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Activism

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Activism.

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Video playlists about Activism

A healthy, just future starts with you

The path to wellness -- and equality -- begins with you. Enjoy these illuminating talks at the intersection of justice and personal health to get motivated in creating a better society for everyone.

How fearless women lead

What happens when purpose and passion overshadow fear? Follow in the steps of these outstanding women living and speaking their truth with ferocity, fortitude and wisdom.

The most popular talks of 2019

Which TED Talks were watched most in 2019? These talks reflect a year defined by fighting for what's right, believing in the good despite all the bad, supporting others and yourself -- and hoping for the best in the decade to come.

Revolutionary women!

These women fighting for justice and equality deserve center stage.

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Talks about Activism

Dana R. Fisher

How to be an "apocalyptic optimist"

Leopoldo Lopez

How to defend democracy — and fight autocracy

Kevin Owocki

How quadratic funding could finance your dreams

Daniel Lubetzky

Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them"

Saket Soni

The workers rebuilding communities after natural disasters

Gabriel Marmentini

How to be an active citizen and spark change

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon

A Palestinian and an Israeli, face to face

Stephanie Honchell Smith

How to prevent political corruption

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Tracie Revis

A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land

Samar Ali and Clint Brewer

How to bridge political divides — from two friends on opposing sides

Amir Nizar Zuabi

The Herds, a vast act of theater to spark climate action

Ali Abu Awwad and Ami Dar

An Israeli and a Palestinian talk peace, dignity and safety

Sofia Ongele

Your creative superpowers can help protect democracy

Golriz Lucina

Fight for justice — even if you don't live to see it

Tessza Udvarhelyi

How to build democracy — in an authoritarian country

Yordanos Eyoel

How to build a global pro-democracy movement

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Exclusive articles about Activism

The planet clearly needs help, so what can you do? Demand change

The most harmful lie spread about climate change is not that it's fake -- it’s that there's nothing you can do. Here are some effective ways to make a difference, from climate journalist Emily Atkin.

Posted Aug 2021

Practical, smart advice for changemakers, from a young climate activist

The key to being a successful activist is to understand the power you do and don't have. No matter your movement, here's how to take your strengths and use them to push for change, from climate activist Jamie Margolin.

Posted Sep 2020

What does hope look like to you? See how these artists have depicted it

A peek at an inspiring art campaign from creative activist Yana Buhrer Tavanier and the nonprofit Fine Acts.

Posted May 2020

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