Franchise activism

Franchise activism

Franchise activism refers to forms of activism carried out by individuals or groups in different localities under the same name. This name usually describes an idea put into action rather than the mandate of a single organization. Some examples of franchise activism include:
*Critical Mass
*Food Not Bombs
*Homes Not Jails
*Independent Media Center
*Radical cheerleaders
*Reclaim the StreetsFranchise activism may also refer to non-profit or non-governmental organizations that have offices and operations in more than one place.

ee also

*Leaderless resistance


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