Activism

Protesting is a very important practice for The Satanic Temple, and frankly, any group that seeks justice. Tangible policy changes can come from an effective protest. This list will serve as a guide to protesting from a Satanic point of view.

When you participate in community service at a non-profit organization for a good cause, or via other volunteering opportunities, you'll reap the many positive benefits from it by supporting your local communities.

Camp Beagle is a permanent vigil outside MBR Acres near Huntingdon, a facility that breeds beagle puppies for experimentation in laboratories. I spent a weekend at the camp, chatting with activists and taking part in a noisy demonstration. Here's my report.

Fortescue, NJ. The former weakfish capital of the world has a new moniker: "the horseshoe crab capital of the world." This tiny town has taken the lead in protecting the habitat and breeding grounds of the American horseshoe crab, allowing this life-saving creature to survive the impact of humans.

To donate something instead of discarding it in the trash, keeps it out of a landfill. Your donation supports a community and can provide someone with a job.

Volunteering is important because it adds to humanity. It’s an opportunity to uplift communities locally and abroad.

In this article the Garden of Eden is connected to the current environmental issues. It is more of a philosophical than a scientific approach to climate change.

A mom and teacher explains why she feels betrayed by McDonald's after the death of 10 young people at the Travis Scott concert in Houston. The Golden Arches paid Scott $20 million in 2020 to collaborate on a $6 Meal Deal and merchandise despite a criminal record for inciting chaos at his concerts.

In the 1960s, Ric O'Barry helped capture and train dolphins for the TV show 'Flipper.' But since 1970, he's devoted his life to saving marine mammals from suffering that fate.

Astrid Lindgren was a Swedish children’s fiction author and, by default, a children’s rights activist. Both Astrid and her characters championed children. Her speech "Never Violence" changed legislation, and Sweden became the first country in the world to ban corporal punishment.

We all pay a price to live in a society. Nothing is free, not even freedom of speech. Human knowledge is social. It’s not enough to talk about freedom of speech; we have to express ourselves. Only then will we know how much it cost.

"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" means "the world is one household." This is an old and esoteric Indian philosophical belief that basically asserts that the world is one family, which has its own mission for the survival and further progress of the species.

Social media can be a slippery slope. Are we gaining ground or losing ground?

Some claiming to protest against the Ontario government's ongoing closure of a range of small businesses due to the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic should examine their approach.

I am reluctant to join factions or go along with media stereotypes. A movement needs to have a certain level of self-awareness.

In the summer or 2019, I spent six weeks volunteering at Rainfer Primate Rescue Centre in Madrid. This article will look at the work that Rainfer does and the reality of volunteering with them.

I spent almost a year living in the San Blas Islands of Panama, also known as the Guna Yala. There I saw some of the negative effects of missionaries on an ancient culture.

Our planet is drowning in plastic pollution. There are some steps you can take today to start reducing your plastic waste. In your home, office, and car, you have at least fifteen plastic items that can be replaced or repurposed.

A gender expert, social entrepreneur, reform advocate, and social change philanthropy practitioner, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi co-founded the first Africa-wide grant making fund, the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF), and served as the first Executive Director from 2001 – 2010.

The stigma and outright hatred and violence faced by trans populations still exists, but why? As Depeche Mode once said, "People are people."

While it will take more time to see the true impact of the pandemic on sales and consumer interest in plant-based meat and cruelty-free products, if anything could quickly shift public opinion, it would be this kind of outbreak.

This is a personal account of my experience as a census enumerator. It's a rewarding job, but a lot of hard work.

Protesting, by itself, one time, won't make a difference. Protesting needs to be sustained and be supported to create systemic change. Here is how that works.

It's natural for people to want to help during hurricanes or natural disasters. Unfortunately, that help can sometimes cause more harm than good. These are the three worst ways someone can help during a natural disaster, with recommendations for better channeling that motivation.

What have we learned as public communicators during the spread of Covid-19? How could we have done our jobs better? Here are some recommendations.

Civil disobedience is always an option, but everyone involved must take the proper steps in order for a movement to be successful. This guide provides the right steps to take for successful civil disobedience.

Discussing politics or religion in polite company is asking for trouble. However, the consequences of avoiding political discussion could be much worse than the discomfort they cause; we'd be subjecting future society to increased political polarisation where leaders are unable to hear each other.

I and other Ontario teachers took a stand against the unjust cuts that students are now paying the price for. The Ford government has introduced harmful policies that we will not stand for, including changing classroom sizes and making e-learning mandatory.

Whether you have a large communications staff and contracted PR vendors or are an army of one, there are ways to let the world know about the great work your nonprofit is doing. Here are three ways to earn free or low-cost publicity for your nonprofit organization.

We all want to do good, but it can be hard when you're short on time and money. Luckily, there are many ways to be charitable without spending either. Here are my top eight suggestions.

When governments enact unpopular policies, citizens may protest. Through acts of defying the law, can the people bring about change?

The American government has been changed by the actions of whistleblowers within government, whether their actions were seen as right or wrong at the time.

The year 2020 was the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote in the United States. Learn about the suffragists, including Susan B. Anthony, and the struggles for suffrage..

Is your youth group looking for ways to make money for your next mission trip or big event? Here are some of the best low or no-cost fundraising ideas.

This article seeks to offer insights aimed at helping non-profits in motivating and retaining volunteers.

Want to pay it forward? Discover new ways to spread random acts of kindness to those around you. Check out this list of kind acts you could do for others.

It seems the lyrics of the rarely heard third verse are the real root of the protests started by Colin Kaepernick. Let's investigate.

With all the discussion of whether an athlete should kneel or stand during the singing of the National Anthem, it brings up the question—where did this song we all know come from? The National Anthem was written during the War of 1812 to celebrate the resilience of Americans.

Polly Letofsky spent five years walking around the world. She did it as part of a campaign to increase breast cancer awareness.

Tips for how to write a fundraising letter for your next pledge drive, charity run, or special event.

US citizens like to pride themselves on living in the “greatest democracy in the world.” But can the US be considered a proper democracy at all?

Charities work hard at persuading people to support their causes, sometimes they hire outside businesses to boost their incomes and sometimes the fundraising is done by crooks.

Most protestors never see the inside of a jail cell. However, if your plan is radical civil disobedience, you'll spend less time in jail in the El Paso County CJC by being prepared for your arrest.

Many welfare organizations in Pakistan have been serving the less fortunate by providing them with free healthcare and educational amenities. Let's take a look at some of these organizations.

Before becoming a Supreme Court justice, Clarence Thomas faced some of life’s most vicious challenges. His calm estimate of his life: "It is the story of an ordinary man to whom extraordinary things happened."

Across the country, people are scared, feeling helpless, and need productive ways to vent their energy. Here are some ideas to help your community.

What is Operation Paperback? And how can you help them support soldiers, their families, and vets?

I have experienced first-hand the kindness and generosity of Ronald McDonald House Charities. They are a charity I'm confident in recommending to everyone.

Would you vote for a candidate in any primary or general election who abuses others physically, mentally, or verbally?