Activism is the doctrine or practice of vigorous action including direct-action campaigns, (writing letters to newspapers and politicians), demonstrations, boycotts, rallies, marches, strikes, and in some cases, guerilla protest tactics, as a means of achieving political, cultural, and social change.
Press Release Published: May 20, 2013 – 12:38 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 /CSRwire/ - Net Impact, a leading nonprofit that inspires a new generation to work for a sustainable future, has announced the results of its first Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge. The Challenge, designed to empower undergraduates to take...
Press Release Published: May 14, 2013 – 10:26 AM EST
NEW YORK, May 14 /CSRwire/ - In recognition of extraordinary achievements in community service, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) in partnership with generationOn, is honoring six inspiring kids and teens who have created unique ways to address challenging issues in their local and global...
Press Release Published: Mar 27, 2013 – 03:39 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Mar. 27 /CSRwire/ - Food Democracy Now!, a national grassroots movement to build a safe, sustainable food system will hold a rally and press conference at Lafayette Park in front of the White House Wednesday at 12 noon to express outrage over...
Press Release Published: Mar 25, 2013 – 01:12 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Mar. 25 /CSRwire/ - The "Raise the Bar, Hershey!" coalition (www.raisethebarhershey.org) welcomed last week's announcement from the Hershey Co. (HSY) that it has set deadlines to achieve its 100% certification goals and will be working with three independent, third-party certification firms to...
Press Release Published: Mar 20, 2013 – 04:02 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Mar. 20 /CSRwire/ - Employers and business groups are voicing support for the Healthy Families Act, which was reintroduced today by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). Under the bill, employees would earn up to seven paid sick days...
Press Release Published: Mar 13, 2013 – 09:15 AM EST
ATLANTA, Mar. 13 /CSRwire/ - Devastated by the loss of her father in 2010 to pancreatic cancer, Julie Weiss channeled her mourning into an audacious quest - run 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money and awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Action...
Press Release Published: Mar 06, 2013 – 09:00 AM EST
NEW YORK, Mar. 06 /CSRwire/ - Joining organizations around the world taking action on the first ever Day of Happiness, the H(app)athon Project (www.happathon.com), is a year-long initiative comprised of awareness-building events, surveys and hackathons with the goal of "Crowdsourcing a Vision for...
Press Release Published: Feb 19, 2013 – 11:53 AM EST
WAITSFIELD, Vt., Feb. 19 /CSRwire/ - Environmental activist and race car driver Leilani Mnter has partnered with 1% for the Planet, VegNews Magazine and Wildlife Works to get a "VegNation" race car on the track, encouraging millions of race fans to adopt a...
Press Release Published: Feb 15, 2013 – 10:41 AM EST
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 /CSRwire/ - As business owners and leaders, we understand that climate change if not addressed, will impose substantial economic costs on the United States. All of us will spend more money to harden our infrastructure, repair storm-damaged homes, pay more...