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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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DustinCase (Dustin Case) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:27:42 -0000
#peace #activism Area Democrats fill ballots http://ow.ly/16hIhM
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DefyantAlliance (Defyant Alliance) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:27:42 -0000
#peace #activism Area Democrats fill ballots http://ow.ly/16hIhL
Join me and 300k others in the bold progressive movement. Great activism at Progressive Change Campaign Committee http://BoldProgressive.org
misspolitica (Jeri Ekdahl) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:14:28 -0000
Join me and 300k others in the bold progressive movement. Great activism at Progressive Change Campaign Committee http://BoldProgressive.org
2009: A year of Fox News political activism www.foxnewsonlinedaily.com
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2009: A year of Fox News political activism www.foxnewsonlinedaily.com
There is a new conservatism re environmental activism-Oz gov told us yesterday 2 behave ourselves re red carpet 4 & now @SeaShepard crew
savingourtrees (Saving Our Trees) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:09:15 -0000
There is a new conservatism re environmental activism-Oz gov told us yesterday 2 behave ourselves re red carpet 4 & now @SeaShepard crew
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Pagan Federation - A UK organization promoting awareness and acceptance of Paganism in Europe and the world.
Alternative Religions Educational Network - A campaign against discrimination of Wiccans and Pagans.
Bay Area Pagan Assemblies - A non-profit organization based in San Francisco, dedicated to providing services to the Pagan community while promoting Pagan religious freedom, and to facilitate the practice of Paganism.
Burning Times - An independent civil rights group, represented by many different religious groups and individuals, focusing on victims.
Den of Heathens - Occult and Pagan awareness. Features chat, message board and articles.
Meta Description: [ Magick is the path of enlightenment, to attain a spiritual awareness. We are all descended from Pagan roots, long before the rise of the new church which named us heathens and witches. Magick is your birth rite. From ancient ideas of witchcraft, modern day Wicca claims its origin. Through ritual ... ]
Earth Religions Assistance - Index of resources for practitioners of Earth religions who are experiencing religious discrimination.
Fight the Fear - The Purple Ribbon Campaign has been created through Fellowship of the Earth to show solidarity of kindred spirits. For religious tolerance and the freedom to believe in their own paths.
Gardens of Avalon III - A gathering place for pagans and those of alternative lifestyles, with the primary intent of exposing and fighting local and institutionalized prejudices against the same. Our Watchtower section provides links, activities, and a section on exposed prejudice.
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Goddess 2000 Project - A Goddess on Every Block! was a grass-roots spiritual art project with participants in 35 countries. Group is inactive as of 2002.
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Idaho Witches - Provides information and links to information on Wicca and activist organizations and offers a safe and inviting place to share ideas and information.
Lady Liberty League - News and updates from a Pagan activism organization.
Meta Description: [ A guide to Circle Sanctuary, it's resources and Pagan/Nature Religious practices ]
PAAC - Pagans Against Animal Cruelty is dedicated to eradicating all beliefs that Pagans are even remotely cruel to animals, and to helping animals worldwide.
Pagan Awareness Network Australia - Australian organization for promoting truth about what pagans are and what they really do.
Meta Description: [ The Pagan Awareness Network Incorporated provides information on Pagan faiths and practices, and facilitates contact with Pagan groups and
individuals. Incorporated in 1997, PAN is run as a non profit educational
organisation, and has no formal ties with any religious body. ]
Pagan Federation Canada - Networking, educating, news and information.
Pagan Federation International - USA - The Pagan Federation is a 30 year old international organization of Pagans. Membership services include: networking, referrals, and magazine.
Pagan Federation South West (UK) - The official website for the UK South West Area. News, events, services and articles for the Pagan community.
Pagan Pride - Los Angeles organization which seeks to promote Pagan tolerance. Organizer of Pagan Pride Day.
Pagan Pride Day Indianapolis - Focuses on outreach to the Pagan community within Indianapolis, as a place to share resources, as well as outreach to various charitable events.
Meta Description: [ Website of the Indy Pagan Pride Day Organizing Committee and LLC. ]
Pagan Unity Campaign - The Pagan Unity Campaign Political Action Committee is an organization formed to establish and maintain religious freedom for those of Earth based religions.
Peaceful Pagan - Religious Freedom sure has a long way to go. If not for the fear and a few anti-Pagan radicals out there, then the world would be a more peaceful place. We should be free to walk down the street without having to cop abuse, regardless of our Religion, Race or beliefs.
People Against Offensive Pagan Definitions - This is a petition to demand that dictionaries provide accurate pagan/ witch/ non-christian definitions.
Meta Description: [ People against offensive pagan defintions Petition, hosted at PetitionOnline.com ]
SF Bay Area Pagan Pride Day. - Official information site for the San Francisco Bay Area Pagan Pride Day event, being held September 14th, 2002. Information for Volunteers, Vendors, Speakers, and Organizers can be found here also.
Meta Description: [ This is the official site for the San Francisco Bay Area Pagan Pride Day. ]
The Freedom Fighters For Earth Religions - Inactive activism group, with many archived news articles of interest to Pagans.
The International Pagan Pride Project Website - The Pagan Pride Project fosters pride in Pagan identity by hosting public Pagan rituals to honor the Autumn Equinox. Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids, Asatru, Mages and other members of earth-based, neoclassical, or magickal spiritual paths gather to support charity and educate the public about Pagan religions.
Meta Description: [ The Pagan Pride Project fosters pride in Pagan identity by hosting public Pagan rituals to honor the Autumn Equinox. Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids, Asatru, Mages and other members of earth-based, neoclassical, or magickal spiritual paths gather to support charity and educate the public about P... ]
Witches' League for Public Awareness - Dedicated to correcting misinformation about Witches and Witchcraft. The work of the League springs from a shared vision of a world free from all religious persecution.
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