Activism

First Human Male Pregnancy, The First Human Male Pregnancy, The- "Mr. Lee Mingwei will be the first human male to ever birth a baby from his own body." Art project by Virgil Wong, thematizing gender roles, child… GenoChoice GenoChoice- "Create Your Own Genetically Healthy Child Online! It's the Best of Nature...Before You Nurture!" A make-believe genetics company selling the perfect offspring. etoy.com etoy.com- Official web site with history of projects. I Hate Billboards I Hate Billboards- Image collection of billboard modifications and alterations. Culture Jammer's Encyclopedia: Billboard Liberation Culture Jammer's Encyclopedia: Billboard Liberation- Includes gallery with dozens of examples of liberated billboards. Smashing the Image Factory Smashing the Image Factory- A complete manual of billboard subversion and destruction. Humorously ranges from the innocuous to the terrorist. Salon.com: Andre the Giant Bombs the World Salon.com: Andre the Giant Bombs the World- From London to L.A., Tokyo to Philly, guerrilla artist Shepard Fairey's ironic, iconic postering blitz featuring the long-dead WWF star… Obey-Giant Obey-Giant- AKA Andre the Giant Has a Posse. A street art project and an experiment in phenomenology by artist and skateboarder Shepard Fairey. Stickers, posters, links, informati… A Guerilla Art Attack Hits Stockholm A Guerilla Art Attack Hits Stockholm- Reprint of Rasmus Malm's Adbusters article. [Vanguard Online] Hacktivists or Cyberterrorists? The Changing Media Discourse on Hacking Hacktivists or Cyberterrorists? The Changing Media Discourse on Hacking- This paper scrutinizes the language of government reports and news media sources to shed light on their ro… Kashmir-minded Pakistani 'hacktivists' blitz Web sites Kashmir-minded Pakistani 'hacktivists' blitz Web sites- "Since October 1, the two students who make up the Pakistan Hackerz Club have defaced over 40 Web sites, according to a hac… New Organizing Institute New Organizing Institute- Developing the practice of Engagement Organizing and training leaders. Includes blog, projects, events and resources. Dare To Dream Network Dare To Dream Network- A support network forum for activists to find information and resources in health care, senior citizen, veteran, injured worker, and political issues. Programs on Corporation, Law and Democracy (POCLAD) Programs on Corporation, Law and Democracy (POCLAD)- Has a starter kit for activists to create local groups to re-examine what corporations mean to the world and community. Midwest Academy Midwest Academy- Training and consulting for activist organizations. Regularly scheduled five day training sessions around the country. Manual: "Organizing For Social Change." The Lipman Miliband Trust The Lipman Miliband Trust- Provides grants to individuals and organizations, primarily in the UK, for cultural and educational activities relating to social issues, democratic par… The William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice The William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice- Fighting racial injustice and carrying on the tradition of William Kunstler, renowned civil rights lawyer. Currently focusing o… Resist, Inc. Resist, Inc.- Funding American progressive organizations for more than 30 years which are actively part of a movement for social change. Hotel Workers Rising Hotel Workers Rising- Supports hotel employees in larger US cities and Toronto, Canada. Details of rallies, lists union-member hotels and those being boycotted. Right to Food Campaign Right to Food Campaign- An informal network of organisations and individuals committed to the realisation of the right to food in India. Promotes the fundamental right to be free … Peace News Peace News- Magazine focusing on peace issues and nonviolent social change. Peace Magazine Peace Magazine- International bimonthly magazine for academics and activists working on issues of peace, security, human rights, conflict analysis and resolution. Fragments Fragments- Personal site of James VanHise, with thoughts and information about the nature of power, the necessity of social change, the futility of war, and the promise of strateg… Nonviolent Struggle Nonviolent Struggle- Articles on nonviolent struggle in English and Spanish. A Force More Powerful A Force More Powerful- Documents the history of strategic nonviolent conflict around the world. Contains information about the PBS documentary, the companion book and upcoming pro… Public Listening Project Public Listening Project- Provides information and training to people interested in using listening to help others explore attitudes towards the war in Iraq. Jonah House Jonah House- Faith based community organizing nonviolent resistance to warmaking and support for Plowshares actions. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation- A resource for people committed to spreading kindness. Freely provides a wide variety of materials, including activity ideas, lesson plans,… World Peace Events Calendar World Peace Events Calendar- Calendar of events for world peace and inner peace. Find actions in Australia and the rest of the world, with maps and directions. Nonviolence International Nonviolence International- International group encouraging nonviolent methods to bring about changes reflecting the values of justice and human development. World Peace Society of Australia World Peace Society of Australia- Group focusing on non-violence and inner peace for lasting world peace. Find peace education material for schools, alternative US presidential el… Oregon Network for Compassionate Communication Oregon Network for Compassionate Communication- Non-profit group provides resources for learning and practicing nonviolent communication and conflict resolution skills through edu… Flagstaff Center for Compassionate Communication Flagstaff Center for Compassionate Communication- Teaches the process of Nonviolent Communication, which strengthens the ability of people to connect compassionately with themselv… International Center on Nonviolent Conflict International Center on Nonviolent Conflict- Advocates and promotes the use of nonviolent means to wage social and political conflict. The Albert Einstein Institution The Albert Einstein Institution- Nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. Downloadable manuals and pamp… Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission- Facilitates growth toward justice and peace in themselves and others in the Pikes Peak community by providing alternative sources of infor… Listening Project: Rural Southern Voice for Peace Listening Project: Rural Southern Voice for Peace- Organizing tool for nonviolent social change, especially useful in communities where conflict and disempowerment weakens efforts… Center for Nonviolent Communication Center for Nonviolent Communication- Global organization helping people compassionately connect with one another through Nonviolent Communication, a process created by Marshall B … Fellowship of Reconciliation Fellowship of Reconciliation- Sponsors conferences to educate and train nonviolent protesters. Opinion articles, group background, program and event descriptions, related links. Peace Learning Center Peace Learning Center- A proactive force for transformation and positive change in the community through holistic peace education initiatives that enhance respect for self, others… Karuna Center for Peacebuilding Karuna Center for Peacebuilding- Offers training programs in conflict prevention, transformation and management, with a special focus on inter-communal dialogue and reconciliation… Medical Association for Prevention of War, MAPW Australia Medical Association for Prevention of War, MAPW Australia- Australian affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). Find newsletter, calendar, a… Resource Center for Nonviolence Resource Center for Nonviolence- Promoting nonviolent social change locally and internationally. Based in Santa Cruz county, California. The Peace Center The Peace Center- Works for community peace and social justice. Provides a list of programs in the community, links to resources, and associated local organizations and events. Ba… New York Metropolitan Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violence New York Metropolitan Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violence- Dedicated to King and his vision of a "Beloved Community" free of racism, violence, and poverty. Operates ch… Deep Humanity Institute Deep Humanity Institute- Creates workshops in community building, peacemaking and personal development in schools, workplace, and community environments. Provides a brief overview… Irish Network for Nonviolent Action Training and Education (INNATE) Irish Network for Nonviolent Action Training and Education (INNATE)- Umbrella group to support groups and individuals exploring nonviolent approaches to conflict issues. Operates … The Forgiveness Project The Forgiveness Project- Grassroots organisation working in conflict resolution, reconciliation and victim support. Features stories of forgiveness, news, and community involvemen… Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Humanitarian Assistance Programs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Humanitarian Assistance Programs- A nonprofit organization committed to relieving human suffering and breaking the cycle of … Your Call Your Call- Progressive news, intelligent talk and alternative viewpoints. Broadcasts worldwide via the internet and on the Boulder/Denver, Colorado airwaves at KWAB 1490 AM.