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.
Find your perfect vegan activism opportunity, and know your thoughtful preparation will matter for animals and the planet.
Social justice issues continue to dominate headlines, and it has never been more critical for all of us to take action. You can help create a more equitable and inclusive community by…
Compassionate Tourism: Vegan Tours The first time I took a vegan tour, I loved the idea of someone creating a vegan travel experience for me that catered to my dietary preference. And…
If you are a person with a mental illness or one of the millions who care for someone who does, I recommend the first book from the National Alliance on Mental Illness…
One in five people in the United States has a mental health diagnosis. But even those without a diagnosis struggle, too—financial and housing insecurity, job or caregiver burnout, and workplace stress impact…
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…
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…
People ask the question, “Is self-care important?” Yes, but not just for your mental health. Let’s explore how you can take care of yourself and be a role model for others. In…
You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try. - Dolly Parton It's time for everyone to make the world a better place. But I've heard many people say,…
People With Disabilities Are Epic Activists People with disabilities are among the fiercest activists around. And those of us without physical and mental disabilities might need to step up our game to…
Camp Jened, nicknamed "Crip Camp," was a crucible for the formation of disability activists. Located in the Catskills, Camp Jened supported a camp experience for people with disabilities from 1950 to 1977.…
Me, an Activist? What Is an Activist and Why Should I Be One? When I talk about my work supporting activists, people often comment, "I could never be an activist." Actually, that's…
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…
Professional activists have activism skills, like strategic planning, leadership, and coalition building. But you can make change with the skills you already have. Jeff works for a construction company running fiber cable…
How To Change the World Even if Your Family Disapproves In one of my Liberal Patriot posts, I told the story of a woman who saw my Liberal Patriot T-Shirt and told…
Feeling powerless and scared to change things? Read what to do when you're afraid to be an activist and find what works for you.
"I Don't Have Time" How Busy People Can Change the World Jennifer sets aside 45 minutes to catch up with her best friend, Diane. Arriving out of breath at the coffee shop,…