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Read more about the article Discover Effective Activism Strategies for Beginners
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Discover Effective Activism Strategies for Beginners

In this post, I share effective activism strategies for beginners. Then, I encourage you to consider your metaphorical protest sign. In the previous posts leading up to the launch of The Happy…

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August 19, 2024
Read more about the article AI and Activism: Artificial Intelligence in Social Change
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AI and Activism: Artificial Intelligence in Social Change

The world constantly evolves, and artificial intelligence in social change is an emerging tool. It's easy to see how artificial intelligence is becoming part of our lives, and here you can learn…

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April 1, 2024
Read more about the article Powerful Activism Tips From the McRaven “Make Your Bed” Book
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Powerful Activism Tips From the McRaven “Make Your Bed” Book

Admiral William H. McRaven’s book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... And Maybe the World, offers valuable life lessons that you can apply to various aspects of life,…

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November 6, 2023
Read more about the article How To Resolve Ethical Dilemmas in Work for the Greater Good
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How To Resolve Ethical Dilemmas in Work for the Greater Good

Here I explore how to tackle ethical dilemmas about your activism’s impact and how the greater good meaning can vary depending on your situation and ideology. How do you define greater good?…

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August 21, 2023
Read more about the article Rethinking My Liberal Patriot Post–Do We Want to Be Patriotic Anymore?
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Rethinking My Liberal Patriot Post–Do We Want to Be Patriotic Anymore?

The month of July always leaves me musing about patriotism. In past years I’ve written several liberal patriot posts that explored how Democrats and Republicans view patriotism differently. My Liberal Patriot Posts…

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July 25, 2022
Read more about the article Prepare for Activism Success Using an Action Plan Example
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Prepare for Activism Success Using an Action Plan Example

If you are on the last step of the five-step Activism Path, congratulations! (If you have not yet started, here is where to begin.) In the previous four steps of the Activism…

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May 23, 2022
Read more about the article Another Brick In The Wall: How Individuals Can Contribute to Social Change Movements
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Another Brick In The Wall: How Individuals Can Contribute to Social Change Movements

 In this post, learn how social movements tackle the most significant worldly problems and how you can be a part of making a difference for the cause closest to your heart and…

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June 28, 2021
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How To Handle All the Problems in the World

How To Handle All the Problems in the World How to solve the problems of the world? Most people want to handle all the problems in the world. That's lovely. But meet…

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March 8, 2021
Read more about the article What You Will Learn From “What’s On Your Sign?”
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What You Will Learn From “What’s On Your Sign?”

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…

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November 18, 2020
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How to Create Your Activism Elevator Speech

You must be prepared to use your influence to impact your cause. An activism elevator speech, also called an elevator pitch, can do that. In this post, I include examples of elevator…

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February 24, 2020
Read more about the article Are You Excellent at Your Craft? Apply Your Obsession to Activism
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Are You Excellent at Your Craft? Apply Your Obsession to Activism

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…

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August 27, 2018
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How to Get the Best Results From Your Donations

Powerful philanthropic practices give you a better chance of making a difference. At the Intersection of Altruism and Economics is impact. Make the most of your charitable donations and make a difference…

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August 22, 2018
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How To Start in Activism: Are You Making an Impact?

Volunteer Impact: Your Effective Activism In this post, you'll learn about effective activism. At the end of the day are you seeing volunteer impact? The last step in getting started in activism…

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August 20, 2018
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How Can You Match Your Gifts to Community Needs?

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…

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August 13, 2018
Read more about the article How to Start in Activism: What’s in it for Me?
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How to Start in Activism: What’s in it for Me?

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…

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August 6, 2018
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How to Start in Activism: What are Your Gifts?

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…

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July 30, 2018
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At the Intersection of Altruism and Economics

What is effective altruism? The intersection of altruism and economics. You’ve seen the commercials. Eyes glistening, the puppy gazes at the camera with a “Don’t let me die here” expression.  If you…

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March 27, 2018
Read more about the article At the Intersection of Activism and Economics
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At the Intersection of Activism and Economics

Learn about effective activism, a method to make sure your activism makes an impact. In my post, At the Intersection of Altruism and Economics, I discussed a method to make sure you…

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March 27, 2018
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