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Activism Feature Writer: Jon Pike

Welcome to Activism at Suite101.

Here you can find information on individual activists, groups and organizations working for social and political change around the world.

Some of the global issues we look at include children's rights, animal rights activism, genocide, internet censorship, human rights violations, women's rights, modern slavery, the treatment of refugees, unionism and the work of human rights organizations.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Read about practical ways you can get involved by becoming an activist, joining up with local community groups or campaigning with others on important issues.

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Feature Writer Articles in Activism

Utah Anti-poverty Advocates Fight Food Tax Hike
Utah is considering hiking a tax on food that it lowered two years ago. Advocates for the poor ask state officials to reconsider the plan.
End of 2009 Sees More Marriage Equality Activism
Marriage equality failed at the state level this week and succeeded at the local level. Besides these fights, activists are fighting for it on the online level.
Bloggers Getting Help On Two Legal Fronts
Citizen journalists, whose number include bloggers and other cyber-journalists are getting help in their battle to be counted as first-class journalistic citizens.
Utlity Customers Oppose Rate Increases
Xcel Energy recently has tried to get rate increases through public hearings, which included entertainment and travel perks. Citizen action is rolling back the increases.
Budget Cuts Produce New Protests In California
Administrators have been trying to deal with budget issues in California this year, because of the state's fiscal crisis. One result has been a year of protests.


Contributing Articles in Activism

Three Charitable Gift Ideas That Give Back
Charitable gift giving has become popular in recent years. Here's three charity gift ideas to conserve wildlife, help families with autism, and provide clean water.
Cinema Jenin
In the heart Jenin, next to the open market, there is the old cinema. Marcus Wetter, Ismail Khatib and Fahkri Hamad decided to start the rebuilding project.
The Atheist Bus Ad Campaign
A modest proposal by a writer in the UK has led to an explosion of fundraising and advertising by atheist and humanist groups in several countries.
Where to Donate a Car
Car donation is a great way to get a tax deduction while helping those less fortunate.
Petitioning Candidates and Ballot Initiatives
Circulating a petition for a candidate or ballot initiative can appear intimidating at first. However, it's a simple matter of location, research, set up and approach.