Economic Activism is a very complicated subject that means many things to many people. All would agree, however, that it involves using economic power for change. Both conservative and liberal groups use Economic Activism to boycott companies and organizations that do not agree with their particular political, religious, or social values. Conversely, it also means purchasing from those companies and organizations that do. The idea behind the concept is two-fold. First, you will reinforce "good" behavior and allow those companies that think like you to succeed. Second, you will punish "bad" behavior and hope that those companies that do not think like you do will fail or will adopt your "correct" way of thinking.

Activist links

• ACTivist Magazine
• Civil Disobedience Manual from ACT-UP/NY
• Ruckus
• direct-action.info aims "to challenge vicious and violent protest" and "to defend the human rights of protestors and their targets"
• Greenpeace encourages its activists to use Non-Violent Direct Action

Tracking Money in Politics

• Center for Public Integrity
• Corpwatch
• Public Campaign
• Opensecrets.org

Comparing Corporations

• Ethical Consumer (UK)
• Idealswork.com
• Responsible Shopper

Supporting Responsible Businesses

• Local Harvest (find a farmers' market in your area)
• National Green Pages

Socially Responsible Investing/Shareholder Activism

• Pax World Funds
• The Social Investment Forum
• Advocacy & Policy Program

See also

• Civil disobedience
• Direct democracy
• Divestment
• Dual power
• General strike
• Greenpeace
• Nonviolence