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Aboriginal Housing Crisis in Canada Threatens to Explode
Society & Culture  (tags: Idle No More, activism, indigenous rights, native rights, Canada, world, politics, humanrights, 'CIVILLIBERTIES!', interesting, news, society, media )

Cal
- 129 days ago - indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Efforts by the Red Cross, and emergency funding for housing repairs, have improved the most dire of Attawapiskat's housing situations, but Spence and other leaders hope meetings with government can address the wider aboriginal housing crisis by resettin
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Our Words Are Our Weapons
Society & Culture  (tags: activism, confucius, criticism, democracy, election 2012, journalism, language, rectification of names )

Judy
- 230 days ago - truthdig.com
Calling lies "lies" and theft "theft" and violence "violence," loudly, clearly, and consistently, until truth becomes more than a bump in the road, is a powerful aspect of political activism.
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TAKE ACTION NOW! Tell Jason Mraz-- DO A COVER OF 'American Pie' for CHARITY
Society & Culture  (tags: MUSIC, Jason Mraz, inspirational music, American Pie, activism, activists, news )

Cal
- 278 days ago - change.org
Jason Mraz is one of the most inspirational singers/songwriters, change-makers, humanitarians in the world...please sign if you would like him to record a cover Don McLeans classic 'American Pie' with a portion of the proceeds going to the Jason Mraz Foun
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TAKE ACTION NOW! Help the Lakota Sioux Save Their Sacred Black Hills Land!
Society & Culture  (tags: Pe Sla, native rights, sacred land, activism, politics, politics, society, ethics, americans, government, freedoms, news )

Cal
- 294 days ago - avaaz.org
The auction was cancelled at the last minute, and it's clear public pressure played a roleThe Lakota Sioux tribes continue to ask as many people across the US and around the world to stand in solidarity, and demand the US government collaborate on a long-
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TAKE ACTION NOW! Protest September Executions and Possible Actions.
Society & Culture  (tags: pending executions, justice, death penalty, activism, activists, society, politics, activists, ethics, safety, government, freedoms )

Cal
- 295 days ago - weacttoday.info
This blog post will give you an overview of this month's (September 2012) planned executions with links to articles,websites and petitions. We encourage you to contact governors to protest to the death penalty every time it is imposed!
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TAKE ACTION NOW! HELP SAVE SACRED SIOUX LANDS FROM DEVELOPMENT! A Request to Help Save Pe' Sla
Society & Culture  (tags: native rights, activism, society, politics, activists, rights )

Cal
- 297 days ago - indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Right now, The Oceti Sakowin is battling against the clock to save Pe' Sla, one of our most sacred sites. Pe' Sla, located in the center of the Black Hills. Besides playing an essential role in our creation story and star knowledge, ceremonies essential
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Bruce Springsteen and the Song of the Working Man
Society & Culture  (tags: rock, bruce, Bruce Springsteen, music, activism, culture, news, education, society, politics, usa, interesting )

Cal
- 364 days ago - cnn.com
In a rare press conference earlier this year, Bruce Springsteen spoke to reporters about his life and his music
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RAISING AWARENESS ON POVERTY: Aussie Takes 15 Kronor Challenge in Sweden
Society & Culture  (tags: activists, society, politics, activism, poverty, news, interesting, world, humans, news )

Cal
- 409 days ago - thelocal.se
With the "Live Below the Line" poverty challenge beginning on Monday, Australian beach-volleyballer Johannah Rohkämper has signed up from Sweden and plans to raise money for charity by living off just 15 kronor a day - but with soaring food costs in Stock
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Doom Is Not Inevitable: Hope Is Out There, We Just Have to Work For It
Society & Culture  (tags: activism, optimism )

Nancy
- 686 days ago - alternet.org
They may not make it into mainstream news, but hard working activists who understand that hope is not guaranteed continue to give us reasons to be optimistic. That's US!!!
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DEFENDING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM: Tim DeChristopher Trial Begins In Utah's Oil-Gas Lease Auction Case
Society & Culture  (tags: environment, freedoms, law, activism, civil disobediance, society, government, ethics, crime, culture, rights, news, usa, activists )

Cal
- 840 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Hundreds of activists marched to the federal courthouse Monday to support a man who became an environmental folk hero by faking the purchase of $1.7 million of federal oil-and-gas drilling leases in an act of civil disobedience.
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TakePart - Inspiration to Action
Society & Culture  (tags: charity, americans, activism, society )

Michelle
- 1004 days ago - takepart.com
Even one vote can make a big difference with Members Project. Help decide which five charities will receive a total of $1,000,000 in funding from American Express. You can vote for one charity every week and new winners will be announced every 3 months
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Giant Peace Dove Campaign
Society & Culture  (tags: philanthropy, peace, activism, culture )

Michelle
- 1004 days ago - rootsandshoots.org
Haven't decided where you're going to celebrate Day of Peace yet? Visit our events page & find a local event near you. From the Jane Goodall Institute. Events taking place on September 17, 2010 Day of Peace
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A Message From Jane Goodall for the 2010 Day of Peace
Society & Culture  (tags: peace, celebration, activism, jane goodall )

Michelle
- 1005 days ago - janegoodall.org
Dr. Jane Goodall gives a message of peace for the 2010 Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace on September 19, 2010. Video message.
25 comments
NOW Launches Action-Oriented Blog on Women's Equality Day
Society & Culture  (tags: US, women, women's rights, NOW.org, National Oganization for Women, Women's blogs, blog, women's rights, feminism, activism, feminist, Women's Equality Day, 2009, equal rights, 19th Amendment, Constitution )

Summer Lu
- 1391 days ago - now.org
is proud to celebrate Women's Equality Day this year by launching Say It, Sister! -- a new blog designed to inform, inspire and instigate feminist activism.
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No Arms No Legs No Worries Nick Vujicic.Wmv   video
Society & Culture  (tags: motivational, inspirational, leader, shabbar, suterwala, no arms, no legs, christ, G-d, Divine plan, divine, goodnews, design, world. NO ear, No worry, all is well, Body-Mind-Spirit, humans, society, outcasts, prayer, one mind, rights, activism )

Gregory
- 1603 days ago - youtube.com
No Arms No Legs No Worries by Nick Vujicic. A handicap person with no limits. A motivational and inspirational speaker.
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