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.
Keep in touch by subscribing to our article feed, add a comment to any of our articles, and feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions for future articles.
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Jon Pike
Nov 4, 2009
Fight For Gay Marriage Rights Far From Over
In: Activism (general)
The highly publicized rejection of a gay marriage in Maine may have been a blow to activists. Gay marriage activists picked up some electoral victories on the margins.
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Oct 31, 2009
Students Protests Class Cuts At Southwestern
In: Activism (general)
Southwestern College, near San Diego, has cut classes in response to the state's fiscal crisis. Protesters also say the college has been heavy-handed in its response.
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Oct 26, 2009
Journalist Says She WIll Appeal G-20 Charges
In: Activism (general)
A Minneapolis woman. Melissa Hill, says that police engaged in misconduct toward her when she covered recent protests in Pittsburgh. The ACLU is also investigating.
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Oct 24, 2009
Campuses Wage Fight Over Coal
In: Activism (general)
Prompted by the Sierra Club, students are fighting for alternative energy on their campuses. These Students want to get rid of coal, a source they say is dirty.
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Oct 17, 2009
Activists Want Net Neutrality Now
In: Activism (general)
Proponents of Net Neutrality say that a friendly administration, FCC, and congress have created a favorable climate for necessary regulation to keep the Internet open.
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Oct 8, 2009
Low Power Radio Bill Clears Hurdle
In: Activism (general)
Community radio activists have cause to rejoice. A bill that lifts restrictions on the number of low power community rado stations has passed a subcommittee vote.
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Sep 30, 2009
Summer Health Events Help Deliver Health Care
In: Activism (general)
Presbyterian churches have been offering mobile health care clinics in the summer since the 1960s. They are facing a funding crunch help show who needs care.
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Sep 24, 2009
UC Students And Faculty Walk-out Of Class
In: Activism (general)
Students and faculty around the University of California System protested plans to deal with the system's budget woes. The plan include furlough and tuition hikes.
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