From Times of India Mayank Manohar| TNN | Oct 5, 2015, 12.11 AM IST NEW DELHI: Supporters and members of the LGBT community took out a campaign, “Free Hug”, in Connaught Place on Sunday. They marched with placards that read, “I am gay, will you hug me” in a bid to spread the message of…
By Georges Lakey, on Wavingnonviolence.org When it comes to action, we are pulled by two tendencies that seem compatible but in practice are often in tension. We want our movements to be rational – that is, to strategize well, use resources efficiently, and stay nimble. Yet, on the other hand, we may also want…
This protest from Texas, U.S.A used dildos to fight legislation allowing students to carry concealed guns.
From Huffington Post A Venezuelan artist is making a bold statement about queerness and art’s power to aid in the breaking down of stereotypes related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) identity. The “I’m Not A Joke“ campaign from Daniel Arzola is a series of images inscribed with compelling truths about human diversity that encourages individuals…
From Huffington Post Matt Baume Writer, photographer, explainer of the strange and wonderful Whether it’s taking over government offices, or shutting down Wall Street or infiltrating TV shows to force a confrontation, sometimes political protests can be really inconvenient. And at times they target powerful people who already agree with the protestors! What’s the point of…
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By Shea Bennett Social Times Full Article Did you know that studies have shown that the optimum number of tweets to send per day is three, and that for maximum engagement you should aim to post between 9am and 3pm Monday through Thursday? And the worst time to tweet? Every day after 8pm. When you think…
In the long-standing debate on whether homosexuality is “natural” or “normal,” some have found it helpful to look to the animal kingdom. Some examples of animal behavior that might qualify as “queer” have been part of some LGBTIQ activists’ strategy. We nevertheless suggest doing more research and providing quotes from trusted institutions. The much-cited Bruce…
Instagram is getting more and more popular as a campaigning tool. Here’s some useful insight into how to make it work for your strategies Read more
UNESCO told us how they got more than 2,000 students to chalk rainbows in various schools across Bangkok.