Jordan Peterson argues that university-taught activism is often too vague and grandiose, failing to prioritize the practical problem-solving necessary to make a real difference.

“I think that is a huge problem with the way that kids are trained morally in universities is that that grandiose vague uh activism replaces the actual practicalities of problem-solving that you're describing that actually make a difference.”

Meaningful activism involves producing tangible outcomes and shaping cultural discussions rather than performing for the sake of feeling significant.

“if I was engaged in something that was not producing any outcome and was in fact not geared to producing any outcome was simply attending protest for the sake of feeling like I am with other people who are achieving effectively nothing. I I wouldn't find that meaningful.”

Amala Ekpunobi argues that activism can be a low calling because it often revolves around being against things and finding common enemies rather than genuinely trying to understand the world.

“I really kind of think that in some sense there is almost no lower calling than activist.”

Posting black squares on social media is a form of performative virtue signaling that does not produce any real political change.

“best-case in error if you see solid area and the Solidarity in the sense of like yo so many [ __ ] that I didn't know what to be politically left or even thought were politically right or with this yeah the only way you're really gonna make a difference is if you vote a certain way”

William identifies himself as an accountability activist who intentionally films police to document misconduct and challenge their perceived impunity.

“I consider myself like an accountability activist. I like going after the mayor, the city council and whoever. And quite honestly I get all these little side beefs here and there, these little projects.”

Continuous independent media presence at protests is necessary to hold the federal government accountable.

“We're going to stay on this just like we always do. uh because not many other uh outlets are are doing it.”

Independent media presence on the ground is essential for reporting the truth and holding government power accountable.

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Children should not be placed in TTI facilities until there is federal regulation to ensure safety and positive, standardized outcomes.

“I need kids to be safe and we can't be sending kids into these facilities unless we have regulation that can ensure the safety of the kids.”

Direct democracy initiatives allow citizens to have a say on major community developments when local politicians fail to represent them.

“It's essentially giving the citizens the power to say yes or no on this without needing to elect council members that we that we could have a say in a referendum, that we could determine for ourselves whether this was good for the city and the community.”

Direct legislation is a recommended strategy for any community to take when they want more control over local development issues.

“I mean, direct legislation is I would recommend that for any community.”