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The word "activism" is often used Synonymous ly with Protest or Dissent , but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, simply Shopping Ethically , rallies and Street Marches , Direct Action , or even Guerrilla Tactics . In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a Freedom Fighter by some, and a Terrorist by others, depending on which side of the political fence is making the observation.

In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or dissent: for instance, some environmentalists do not wish to confront organizations that harm the environment; instead, they seek to educate people about the practical matters at hand, such that an increased awareness of the issues might induce a change (for instance, educating children about small efforts they can make to help the environment).

Since the 2004 elections and controversy over contend that Judicial Activism is a long-standing US legal tradition, while others have responded that judicial activism is more prevalent among judges deemed conservative {Link without Title} .


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