAdnan #humanrights
any sources on how social media affect social work and on ground activism will be great! share with me :)
EngyG (Engy Ghozlan) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:10:59 -0000
any sources on how social media affect social work and on ground activism will be great! share with me :)
Eco Barons: The New Heroes of Environmental Activism - by Edward Humes - Ecco. http://bit.ly/74TyJH
technical_book (New Technical Books) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:10:22 -0000
Eco Barons: The New Heroes of Environmental Activism - by Edward Humes - Ecco. http://bit.ly/74TyJH
New blog post On Legitimacy http://bit.ly/7ASlhY #activism #Azerbaijan #EminAdnan #humanrights
matthewbach (Matthew Bach) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:58:56 -0000
New blog post On Legitimacy http://bit.ly/7ASlhY #activism #Azerbaijan #EminAdnan #humanrights
$1 mil grant aids activism project - AZ Central.com http://j.mp/7WlglH
UtahCF (UtahCF) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:35:07 -0000
$1 mil grant aids activism project - AZ Central.com http://j.mp/7WlglH
"Yes, it's true they [GFM] didn't have permits and right visas for their actions," Mona says. What visa is she referring to?"Activism Visa"?
3arabawy (Hossam el-Hamalawy) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:31:59 -0000
"Yes, it's true they [GFM] didn't have permits and right visas for their actions," Mona says. What visa is she referring to?"Activism Visa"?
CREST Information and Activism Service - Since 1994, CREST has provided science, policy and other information for students, governments, activists and others on renewable energy, energy efficiency and influence of traditional energy on global environment.
Meta Description: [ This is the Internet information service of the Renewable Energy Policy Project. ]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Take action to oppose oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Learn about the Refuge, the animals and people that depend on it, and what will be lost.
Meta Description: [ Learn the TRUTH about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. See multimedia slide shows and movie. ]
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Chevron's Dirty Hands - Chevron, one of San Francisco's largest corporations, has admitted it paid and transported Nigerian military and police troops who shot and killed unarmed Nigerian activists peacefully protesting on one of the company's offshore oil rigs.
Clean Energy Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists - Analyze and advocate energy solutions that are sustainable both environmentally and economically
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Meta Description: [ Earth Day Activity: reduce or eliminate man-made energy
use each Earth Day April 22 to combat global warming and change U.S. policy ]
Energy Advocates - Aims to make America energy independent. Active through speeches, newsletters, and petitions.
Meta Description: [ The Energy Advocates has been committed to sharing the truth on energy issues. ]
Enron and Friends: How a Phony Electricity Shortage Exposed Corruption in the White House - A continuing watch of the Enron scandal and other cases of government corruption related to the energy industry.
Meta Description: [ A chronological look at what really happened in the California electricity crisis, the Enron collapse that followed, and the general links of corruption between government and the energy industry. ]
LNG Watch - Relevant facts and resources for onshore Liquefied Natural Gas facilities in Humboldt Bay, California.
Meta Description: [ RACE is a diverse coalition of organizations, citizens groups and individuals concerned with the State of Californias rush to sign the state up to long-term contracts for Liquefied Natural Gas ]
Oil Change - Campaign to reduce US dependence on oil.
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Meta Description: [ Power to the People. Working toward a sustainable and equitable solution to the California Energy Crisis. ]
Project Laundry List - Organization focusing on sustainable forms of energy through art, advocacy, action and education. In particular, advocates for the right to dry clothes outdoors on clotheslines, which is banned in many US communities.
Refinery Reform - Texas based nonprofit aims to clean up pollution from US oil refineries.
Sierra Club: Bush's Flawed Energy Plan - Information and activism suggestions from this well respected environmental group.
Meta Description: [ Bush Energy Plan Index Page- The Sierra Club ]
Sustainable Energy and Economy Network (SEEN) - Aims to inform citizens to respond to climate change, and the growing energy needs of people in developing countries.
Meta Description: [ The Sustainable Energy & Economy Network works to end World Bank and other
government investment in fossil fuels based on their human rights, environmental, and developmental outcomes ]
The Beginner's Guide to Oil Depletion - An introduction to the issue of peak oil production and the crisis which will face the world.
Meta Description: [ A beginner's guide to peak oil, A crisis is facing us all. This website is a guide to how oil depletion and the Hubbert Peak will change all our lives soon. ]
The Renewable Northwest Project - Describes solar, wind and geothermal energy sources and makes a convincing case for switching to a green energy provider.
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