As you started in activism, did you struggle with understanding terms like social change and social justice? Just as in many fields, activism has its own terminology. Knowing these social change definitions…
You can increase the number of vegan options in your hometown. How? With easy vegan activism. Why Reducing Meat Consumption is Important Reducing meat consumption has advantages for your health, animals, and…
Have you ever stopped to think about the impact you're having on the world? Sometimes, we feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But we have the power to…
A Beautiful Canary Signals That Climate Is a Monumental Issue Our climate is in crisis. We face rising temperatures because of greenhouse gas emissions, with the last decade being the hottest ever.…
Here is what you will learn from What’s On Your Sign? How to focus your passion and change the world. What's On Your Sign? teaches you to become an activist. Use the…
Who Should I Vote For in 2024? Vote Smart. The election is looming, and perhaps you are wondering, "who should I vote for in 2024"? If you need last-minute election help and…
What are your superpowers? This post will show you how to use your superpowers for civic engagement to support the election. Leadership is important. Since there are many barriers to voter turnout,…
Why do Americans have low voter turnout? Systemic barriers, of course, but voter apathy and lack of education make a difference.
Why do Americans have low voter turnout? Systemic barriers, of course, but voter apathy and lack of education make a difference.
In this post, learn about the importance of voting for our liberal democracy, and how you can tap into a group called the Exhausted Majority and encourage them to get to the…
This Expert Warned Us That Leadership Is Important Leadership is important. People with strong leadership qualities are crucial to prevent global threats. Make your voice heard and vote for a strong leader.…
How to Use Your Stuff to Make the World a Better Place Just north of me is the Museum of Appalachia, created by John Rice Irwin. As I browsed the recreation of…
Did you know your wallet has power? You can be a consumer activist every time you consider a purchase. From choosing not to buy to understanding how companies create their goods and…
In this post, I cover how to be a solo activist and provide resources for solo activists. In a previous post, I encourage activists to craft their ideal activism opportunity. Visualizing your…
I'm sure you've dreamed about your ideal job. Mused about what your work life would look like if you were in total control. In your dream, are you a leader or a…
What Rewards Will You Get Out of Activism? Does it sound selfish to ask about rewards from activism? When I ask this question in my workshops, people agree that it seems selfish.…
Obstacles can get in the way in our lives and stop us from doing what we want to do. I head to a meeting, and my car breaks down. My dog wants…
Like rats in a maze, rewards motivate us. Likewise, we tend to stay away from things that punish us. For example, getting food poisoning at a restaurant means you won't go back…
Conducting a skills assessment and knowledge inventory increases your odds of making a difference in the world. Imagine the power of using your talents to make change. Maximize Your Performance You want…
How To Make Powerful Change In Your Activism The key to making powerful change in your activism is setting yourself up for success. That means having the right skills and knowledge, of…
In July 2018, I wrote about being a liberal patriot. In my post, I included the results of a poll about being patriotic. The YouGov poll showed how differently members of the…
The #MillionsMissing campaign highlights how diseases like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) cause patients to go missing – missing from work, social events, and activism. ME Awareness Week is in May. It is an opportunity…
Mari Copeny was eight years old when she wrote a letter to President Obama to ask him to help with the Flint water crisis. Starting with that one action, she has done…
A landmark legal action on climate change is winding its way through the courts. In it, the twenty-one young plaintiffs ask governments to deal with the problem since they are not doing…
On March 31st we celebrate Cesar Chavez's birthday. We should celebrate him for the impact he made on protecting farmworkers. He also created the National Farm Workers Union so workers had a…
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.…
Greta Thunberg is a world-famous environmental activist with a focus on global warming. She gained fame when just a kid. I focus on three types of activists: Unexpected Activists - People who…
March 8th is International Women's Day. It is a day to mourn the continuing discrepancy between genders in power, representation, finances, and safety but also to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness, and…
Immerse yourself deeply in racial injustice history by visiting places such as The Legacy Museum and the lynching memorial.
Explore social justice themes in "Keep Marching." Learn how to work on women's rights advocacy to make the world a better place for women. Women have shaped societies and fostered innovation. Yet,…
As we begin the new year I hope you relax and recharge. Self-care is critical for activists and, while your choice of care will be unique to you, there are common methods…
The holiday season is a wonderful time to relax, recharge, and prepare for the new year's activism. One of my favorite activism books is Feed the Resistance: Recipes + Ideas for Getting…
Carl Gombert uses art to highlight how we use visual clues to make judgments about people and helps us understand racism.
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…
Pasquino, the amazing Talking Statue of Rome, is a witty character who I feature in a blog post about free speech and art. Because of the stranglehold of the church on Italian…
The activists fighting for health equality for sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, put the rest of us to shame. Sometimes it is hard to get started in activism. You…
In previous posts, I featured the Talking Statues of Rome and the Talking Statues of Venice. In early Italy, people used the talking statutes as a way to get out messages against civic…
What do free speech and talking statues have in common? I traveled on a lovely vegan tour of Italy and, as is typical for me, I especially enjoyed the sights off the…
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…
Using our strengths and passions for our cause means we are automatically motivated and more likely to stay in activism over the long haul. When researching, I was enchanted by the creative…
Matching your gifts to the needs of the community is the fourth step to getting started in activism. So, after you find your passion, identify your skills, and understand your motivation, use what…
Being clear about your motivation is the third step to getting started in activism. So, after you find your passion and identify your skills, take time to understand your motivation. Be selfish. Ask…
You have a Superpower. In my blog post about matching your gifts to community needs, I remind you to take stock of your activism skills. But new activists must determine whether skills…
How to Start in Activism: What are Your Gifts? Identifying your gifts is the second step in getting started in activism. So after you have found your passion, the change you want…
At the intersection of the vision of your ideal world and your real world is the change you want to see. What is your vision source? This is what motivates you to…
On a recent Sunday, Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship saved 10 animals. Not with an animal rescue ministry; by merely making a vegan diet the theme of their monthly potluck. They served only…
My husband and I arrived at the Farmer’s Market early, so we had a better choice of the fruits and veggies on display. The produce was lovely and I enjoyed how the farmers displayed them like works…
A story about Crafting and Activism, also called Craftivism. As Mary crosses the threshold and approaches the women’s department, the mall’s pop music fades into the distance and Vivaldi takes its place.…