What types of activism is good, and what types of activism is bad?
Q. I always hear so many remarks about liberals and their activism and their opinions, but aren't most of what they do a good thing? Most are for human rights and making the world a better place, what is bad in this?
Asked by Christine Louise - Mon Dec 1 21:21:33 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's funny. "Activist" seems to have become a dirty word. Our founding fathers were "Activists"
Answered by Justin - Mon Dec 1 21:28:42 2008

How can I make history a meaningful career? How can activism fit in with history?
Q. I really enjoy history and would love to have a more scholarly career. However, it bothers me that a job history doesn't really imply a shaping and changing of the future, while I would like to have a more meaningful effect in working towards positive change. What are your opinions on the relevance of history and how it can be meaningful? Are there are any careers you can think of that would combine history and activism? (I am also not so much interested in studying activism)
Asked by koala - Fri Oct 12 21:51:27 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Use your study of history to inform your actions, and you have achieved your goal.
Answered by jayne - Sat Oct 13 06:39:44 2007

How was the American spirit reflected in the political activism of its farmers and factory workers ?
Q. heres some backround : During the Glided Ages in the late 19th century politics and big businesses were taking over the United States. Urban industrialization and falling farm prices lead farmers and factory workers to protest against these big business tycoons. American spirit was reflected in the political activism of its farmers and factory workers.
Asked by lovelyxo - Thu Jan 15 20:24:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They are hard working honest americans
Answered by Auel N - Fri Jan 16 01:32:48 2009

What, in malcom's experiences, encourages his form of activism to be more militant than the nonviolent?
Q. Basically, this question is asking, why he chose that violence would work in his speech rather than nonviolent activism of Martin Luther King Jr. And knowing his experiences in his early life, what made you see the reason he chose violence.
Asked by Student - Mon Aug 20 20:17:50 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. He grew up watching "South Park"
Answered by Jack N - Mon Aug 20 20:26:25 2007

How do I get more involved in Gay Rights Activism?
Q. I live in St. Petersburg Florida and I am looking to get more involved Gay Rights Activism. Do you know of anywhere I can go online or in person to educate myself on such activities?
Asked by Michael - Sun Jun 27 13:30:15 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here: Steve Rothaus' Gay South Florida sounds especially interesting. And anything that helps the "youths" is always good. Also this one because you can specifically pick "gay" as a criterion to be matched with:
Answered by Kit - Sun Jun 27 13:37:28 2010

Why do some Republicans equate Activism with something bad, when our founding fathers were Activists?
Q. It seems these days that Activism to some Republicans is a bad thing. American Patriots like Thurgood Marshall and Earl Warren, are smeared by some Republicans as Socialist communists Left Wingers. Any Civil Rights associated work is deemed Liberal treachery. Our founding fathers were community organizers and Activists in their day...do they also revile them? Has the party of Lincoln lost most of the values it once stood for?
Asked by Fly in the Ointment - Tue Jun 29 15:38:24 2010 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. These are the same people who equate the last 8 years of Bush as "wonderful" and prosperous. They are idiots.
Answered by Leviathan - Tue Jun 29 15:39:22 2010

Authors who use writing as activism or social commentary?
Q. Who are some writers who use writing as activism or social commentary? It's for a school project.
Asked by emelina_ballerina - Thu Apr 23 20:16:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. To Kill A Mockingbird 1984 Brave New World Animal Farm Utopia The Crucible etc etc
Answered by Sje - Thu Apr 23 20:32:15 2009

What's the best way to do activism and organizing if it is a controversial topic?
Q. Looking for info on organizing and activism, has any one out there ever did this and how did you start out and then what did you do? Did you find that you had any problems with it and how did you handle those issues? Are there any organizations or websites that would help a person with this for free and what might they be?
Asked by some time - Sat Oct 28 15:31:09 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, the only info I can give you, is that you need to be very clear and dedicated to your beliefs. You have to know your stuff, because people who don't agree with you will challenge you, and you want to be able to give them educated answers.
Answered by InMyOpinion - Sat Oct 28 15:36:09 2006

Atheist Activism: How can Godless Atheists, Agnostics be more active?
Q. A common question atheists have is how they can make a difference in society. Atheists are not just a minority, but often a despised minority - more people feel comfortable expressing bigotry, hatred, and discrimination towards atheists than any other group. It's safe to say things about atheists that people would never say about others. How can atheists change this? What sorts of activism can they engage in? Is there a place for atheist activists in the world?
Asked by anil m - Wed Feb 17 14:13:39 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. whether we like it or not, want to or not, each of us makes a difference, small or large , in soceity, as we make a difference, smallor large, in peopel around us, and what makes up soceity, peopel around us i dont think anuone other than soem fundamentalist types of christians are comfortable expressing that amount of bigotry, and anyone else who does, is usualy just a bigot anyway i dont care to be hoenst anil, i just think, tho its sad and c**ppy, soceity will change when its ready,when it wants to, and i can only live my life, be who i am, do what i do, and 'wait' for that to happen ;-)
Answered by frou frou - Wed Feb 17 15:10:48 2010

what are some political activism events in Washington DC form march 9-13?
Q. a group of students form my school is going to DC to look into the political activism scene and we were hoping to go to some protests or something... does anyone have any suggestions?
Asked by tosachi1 - Sat Feb 28 14:09:23 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you want to see some really big stuff, you're a week too early! There's a Funk the War march on March 19, and a march on the Pentagon on March 21. However, since you're going to be there too early, check around the White House. There's usually always some sort of activism happening on the block of Pennsylvania Avenue right in front of the White House, and there's been an anti-nuclear protest going on for the last 27 years there.
Answered by BFS - Tue Mar 3 00:30:09 2009

What is the connection between moral character and political activism?
Q. Do you think there should be a link between good moral character and political activity?
Asked by Moonlight - Tue May 26 05:37:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think there always is; you have many examples of moral and ethical politicians who have been brought down by scandals and indecent actions. Eliot Spitzer is the perfect example; powerful, very motivated and bulldog-ish on crime, yet fell because he had himself morally violated his wife's trust and illegally hired a prostitute. You have many people who have incredibly stories on their activism; Malcolm X was and continues to be one of my favorite figures in history, yet for half his life he hustled, gambled, and ran around with a crowd many would consider unpleasant. He admitted this, and despite his problems and continuing issues with dealing with his beliefs on Jews (he was slightly anti-Semitic, not horribly but did have a… [cont.]
Answered by The Walking Verb - Tue May 26 05:48:37 2009

How can we stop judicial activism or judges from legislating from the bench like those in the Iowa ruling did?
Q. A judges job is to interpret law , not rewrite them. Thanks in advance for your answers. God bless.
Asked by The Six Million Dolllar Man - Sun Apr 5 18:30:34 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The MORAL majority cannot be silent. Californification is a cesspool of deviancy and even they were able to vote down gay marriage! KUDOS to them. **in CA some text books do not say MOM and DAD so as not to offend the children of gay couples. How sad. God Bless you too.
Answered by RLP - Sun Apr 5 18:35:25 2009

Instead of criticizing the tea movement why not start your own political activism group?
Q. Assuming you can get more than 12 liberals to show up, that is.
Asked by Live to Fish - Wed Apr 14 04:13:29 2010 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because their guy is in power. They will be back when the pendulum swings back the other way. On another note, I like Kimberly's answer because if Martin Luther King Jr had had her attitude then she probably wouldn't have the civil rights to post that idiotic comment. The irony is so rich and delicious. You can bet she and people like her will picket the moment the right wingers get back in power.
Answered by Nat T - Wed Apr 14 04:24:51 2010

What is the best form of gay rights activism?
Q. There have been so many ways to fight for LGBT rights. The equality march on Washington, for one. Colleges have been holding kiss-ins in which gay couples gather and celebrate a public kiss with their significant other. Movies like Milk and Prayers for Bobby and Brokeback Mountain have furthered LGBT causes. And of course, there are flyers, parades, gay days at amusement parks, and many other events that display and support the gay community. Which one is the best and most effective do you think?
Asked by Moo!!! - Wed Oct 28 13:15:10 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All of these things together have furthered the LGBT cause. Many people were offended when Barney Frank told those who gathered in DC for the national equality march that they would only be putting "pressure on the grass" but he was partially true. We need to use our system of government to also further our cause. Currently, there is a bill to overturn the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which would be a milestone in gay rights. It needs only 36 more co-sponsors for it to be eligible for a vote in the House. Many Representatives like Nancy Pelosi would certainly co-sponsor the bill if only they had the pressure from our community to do so. Find out if your representative has co-sponsored the bill, if not, meet with them and request… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Wed Oct 28 13:31:15 2009

What can we do to stop the judicial activism of conservative Supreme Court justices?
Q. First, they did whatever it took to please their pro-gun interpretation of the 2nd Amendment in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008). And now they've done their best to help empower big business with the Citizens United v. Federal Election Comm'n case. Too bad conservatives can't act objectively in the honorable position of interpreting the law, right?
Asked by MaryJane - Wed Feb 3 22:01:04 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. nothing, it's amazing how many people only listen to rhetoric to make up their mind, you'd think they'd use their brain, i guess it's just filler to them
Answered by spot the cat - Wed Feb 3 23:14:05 2010

Do you think activism is beneficial or contributes to your society?
Q. Why or why not? That's an interesting point you've made (orange kitty). In what ways has some activism become deviously biased? To any one else who wishes to answer this, you are more than welcome.
Asked by Quelarari - Sun Dec 23 13:48:44 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The personal is political. Shop for organic vegetables from local farmers and growing my own is activism. It supports the community in which I live. It removes money from corporations force farmers to produce at the lowest price with no regard to sustainability. I have solar hot water. This is activism. It means that fossil fuels are not being used to bring as much electricity. I am a member of several organisations that pressure for social change. Who have succeeding in raising awareness of abuses of human rights, injustices in the workplace, abuses of power in the political process. Some of those campaigns have led to better outcomes for known individuals. I give my time in creating community, put my money into local community… [cont.]
Answered by Twilight - Sun Dec 23 18:24:12 2007

What are some good activism programs for teens to raise money for?
Q. I'm in a club for high schoolers in Northern California (it's actually throughout the U.S., but I'm just asking about NorCal). I'm looking for some good causes (national or international) that we could raise money for. In past years, we've raised thousands for refugees in Darfur and Uganda, but we want to try something new... Oh and it has to be non-partisan...
Asked by Gazelle - Sat Jun 14 19:27:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. See if you can raise enough money to have Mugabe assasinated.
Answered by Captain Nebula ALMA - Sat Jun 14 19:52:48 2008

Do you think facebook activism is effective in creating social change?
Q. Give your thoughts, rants, and ideas on the issue. What do you think about facebook and twitter movements that call for social change? Do they work? Do they do anything?
Asked by soccergirl14 - Thu Apr 22 21:36:59 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly not. Anyone can join a group, but a click isn't as tangible as either an armed revolution, or large peaceful demonstration. Anyone can complain or ask for about things, but creating change takes more than that, it takes action. Examples of action that achieved changes can go from the American Revolution, other nations wars of independence, Poland's solidarity movement, Gandhi in India, among many other things.
Answered by poflaco - Thu Apr 22 21:42:46 2010

What is a better use of money and resources, actually doing charity work or political activism?
Q. The democrats spend Billions donating to candidates, on things like ACORN, Moveon.org, and thousands of other political groups all going after the government to take care of the poor. If that time, money, and other resources were actually spent helping the poor and giving to effective charities, do you think that we would be better off as a country? Basically, If the money spent on political activism were given to those in need and good charities, and the time spent doing the political activism where spent volunteering for charities and helping our neighbors out, would this country be better off?
Asked by Freedom4 - Sun Aug 16 09:05:47 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Democrats do not want to help that poor. They want to help themselves. They want to keep the poor poor, and dependent on the government because as the poor dig out of poverty, they begin to vote republican...so if the poor go away, so does the democrat party. Of course they want to keep them poor. Democrats put politics ahead of all else. Also, It is amazing...just like in taxes for entitlement programs, political activists are not spending their own money. They convince the lower middle class dems to contribute the millions that they spend. Dems are great at spending other people's money.
Answered by jwthoughts - Sun Aug 16 09:11:55 2009

Can you give me some info on careers in communication related to politics, activism and social justice?
Q. I have to write an essay on it (actually, just any career in communication but that's the vague direction I want to go in with my own career so I figure I'll have to research it sometime) but I can't really figure out where to start. Anything will do, any ideas or even a related wikipedia article or something, just to get me started. I need lots of sources, it's due in four days and I've barely started, so any help would be really appreciated! Thanks.
Asked by Liz - Mon Nov 9 15:23:16 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by Gunnar Graham - Mon Nov 9 15:28:15 2009