Radical Cheerleaders

This is news to me.

The Radical Cheerleaders, a loose network of young, mostly female activists, have put a new face on protest. Using the same moves performed by a high school pep squad, they've heckled for livable wages at an Alabama Taco Bell, chanted anti-war rhymes on Boston Common and marched in the Saskatchewan Pride Parade.

"We do for our fellow activists what cheerleaders do for sports players: we get people going," said Betsy Housten, 24, of the New York City Radical Cheerleaders.

My personal take is that I'm happy about this evolution in activism. As cheerleaders, these females more than likely will attempt to look like females which deviates from their normal gender-neutral personae. I welcome the change.