Social Activism

Kickstarter: A New Way to Support Good Work

Tracy Hepler | Posted 01.04.2010 | Impact


Tracy Hepler

Have you ever had a brilliant idea to do something good in the world, but needed a little bit of cash to get you off the ground? Well the folks over at Kickerstarter have heard you.

Mothers Take Center Stage?

Joellen Raderstorf | Posted 12.27.2009 | Denver


Joellen Raderstorf

Mothers, it may sound crazy, but it's time for us to rule the world. We spend the money, we raise future generations, we connect the dots and we talk about it.

The New Feminism: Questions For Jessica Valenti

nytimes.com | Deborah Solomon | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Editor of the blog Feministing.com rates the effectiveness of online activism compared to old-style models of political engagement like rallies and ma...

What in the World Is a Social Entrepreneur?

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 11.14.2009 | Home


Lloyd I. Sederer, MD

Social entrepreneurs show us that enabling others to lead lives of belonging and contribution is a truer measure of value, one that is priceless.

11 Twitter Activists You Should Be Following

HuffPost | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 11.13.2009 | Impact


Tired of reading tweets about breakfast and balloon boys? We've compiled a list of some of the top activists on Twitter, many of whom you might not ev...

Bassnectar On Change: "I Want To Make A Social Impact"

Causecast | Brandon Deroche and Nicholas Chung | Posted 11.05.2009 | Impact


The following interview originally appeared on Causecast.org Bassnectar is Lorin Ashton's multi-faceted electronic music and social experimentation p...

Helping Gloria Steinem Celebrate Her 75th Birthday

Kate Kelly | Posted 10.27.2009 | Politics


Kate Kelly

Steinem was humble, displayed a wonderful sense of humor, and showed a strong dedication to continuing her work for social change. "Hope is a form of planning," she said.

Women in Hip-Hop: The B-girl Be Festival

Lauri Lyons | Posted 11.18.2009 | Entertainment

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Lauri Lyons

When it comes to women in hip-hop, don't call it a comeback. Women have been here for years.

No Way Out: I'm Trapped in Gaza

Hani Almadhoun | Posted 08.16.2009 | World


Hani Almadhoun

I am being told that it will be "unlikely" for me to make my way out of Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli-Egyptian siege that has closed borders on every front. Gaza is the largest open air prison in the world.

It's Time to Join the Resistance

John W. Whitehead | Posted 04.25.2009 | Politics


John W. Whitehead

Thankfully, there are a growing number of Americans--what I like to refer to as "teaspoons of resistance"--who have not given up the fight and are choosing to exercise their First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and "petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Cuban Hip-Hop Protests Racism And Injustice (VIDEO)

Worldfocus | Peter Eisner | Posted 04.11.2009 | World


For the Worldfocus signature story "Social, economic change is in the air in post-Fidel Cuba," Worldfocus correspondent Peter Eisner spoke with both...

Biggest Ever Civil Disobedience on Climate at Congressional Power Plant

Daniel Kessler | Posted 03.06.2009 | Green


Daniel Kessler

Of all the fossil fuels, coal is the single biggest contributor to global warming; Burning it cuts short at least 24,000 lives in the U.S. annually.

Alinsky's Legacy, Obama and Labor's Challenge

Jonah Lalas | Posted 03.04.2009 | Politics


Jonah Lalas

Until Obama, I had always viewed the White House as synonymous with "the boss" or the "management" of a facility who instills fear into workers when they try to organize.

Public Service and Education

Michael Roth | Posted 02.16.2009 | Politics


Michael Roth

In his Commencement Address, Obama told our graduates that their service can "shape the collective destiny of their generation," and help form the future of our nation. The time to engage is now.

8 Inspirational Activists You Won't Learn About in School

divinecaroline.com | Posted 02.15.2009 | Living


The recent popularity of the movie Milk, starring Sean Penn, made me wonder why I never learned Harvey Milk's story in classroom discussions of civil ...

Guys and Dolls

Stephanie Fairyington | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living


Stephanie Fairyington

The success of web-based interactive dolls like Webkinz indicates that boys respond to toys that tap into their fatherly instincts; for the month of October alone, boys made up 36% of the site's visitors.

In Defense of the White Ribbon

Johnathan Wilber | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living


Johnathan Wilber

Maybe it's not so much Rick Warren I should be directing my protests toward as all the gays and lesbians who titter at the very serious idea of equality.

Increased Visibility Comes With Increased Defamation

Neil G. Giuliano | Posted 01.11.2009 | Media


Neil G. Giuliano

Rather than serving as platforms for lies and inaccuracies, media outlets should be calling out anti-gay activists when they resort to defamation, lies, and rhetoric that promote homophobia.

Civil Rights for Gays: Does "Immutable" Really Describe Us?

Patricia Nell Warren | Posted 01.04.2009 | Home


Patricia Nell Warren

The recent fallout over Prop 8 -- questions about whether African-Americans voted heavily to ban same-sex marriage -- points up a need to re-examine t...

Changing Tides in the Fight for LGBT Rights

Neil G. Giuliano | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics


Neil G. Giuliano

Despite the setback of Proposition 8, the LGBT community has seen meaningful progress in recent years, and we need to continue building on that progress.

4REAL Keeps it Real

Ashley Van Buren | Posted 12.21.2008 | Living


Ashley Van Buren

The 4REAL team works hard at matching an artist with a country and community leader in the hopes of spurring a connection between the two parties.

Greening Hollywood: Ecopreneur Eric Ritz's Global Inheritance

Paige Donner | Posted 12.01.2008 | Green


Paige Donner

Fundamentally, Global Inheritance asks, "Why can't a message be cool?"

It's Time for a Mature Industry

Theresa Darklady Reed | Posted 11.28.2008 | Living


Theresa Darklady Reed

While not everyone can or should run for a position in their state House of Representatives or Senate like I've done, there is no shortage of opportunities to make a positive contribution.

Multiple Voices in Inspiring Essay Compilation

Donna Albergotti | Posted 11.21.2008 | Living


Donna Albergotti

With infectious optimism, One Can Make a Difference ends up being a comforting, hopeful read for seemingly helpless times.

The Irony of Irony

Ben Fractenberg | Posted 11.13.2008 | Style


Ben Fractenberg

Can I subvert corporate capitalism with my clothing choices and sardonic detachment? Probably not. Can I register people to vote by sincerely telling them why I think it is important? Most definitely.