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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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great resources @FarmSanctuary's Veg For Life campaign http://www.vegforlife.org/activism.htm
FoodisPower (Food Empowerment) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:01:12 -0000
great resources @FarmSanctuary's Veg For Life campaign http://www.vegforlife.org/activism.htm
RT @NCJW: 3rd nite Hanukkah activism: Support social change thru year-end giving https://secure.ga4.org/01/donate_year_end_09 to NCJW or ...
jerinalam (Jerin Alam) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:17:09 -0000
RT @NCJW: 3rd nite Hanukkah activism: Support social change thru year-end giving https://secure.ga4.org/01/donate_year_end_09 to NCJW or ...
3rd nite Hanukkah activism: Support social change thru year-end giving https://secure.ga4.org/01/donate_year_end_09 to NCJW or elsewhere
NCJW (NCJW) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:15:16 -0000
3rd nite Hanukkah activism: Support social change thru year-end giving https://secure.ga4.org/01/donate_year_end_09 to NCJW or elsewhere
Data Visualization Activism: Showing the Trends in Global Temperature - ⦠http://bit.ly/4RMq1O #twine
Themistoclea (Themistoclea) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:13:49 -0000
Data Visualization Activism: Showing the Trends in Global Temperature - … http://bit.ly/4RMq1O #twine
RT @TheAngryindian: Statement By Asian #Indigenous Womenâs Network On The 16 Days Of Activism Agst Gender Violence 2009 http://ow.ly/LIt0
DalydeGagne (DalydeGagne) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:04:45 -0000
RT @TheAngryindian: Statement By Asian #Indigenous Women’s Network On The 16 Days Of Activism Agst Gender Violence 2009 http://ow.ly/LIt0
Contribute to the Radical Activism Visual Archive http://su.pr/6QtvuA #radicals #activism #activists #art #revolution #rava #politics
anarchistnews (Anarchist News) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:34:20 -0000
Contribute to the Radical Activism Visual Archive http://su.pr/6QtvuA #radicals #activism #activists #art #revolution #rava #politics
Bagelhole.org - To share and collect low-tech, alternative, sustainable info, to help individuals and communities increase self-reliance, self-sustainability, and autonomy.
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CAUSE: Campaign Against Unsustainable Stortford Expansion - Aims to prevent any further unsustainable housing development having an adverse impact on Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire, UK.
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Dream Change Coalition - Non-profit organization consisting of people around the globe dedicated to practicing and creating ways of sustainable living.
Earth Neighborhood - Find out what your Earth Neighbors are doing to create a just and sustainable world. Humor, Envirofiction, Re:Source News and Youth Page.
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Environmental and Peace Education Center - EPEC is dedicated to the creation and sustainability of environments safe for life on earth. Education precedes action.
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Envolve - A not-for-profit organisation dealing with sustainability issues.
Home Zones - UK based campaign where cars, pedestrians and bicycles interact in a positive way, shifting road use priority from cars.
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The End of Suburbia - A movie that discusses the dwindling supply of cheap energy in the form of fossil fuels and its effect on society.
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