Tag Archives: activism
The Young Have Found Their Voice in the Arab World
As previous generations have affected and directed the course of events in their own society, this Arab generation is greatly influencing the course of events in their societies. From the spirit of hope and inspiration we all saw in Tahrir Square last month to the Libyan Youth Movement sparking a rebellion that now has the military support of the world, the youth are getting it done in the Arab world. We kids know that we have the power to forge the… Read More
Challenge to Democrats: What Can You Do In Two Months?
This should go without saying, but while we’re staring at a possible two years of gridlock and political jockeying rather than legislative achievement, Democrats still have the opportunity to get something done in the time we have left.
From The Nation via Democratic Strategist (click here for the full post) :
The period after an election is not set aside for rearranging furniture; Congress sits for two years, not twenty-two months, and it’s supposed to do its job for
Help Us Win Marriage Equality for NY
We are going to be working very hard in the coming weeks to help get Marriage Equality passed here in NY. If you feel as passionately as we do about this issue, please jump in the fight and let’s make NY the first big state to pass same sex marriage via legislation. But we don’t have a lot of time…
We need you. Let’s do this.
Photo of the Week: Pillow Fight
City dwellers participated in the NYC Pillow Fight 2009 last Saturday on Wall Street. We’re not sure what they’re fighting for, but it’s clear that activism can take many forms.




