Activism

add → Photo Text Edit Collated throughout this article are some of the author's favourite revolutionary quotes. The revolutionary quotes are very roughly sorted into sections. There are some of the best-known quotes from Revolutionaries such as Marx, Engels, Lenin and from elsewhere

The guerrilla fights the war of the flea, and his military enemy suffers the dog's disadvantages: too much to defend; too small, ubiquitous, and agile an enemy to come to grips with.

When I marched in the George Floyd protests, the common slogan was "no justice, no peace". One year later, some justice has come around, but came about as a result of violence rather than peace. It falls into the old question of American politics of does violence work more than civil disobedience?

Legalizing Marijuana aka cannabis, or ‘Weed’ has been a hot debate for a while. With more states moving to legalize it, others still demonize it. Here are some reasons I think it should be legal.

How to goes Life!

The Idea of Prejudice and the Idea of Socialism is the main topic of this article. After living over half a hundred years, I have strong and settled opinions on that America is not perfect, but it is optimistically sound. One must search for himself and not be afraid to form solid beliefs.

If you have never had someone enter your house without invitation, then I guess Covid-19 must have given you a clue. No one can particularly blame anyone for the problems caused, but surely, there will be a a cause to blame for stagnation as a country or a corporate body, beyond this pandemic.

Almost 50 years ago in the summer of 1971, former president Nixon declared a war on drugs in the United States. Since the 1800s, laws and regulations have been passed to control substance abuse and overdose rates. What are the most effective regulations and programs to date, and what can we do?

Our Global Future

Democracy is an interactive, participatory sport that demands that we take notice and act. Craig Yoe has compiled several comicbooks from the '50s & '60s that promoted voting and engagement with the voting process. This is that book.

Social media plays a huge part in cultural, political, and social activism. Here is a brief explanation of why I choose to take apart in the practice and its importance.

The Establishment has failed students over COVID-19. It is their future we have plundered. So let's stop using them as scapegoats, and encourage them to speak out against the most disastrous, disproportionate and irrational response to a virus outbreak in living memory.

A unique bird existing in the United States of America which most people don't recognize. Americans who hide from reality.

Simply breathing and existing is not always enough reason to live. What events have caused you to stop having a goal?

The underlying foundation of individual freedom. this is what its all about.

July 23, 2020 Chicago, Illinois passionate protesters demand change

This is the story of the Rated-R RTI Activist, the latest in it being the directive of the India’s Transparency Watchdog.

This article is an examination and case study for the current movement to Defund Police. What "Defund Police" truly means. Its historical context and contemporary urgency, and how it is key in the fight to protect Black and Brown lives, all from the prospective of an educated Black man.

For years activists have strived for their voices to be peacefully recognized. And for years the opposition laughed in their faces. The moderates rolled their eyes, and though the allies tweeted and shared their words of support, those words have not yet made a difference.

Throughout the past few months ( and even year) I've heard a lot of comments regarding the wave of climate strikes that began in 2018 and carries on until today. Let's talk about what climate activism means to brown communities like mine.

Phobias are meant to be medical terms, not insults to shut down debate and stymie free speech. It seems that many of the most popular and infamous phobias represent a new kind of social justice blasphemy that you violate at pain of losing your job. Meanwhile, we still need real insults.

Why is it that people feel the need to look up to others? Whether they are social activists, political leaders, fictional heroes, or even the local firemen, we feel the constant drive to declare for ourselves an enduring figure, even if we keep them at a distance.

There is too much probesity going on these days – the opposite of the pro-ana (pro-anorexia nervosa) movement. Probesity is the normalization of significant overweight. There’s a big difference between pushing the idea of self-confidence no matter what your size and that of preaching probesity.

7 Indians we strongly feel deserve a film in their own right.

Status are falling and buildings are being renamed that honor historical figures that offend the tender sensibilities of leftist fringe groups. If we are determined to erase all of the names of those in America's history that were not without controversy, then isn't it time to rename JFK airport?

The Media, the educational system, and the entertainment industry have always had the power to sway entire nations into following a government's agendas. The same tactics we see now are nothing new.

Boycotts can be unpleasant, but they can create the type of change that consumers demand.

With a winter storm pending, the activity of DAPL protestors is becoming frantic

As the shapeshifters of public opinion, the media shapes politics to depict multifaceted, significant political issues as contests of personal image.

Feminist; the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.

One of the most revealing and dramatic moments in the award-winning HBO documentary "Hacking Democracy" occurs when a team of election integrity activists witness a vote hack. The machine is the kind of paper ballot vote tabulator which is common...

The 007 Of Freedom Fighters

An inside look at racism, sexual harassment and labor law violations at United Parcel Service.

Civil Disobedience and Terrorism are two different tactics used to fight injustices, real and perceived. Which method is winning? A look at the historical scoreboard.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

How the world will become predominantly vegan in 40 years, and it's not what you think.

How harmful are gossip tabloids? How invasive can paparazzi harassment be on Celebrities and their families - and what about the emotional effect on their diehard fans in the millions?

Whistleblowers are people who take great risks to expose misconduct or illegal activity occuring in the government, the workplace, the military & more. Some view them as heroes, others as traitors.

Personal reminiscences of my meetings with Tony Benn.

The youths are not only the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today. Empowering the youths of every nations is of great importance. This article details out these importance.

This article suggests practical ways to join forces to make a significant difference in the world. Heaven on Earth is possible.

Where abundance is on one side and poverty on the other, one person can make a difference. One person truly can change the world. Read how.

Propaganda: the definition, several examples, and ways it has been used both in politics and advertising.

"A person who brings social or political change by campaigning is an activist." Successful Activist "A successful activist is that who arise with such determination that he bound people to accept his demands". Skills of successful activist ...

The 1989 coup d’ etat against then President Corazon Aquino was one of six coups d' etat under her administration. But this time, the rebel army, led by Lt. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan almost won. At the end of the day, it failed like the others....

I enjoy Cream of Wheat everyday without noticing the gentleman smiling up at me in approval of my breakfast choice. After years of ignoring him, I have finally learned who is really was and more.