Activism

The Coup at KPFA The Coup at KPFA- Article in the Revolutionary Worker on Pacifica's attempted take over of KPFA and the activism in opposition. A Fight - Berkeley-Style - Over Radio's Future A Fight - Berkeley-Style - Over Radio's Future- A lockout at the oldest public radio station spurs concern that a crusading liberal voice will be silenced. Christian Science Monit… Pacifica Board Ousts KPFA Staff Pacifica Board Ousts KPFA Staff- KPFA's entire staff was ejected from the radio station's building, and riot police were called in to forcibly disperse a crowd estimated at 500 pr… Love Underground Vision Radio - Coverage of KPFA Protest Love Underground Vision Radio - Coverage of KPFA Protest- Audio files of the 1999 protests and teach-ins against the Pacifica Network at Berkeley's KPFA radio station. (requires R… WyWatch Family Action WyWatch Family Action- Educates state legislators and citizens on the importance of maintaining and preserving conservative principles. Midwest Renewable Energy Association Midwest Renewable Energy Association- Promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Peace Action Center, Milwaukee, Wis. Peace Action Center, Milwaukee, Wis.- Activist center focusing on pacifist and activist resistance to violent actions in the United States and in the world. WV Dreamers Step by Step WV Dreamers Step by Step- Works to empower families and children to embrace self advocacy and become leaders in their communities. Includes news, programs and initiatives. West Virginians for Affordable Health Care West Virginians for Affordable Health Care- Advocates comprehensive health care reform. Includes membership information. Direct Action Welfare Group Direct Action Welfare Group- Works to promote social justice and to empower former and current public assistance recipients and persons living in poverty by providing them with th… West Virginia Citizen Action Group West Virginia Citizen Action Group- Advocates for better public policy, rights of individuals, a clean environment and a stronger democratic process. Includes calendar, action ale… Occupy DC Occupy DC- Local autonomous hub of the international activist movement. Presents schedule of events, forum, preparation advice, general assembly notes, downloadable media. Community for Creative Non-Violence Community for Creative Non-Violence- Works to protect the rights of the homeless and poor, advocates on behalf of the underserved and prepares homeless men and woman to re-enter m… Committee for the Capital City Committee for the Capital City- Formed to preserve and protect the unique character and beauty of the nation's capital city while providing full democratic rights to its residents… Parents and Citizens Committee to Stop Medical Experimentation in D.C. Parents and Citizens Committee to Stop Medical Experimentation in D.C.- Working to prevent the District from adopting legislation requiring that girls be vaccinated with Gardisil.… Amnesty International 536 - Adams Morgan Amnesty International 536 - Adams Morgan- Dedicated to freeing prisoners of conscience, fair trials for political prisoners, ending torture, political killings and disappearances,… DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition - TENAC DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition - TENAC- Works to assist tenants through education, legal information, and lobbying for tenant legislation. Includes tenant's rights information, eve… Smokefree DC Smokefree DC- Promotes smoke-free environments. Includes news, fact sheets, membership information and a listing of smoke-free restaurants. American Civil Liberties Union - National Capital Area ACLU-NCA American Civil Liberties Union - National Capital Area ACLU-NCA- Non-profit, non-partisan organization devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil liberties. Fe… DC Vote DC Vote- Educational and advocacy organization dedicated to securing full voting representation in Congress for District residents. Features articles, membership information, volu… Repair Klingle Road Repair Klingle Road- Opposes the Mayor's plan to close the road to the general public and turn it into a gated community neighborhood recreational trail. Features studies, news an… Northwest Federation of Community Organizations Northwest Federation of Community Organizations- NWFCO provides training, policy development and research support to five grassroots organizations in Washington, Oregon, Montana a… Washington Wilderness Coalition -- Preserving Washington's Wildlands and Waters Washington Wilderness Coalition -- Preserving Washington's Wildlands and Waters- A statewide coalition of individuals and groups working to protect and restore wildlands and water… Virginia Organizing Virginia Organizing- Grassroots group encouraging people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives. Provides news and information on issues, lo… Second Vermont Republic Second Vermont Republic- A nonviolent network and think tank opposed to the tyranny of corporate America and the U.S. government and is committed to Vermont's independence from th… Beehive Collective Beehive Collective- Online radical site focused on Utah politics. Current news headlines, discussion forum, and activist calendar provided. The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) The Metropolitan Organization (TMO)- An organization of congregations, schools and other institutions dedicated to developing power and leadership among citizens to transform demo… UT Watch UT Watch- Student-based watchdog group promotes campus democracy and access to higher education, with links to research and news, as well as local meetings and actions. Public Citizen - Texas State Office Public Citizen - Texas State Office- Explains issues as they pertain to Texas, such as global warming, electric deregulation, fair trade, food and product safety, pesticides, nucl… Crazy World of Michael Bluejay Crazy World of Michael Bluejay- Includes information about bicycling, police misconduct, and genetically modified foods. Also lists activist groups, information about how email pe… Third Coast Activist Resource Center Third Coast Activist Resource Center- A site to create and distribute educational resources about U.S. policy around the world, and (2) to strengthen the local activist network in… Progressive Activism in Austin Progressive Activism in Austin- Includes immediate actions you can take, events and meetings, progressive organization listings, action alerts, places you can put up posters, and … Texas Watch Texas Watch- An organization dedicated to ensuring that corporations and insurance companies are accountable to their customers. Caught Caught- Documents alleged and proven ethics violations and judicial misconduct in Rhode Island courts. Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries- Advocates to improve free access to library services. Activities, awards, membership information, newsletter. Onward Oregon Onward Oregon- Organizes citizen efforts directed towards economic fairness and safety of future generations. Includes current action alerts, news and information links, and monit… Save Theodora Save Theodora- America's other six-year-old-hostage. Her Story by Ileen Finkelstein Carter. Impeach Judge Ingrid Braslow Impeach Judge Ingrid Braslow- An impeachment drive against a New York Judge the author accuses of corruption, allowing child abuse, and "sadistic feminocracy." Speakupwny.com Speakupwny.com- Buffalo and Western NY forum to discuss local politics including Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Depew and Amherst. News and topics are generated by local residents that w… Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice- St. Louis progressive women's organization established to identify, research and discuss critical issues. Upcoming meetings and events. Citizens for Uniting Pine County Citizens for Uniting Pine County- Would the citizens of Pine County be better served by two smaller counties? Split the County in half? You and I should THINK NOT!!! Concord Youth Skatepark Committee Concord Youth Skatepark Committee- Concord Youth Skatepark Committee- Information on why a skatepark should be built in Concord, MA, and How you can help the cause!Also, sign up f… Rule 19 Rule 19- Progressively-focused group provides reviews of media, suggestions for grassroots outreach, calendar of local actions and meetings, links to related groups, and message b… Baltimore City - Safe Streets Baltimore City - Safe Streets- Community mobilization and outreach program designed to combat shootings and homicides, based on Ceasefire Chicago (now Cure Violence). Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence- Aimed at health care providors, it promotes "a proactive and effective response to domestic violence through screening, i… Baltimore National Organization for Women Baltimore National Organization for Women- Baltimore chapter of the national organization that advocates for women's equality. American Friends Service Committee - Baltimore Program Office American Friends Service Committee - Baltimore Program Office- Local programs of the Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of fai… Maryland Coalition Against State Executions (CASE) Maryland Coalition Against State Executions (CASE)- "A coalition of groups and individuals united to end the death penalty in Maryland through education, legislative action, and p… Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc.- "The statewide collective voice advocating for compassionate, accessible care for survivors of sexual crimes and accountability fo… Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV)- As the Maryland state coalition, it works together with community groups and the twenty comprehensive domestic violence service…