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Written By: Puck Arks ACTivism Part XV One voice your voice can make a difference. One voice can encourage other voices to come out. When we are activists, we are making a statement. We are saying that it is not okay to oppress others and the basic rights of human beings. We are shedding light on the inequality and injustice that has unfortunately become the norm of society. No matter who you are, what language you speak, the beliefs you practice, and the land you were born on, you are human, an d you should be able to use your voice and all peaceful means necessary to have your message heard.  1. Work to get people to think in terms of ‘us’ instead of the I.  2. Work to encourage people to see themselves as part of a wider historical movement, instead of as consumers of materialistic items. 3. Try to inject your hope for social change in the hearts of others, explain to them how you are happy without the poisons of materialism. 4. Organize your ...

Written By: Puck Arks ACTivism Part XIV   Activists work to help make the world a better place. That work may take months or even years and for many it may only come into fruition long after we are gone.  But that is the sacrifice of an activist, the future and those who will inherit what we leave behind. When asked by children be it your own or others what have you done, what will your reply be?  Own your activist identity because the world needs more of us out there in public being the voice for the voiceless.  1. Try to spend as much time as you have available being out and active in the community, protests or even social media.  2. Those in power privatize lives by keeping everyone in their private space, breach the equation and learn to enjoy public spaces as often as you can while meeting new people and networking.  3. Eat in public spaces, dance in public spaces, converse in public spaces, congregate in public space...

Written By:Puck Arks Part 2: ACTivism  E verybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." MLK  Photo Credit: Biography.com Ponder This... 1. People will always question your role with activism, they will harass you and mock you sometimes making you a target, do not let them get to you.  2. Stop supporting chains and instead shop local.  3. Do not get ahead of yourself with thoughts of changing the world, change your life first and the lives of those around you. 4. Avoid feelings of being defeated that follow may disappointments, instead, set a new goal and work on it. Let it be your fuel.  5. Organize an affinity group and help one another go to protests. 6. Do not antagonize the police or counter protestors that’s counter-intuitive, and it allow...

Written By: Puck Arks Blockades Blockades and occupations have been successful. All of them have provided ways to spread information and dissent while building allies and networks. Timed right, it costs financially through delays, equipment rentals, shutoffs, time off and man power. More recently a series of short term occupations have disrupted work on various pipelines and financial institutions worldwide while building momentum and minimizing risk. 10 Steps for Setting up a Blockade 1. Identify Your Goals What do you want to achieve? Some common goals include interfering with the company’s operations attracting media attention on to spread your message, outreach, capacity building or making political stances or demands.  2. Scout Potential Sites Before you throw down a blockade, you need to check out the sites available to you. What does it look like during a regular workday? What does it look like before workers show up? If it’s ...