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... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (North America) > professional activist organizations
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (North America) > professional activist organizations
... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > social, health, and welfare rights > professional activist organizations
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > social, health, and welfare rights > professional activist organizations

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professional activist organizations  

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  • The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to both freedom of association and freedom of expression. The view that people should be free to organize themselves so as to pursue their shared interests to maximum effect has been one of the enduring—even defining—features of the American political landscape. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Professional Activist Organizations]

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