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Guy Fawkes, Anarchy, V for Vendetta, and Guys: Remember, Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot

In: Famous Activists

By: Teresa Knudsen

Two New Laws to Protect Farm Animals in U.S. Advances Made in Treatment of Cows, Pigs and Chickens in Two States

In: Animal Rights

By: Gemma Richardson

Pres.Obama puts 2009 Global Tax Plan into Action: Republicans Against Reform, want tax havens, tax competition,

In: Political Activism

By: Irene Warren

Domestic Violence: the Damage is Often Long-term: Australian Woman Agrees to an Interview on How DV Changes a Person

In: International Human Rights

By: Gabrielle Pollock

Right-wing Media Launches An Anti-Gore Film: Not Evil Just Wrong: In search of the truth about global warming

In: Political Activism

By: Irene Warren

Public Participation in Local Government: The Community Planning Process

In: Activism (general)

By: Amanda Jones

Brockovich Addresses Royal Palm Beach Cancers: The Fight For Truth is Just Beginning

In: Activists in the News

By: Tammy Bergen

Peter Yarrow Talks about Social Responsibilities: Educational Quotes on Preventing War and Conflict

In: Social Activism

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Olympic Torch, Truce— Tools for Peace Activists: Use 2010 Vancouver, 2012 London Games to Press UN for Peace

In: Political Activism

By: Ellen Freudenheim

What is ActBlue? Online Democratic Fundraising Site Changing Political Landscape

In: Political Activism

By: David Harris-Gershon

Michael Moore and Capitalism: Moore is Insistent That Capitalism Benefits No One

In: Social Activism

By: Curt Guillory

Morality Before War, A Way Toward Peace: U.S. War Crimes in a Nuclear World

In: International Human Rights

By: Paula Marie Deubel

What is Daily Kos? Progressive Blog Has Become a Political Force and a Netroots Leader

In: Political Activism

By: David Harris-Gershon

Whole Foods CEO Wades into Health Care Debate: Mackey Statements on Obama Health Plan Spark Protest in Oakland

In: Political Activism

By: Raphi Gottesman

Making War Obsolete: The Spiritual Uselessness of Patriotic Wars

In: Activism (general)

By: Paula Marie Deubel

Profile of Coretta Scott King: The Life and Works of Martin Luther King's Widow

In: Famous Activists

By: Kimberly Ward

Nightline's Interview with Michael Moore: An Unbalanced Interview Which was More Like a Commercial

In: Social Activism

By: Curt Guillory

Battery Cages: Where our Eggs Come From

In: Animal Rights

By: Kelley Diekman

Training Service Animals for the Disabled: Organizations for Service Dog Training & Guide Dogs for Blind, Deaf

In: Social Activism

By: Renee Holmes

Volunteer for Disabled and Sick: Donate to Blind, Dyslexic, Seniors, Children, Drug-Addicted Babies

In: Social Activism

By: Renee Holmes

Woman is the Nigger of the World: Controversial Song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

In: Famous Activists

By: Lindsay Dellinger

What is Permaculture? Covering Every Aspect of Life, System Teaches Us to Live Sustainably

In: Social Activism

By: Jenn Hardy

World Wide Moment: A Movement of Peace and Creativity by People All Over the World

In: Social Activism

By: Natalie Bauer

The Green Dragon in History and Literature: Lord of the Rings, American Revolution, and Modern Protests

In: Activism (general)

By: Teresa Knudsen

Christopher Kennedy Lawford – The Activist: Combining His Kennedy and Lawford Genes

In: Famous Activists

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

An Overview of UNICEF: A Summary of The United Nations Children’s Fund

In: Activism (general)

By: Rebecca Wrenn

How to Speak at City Council Meetings: Participating in Local Government: Influencing City Hall

In: Political Activism

By: Feature Writer Bill Scherer

Horse Drawn Carriages: To Ban or Not to Ban in New York City

In: Animal Rights

By: Kelley Diekman

Community Involvement Can Stave Off Hopelessness: How Grassroots Organizing Works

In: Activism (general)

By: Leslie McCloud

Visible Vote App Tracks Politicians' Votes: New Application Allows Citizens to View Legislators' Voting History

In: Political Activism

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Human Rights Are More Than Equal Rights: Sometimes Being Equal is Not Enough

In: International Human Rights

By: Lesley Strutt

Limitations of Fair Trade for Producers: Negative Effects of Fair Trade Certification for Farmers

In: Labour Movements

By: Timothy Dzurilla

Benefits of Fair Trade for Producers: Positive Effects of Fair Trade Certification for Farmers

In: Labour Movements

By: Timothy Dzurilla

Activism In The Kitchen: Making Vegan Dishes For The Whole Household

In: Animal Rights

By: Amanda Schemkes

Practical Advice for New Grant Writers: Common Sense Tips to Getting Funded in a Tough Economy

In: Activism (general)

By: Ann Silverthorn

More Compassion Would Improve Society: People's Misconceptions of Reality Prevent Progress

In: Social Activism

By: Chaz Holmes

Guantanamo Suicide Raises Questions: Binyam Claims Mohammad Abdullah Saleh Was Killed

In: International Human Rights

By: Fiza Asar

Vacant Lot Project in Albany New York: Grand Street Community Arts Transforms Abandoned Urban Property

In: Social Activism

By: Barbara Shema

Bear Farming: The Truth Behind Bear Bile

In: Animal Rights

By: Kelley Diekman

Rwanda Rises from the Ashes of Civil War: Canadian Mission Group Helps to Rebuild Rwanda

In: International Human Rights

By: Nadia Lerner

Middle Earth in Tehran, Tolkien for Protesters: Iranian Government Hopes to Pacify Citizens with Lord of the Rings

In: Activism (general)

By: Teresa Knudsen

Anarchy in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Hobbit Laws Emphasize Free Will and Less Government

In: Activism (general)

By: Teresa Knudsen

History of the Fair Trade Movement: Origins and Rationale for Fair Trade Model

In: Labour Movements

By: Timothy Dzurilla

The Independence of United States of America: It Is No Accident, But a Blessing That America Is a Free Nation

In: Activism (general)

By: Marie Thomas

Generic Fairtrade Trade Standards: Guidelines for Certifying Fair Products

In: Labour Movements

By: Timothy Dzurilla

Political Activism for the Homeless: Food Not Bombs Feeds the Hungry Nationwide and in Orlando.

In: Activism (general)

By: Elizabeth Randall

Toronto City Workers Walk Off the Job: Inside and Outside Workers are Demanding Fairness in Contract

In: Labour Movements

By: Angela Browne

Anarchy in Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter: Hester Prynne's Fight for Nature, and Against the Establishment

In: Social Activism

By: Teresa Knudsen

Solving the Mystery of Patient Abuse and Neglect: Care and Safety for the Vulnerable Population During the Depression

In: Social Activism

By: Kimberley Oliver

On Becoming a Wildlife Activist: An Interview with April Christofferson – Author, Speaker & Activist

In: Animal Rights

By: Feature Writer Britta Stromeyer Esmail

The Societal Issue of Patient Abuse and Neglect: Factors, News and Government

In: Social Activism

By: Kimberley Oliver

Student Unions - A Hot Bed of Political Activism: Universities Worldwide Lead the Charge against Unpopular Regimes

In: Political Activism

By: Kimberly Ward

Revolt, Revolution in Iran Over Election Fraud: Green Protestors Clash with Basij, Hizbullah on Tehran Streets

In: International Human Rights

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Debate Topics, High School & University Students: Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural, Political Arguments

In: Activism (general)

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Jane Addams – Reflections at 50: Social Reform and Hull-House

In: Social Activism

By: Lissa Davis

International Peacekeepers March in Brisbane: UNAA United Nations Association of Australia

In: Human Rights Organizations

By: Laura Restrepo Ortega

The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater: Environmental Education, Advocacy, and Music for the New York Area

In: Activism (general)

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Rory Kennedy Talks about Her Life and Work: Robert Kennedy’s Youngest Child Created Her Own Niche

In: Famous Activists

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

History of Recent Hutu and Tutsi Ethnic Hatred: German & Belgian Racial Attitudes Changed Social Order into Genocide

In: Human Rights Violations

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Five Arguments for Complementary Currencies: How Time Banking and Barter Build Local Communities

In: Social Activism

By: Brenda Ann Burke

How to Become Politically Active: How To Get Involved In Politics Without Running for Office

In: Activism (general)

By: Ashley Anderson

American Drug Czar, End to "The War on Drugs": White House, Obama Administration Take Moderate, Treatment Approach

In: Social Activism

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Volunteering and Giving Back to the Community: Helping Out Might be the First Step to Positive Social Change

In: Social Activism

By: James Ellsworth

Anti-Abortion Protestors Disturbing Communities: Anti-Choice Activists' Graphic Images in Protests Upsetting Many

In: Activism (general)

By: Kristin Maun

Nimbin's MardiGrass Festival: The Grass Roots Movement Against Prohibition

In: Social Activism

By: Laura Restrepo Ortega

The Limits of Academic Free Speech: When Instructors and Professors Cross the Line

In: Political Activism

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Sex-Trade Workers Trafficked around the World: More than 12 Million People Are Exploited by Traffickers

In: Human Rights Violations

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Greenwashing for Earth Day: Blatant Examples of Greenwashing

In: Activism (general)

By: Stuart Stein

Connecticut Students Against the War: The Birth of a Regional Anti-War Coalition with a Grassroots Focus

In: Political Activism

By: Paul Comeau

The Benefits of Universal / Socialized Medicine: A National Health Care Strategy Ensures Coverage, Medical Treatment

In: Activism (general)

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

How to Win a Formal Debate or Academic Dispute: Logical Fallacies, General Debate Strategy and Tactics for Victory

In: Activism (general)

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Addressing the Welfare & Rights of the Disabled: With Equal Access and Opportunities, No Persons will be Disabled

In: Activism (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

Street Medics, Action Medics, and Protests: Groups Prepare for Tear Gas, Pepper Spray, with LAW

In: Political Activism

By: Teresa Knudsen

Uyghur People Targeted in Northwestern China: Recent Activity an Example of Oppressive Government Agenda

In: Human Rights Violations

By: Phillip Barea

Anarchy and Anarchist History and Philosophy: The American Revolution

In: Political Activism

By: Teresa Knudsen

Redesigning America for the Working Poor: A Call for a Dignity of Work Program, Not Another War on Poverty

In: Social Activism

By: PD Casteel

Technical and Moral Issues wth VeriChip Implants: Concerns Over Radio-Frequency Identification Chips for Human Tagging

In: Activism (general)

By: Richard Mankiewicz

VeriChip Technology for Human Tagging: Proposed Uses for Implanted Radio Frequency Identification Chips

In: Activism (general)

By: Richard Mankiewicz

Ethel Percy Andrus: Founder of NRTA and AARP

In: Famous Activists

By: Samuel Turner

May Day: International Workers' Day

In: Labour Movements

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

Writing to U.S. Representatives: How to Write a Letter to Congress

In: Political Activism

By: Lisa Rufle

Citizen's Human Rights Suspended: Abousfian Abdelrazik Has Been Denied his Citizenship Privileges

In: Human Rights Violations

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Erase Retard from American Slang Language: Respect: The New R-word in Everyday Use. Stop saying "Retarded"

In: Activists in the News

By: Lynn Pritchett

Covenant House for the Homeless: Organization Helps At Risk Youth Become Stable and Independent

In: Human Rights Organizations

By: Erica Timmerman

Students Experience Homelessness: Students Spend School Week Homeless for Charity

In: Human Rights Organizations

By: Erica Timmerman

Anime Enlisted to Help Combat Human Trafficking: Joint MTV and USAID Project enters New Phase

In: International Human Rights

By: Phillip Barea

Easter Gets a Vegan Makeover: Ethics Don't Take a Holiday

In: Animal Rights

By: Robin Raven

Anti-Seal Hunt Activists Take New Approach: Activism Against the Canadian Seal Hunt Targets Vancouver Olympics

In: Animal Rights

By: Gemma Richardson

Setting It Straight That Coyotes Aint The Enemy: This Invisible Urban Canid Dines Enthusiastically on City Rodents

In: Animal Rights

By: Marie Thomas

Oklahoma's School Deregulation Bill Battle: Educators are United, Senators are Divided on SB 834

In: Political Activism

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Does Rush Limbaugh Matter Anymore? Even Some Republicans Have had Enough

In: Political Activism

By: Patrick Cooley

Taking Action as a Tenant - Heating: Assert Your Rights and Take Action Against Negligent Landlands

In: Social Activism

By: Gemma Richardson

First Nations Women in Politics: Leading communities towards tomorrow

In: Political Activism

By: Annette Cyr

UL Environmental Product Certification: Do We Finally Have a Superhero Fighting Greenwashing?

In: Activism (general)

By: Stuart Stein

Ensler's V-Day Combats Congo's Sexual Violence: Vagina Monologues Activist Targets Systemic Rape of Women and Girls

In: International Human Rights

By: Carey Hogg

Gambling with the Good Life: Pat Loontjer Starts at the Grassroots

In: Activism (general)

By: Melissa Kucirek

Breaking News - Renelique's License Revoked: Florida Health Department vs. Abortionist Sued for Infant's Death

In: Human Rights Violations

By: Linda DeMerle

Child's Death Blamed on Unlicensed Staff: Lawsuit Filed for Infant Born Alive, Killed and Hidden from Police

In: Human Rights Violations

By: Linda DeMerle

What Is Citizen Philanthropy? Understanding the Philosophy of Grass Roots Giving

In: Activism (general)

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Female Latin American Leaders Respond to Obama: Battle Lines Drawn for Consistent Life Ethic

In: International Human Rights

By: Linda DeMerle

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