Dear readers,
I’ve always found revolution to be inspiring. Brightly colored slogans slashed across stark white picket signs and empowered activists chanting as they march — it’s overwhelming in the best way. There’s nothing more awe-inspiring then people who are passionate about their beliefs and act for change.
Our world is built upon a long history and a strong foundation of activism that has influenced and inspired our movements throughout the years. We’ve had the early revolutionary days in the Boston Harbor. Then the civil rights movements that reworked a nation for acceptance. Today we are facing campaigns searching for change in the many spheres that make up our society.
In the midst of great social upheaval, we bring you our activism issue. SPM writers found several student groups working to change the world during their free time from classes. These student activists work for everything from transforming ideas about body image to a call for peace in countries on the other side of the world. We also tackle some of the more national campaigns, including the debate over climate change needs and the recent wave of protests against police brutality. Through it all, we find a common thread of social media as a tool for organization and awareness.
We all have that one cause that can get our blood boiling and send us into a frenzied debate about the importance animal rights or feminism. Whether we march down Mill Avenue or simply use a hashtag in our daily tweets, the passion is still apparent and when we channel that passion we can create great changes for our current world, and that of the future.
"Speak Out" is currently on newsstands across campus. Make sure to pick one up and let us know: what do you stand for?
Reach the editor in chief at mamccrea@asu.edu or via Twitter @statepressmag.
