Political activism - activism Sample Clauses

Political activism - activism artistic activism‌ This fact is also explored in a paper published on H/SOZ/KULT entitled "Cultural and Political Activism". Artistically designed banners, leaflets etc. give political contexts a framework and optimize them in order to present themselves. This artistic form is also found in songs and literary texts. Theatre also offers space for activism, denounces grievances and often provides solutions. Later, this clash between social movements and artists and the excesses of civil disobedience will be discussed in more detail. Especially at solidarity rallies such as the protests in connection with migration policy, artists are brought on board to make use of their know-how on the design and implementation of protests or methods of intervention.5 Art thus helps activism to take on its most diverse forms and shapes. But what does political activism mean? According to the political scientists Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxxx and Xxxx, it is a "direct political form of articulation by means of which dissatisfaction with current policies or political demands are expressed.“6 Activism and political activism can also be used synonymously. Activism is understood as a form of political participation and political activism is understood as a form of political participation that influences political processes.7 In principle, political science describes the forms of political participation according to individual and collective actions. In addition, it is analyzed at which level and in which area within the political system these take place and how and, above all, how frequently they spread. Furthermore, political participation can be realized conventionally or unconventionally. Conventional participation is understood to be "forms of participation embedded in an institutionally defined context, such as elections, organization in parties and interest groups" and unconventional participation is understood to be "forms of action that are not formally institutionalized". In addition, further forms of participation can be distinguished such as legal and illegal forms of participation as well as direct and indirect violent actions. In her Master's thesis, Xxxxxxx Xxx quotes Xxxx-Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, who has published several times on the topic of political participation, as saying that political participation can be summarized in five forms of participation: • "Elections • party-oriented participation, • Problem-oriented participation (for example, citizens' initiatives and demonstra...
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  • Political Activity Prohibited a. None of the funds, materials, property or services provided directly or indirectly under this contract shall be used for partisan political activity.

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  • Political Action Committee 38 The District shall, upon receipt of a written authorization form that conforms to legal requirements, 39 deduct from the pay of such bargaining unit employee the amount of contribution the employee 40 voluntarily chooses for deduction for political purposes and shall transmit the same to the Union. 41 42 Section 14.3. 43 The Association agrees to defend and hold the District harmless against any legal action brought against 44 the District in reference to valid membership.

  • Prohibition on Political Activity with City Funds In accordance with San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 12.G, Contractor may not participate in, support, or attempt to influence any political campaign for a candidate or for a ballot measure (collectively, “Political Activity”) in the performance of the services provided under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to comply with San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 12.G and any implementing rules and regulations promulgated by the City’s Controller. The terms and provisions of Chapter 12.G are incorporated herein by this reference. In the event Contractor violates the provisions of this section, the City may, in addition to any other rights or remedies available hereunder, (i) terminate this Agreement, and (ii) prohibit Contractor from bidding on or receiving any new City contract for a period of two (2) years. The Controller will not consider Contractor’s use of profit as a violation of this section.

  • Scholarly Activity The parties recognize that research and scholarly activity have always been an integral component of faculty work at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Research and scholarship inform teaching, curriculum and teaching practices, enhance the knowledge of faculty and students, and enable faculty members to remain intellectually stimulated and current in their fields. Scholarly activity is a dynamic process consisting of the following interrelated components: discovery, application, integration, teaching and learning, and creative artistry. Nothing in this provision shall be construed as increasing a faculty member’s assigned workload.

  • CRIMINAL ACTIVITY If subsequent to the effectiveness of this Agreement, NYSERDA comes to know of any allegation previously unknown to it that the Contractor or any of its principals is under indictment for a felony, or has been, within five (5) years prior to submission of the Contractor’s proposal to NYSERDA, convicted of a felony, under the laws of the United States or Territory of the United States, then NYSERDA may exercise its stop work right under this Agreement. If subsequent to the effectiveness of this Agreement, NYSERDA comes to know of the fact, previously unknown to it, that Contractor or any of its principals is under such indictment or has been so convicted, then NYSERDA may exercise its right to terminate this Agreement. If the Contractor knowingly withheld information about such an indictment or conviction, NYSERDA may declare the Agreement null and void and may seek legal remedies against the Contractor and its principals. The Contractor or its principals may also be subject to penalties for any violation of law which may apply in the particular circumstances. For a Contractor which is an association, partnership, corporation, or other organization, the provisions of this paragraph apply to any such indictment or conviction of the organization itself or any of its officers, partners, or directors or members of any similar governing body, as applicable.

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