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	Toward an Activist Sprituality
		When activism is exciting, it tends to involve the risk of bodily harm or incarceration, and when it's safe, it is often tedious, dry, and boring.
		Activism tends to put one into contact with extremely unpleasant people, whether they are media interviewers, riot cops, or at times, your fellow activists.
		And our activism can deepen our magic, by encouraging us to create ritual that speaks to the real challenges we face in the world, offers the healing and renewal we need to continue working, and a community that understands that spirit and action are one.
	www.starhawk.org /pagan/activist_spirituality.html (1622 words)

	Activism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The terms activism and activist used in a political manner first appeared in the Belgian press in 1916 in connection with the Flamingant movement.
		In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on whether the commentator supports the activist's ends.
		Some liberals contend that judicial activism is a long-standing US legal tradition, while others have responded that judicial activism is equally or more prevalent among judges deemed conservative [2].
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Activism (235 words)

	Cassie Ford
		In general, researchers assert that political activism tends to be higher in minority groups.
		Political activism is concept which focuses on the active involvement in political issues.
		The other hypotheses state that members of minority ethnicity are more likely to be politically active than those who are not of a minority and those who have high levels of television intake are less likely to be politically active than those with low levels of television intake.
	www.xula.edu /xulanexus/issue4/Ford.html (2631 words)

	RT Spring 2002: Political Activism as a Form of Prayer
		Here again, Reconstructionists and political activists share something in common: a critique of traditional power relationships and a commitment to challenging these, whether perceived as originating in the divine or embedded in the policies of corporations and the state.
		In fact, Reconstructionists and political activists share much in common: an appreciation of ritual, beliefs in the importance of community, a commitment to ultimate values and to democracy, and a sense of connection to the past and the future.
		One quality that distinguishes political activism from other forms of prayer is the degree of risk involved.
	www.jrf.org /rt/activism.html (1081 words)

	Political activism: Know the rules
		Partisan political activities are heavily restricted in order to maintain good order and discipline and to demonstrate to the public that the military is politically neutral.
		Nonpartisan political activities are generally permissible, provided the following rules are adhered to: do not participate in uniform, refrain from using government resources or facilities and do not implicate the Air Force as endorsing or supporting the activity.
		The point is to choose words carefully when discussing politics and to be certain the audience understands that the views presented are not representative of the Armed Forces.
	public.scott.amc.af.mil /news/story.asp?id=123081769 (706 words)

	Frank Furedi: Consuming Democracy: activism, elitism and political apathy
		Advocates of consumerist politics contend that their success is due to the fact that the public has become more educated, more informed and more insistent on upholding its rights.
		Since the status of consumer activism is so much bound up with prevailing perceptions of mistrust, it is inevitable that many of its leaders find it difficult to resist the temptation of manipulating this mood for their own end.
		Consumer activism is the activism of small numbers of professional advocates of a bewildering variety of causes.
	www.geser.net /furedi.html (10567 words)

	Political Activism (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the South, one cannot understand the political activism of the homosexual turned gay liberationist without appreciating the influences of the Vietnam conflict, the Wo(men)'s Movements, the New Theology, and the Green Revolution on both the individual and the culture.
		Political consciousness also developed from tragedies such as New Orleans' Up Stairs Fire, the shooting of Tony Paez in Houston, and the firing of Louisville activist Sam Dorr.
		Despite -- perhaps because -- of the emergence of a queer counter-culture, the hydra of homophobia came forth from the corn sugar coating of Southern politeness and platitudes.
	www.jtsears.com /histpol3.htm (505 words)

	WAC \| Joseph Beuys \| Political Activism
		Politics is art in this sense as well, not as the "art of the possible," but of the freeing of all creative forces.
		The basis for Beuys' expanded concept of art were the theories of anthroposophist Rudolf Steiner (18611925) about a "threefold social organism." This organic structure of society draws parallels to the threefold human organism of head (center of nerve and sense activity), rhythmic system (breathing and circulation), and metabolism.
		He observed in 1919 that the current social order is dictated by economics, which is the cause for unlimited profit-seeking, permanent inflation, unjust distribution of wage and property, and the unequal position of the human being before the law.
	www.walkerart.org /archive/F/9C4309B0B50D8AA36167.htm (1262 words)

	The Contemporary Brand of Political Activism of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP): ...
		The political activism of the CBCP, since the time of President Marcos until that of Erap Estrada, was very much anchored on the charismatic personality of Jaime L. Cardinal Sin whose jurisdiction as Archbishop of Manila was very strategic.
		The current direction of the CBCP to strengthen political institutions to solve and prevent political crises is a kind of a corrective measure of EDSA II which weakened political institution in the sense that it did not wait for the verdict of the Senator-Judges in the impeachment case against Pres.
		The kind of political activism, the CBCP is trying to espouse at this point in Philippine history is at the service of the stability of our political institutions to be able to solve political problems and prevent political crises.
	www.rcam.org /other_articles/strengthening_political_structure_to_solve_and_prevent_political_crisis.html (2362 words)

	Soup kitchens as political activism: What's appropriate? \| The-Tidings.com
		She said church laws addressing partisan political activity are rooted in the notion cited in Canon 287 that "clerics are always to foster the peace and harmony based on justice which are to be observed among people."
		Though political parties and unions "are good things in themselves," she continued, active roles in them are considered by the church as "incompatible with the clerical state" because such participation brings the potential danger of causing division in a diocese or parish community.
		Harder to define legally, however, is when the political actions of an individual can be attributed to the institution with which he or she is identified.
	www.the-tidings.com /2008/062808/activism.htm (1135 words)

	Can't Stop Won't Stop :: Power
		The idea of hip-hop activism has since been embraced by young organizers, thinkers, cultural workers and activists to describe their generation's emerging work for social justice.
		Above all, hip-hop activism is a frame to understand the hip-hop generation's reaction to their world, and their desire to create alternative spaces for cultural development and progressive social change.
		This is a report put together to describe the emerging field of hip-hop activism, with a special spotlight on the Bay Area's hip-hop activism, which features some of the most innovative and sophisticated programs in the country.
	www.cantstopwontstop.com /power.cfm (391 words)

	Church impacts political activism among black Americans, expert says
		Specifically, they wanted to determine if fl people who are active within their churches are more likely to become involved in political protest activities and if exposure to political messages within the church setting influences them to participate in protest activities.
		Spohn said they found that activism within the church, such as serving on a committee, does not have a significant impact on fl people's involvement in political protest activities such as protest demonstrations or neighborhood marches.
		"As a result, increases in political participation are often heralded as producing a healthy political discourse, as well as increasing the likelihood that the voices of minorities will be heard." Spohn said political activism is generally higher for fl people who are college educated, members of secular organizations promoting fl causes, or both.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2005-07/ksu-cip072505.php (641 words)

	The Consumer Activism Project
		Consumer activism is citizen action aimed at influencing corporate decisions, corporate power, or the allocation of societal goods and values.
		Consumer activism has been around since before the nation’s founding as evidenced by the Boston Tea Party, but in the last two decades, rates of consumer activism have skyrocketed, jumping about 15 percent since 1980.
		Furthermore, citizen-consumers are savvy enough to know that corporations have become influential political players, and confident in approaching these powerful institutions directly to press political agendas.
	web.whittier.edu /academic/politicalscience/tcap.htm (373 words)

	EVE ONLINE \| Political Activism
		While we had initially gravitated to ecofeminism for its political wisdom, increasingly its alternative approaches to spirituality, particularly earth-based spirituality and women’s spirituality, became apparent to us.
		In the newsletter we dealt with her attitude as a political issue, but in looking back we recognize implicit spiritual undertones in the group’s discussion.
		Consciousness raisers are tempted to lecture or become impatient with people whose political beliefs derive from mere gut opinion—often colored by prime time propaganda.
	eve.enviroweb.org /perspectives/issues/activism.html (1312 words)

	Political Activism using Automatic Phone Dailer Service with Zip Code Congressman Lookup
		Political activism employs our Call Congress Now program which is a specific calling campaign designed for groups and associations with members that share a common goal.
		A key feature of our political activism phone system is the ability to generate real time reports and graphs.
		A sample of the reporting capability of our political activism system can be seen by clicking on the graphic to your right.
	www.databasesystemscorp.com /pspolitical_activism.htm (1417 words)

	Political Activism Resources
		The Progressive Party - The New Party is a growing, progressive, independent party that focuses on grassroots organizing and local politics.
		One Democracy is a political activism website trying to find a niche in the online world.
		Political Links This page was designed in the spirit of bipartisanship!
	www.kimsoft.com /kimpol.htm (641 words)

	Citizen Rights in Flux: The Influence of American Immigrants to Israel on Modes of Political Activism - Avi Kay
		Due to high levels of education, considerable concern for both domestic and international issues, and perhaps slightly insecure about their political and social standing, American Jews are greatly overrepresented and very active in both the formal and informal political frameworks in the United States.
		Speaking both to the issue of political ideology and political initiative, Eve Harow, an ABI and one of the founders of the right-wing Women in Green, noted that when one comes to Israel: "You leave your family behind, all the world that you're familiar with.
		Kahane was a religious Zionist who attacked the political, social, and cultural legitimacy of what he terms a "Hellenized" Jewish state, and described certain Israeli political leaders as "traitors." With his blessing, his followers established Jewish terrorist group (TNT), and made active use of show trials and other theatrics.
	www.jcpa.org /cjc/cjc-kay-f01.htm (5924 words)

	yax-864 Political activism, cyber or otherwise
		While I am sure different people in the audience took away different lessons, it seemed to me that it is entirely natural for people who are politically engaged to want to want to speak out, and that people will be creative in the ways they use what media and platforms available.
		As Steven Gan pointed out, much political awareness in Malaysia is the work of tireless organising and campaigning, even demonstrating in the streets from time to time, and risking jail for it.
		The way the PAP throttles any kind of political expression not to their liking, the way the average Singapore is dissuaded from participating freely in what should be their political and civic space, in the end only serves to sever the link between a people and a country.
	www.yawningbread.org /arch_2008/yax-864.htm (1928 words)

	netwmd - Islamist Political Activism in Jordan: Moderation, Militancy, and Democracy
		Jordan’s political liberalization thereafter included several rounds of democratic parliamentary elections (1989, 1993, 1997, 2003, and 2007), the lifting of martial law (1991), legalization of political parties (1992), and several rounds of revisions regarding government control of media, press, and publications.
		This time the IAF and the opposition parties eschewed the boycott tactics of 1997 and instead contested the elections, which were held under a new set of laws extending the number of parliamentary seats from 80 to 110, including a minimum of six seats to guarantee women’s representation in parliament.
		With its emphasis on anti-corruption in its political campaign, as well as its maintenance of charities, clinics, and schools, Hamas was in many ways adopting the electoral strategies and tactics of Jordan’s IAF and Muslim Brotherhood.
	netwmd.com /blog/2008/06/07/2442 (7392 words)

	MFC/MFI - Guide to Grassroots Activism
		I have found several books dedicated to grassroots political activism, but those books seem to be written by serious political operatives who assume that anyone who gets involved in politics wants to evolve into their likeness.
		In fact, independent activism is some of the most effective political activity there is. Secondly, one must be willing to take the first step — once an activist has written one letter or made one phone call, subsequent activities become easier and easier (and more and more fun and rewarding).
		The first part of this guide discusses what I call "kitchen table activism." This part is dedicated especially to the housewives, retirees, and students who regularly call me to ask what they can do with a small amount of time and without having to leave their homes.
	www.mfc.org /grass/grassrootsguide.htm (3093 words)

	Calhoun School: Political Activism, Philanthropy & Social Services
		She opened a private practice in Manhattan, and was subsequently named director of the family program at PCMH—a position she left in 1994 to co-found the Institute for Child Adolescent and Family Studies, where she is presently a faculty, board, and founding member.
		Along with her political activism and institutional work, Francine still has a part-time private practice.
		Tom Collina is executive director of 20/20 Vision, a public education and advocacy group whose mission is to educate government leaders and the public on our country's dependence on oil and the impact it has on foreign policy, the government and the economy.
	www.calhoun.org /page.cfm?p=385 (2063 words)

	Political Activism, Mainline Style
		Alan Wolfe is professor of political science and director of the Boisi Center for Religion and Public Life at Boston College.
		A number of the contributors believe that mainline churches are obliged to pursue a certain political agenda no matter how unpopular that agenda may be or how uncomfortable it may make mainline worshipers.
		Verter never asks whether some members might have left because they oppose the political activism associated with Project Equality, yet there is reason to believe that some have.
	www.religion-online.org /showarticle.asp?title=2694 (1727 words)

	A White College Student's Guide to Political Activism
		Those threats would dissappear, or at least their magnitudes would be greatly reduced, if we were able to act in the political realm for the sake of our own interests as White people.
		The beginning of activism is your willingness to assert your identity as a White person.
		The final phase will involve mass movements, political parties, changes in legislation, mainstream media, etc., etc. That phase is so far off at this point, we mostly need to avoid fantasizing about it.
	m3peeps.org /gpa.htm (4267 words)

	HEM Homeschool Support and Networking » Grassroots Political Activism
		Within Chapter Nine of Taking Charge Through Homeschooling: Personal and Political Empowerment, page 87 offers a wonderful statement that helped me to finally understand that home education is a political act, why I had to become more involved and that I could not continue to rely on others to do this important work.
		Because education is so bound by the political system, home schoolers need to become politcally active in order to be able to reclaim and maintain their right to home school without harmful government regulation that will force home schools to become like conventional schools.
		As my interest in grassroots homeschool activism grew, I began to understand that my right to homeschool is a fundamental right, which means that it originates from nature or God.
	www.homeedmag.com /blogs/groupnews/?p=169 (1501 words)

	Political Activism Blogs // BlogCatalog
		Michaelann Land is the political and personal blog of a longtime community activist in Springfield Massachusetts.
		Mainly on political, social and religious issues in Malaysia and around the world.Comments on Malaysian politicians and their political antics.
		This blog is dedicated to exploring pop culture, politics and current events from a anti-racist feminist perspective.
	www.blogcatalog.com /directory/activism/political-activism (664 words)

	Stand & Deliver: Political Activism, Leadership, and Hip-Hop Culture by Yvonne Bynoe \| PopMatters Book Review
		One of the most sought after political commentators of the hip-hop generation, Bynoe, a Howard University and Fordham University Law school graduate, is intent upon demystifying the idea of "political" rap or what is sometimes referred to as raptivism.
		Identifying her as the "political grandmother" of the hip-hop generation, Bynoe writes that Baker's legacy is the "concept of people making decisions about issues that affect their lives rather than being led by a national organization" or conscious rappers for that matter.
		Using Booker's loss as an example, Bynoe urges his peers to possess clear qualifications for political office, build constituencies with older fl voters, be clear about their relationship with the electorate, to fully "understand the impact of race, class and age" on the opinions of potential voters.
	www.popmatters.com /books/reviews/s/stand-and-deliver.shtml (1353 words)

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