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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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RT @Pray4Iran Politics? Activism? Civil rights? It sounds so much like the 1970's or 1980's, doesn't it? #iranelection
Green_4_Iran (Green 4Iran) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:27:05 -0000
RT @Pray4Iran Politics? Activism? Civil rights? It sounds so much like the 1970's or 1980's, doesn't it? #iranelection
Man slain for anti-gang activism http://bit.ly/4KWlO6 You can't even try and work against the b####ards. I hate the way gangs take over
Bonnycastle (Deirdre) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:23:06 -0000
Man slain for anti-gang activism http://bit.ly/4KWlO6 You can't even try and work against the b####ards. I hate the way gangs take over
"The Purpose Driven Schadenfreude - Good As You:: Gay and Lesbian Activism With a Sense of Humor" http://j.mp/8mZ3od
QueerjohnPA (Queerjohn PA) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:09:58 -0000
"The Purpose Driven Schadenfreude - Good As You:: Gay and Lesbian Activism With a Sense of Humor" http://j.mp/8mZ3od
If you like effective progressive activism, check out the PCCC @BoldProgressive http://bit.ly/34VdZl #p2
nannettecroce (nannettecroce) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:05:48 -0000
If you like effective progressive activism, check out the PCCC @BoldProgressive http://bit.ly/34VdZl #p2
@centerofright an eclipse is not neccessarily inauspicious....I was missing you badly...hope more activism from you and your friends..
anuragkumarlko (Anurag Kumar) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:03:35 -0000
@centerofright an eclipse is not neccessarily inauspicious....I was missing you badly...hope more activism from you and your friends..
Online Activism: The Movie - Ten Tactics for Info Activism - Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Organizations Can Use Soci... http://bit.ly/7DaK2f
storytellin (AWooldridge (storyt)) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:48:42 -0000
Online Activism: The Movie - Ten Tactics for Info Activism - Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Organizations Can Use Soci... http://bit.ly/7DaK2f
In Defense of Freedom - A coalition of organizations, law professors, and computer scientists supports a ten point statement regarding September 11, 2001.
Labour Against The War - Campaign for an end to western military action in response to the events of 11th September 2001. Includes their aims, transcripts of relevant Parliamentary debates, and details of events.
Meta Description: [ The Labour Party and trade union campaign for an end to western military action in response to the events of 11th September 2001. ]
Not In Our Name - Protests against the War on Terrorism. Offers information on the history on the project, possibilities to contribute, and on events and meetings.
Meta Description: [ ,The Not in Our Name Project - War the world? Police state restrictions? Detentions and roundups? Not in our name! ]
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Operation Enduring Light - Campaign to light a candle every evening in memory of those who died in the War on Terrorism. Provides information on upcoming events and emergency preparedness, resources and links for related sites.
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Peace Plan Group - Seeking an apolitical, non-military resolution to the War on Terrorism. Includes policy details, information for members, and discussion board.
Standing With the Peace Protesters - Dennis Kucinich reports on peace protests and the protesters' motives. CounterPunch, US.
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We Won't Deny Our Consciences - A statement on the war on terror issued and signed by prominent Americans.
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