Yes, you can have a wonderful traditional, Paleo, gluten-free, and vegan Thanksgiving. Breaking bread together can be joyful. But people hold fiercely to their food choices, whether that's religious preferences, nutritional goals,…
Emma González and the survivors of the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, became unexpected activists, coming off the sidelines out of necessity to advocate for gun control.…
Across the world, citizens commemorate the service of those who fight for their country. In the United States, Veteran's Day is observed; in the United Kingdom, they celebrate Remembrance Day. Poppies are…
I’m yelling at the manicurist about my bill. She doesn’t speak much English, but that doesn’t stop me from slinging epithets at her. I look around at the other people in the…
In previous posts, I’ve featured unique ways in which people use their arts for activism, such as theater and crafting. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am highlighting an artist…
Theater as Activism? Yes! Read about The Diggers, a theater group that left a legacy. The Diggers When researching my book, The Happy Activist (formerly What's On Your Sign?), I was delighted…
Is Acting in Your Blood? A Spotlight on Theater as Activism Theater as Activism? Yes! Using our strengths and passions for our cause means we are automatically motivated and more likely to…