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Social Activism

It's Time to Join the Resistance

John W. Whitehead | Posted 03.25.2009 | Politics

Read More: Boston Tea Party, First Amendment, Tea Party Protests, Civil Disobedience, Santelli's Chicago Tea Party, Protest, Fight-the-Power, Congress, Senate, Fight the Power, Anti-War Protests, Iraq Protest, Iraq, President, Social Activism, Politics News
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."

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A Green (and Brown) Voice in the White House

Jakada Imani | Posted 03.11.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Collar Jobs, Human Rights, Ella Baker Center, Van Jones, Green Jobs, Oakland, Green, Global Warming, Barack Obama, Social Activism, Green News
Jakada Imani

To have someone from our family advising the White House on how to put America back to work in a new, clean, and green economy brings renewed hope to our movement.

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Cuban Hip-Hop Protests Racism And Injustice (VIDEO)

Worldfocus | Peter Eisner | Posted 03.11.2009 | World

Read More: Cuba Fidel Castro, Fidel Castro, Cuba Hip Hop, Castro, Racism, Raul Castro, Cuban Racism, Cuba Music, Worldfocus, Cuban Injustice, Social Activism, Cuba, Cuban Hip Hop Movement, Raul Castro Cuban President, World News

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

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Biggest Ever Civil Disobedience on Climate at Congressional Power Plant

Daniel Kessler | Posted 02.03.2009 | Green

Read More: James Hansen, Greenpeace, Capitol Power Plant, Global Warming, Activism, Big Coal, Political Activism, Environment, Washington DC, Environmentalism, Climate Change, Climate Crisis, Coal, Social Activism, Eco-Friendly, Earth, Protesting, Green News
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.

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Alinsky's Legacy, Obama and Labor's Challenge

Jonah Lalas | Posted 02.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: Saul Alinsky, Social Justice, Organizing, Change, Labor, Employee Free Choice Act, Community Organizing, Obama, Unions, Social Activism, Union, Barack Obama, Politics News
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.

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Public Service and Education

Michael Roth | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

Read More: Wesleyan University, Obama, Public Service, Community Service, Education, Volunteering, Huffington Post, Barack Obama, Social Activism, Politics News
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.

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8 Inspirational Activists You Won't Learn About in School

divinecaroline.com | Posted 01.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Service Initiative, Activism, Service, Social Activism, Inspirational Activists, Living News

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 ...

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Guys and Dolls

Stephanie Fairyington | Posted 01.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Women, Growing Up, Webkinz, Children, Boys, Parenting, Feminism, Femininity, Social Activism, Gender, Girls, Marlo Thomas, Free to Be You and Me, Kids, Masculinity, Gender Issues, 1970s, Good Morning America, Family, Gender Stereotypes, Gender Roles, Living News
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.

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In Defense of the White Ribbon

Johnathan Wilber | Posted 01.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Gay Rights, Ban on Gay Marriages, Rick Warren, New York Times, Gay, Gays, New York City, Gay Marriage, Gay Issues, Civil Rights, Gay Activism, Social Activism, Marriage Equality, White Ribbon, Light Up the Night, Prop 8: The Musical, Join the Impact Nyc, Living News
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.

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From Anonymity to a Global Voice For Human Rights... In Just a Year

Yoani Sanchez | Posted 01.03.2009 | Media

Read More: Independent Journalists, Cuba, World, Fidel Castro, Human Rights, Politics, Blogosphere, Convivencia, Gorki Aguila Arrest, Reuters, Reinaldo Escobar, Political Blogging, Yoani Sanchez, Social Activism, Blogging, Media News
Yoani Sanchez

The Year of Yoani Yoani Sanchez and her husband, Reinaldo Escobar Note: The following post is from Desde Aqui, the blog of Yoani Sanchez's husband...

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Increased Visibility Comes With Increased Defamation

Neil G. Giuliano | Posted 12.11.2008 | Media

Read More: Freedom of Assembly, Yes on Prop 8, Gay Rights, Smear Ads, Prop 8, No on Prop 8, Libel, New York Times, Gay Activism, Social Activism, Gay Marriage, Marriage Equality, Defamation, Media News
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.

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An Open Letter to John Lennon -- We Still Imagine

Jason Pollock | Posted 12.07.2008 | Living

Read More: Iraq War, Jason Pollock, Nov. 4 Election, John Lennon, The Youngest Candidate, John Lennon Imagine, Anti-War Movement, Political Activism, Iraq Troop Withdrawal, John Lennon Assasination, Remembering John Lennon, Social Activism, Barack Obama, Living News
Jason Pollock

Mr. Lennon, the war in Iraq has been a huge blunder in America's history and I wish you could be alive to help us bring an end to it even sooner.

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

Patricia Nell Warren | Posted 12.04.2008 | Home

Read More: Protected Civil-Rights Classes, Bill of Rights, Constitutional Amendments, Gay Rights, Choice, Immutable Characteristics, 1964 Civil Rights Act, Politics News, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Home News
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...

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Changing Tides in the Fight for LGBT Rights

Neil G. Giuliano | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Hate Crimes, Anti-Hate Crime Laws, Prop 8, Glaad, Gay Rights Activism, Anti-Gay Ballot Initiative, Civil Rights Activism, Gay Activism, Gay Adoption, Social Activism, Marriage Equality, American Support Gay Rights, Gay Rights, LGBT Community, Pulse of Equality, LGBT Rights, Gay Marriage, Political Survey Call, Politics News
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.

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4REAL Keeps it Real

Ashley Van Buren | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living

Read More: Cameron Diaz, Mos Def, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Josh Thome, Sol Guy, Flea, 4real, m.i.A, Cw Network, Eva Mendez, K'naan, Celebrity Activism, Social Awareness, Social Activism, Living News
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.

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Greening Hollywood: Ecopreneur Eric Ritz's Global Inheritance

Paige Donner | Posted 10.31.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Coachella, Greening Hollywood, Interactivity, Espn, Global Inheritance, Eric Ritz, ESPY's, Enviromentalism, Disney, Radiohead, Social Activism, Ecopreneur, Goldenvoice, Aeg, Tegan and Sara, Green News
Paige Donner

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

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It's Time for a Mature Industry

Theresa Darklady Reed | Posted 10.28.2008 | Living

Read More: Pornography, Patriotism, Vote, Porn, Free Speech Coalition, Social Activism, Political Activism, Adult Entertainment, Living News
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.

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Multiple Voices in Inspiring Essay Compilation

Donna Albergotti | Posted 10.21.2008 | Living

Read More: Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hosking, Martina Navratilova, Dalai Lama, Moby, Sue Coe, Dennis Kucinich, Ingrid Newkirk, Henry Heimlich, Aimee Mullins, Book Reviews, Paul McCartney, Robert Young, Peta, Happiness, Emotional Wellness, Social Activism, Essay Compilation, Living News
Donna Albergotti

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

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The Irony of Irony

Ben Fractenberg | Posted 10.13.2008 | Style

Read More: Conspicuous Consumption, Sarcasm, Consumerism, Irony, Corporate Capitalism, Voter Registration, Urban Outfitters, Counter Culture, Voter Activism, Sardonic Detachment, Hipsters, Social Activism, Style News
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.

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Our Trash, Our Treasure: Make Every Monday Matter

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 10.13.2008 | Green

Read More: Trash, Ennui, Matthew Emerzian, Spirituality, Election, Tikkun Olam, Every Monday Matters, Learning Cpr, Green Activism, Conservation, Amber Alert, Mentoring a Child, Collective Action, Social Activism, Litter, Green News
Cathleen Falsani

The ideas in the book, Every Monday Matters, are simple -- small acts that collectively add up to an enormous impact for the greater good.

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Increasing Public Space with Ice Cream, Karaoke and Magic

Nato Thompson | Posted 09.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: Protest Karaoke, Center for Tactical Magic, Tactical Ice Cream Unit, Public Space, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Brooklyn, Political Activism, Queens, Social Activism, Prospect Park, Politics News
Nato Thompson

This past weekend, I watched a public sphere come to life in New York City's boroughs that catalyzed the languorous atmosphere of two public parks.

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Imagine That: Community Organizing Could be the Key to Peace and Prosperity in Israel

Raymond Leon Roker | Posted 09.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Social Justice, Jerusalem, Activism, Middle East, Israel-Palestine, Israel Lobby, Sarah Palin, Environmentalism, Russians, Barack Obama Israel, Community Organizing, Israel, Peace, Social Activism, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Civil Rights, Islam, Jews, NIF.Org, New Israel Fund, Politics News
Raymond Leon Roker

While Palin intended her jab to belittle Obama's experience, it in fact helped galvanize those of us who know just how critical, challenging and imperative a role community organizers play.

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Kickin' Up Dust in Denver: DNC Protesters

Hunter Weeks | Posted 08.27.2008 | Home

Read More: Democratic Convention, Abortion, Dnc, Police, 911, 9-11 Hoax, Protest, Cow, Social Activism, Protesters, Denver, Home News
Hunter Weeks

I am from Denver. You often hear people mention Denver as a cow town....as it once was. We're definitely known for being laid back, so when somethin...

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The Momentum Conference in SF: Sharing What's Working

Bob Harris | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: Tides Foundation, Activism, John Edwards, Momentum, Psychology, Messaging, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Politics News
Bob Harris

I'm sitting here at Momentum watching Alex Gibney, director of Taxi to the Dark Side, talking about waterboarding, Gitmo, and how America descended in...

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A National Day of Social Action for Health Care

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 07.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: CDF Freedom Schools, Children's Health, Social Activism, Children's Health Insurance, Health, Measles, Politics News
Marian Wright Edelman

There are 9.4 million uninsured children in America today and millions more are underinsured. Ensuring they have affordable access to timely health care is smart policy.

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