[Dog on a Tree]

I watched a documentary about 4/5 different activists and their campaign and protests against certain things in society.
Has anyone here ever been an activist or been involved in a protest? Anyone ever thought about doing something like that?

I would like to be involved in protecting animals and protesting against animal cruelty. I would also protest against the environment being damages. Other areas I would also protest in are: Equal pay for women and men, equal rights for women and men, equal rights for gay, lesbians, transgender and straight individuals. I would also fight to stop other forms of discrimination like racism, ageism, etc.

[patches4.0]

Hi Dog
I am and have been involved in a lot of activism. Been to many protests from the KKK on our courthouse steps 20 years ago. I camped out in downtown for 4 months October- February, it was cold, on Mellon Banks Lawn for their corporate offices here. I would suggest that for the environment the most damaging thing occurring in this country right now is Fracking. If you Google it you should be able to find an activist group in your area. As for animal cruelty donate $5.00 to any organization fighting to protect wildlife and domestic wildlife and you will be bombarded with mail. From there just choose an issue or organization. I have been dong this all my life since the Vietnam era. All I can tell you is that for me it's been worth the effort and we have made a difference in many social areas. I hope this helps you some and thanks for joining the cause on whatever social justice system you decide to help in.

Jamie

[Dog on a Tree]

Hello Jamie, it's nice to meet you. Thank you sooo much for your input and insight
You must have soo many stories to tell about your time as an activist. Are you still one?

As well as getting involved with stopping animal cruelty and the environment, I would also like to fight for women to be paid equally as men (just for the record i'm male). I also want to eliminate racism, sexism, ageism, and all other types of discrimination.

I really appreciate your input and views in regards to how to get involved. Thank sooo much Jamie.

[HALLIEBETH87]

I'm involved with kentuckians for the commonwealth.

[Dog on a Tree]

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

I'm involved with kentuckians for the commonwealth.

I'm sorry for my ignorance but what does the entail?

[Nammu]

I've marched in a few protests. Mostly for equal rights, freedom from religious institutions, access to education and better pay for teachers.

I've also volunteered many places starting when I was 19. I've volunteered at the local humain society, domestic abuse center, and several mental health places like NAMI and PAIMI.

Giving back with time is the best way I can contribute. It makes me feel as if I have some worth and reason for existence.

[Yogurtz]

Good day Dog,

Activism is who I am.

I am active in anti-war and associated movements – against Israel’s murderous assaults on Gaza and the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories; the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israeli Apartheid; against Western warmongering towards Iran; against Western military campaigns in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, etc. I’m close to several former guerrilla fighters from Uruguay, El Salvador, Iraq, Lebanon, and Chile that fought against U.S.-sponsored death squads and dictatorships.

Besides anti-war, I have been active in demonstrations opposed to pipelines and the development of the tar sands, the Occupy movement, electoral fraud and reform, and for justice for Aboriginal people.

Mostly I am a writer though. Articles I have written have been published in Canada, Australia, the U.K., the U.S., and Africa by NGOs and socialist newspapers and magazines, and one article I wrote was cited in a United Nations committee report.

[Dog on a Tree]

sidestepper and Yogurtz: It's incredible what you guys have participated in. I hope one day I could do even a fraction of what you all have done. It must feel great to be part of those campaigns. Thank you all for sharing your opinions and experiences.

i would love to be involved in protecting animals too.

[Dog on a Tree]

Originally Posted by Annaflower

i would love to be involved in protecting animals too.

Perhaps one day you can

Originally Posted by Dog on a Tree

Perhaps one day you can

I hope so, its very close to my heart

[Dog on a Tree]

Originally Posted by Annaflower

I hope so, its very close to my heart

What sort of things would you like to get involved in?

I would like to be a part of:

• stopping animal cruelty
• The environment and climate change
• equal rights for men and women
• equal rights for gays, lesbians and transgender
• stopping conflicts and wars

I just want to fight for a fair and equal society. No discrimination at all.