Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of an often controversial argument
I am a "Social Activist" and I would like to spread knowledge, and support charities and our brothers and sisters in arms.
by FreedomFighter5543 August 31, 2010
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Activist capture is usually a deliberate process initiated by outsiders of the group or organisation. Tactics include: *Making demands for representation, often citing a lack thereof
*Calls for allyships
*Forming of a bloc that is used to drown out individual members and amplify their own voices
* Liberal use and accusations of "isms" and "phobias" designed to force compliance through fear
*Threats or intimidation if the above doesn't work
Activist capture is a strategy used when it is highly unlikely that a brand new group representing activist interests will gain anywhere near the power or influence of the existing one.
Activist capture is usually a deliberate process initiated by outsiders of the group or organisation. Tactics include: *Making demands for representation, often citing a lack thereof
*Calls for allyships
*Forming of a bloc that is used to drown out individual members and amplify their own voices
* Liberal use and accusations of "isms" and "phobias" designed to force compliance through fear
*Threats or intimidation if the above doesn't work
Activist capture is a strategy used when it is highly unlikely that a brand new group representing activist interests will gain anywhere near the power or influence of the existing one.
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A person that eagerly tries to get the ball rolling on your house warming party. House warming activists are very tenacious and often ask you 'when is your house warming party?' every day.
Duder 1: "Dude you moved in like 2 days ago! He's already asking you about that?"
Duder 2: "Yea dude I see him every day at lunch and the first thing he says is 'When's your house warming?'."
Duder 1: "Damn son! You got yourself a house warming activist right there."
Duder 2: "Yea dude I see him every day at lunch and the first thing he says is 'When's your house warming?'."
Duder 1: "Damn son! You got yourself a house warming activist right there."
by westfalia March 5, 2010
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American definition: terrorist
American definition: terrorist
Did you hear that Food Not Bombs got put on the Central Texas Terrorist Group Watch List?
Well, duh, they are a bunch of pacifists after all. You know, feeding the homeless--that's providing material support...
Well, duh, they are a bunch of pacifists after all. You know, feeding the homeless--that's providing material support...
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A public official on the State or Federal level that put's his/her personal, philosophical, or religious values over the Constitutional Rights of others by denying the public services based on those specific views.
An Activist Public Official ignores the rule of law determined by the Judaical system in the country and state/province they work in and their oath as public official to deny State/Federal rights given to the citizens the public official is sworn to serve.
A public official on the State or Federal level that put's his/her personal, philosophical, or religious values over the Constitutional Rights of others by denying the public services based on those specific views.
An Activist Public Official ignores the rule of law determined by the Judaical system in the country and state/province they work in and their oath as public official to deny State/Federal rights given to the citizens the public official is sworn to serve.
I didn't expect that county clerk to behave like an Activist Public Official when she tried to deny us state recognition of our same sex marriage Paul said to Bob.
by Libertatis October 17, 2015
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by Schnorkenschneider November 21, 2013
Get the Activist mug.1) A person who legally and lawfully exercises their right to make their oppostion to war and military action known. Ideally, their protests are a result of their moral or philosophical objections.
2) A person, usually college-aged, woefully uninfomred about the nature of certain conflicts in the world. Often makes rash statements based on surface and incorrect assumptions. This is usually a result of reactionary behavior.
2) A person, usually college-aged, woefully uninfomred about the nature of certain conflicts in the world. Often makes rash statements based on surface and incorrect assumptions. This is usually a result of reactionary behavior.
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