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Economic activism 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.

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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
The Citizen's Handbook

[edit] Tracking money in politics

[edit] Comparing corporations

[edit] Supporting responsible businesses

LocalHarvest.org find locally grown food in your area and purchase products from family farms
National Green Pages
EatWellGuide.org find merchants that are water conscious, use biodynamic methods find local organizations in your area.

[edit] Socially responsible investing/shareholder activism

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