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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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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
Fight For Gay Marriage Rights Far From Over
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. more...
Students Protests Class Cuts At Southwestern
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. more...
Journalist Says She WIll Appeal G-20 Charges
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. more...
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. more...
Activists Want Net Neutrality Now
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. more...
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