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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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surveillance self-defense https://ssd.eff.org/ #panoptism #surveillance #activism
BigbossAZF (J. Castillo) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:39:12 -0000
surveillance self-defense https://ssd.eff.org/ #panoptism #surveillance #activism
Israel's sad future? http://tr.im/IhwV (Hebrew) #israel #politics #activism #democracy
oriregev (Ori Regev) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:33:11 -0000
Israel's sad future? http://tr.im/IhwV (Hebrew) #israel #politics #activism #democracy
.@stratosphear Not gov't, CIDA. I believe all CIDA $ should be used for stuff like building industry, wells & schools not political activism
dkoffler (dkoffler) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:30:03 -0000
.@stratosphear Not gov't, CIDA. I believe all CIDA $ should be used for stuff like building industry, wells & schools not political activism
#peace #activism Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. (Quote by Buddha ... http://ow.ly/16c2xG
DustinCase (Dustin Case) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:27:57 -0000
#peace #activism Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. (Quote by Buddha ... http://ow.ly/16c2xG
#peace #activism Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. (Quote by Buddha ... http://ow.ly/16c2xF
DefyantAlliance (Defyant Alliance) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:27:56 -0000
#peace #activism Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. (Quote by Buddha ... http://ow.ly/16c2xF
#peace #activism Afghanistan: there is a road to peace : Effect Measure http://ow.ly/16c2xD
DustinCase (Dustin Case) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:27:56 -0000
#peace #activism Afghanistan: there is a road to peace : Effect Measure http://ow.ly/16c2xD
Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) - Vancouver, British Columbia organization involved with alternative transportation issues and related educational and community projects. Event and project information, description of programs and services, and current news included.
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Conservation Law Foundation: Public Transportation - News, publications and research, mailing lists, links, and other resources for public transit, bicycling, and walking advocates in New England and beyond.
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Earthsmartcars - What's an earth smart car? Find out at the Natural Resources Defense Council's site, and sign their online petition urging Detroit to produce environmentally friendly hybrid cars.
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urban planning, sustainable non-motorized transport, environment, safety,
bicycle touring & international understanding ]
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Safe Roads for America - Safe Roads for America is a national coalition working to improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians by lobbying Congress to fix our aging roadways.
Speed Campaigns Information - Information on the UK Slower Speeds Initiative and related transport and road safety campaigns. Lowering speed limits on Britain's roads would save childrens lives.
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Effects of Transportation on Wildlife, by Michael J. Vandeman, Ph.D. ]
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