What Kind of Activism Is Right for Me?
"What kind of activism is right for me?" is a great question! In my previous post, I explored how to expand your power and turn your skills into activism impact. Now, I…
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August 5, 2024
Angry Protestor or Creative Changemaker? A New Activism Definition
For many, the activism definition is an angry protestor. Instead, creative activism harnesses the power of art to inspire action. According to Merriam-Webster, the activism definition is “a doctrine or practice that…
May 13, 2024
How to Get Involved in Activism: Making a Difference in Your Community
If you are here looking for a guide for how to get involved in activism, you have made a crucial step from bystander to upstander. You’ll find resources here on how to get started making a difference in your community.
February 25, 2024
Activism in Art and Other Creative Ways To Use Your Talents for Your Cause
Activism in art? Yes! There are so many exciting and creative ways to make a difference in the world. So, take time to make the match between your passion, gifts, and the…
April 25, 2022
How to Craft Your Ideal Volunteer Opportunity
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…
October 7, 2019
Powerful Advice for New Activists: Agitate, Agitate, Agitate!
Activist, musician, and storyteller Sparky Rucker keeps history alive with his talents. His advice to new activists? Agitate!
December 10, 2018
At the Intersection of Free Speech and Art: The Talking Statues of Venice
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…
October 8, 2018
At the Intersection of Free Speech and Art: Bernini’s Elephant and Obelisk
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…
September 26, 2018
At the Intersection of Free Speech and Art: The Talking Statues of Rome
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…
September 24, 2018
The Diggers – A Spotlight on the Remarkable Theater Group of the ’60s
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…
September 19, 2018
Is Acting in Your Blood? A Spotlight on Theater as Activism
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…
September 17, 2018
At the Intersection of Ego and Creativity
At the Intersection of Ego and Creativity Trust me. This article addresses the role of ego in creativity. But before I get into the heart of that discussion, let’s pretend this is…
September 10, 2018