activism
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Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of a controversial argument.
The word 'activism' is often used synonymously with protest or dissent, but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, simply shopping ethically, rallies and street marches, direct action, or even guerilla tactics. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on which side of the political fence is making the observation.
Since the 2004 elections and controversy over gay marriage in the United States activist has often been used as a perjorative for those who seek to redress social ills through legal rather than legislative action. Thus many conservative politicians have sought to curb the power of those deemed 'activist judges' whom they claim are acting outside traditional boundaries of judicial review. Many liberals however contend that such activism is in a long standing US legal tradition.
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energy:nuclear

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
 take action to oppose oil drilling in the arctic refuge. learn about the refuge, the animals and people that depend on it, and what will be lost.


CREST Information and Activism Service
 since 1994, crest has provided science, policy and other information for students, governments, activists and others on renewable energy, energy efficiency and influence of traditional energy on global environment.


Earth Day Energy Fast
 urges people to make earth day more than a free concert in the park by reducing or eliminating man-made energy use. provides news, activities and resources.


Energy Advocates
 aims to make america energy independent. active through speeches, newsletters, and petitions.


Enron and Friends: How a Phony Electricity Shortage Exposed Corruption in the White House
 a continuing watch of the enron scandal and other cases of government corruption related to the energy industry.


LNG Watch
 relevant facts and resources for onshore liquefied natural gas facilities in humboldt bay, california.


Oil Change
 campaign to reduce us dependence on oil.


Power to the People
 working toward a sustainable and equitable solution to the california energy crisis.


Project Laundry List
 organization focusing on sustainable forms of energy through art, advocacy, action and education. in particular, advocates for the right to dry clothes outdoors on clotheslines, which is banned in many us communities.


Refinery Reform
 texas based nonprofit aims to clean up pollution from us oil refineries.


Sustainable Energy and Economy Network (SEEN)
 aims to inform citizens to respond to climate change, and the growing energy needs of people in developing countries.


The Renewable Northwest Project
 describes solar, wind and geothermal energy sources and makes a convincing case for switching to a green energy provider.


energy:environment

Buy Nothing Day Japan
 plans for this anti-consumerism event in late november: local activist news, flyers and network tools, zenta claus campaign, links to related sites.


Buy Nothing Day UK
 organizers of the uk buy nothing day, exposing the environmental consequences of consumerism.


Consumer Monster Challenge
 an international buy nothing day direct action involving a puppet and a video camera.


Shut Up and Shop
 australian graffiti artist with qtvrs, interactive shockwaves, and quicktime movies, all with the theme of world hunger.


consumerism:environment

Chem Trails
 bobby hurst provides pictures of chem trails.


Emgergency Planning for Chemical Spills
 tutorial on the community right-to-know act (epcra), emergency response planning information, and facility and firefighter chemical spill emergency instructions.


The Air That We Breathe Group
 a campaigning group opposing proposals by lafarge cement in westbury, uk, to burn toxic solvents, tyres and other hazardous wastes in their cement kilns


The I Want Clean Air Site
 free donation site to save trees by retiring polluting sulphur-dioxide emissions. provides information and resources.


pollution:environment

Forest Ethics
 aims to protect endangered forests by transforming the paper and wood industries in north america and by supporting forest communities in the development of conservation-based economies.


Native Forest Network
 global, autonomous collective of forest activists, indigenous peoples, conservation biologists, and non-governmental organizations.


Save or Delete
 greenpeace campaign to save ancient forests. includes ways to get involved, news and projects.


forests:ecosystems_and_habitats

Act Together: Women Against Sanctions on Iraq
 a group of uk-based iraqi and non-iraqi women opposed to war, sanctions and occupation of iraq.


CANESI
 canadian site opposing sanctions on iraq. also includes international links.


Protest.Net Iraq Related Protests
 listings of day of and day after protests planned to follow any us action to bomb the iraqi people. also includes on going protests to end the sanctions.


Voices in the Wilderness
 campaigned to end economic and military warfare against the iraqi people by organizing over 70 delegations to iraq in deliberate violation of un economic sanctions and us law.


iraq:sanctions

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)
 vancouver, british columbia organization involved with alternative transportation issues and related educational and community projects. event and project information, description of programs and services, and current news included.


International Bicycle Fund
 a non-governmental, nonprofit organization, promoting sustainable transport worldwide and international understanding. major areas of activity are non-motorized, urban planning, sustainable environment, economic development, safety education, responsible tourism and cross-cultural, educational travel. geographic focus: africa, asia, cuba and south america.


Jumpstart Ford
 a campaign pressuring ford motor company to become a leader in clean auto technologies.


Rails-to-Trails
 u.s. nonprofit working to turn old railroad rights of way into low impact transportation networks. the travel they encourage includes walking, hiking and bicycling.


Safe Roads for America
 safe roads for america is a national coalition working to improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians by lobbying congress to fix our aging roadways.


Wildlife Need Habitat Off-Limits to Humans!
 writings on wildlife, transportation, and the effects of transportation on wildlife, by michael j. vandeman, ph.d.


transportation:issues

Adbusters
 features campaigns, spoof ads, uncommercials, and a magazine.


Citizens Against Ugly Street Spam (CAUSS)
 informal group working to remove illegal commercial street signs. includes discussion forum, faq, news, and contact information for code enforcement associations.


Internet Junkbusters
 the internet junkbuster (tm) is free software that blocks banner ads, cookies, referring urls and other unwanted browser junk.


Junkbusters
 helps consumers reduce unwanted junk mail, junk email, telemarketing calls, and protect their privacy from direct marketing companies.


privatization:prisons

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