The noun word "activist"

 

       What is the significance of the noun word "activist"?

     Currently, the global world is in a time of change, and unrest, coupled with dissatisfaction with government, as well, economic concerns has produced issues that will bring strong opinions and public protests.

     According the dictionary site merriam-webster.com, an "activist" is someone who takes strong positions, and will actively protest against something that is perceived as wrong, or unjust, and will lend support to those who champion a controversial issue, the list of causes can dovetail with investing, for instance, an activist shareholder who feels the Board of Directors or CEO is taking the company in the wrong direction, additionally, an "activist" takes a strong position about issues that are very political in nature thus attending public protests is a cornerstone activity for such an activist.

     The dictionary.cambridge.org cites an "activist" as someone who believes strongly in social or political change.

     Interestingly,  Britannica.com dictionary cites an "activist as someone who wants social or political change and protests in public demonstrations, which seems to define what is happening now politically, insofar as opposition to the current administration, and the war Israel is waging against HAMAS, which has produced protests in the streets globally by activists who believe Israel shouldn't exist.

     The Wikipedia.org website I've included gives a thorough overview of activism as it exists today, and in other times, remarkably,  activism emerged in 1914 in the political sense, and has thrived ever since.

     I've included 'Judicial activism', which has, especially in 2025, become a successful strategy by the minority party in the USA, to oppose any and all initiatives taken by the current administration, moreover, the current 'Judicial activism' is defined as a Judicial philosophy that goes beyond the law, and cites an action taken by the Executive branch of our Federal system of government as inconsistent with the values of the 'activist Judge" who is hearing the case, however, the ruling will be in support of some societal or other considerations that affords a remedy to benefit the minority political party's message.

     More broadly, the activist judges will issue a ruling based on their own point of view, and Wikipedia.org cites Judicial activism as political in nature and concerns 'separation of powers' as it is considered under our Federal Republic system of government.

 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activist 

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/activist 

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/activist 

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/activist 

https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/activist 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activism 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_activism 

 

 

 

The noun words "reapportionment" and "Census" defined for the purpose of Congressional representation and "shadow SCOTUS docket"

 

 In addition to defining the noun words "reapportionment" and "Census" with links to dictionary sites, I found research that gives a thorough informational about the process of "reapportionment" which is not only specific to the United States method, but to other nations, as well.

The correct understanding of these noun words, "reapportionment" and "Census" will help to comprehend why this issue is so misunderstood, and can influence daily life in the USA.

Who represents each state can be a contentious issue, the more seats a political party has in Congress determines who is in control of the majority political party making the laws, which can be the one in opposition to the current administration.

The duly elected President of the USA needs congress to make the laws that will give that administration an edge in accomplishing what the voters elected the POTUS to do, if the reapportionment of Congress is favoring the opposition to the current administration, of course, all sorts of issues can develop, mostly with the current administration, another round of attempts at impeachment, and stalemating any and all attempts of the current administration to accomplish the goals that the voters who put the POTUS in office for 4 years to accomplish what is expected with laws that help that agenda.

 For the noun word "Census" I used a dictionary site, and also a more scholarly site, which explains the legalities that some say are 'ambiguities' in the language of exactly who is a legal citizen of the USA included in the Census count for reapportionment.

 Both political parties Republicans and Democrats have a stake in determining a reapportionment in time for the 2026 midterm elections, and each may use all the Constitutional methods available, including "SCOTUS shadow docket" which my research link to Wikipedia.com has defined, however, my research confirms that who will prevail remains uncertain until SCOTUS takes the case, which will come from the side that activates "Shadow docket".

Legal experts will continue to weigh in as to what happens when via "Shadow docket"  SCOTUS issues a decision as to whether it will take the case, thus temporarily postponing any 2025 action on the issue, perhaps even giving a victory to the side that wants to postpone until after the 2026 elections.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapportionment 

https://www.encyclopedia.com/politics/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/reapportionment 

 https://www.wordwebonline.com/en/REAPPORTIONMENT

 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/census

https://www.britannica.com/science/census 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_docket 

 

In the 21st century has the word "violence" been redefined?

     The redefinition of the noun word "violence" has been noted in the www.merriam-webster link as "fervor" which isn't surprising, as this well-known website has inserted itself into the left of center political spectrum, and which can be used by those who say they are protesting against other individuals of a certain religion who are blamed for what is happening in the Mideast, yet those people of a certain religion are in a place where they should be allowed free access, like a school.

    I did include another link to a website that didn't have the word "fervor" as one of the definitions, nor did it have it in a sentence, the Wikipedia.org site gives a thorough explanation about the noun word "violence" together with explanations about the origins of that word with its usage.

     Insofar as the why of my choice for this month's wordsplusmeanings blogspot post, I've been struck at how violence in all its forms is a big part of our 21^st century era, as it was during the early 20^th century, considering that even the courts took part, for instance, the Sacco and Vanzetti miscarriage of justice, done to placate a public that demanded the use of the courts to inflict punishment, even when what happened was a result of a protest by a group who had political opinions opposite to the politics of the Wilson administration and the majority of Americans. And I have included the Wikipedia.com thorough explanation of what happened to these 2 men, who were immigrants with a foreign political philosophy antithetical to the majority of Americans, some might say, the trial and effect is like the current administration's zeal to deport the people here unlawfully, but, the rap sheets of those detained and the killing of American citizens by them belies that accusation.

     As for those who are opposed to those ICE arrests,  don’t' use "violence" against ICE, use your vote to change the existing law that codify deportation of anyone who is has come and stayed here illegally, even the nice gardener who does your lawn, and your housekeeper, too.

 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violence 

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/violence 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacco_and_Vanzet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two major 21st century words "power" and "court"

     My research links do present the many aspects of the noun word "power."

     The English pronunciation of the word itself has the implication of strength, and in the 21^st century, the Wikipedia.org website covers this century's preoccupation with the social and political aspects of this word, however, the social meaning of the "power" does involve friendships and the involvement of two persons, whether a partnership, or of a more intimate nature, but when it comes to controlling the outcome, "power" is being in charge.

     As for the word noun word "court" the many aspects of this word has an international connotation, too.  Cited as a verb, too, the noun word "court" is explained as such in the cambridge.org website, however, the definition of these two as noun words, "power" and "court" became the primary concern of the opposing political party, the Democrats, when the voters elected Donald J. Trump, 47^th POTUS of the USA.

     Running on the GOP ticket and according the promises made to the voters, the 47^th POTUS has pushed the boundaries of the Executive branch of our Federal Republic to accomplish deportation of all criminals and any illegals who are a threat to our nation, birthright citizenship, and numerous Executive Orders, that mandate without a law enacted by Congress.  All of which brings questions to Federal courts that have been for the most part selectively answered, depending on the Judge's political persuasion.

     Therefore, aspects about the definition of these most important words "power" and "court" in this 21^st century affect our Federal Republic.

     As it turns out my research proves the direction of our nation will determine where the "power" is,  either the Executive branch of government, or SCOTUS,  and fully defining these noun words "power" and "court" will be meaningful as measures of whether the voters got what they voted for.

 

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/power

https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/power 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_(social_and_political) 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court 

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/court 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/court-law