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    • 68 Ratings
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    4/20: Boulder's Pot Puffing Gathering

    APRIL 20, 2009 8:41AM

    By marytkelly


    Topics: whatever man, propoganda, health, peace, activism, norml, boulder annual 4/20 celebration, university of colorado, joint, weed, marijuana, 4/20

    • Editor's Pick
    • 11 Ratings
    • 2453 Views
    • 45 Comments
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    Big Bisexual Dates To Remember

    MAY 25, 2009 3:42PM

    By Max the Communist


    Topics: bisexual, pansexual, queer, gay/lesbian, summer, activism, day of decision, gay liberation network, torture, world can't wait, karl rove, chicago, june, lgbtq pride month, lesbian nerds, bisexual parade prep, bi pride, workshops, bi films, bi writers association, bi health summit, lgbtqi health summit, busy

    • Editor's Pick
    • 30 Ratings
    • 1592 Views
    • 43 Comments
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    Saving the World One Moment at a Time

    JUNE 22, 2010 11:08AM

    By kitd


    Topics: activism, racism, sexism, hiv, aids, gay rights, gay marriage

    • 20 Ratings
    • 445 Views
    • 42 Comments
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    Justice for My Mom

    MARCH 16, 2011 6:55AM

    By Jonathan Wolfman


    Topics: my mom, justice, activism, economy, environment, family, health, news, politics

    • 28 Ratings
    • 3324 Views
    • 39 Comments
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    Real Women Don't Listen to These Guys

    JULY 3, 2012 9:23PM

    By Beth Mann


    Topics: sex trafficking, prostitution, eight balls, sean penn, ashton kutcher, justin timberlake, partay, cute campaigns, women's rights, feminism, hookers, whores, anti-prostitution, amanda brooks, activism, hollywood activism, strippers are sex workers too

    • 40 Ratings
    • 1435 Views
    • 35 Comments
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    I Was Demolished

    OCTOBER 4, 2010 8:38AM

    By fingerlakeswanderer


    Topics: drc, congo, things you can do, activism, michelle obama, feminism, human rights, crimes against humanity, rape, africa, eve ensler, united nations, le monde, panzi hospital, bukavu, massacre, politics, health

    • 33 Ratings
    • 1873 Views
    • 35 Comments
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    Jobs Says Mac May Have Blood On Its Keyboards

    JUNE 28, 2010 7:18PM

    By fingerlakeswanderer


    Topics: health, politics, massacre, bukavu, panzi hospital, world cup, africa, rape, crimes against humanity, human rights, feminism, michelle obama, activism, things you can do, congo, conflict minerals, microsoft, hope for the congo, mac, drc

    • 10 Ratings
    • 4293 Views
    • 34 Comments
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    61 Arrested, Hundreds Protest Obama's War in Afghanistan

    OCTOBER 6, 2009 8:59AM

    By Kevin Gosztola


    Topics: obama, protest, activism, afghanistan, middle east, war, peace, white house, gibbs, bloggers, media, news, politics, arrests, freedom, liberty, democracy, torture, mcchrystal, terrorism, foreign policy

    • Editor's Pick
    • 15 Ratings
    • 1399 Views
    • 31 Comments
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    What If We Canceled Gay Pride Parades in 2011...

    DECEMBER 28, 2010 12:17PM

    By K.T. Drasky


    Topics: gay/lesbian, activism, full federal equal rights, gay pride

    • Editor's Pick
    • 14 Ratings
    • 4651 Views
    • 31 Comments
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    Democra-Tea: Inside the Boston Tea Party Rally

    APRIL 14, 2010 5:00PM

    By DktrShe


    Topics: tea party, sarah palin, politics, government, president obama, activism, humor, humor writing, boston, boston common, protests, rally

    • 15 Ratings
    • 996 Views
    • 31 Comments
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    Save the Neighborhood, Save the World

    NOVEMBER 5, 2009 10:34AM

    By john walker


    Topics: robin sneed, trig palin, local government, activism, government abuses, change, affecting change

    • Editor's Pick
    • 12 Ratings
    • 2189 Views
    • 29 Comments
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    Middle Schoolers' Letter to Earth for Earth Day

    APRIL 22, 2011 4:32PM

    By Joseph Carr


    Topics: technology, science, politics, news, health, environment, belief/religion, planet, earth, oregon, tweens, teens, kids, pollution, future, expert opinion, culture, youth, activism, pollution, education, earth day

    • Editor's Pick
    • 13 Ratings
    • 1356 Views
    • 28 Comments
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    Trotskyite, Mon Amour

    JULY 10, 2011 11:39AM

    By Erica K


    Topics: idealism, love, sex, boyfriends, youth, trotsky, activism

    • Editor's Pick
    • 15 Ratings
    • 1391 Views
    • 27 Comments
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    My Kingdom for a Fridge

    MAY 29, 2011 9:57AM

    By Erica K


    Topics: open call, my tiny hypocrisy, activism, zeal

    • 17 Ratings
    • 3463 Views
    • 26 Comments
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    Holiday Wishes to OS: Rebel Jesus + Trans Siberian Orchestra

    DECEMBER 22, 2008 12:31AM

    By DogWoman


    Topics: dreams, belief, hope, wishing on a star, changing the world, making a difference, works not faith, activism, rebel jesus, tso, trans siberian orchestra, jackson browne, happy hanukkah, merry christmas, happy holidays

    • Editor's Pick
    • 10 Ratings
    • 11025 Views
    • 24 Comments
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    G20 Summit Brings Martial Law to Pittsburgh (Link to Part 2)

    SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 4:13PM

    By Kevin Gosztola


    Topics: national guard, military, police, security, dissent, protest, activism, g20, pittsburgh, iran, obama, change, bailouts, economy, unemployment, totalitarian, civil liberties, liberty, freedom, media, news, politics

    • Editor's Pick
    • 11 Ratings
    • 1901 Views
    • 23 Comments
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    Movement to End Mountaintop Removal Raises Hell in D.C.

    SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 1:25PM

    By Kevin Gosztola


    Topics: corporations, west virginia, mtr, mountaintop removal, change, president obama, obama, jobs, clean energy, energy, coal, activism, enthusiasm gap, voting, elections, reporting the midterms, news, politics, environment, environmental

    • 20 Ratings
    • 1463 Views
    • 23 Comments
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    First Lady Obama: Can You Hear Us?

    JUNE 14, 2010 1:47AM

    By fingerlakeswanderer


    Topics: health, politics, massacre, bukavu, panzi hospital, world cup, africa, rape, crimes against humanity, human rights, feminism, michelle obama, activism, things you can do, congo, drc

    • Editor's Pick
    • 8 Ratings
    • 3778 Views
    • 22 Comments
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    How Facebook Made an Activist Out of Me

    OCTOBER 11, 2010 6:25PM

    By Amy McMullen


    Topics: sb1070, arizona, human rights, racial profiling, social media, immigration law, phoenix, brewer, politics, activism, malcolm gladwell, protest, arpaio, sheriff joe, activist, facebook, twitter, social justice

    • 17 Ratings
    • 1007 Views
    • 20 Comments
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    Why I Try

    MARCH 4, 2012 12:05AM

    By AJCalhoun


    Topics: activism, futility, idealism, motivation, politics, social movements

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