SASHS Student Activism Club

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Pennsylvania teachers, parents, and responsible adults who are in contact with teens, the SASHS Student Activism Club asks that you share this message with them and on your social media:

Activism means being involved. Voting is the most basic way citizens can be activists.

The SASHS Student Activism Club wants you to know that if you are 18 now or will be 18 before November 8, you can register to vote, but the deadline is coming up VERY SOON. Register online in just a couple of minutes by going to the PA Voter Services website:

WWW.PAVOTERSERVICES.PA.GOV

You will need your Drivers license OR, if a non-driver, you will need to know the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

DO IT TODAY! The last day to register is Monday, 10/24!

www.pavoterservices.pa.gov

Activism and Mental Health | The Benefits of Activism | Anna Freud Centre

Whatever your personal causes are, there is evidence that working as an activist helps you feel empowered which is good for your mental health.

Activism and Mental Health | The Benefits of Activism | Anna Freud Centre Being an activist can be a very rewarding form of self-care. Regardless of what makes you passionate, you can use this passion to do good and this can be extremely empowering.

Activists Training - Activists Toolbox

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Activists Training - Activists Toolbox Activists Training 101. legal guidance, effectively delivering your message, strengthening your spirit, consuming consciously and so much more. All you need to do is put it into action!

Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help

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Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.

Before Giving to a Charity

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Before Giving to a Charity You want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity.

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Peace and Love to the people of Ukraine.

Economic sanctions - Wikipedia

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Economic sanctions - Wikipedia Economic sanctions are commercial and financial penalties applied by one or more countries against a targeted self-governing state, group, or individual.[1] Economic sanctions are not necessarily imposed because of economic circumstances—they may also be imposed for a variety of political, militar...

Due to the predicted ice storm, Shippensburg Area SD will operate virtually with a Flexible Instruction Day tomorrow.

Spotify support buckles under complaints from angry Neil Young fans

An interesting example of activism is taking place in the news in real time. This week, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young demanded that his music be pulled from the music streaming service Spotify due to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments that was presented by the Spotify-exclusive podcaster, and comedian Joe Rogan. Young’s music has been pulled from the service, and a Young contemporary, Joni Mitchell, has also pulled her musics.

Young’s stand has made international news and sparked a lot of debate on many subjects. Some argue that Rogan can say what he wants based upon his Constitutional right to free speech; however, that only applies to public forums and government suppression, it does not apply to Spotify’s decisions.

Spotify and other services are private companies and their platforms are privately owned. Spotify is not required to give Rogan or Young or anyone else a microphone- the owner of the platform decides who is heard there.

Spotify makes millions in advertising dollars from their content. Advertisers pay premiums to have their ads placed next to popular music and within well-known podcasts. There is a lot at stake here.

Regardless of how you feel about the issue, Neil Young, or Joe Rogan, this is a case study in activism. As consumers either flood toward or away from Spotify over this issue, we can observe economic pressure being applied to make change.

UPDATE: In the very short time (just a few days) since Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have pulled their music, Spotify has lost 2.1 BILLION in market value. A Penn Live article explaining this is linked in the comments.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/01/spotify-support-buckles-under-complaints-from-angry-neil-young-fans/?amp=1

Spotify support buckles under complaints from angry Neil Young fans Young: Spotify represents 60 percent of my streams.

Thursday, Nov. 4th was SASD Dress Down Day. SASD Staff donated over $1700 to benefit the Shippensburg Produce Outreach Thanksgiving Boxed Dinner Project.

The Student Activism Club encourages all eligible voters to do their civic duty to both vote and behave in a civil manner today. Voting is best expression of activism we have.

Board candidate introductions

Folks, if you missed the livestream of our SASD School Board Candidates Forum, here’s the recording. And don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, November 2!

https://youtu.be/JC9BD3lANoI

Board candidate introductions

SASHS Student Activism Events

Join us at 7 pm tonight for our 2nd SASD School Board Candidates Forum- click the link and join the livestream on the Shippensburg Area School District YouTube Channel!
http://sashsactivism.weebly.com

SASHS Student Activism Events Shippensburg High School Social Activism Club's speakers and events

SASHS Student Activism Events

SASD SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM, Oct. 28, 2021, 7 pm. Visit our web page to submit a question for the event!

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SASHS Student Activism Events Shippensburg High School Social Activism Club's speakers and events

SASHS Student Activism Club is pleased to announce our 2nd Shippensburg School Board Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 7pm to 8pm. This informative event will be live-streamed (sorry, no in-person audience).

More details coming soon!

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An Afternoon With An Activist: Dr. Elizabeth Rule

On Indigenous Peoples Day, the SASHS Student Activism Club presents a re-posting of our talk with 2009 SASHS Alumna, Dr. Elizabeth Rule, Director of the AT&T Center for Indigenous Politics and Policy. She has been a member of the faculty at George Washington University and American University and a visiting scholar at M.I.T. She is an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation.

In this talk, recorded last year, Dr. Rule discusses issues affecting Native People and Feminism through that lens as well as her life, growing up in Shippensburg, and her professional journey.

https://youtu.be/yGJrZj10ek8

An Afternoon With An Activist: Dr. Elizabeth Rule On January 14, 2021, Dr. Elizabeth Rule, a 2009 SASHS alumna, discussed her journey from high school in Shippensburg to her work as an activist, her teaching...

Afghan Women's Protection | National Organization for Women

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Afghan Women's Protection | National Organization for Women The Taliban has taken over the Afghanistan capital, Kabul, on Sunday (8/15), facing little resistance from Afghan government forces.

About Jane - The Jane Goodall Institute

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About Jane - The Jane Goodall Institute Equipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane Goodall braved a realm of unknowns to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives. Through more than 50 years of groundbreaking work, Dr. Jane Goodall has not only shown ...

Planting Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Want to make the world better? Start by making your yard better.

https://extension.psu.edu/planting-pollinator-friendly-gardens

Planting Pollinator-Friendly Gardens One of the most important ways you can help pollinators is by provisioning your yard with plants that provide pollen and nectar. To attract butterflies, you will also need to include a variety of larval host plants for caterpillars to eat.

How Protests Become Successful Social Movements

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How Protests Become Successful Social Movements It’s not about building a broad coalition.

How to Make a DIY Rain Barrel | The Easiest Way to Save Rain Water

Many young people don’t know this, but not only are rain barrels good for the environment, they can also save a surprising amount of money.

Many municipalities charge both water AND SEWER fees for every gallon of water you pull from the tap. The municipality assumes that if you are using water, it’s going down the drain. You pay for NEITHER charge to water plants from a rain barrel!

https://www.justmeasuringup.com/rain-barrel/

How to Make a DIY Rain Barrel | The Easiest Way to Save Rain Water Learn how to make a DIY rain barrel with this easy DIY. All you need is an hour and $20, and you'll benefit from the easiest way to save rain water!

Effectiveness of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

What can an activist group accomplish? Take a look at the story of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

https://www.alcohol.org/teens/mothers-against-drunk-driving/

Effectiveness of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Over the years, MADD has worked tirelessly to influence DUI laws, increase public awareness about underage drinking and impaired driving.

Dictionary.com Is The World’s Favorite Online Dictionary

Occasionally, activists might DEMONSTRATE or even PROTEST for or against an issue, but there are lines that, once crossed, define activity as criminal behavior. This article, published by Dictionary.com presents important definitions and legal distinctions.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/what-you-need-to-know-about-protester-vs-rioter-vs-terrorist-vs-mob/

Dictionary.com Is The World’s Favorite Online Dictionary Dictionary.com is the world’s leading online source for English definitions, pronunciations, word origins, idioms, Word of the Day, and more.

What Community Groups Can Do to Help All Children Read

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/what-community-groups-can-do-help-all-children-read

What Community Groups Can Do to Help All Children Read From starting a volunteer reading program to getting families involved, there are concrete steps community groups can take to help more children learn to read. Learn about these and more steps religious, cultural, and community organizations can take towards this goal.

Words matter. And sometimes they hurt. A better community recognizes that.

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60(!) Ideas to make the community better from SignUp Genius!

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What’s one of the best ways to be an activist? Work to make your immediate community better and safer!

285 years ago, Benjamin Franklin established the first volunteer fire department in America. Today, there are more than 725,000 volunteer firefighters across the United States! These are the folks who risk everything to keep the community safe. Thank a volunteer firefighter personally, contribute to their treasury, and maybe even consider volunteering in the future!

How to Get Involved in Your Local Community

At the Student Activism Club, students with all sorts of political and social views are encouraged to come together on at least one idea: the way to make your community better is to be involved.

https://youtu.be/MtOXxlUE2Zg

How to Get Involved in Your Local Community Want to get connected to the people who share your geography, but not sure where to get started? This video is for you!Hosted by: Rachel Calderon NavarroHuge...

SASHS Student Activism Club updated their address.

SASHS Student Activism Club updated their address.

SASHS Student Activism Club updated their website address.

SASHS Student Activism Club updated their website address.

Letters to the Editor: How To Write Them and Why They Work

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Letters to the Editor: How To Write Them and Why They Work Get Published...Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you think. In addition to writing letters to your members of Congress, sending letters to the editor are important advocacy goals because they:- reach a large audience - are often monitored by elected officials- can bring up information n...

What Calling Congress Achieves

“According to a 2015 C.M.F. survey of almost two hundred senior congressional staffers, when it comes to influencing a lawmaker’s opinion, personalized e-mails, personalized letters, and editorials in local newspapers all beat out the telephone.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/06/what-calling-congress-achieves/amp

What Calling Congress Achieves It’s said to be the most effective way to petition the government, but does it really make a difference?

Protecting Our Planet Starts with You

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Protecting Our Planet Starts with You Ten simple choices for a healthier planet.