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Activism and Democracy and Art

I was stunned by the idea that activists could be regarded as some form of artists. In my opinion, individuality is central to democracy in that every one is free to come up with their own ideology and accept ideas they like. Central to individuality might be the pursuit of personal wellbeing, or societal wellbeing …

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Teddy Bear Catapult

As thirty-four heads of state met in Quebec City to negotiate the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), thousands were called to protest and police erected physical barricades and fences to block demonstrators. As organizers debated the best way forward, the Deconstructionist Institute for Surreal Topology (DIST) circulated a satirical booklet of creative protest …

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wheatpaste

Wheatpaste or flour paste is an adhesive made of wheat flour or starch and water. Closely resembling wallpaper paste, wheatpaste is difficult to remove. It is commonly used to make papier mache and activists and artists often rely on wheatpaste for flyposting artwork or posters. http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/street-art-101-make-wheatpaste-poster-0137642/

The Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR)

Group formed to protest South Africa and Rhodesia’s participation in the olympics, the restoration of Muhammad Ali’d boxing title, the removal of Avery Brundage as president of the International Olympic Committee, and the hiring of more African-American assistant coaches during 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos were members.

Radical Socialism- Black Panther Party

Founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, the Black Panther Party for Self Defense was a response to poverty and police brutality across the United States. At it’s core was the belief that capitalism is the antithesis of social justice — as outlined in the Ten Point Program. One of the most radical socialist …

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