Directory of Activism Resources

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Activism "emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue" according to Merriam-Webster. Note: A few sites listed here may advocate activities or contain material that some people may find offensive.

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Resources in This Category

• Anti-Telemarketing EGBG Counterscript

  http://www.xs4all.nl/~egbg/counterscript.html
  A diagram of questions you can use to give telemarketers a taste of their own medicine.

• Essential Information

  http://www.essential.org/
  A non-profit organization founded by Ralph Nader which encourages citizens to become active and engaged in their communities. Site links to opinion articles on current issues.

• Latino Education Network Service

  http://palante.org/
  Produces and distributes information about Latino and Latina history, including history of Latino activism, in the United States.

• Life History & Media Project

  http://www.uic.edu/depts/comm/lifehist/
  What does it mean to be political these days? Young citizens tell their stories of using the media to inform themselves and get involved in politics.

• The Guardian - Activate

  http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/activate
  Platform to make the world a better place through technology and the internet. Includes videos from annual summits.

• The Village Voice: Tech Wars in Meat Space by Erik Baard

  http://www.villagevoice.com/news/tech-wars-in-meat-space-6415241
  Article on new less-lethal weapons police are looking at using to control protests, and new high tech devices being used by protesters.

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