Political satire has been a rowing weapon in the hands of activists to combine jokes with the critique to bring the absurdity of power to light. Since time immemorial through the insults of ancient Romans at emperors to the current viral memes, humor defends against the enemy and makes crowds without throwing fists. In a…
Governments have been forced to turn around on numerous occasions due to public pressure, and this goes to show that the voice of the populace can be heard more than that of the elites. These 10 examples are decades and continents old, demonstrating that outrage can be turned into actual policy changes. They emphasize perseverance,…
Memes begin as a joke but end up sparking revolutions and transforming keyboard warriors into street activists. The internet condenses outrages into images that are shareable and in fact, it has led to the rise of movements all over the world more rapidly than any pamphlet. Since Arab Spring hashtags to the election memes of…
With giant influence in politics, the billionaire donors have made elections to be a contest of millionaires where their millions determine the losers and their policies. When ordinary citizens vote, these super-rich few, usually only 100 families, inject billions into their campaigns, which overwhelm the non-corporate activities. Their money does not only finance advertisements but…
Grassroots campaigns have an advantage of punching above their weight against cash-filled campaigns by capitalizing on passion, local networks, and viral energy. As million-dollar war chests purchase advertisements and consultants, ordinary citizens respond with door-knocking, memes and sheer numbers- usually turning tight races. Since Seattle city halls up to the farm agitations in India, these…