Activism

Activism Activism- Sign petitions online or create petitions and publish them to their website. Change.org Change.org- Enables anyone, anywhere to start a petition, mobilize support, and win change in anything from local concerns to global issues. Includes national press coverage, vict… The Petition Site The Petition Site- A petition creation site with an environmental focus. Petitions submitted are reviewed by staff for relevance and quality before being posted to the site. Prece… iPetitions iPetitions- Provides free petition creation and database tools. Petitions can be hosted for free at iPetitions, or the tools can be easily integrated with an existing site. Gopetition.com Gopetition.com- Offers free online petition hosting services, petition creation tools, and how to write a petition. PetitionSite.com PetitionSite.com- Includes petitions from nonprofit organizations and individuals, on topics such as environment, entertainment, politics, and human rights. New England Nonviolence Trainers Network New England Nonviolence Trainers Network- Network of nonviolence trainers throughout New England. Provides opportunities for nonviolence trainers to share skills and resources, an… Nonviolence - Wikipedia Nonviolence - Wikipedia- Article from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Training for Change Training for Change- Nonprofit peace group run by Quaker activist George Lakey trains activists around the world to spread tools of democratic, nonviolent change. Workshops, staff… Gandhi TODAY Gandhi TODAY- Articles, news, and message board focusing on the Gandhian concept of nonviolence and the difficult task of applying this concept to the present violence-based socie… Mark Shepard's Nonviolence Page Mark Shepard's Nonviolence Page- Writings and resources on Mahatma Gandhi, nonviolence, and alternative economics. Features three books by this author, that can be read or ordered… Oregon Peaceworks Oregon Peaceworks- Group educating and activating people to work for peace, justice and environmental protection. Grassfire Grassfire- An organizing center for activists for traditional and conservative values, organized by issue. Provides e-mail forms, news alert service, online petitions, and related… Connexions Online Connexions Online- Connects individuals and organizations working for social change. Contains information and ideas about democratization, economic justice, civil liberties, commu… Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties- Mission is to offer tangible ideas to young adults who wish to make the world a better place. The website offers resource guides to … Find Something Find Something- Smorgasbord of different activists, doing everything from reducing violence to promoting an understanding of sperm whale biology. Aid and Relief Awareness for the World Aid and Relief Awareness for the World- Articles and RSS feeds about Poverty, Humanitarian Aid, Environment, Human Rights, Education and Volunteering. CoolPeopleCare CoolPeopleCare- Offers daily tips to help society when time is limited even to only a few minutes, for topics like assisting the disabled and improving the environment. IndyAct - the League of Independent Activists IndyAct - the League of Independent Activists- IndyAct is a global non-profit organization based in Beirut Lebanon. Changemakers Changemakers- Focuses on "open source" solutions to political problems, using tactics such as solution contests. Last Superpower Last Superpower- Marxists who think much anti-US "left-wing" thought is not left at all. The Earthville Network The Earthville Network- A global community of organizations and individuals working toward systemic, sustainable solutions for the challenges of our local and global communities. International Action Center International Action Center- Coordinates activism and information opposing domestic and international injustices. Founded by Ramsey Clark. CIVICUS - Worldwide Alliance for Citizen Participation CIVICUS - Worldwide Alliance for Citizen Participation- "Promoting a worldwide community of informed, inspired, committed citizens who are actively engaged in confronting the chal… Green America Green America- Contains information on boycott campaigns, sweatshop activism, public service, barter and LETSystems to regenerate local economies in the service of local needs. Free Republic Free Republic- Online message boards for independent, grass-roots conservatives to share strategies and activist resources, and discuss issues of the day. The Quixote Center for faith-based social justice The Quixote Center for faith-based social justice- Working for social justice in Nicaragua and Haiti, equality in the Catholic Church, and an end to the death penalty. ActForChange ActForChange- Action alerts, activism opportunities, and activism tips. Do Something Do Something- Encourages young people to create their own vision for making a difference in their community. Provides resources and support. Reverend Billy Reverend Billy- Advocacy group led by comic preacher. Opposes chain stores and malls that hurt neighborhoods. Global Voices Global Voices- From a non-profit organization of bloggers, includes commentary, translated commentaries, RSS feeds, links and contact information. Storify Storify- Statement of purpose, about the group, group biographies, commentary, technical information. Alliance for Community Media - USA Alliance for Community Media - USA- From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, about the group, listserv, marketing opportunities, current events, merchandise for … Globalbility Globalbility- Purpose of the site, examples of work and contact information. Planet Earth Media Planet Earth Media- From a nonprofit public service agency; includes their history, services offered, success stories, who their clients are, a client application form and their B… WeThinkItMatters WeThinkItMatters- Mission statement, how it works, employment opportunities and contact information. the Big Stink Guide the Big Stink Guide- Weblog with commentary about current events that concern speech. Friends of the ABC Friends of the ABC- From a group defending the independence of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Includes newsletter, talking points about advertising, the Board of Directo… Occupy Los Angeles News Occupy Los Angeles News- Contains a blog, a mechanism to upload media, link to resources, past publications and photos. Cine Rebelde Cine Rebelde- A non-profit, multi-lingual site that includes movies, videoclips and DVDs on social movements. Citizen Journalist Citizen Journalist- From a network of contributors, includes images, commentary, videos, FAQ and contact information. Film Industry Reform Movement Film Industry Reform Movement- An international association concerned with "propaganda effects" of the US film industry. Mission statement, commentary, forums, press releases, rec… MTV Act Blog MTV Act Blog- News and information about political activism. Media Reform Ideas For a Better Australian Media Media Reform Ideas For a Better Australian Media- From Terry and Hazel Giesecke; includes overview of concerns, history of the movement, proposals for reform, recommended links an… The Media Oasis The Media Oasis- Information on conferences, a directory of Arab journalists and publishers, information on the National Arab Journalists Association, commentary, a bookstore and … mediawatch-uk mediawatch-uk- From a UK-based committee; includes press releases, newsletters, publications, petitions, letters, contacts and recommended links. Media Matters: Media Transparency Media Matters: Media Transparency- Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources. Civic Media Civic Media- From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals and contact information. Gaaagle Gaaagle- Commentary, images, video and contact information pertaining to Google's relationship with China. Voices of Hope Productions Voices of Hope Productions- From an all women, NJ-based, video production company; includes portfolio, marketing strategies, special programs and information about film festivals.