Activism

NPR : The Marketplace Report: Breaking Wal-Mart's Toy Grip NPR : The Marketplace Report: Breaking Wal-Mart's Toy Grip- NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Marketplace New York bureau chief Bob Moon about recent trends in the toy industry. Some t… Nikewatch Nikewatch- Up to date information about conditions in factories producing for Nike and the international campaign to convince Nike to improve them. Baby Food Action: Boycott Nestle Baby Food Action: Boycott Nestle- Information and links about the boycott in Australia. A Formula for Disaster A Formula for Disaster- "Nestle has a history of trying not only to improve its image but to discredit the IBFAN movement and the boycott campaigns in particular." [Multinational … Information page on the Nestle Boycott Information page on the Nestle Boycott- A guide to the ongoing boycott of nestle products, due to alleged non compliance with the WHO code for promotion of milk substitutes Baby Milk Action Baby Milk Action- The latest on the baby milk campaign and the Nestlé boycott. New information is posted at least once a month. AntiMicrosoft UK AntiMicrosoft UK- Anti-Microsoft logo program, campaign for ISPs and retailers, Microsoft boycott list, and a Microsoft complaint form. I've had enough MS-Hype I've had enough MS-Hype- A look at the view opposite the Microsoft spin machine. Wayne Hayes' Why Microsoft Sucks Wayne Hayes' Why Microsoft Sucks- Large collection of Microsoft security related emails, nd links to similar content. Appropriate technology? Windows versus GNU/Linux Appropriate technology? Windows versus GNU/Linux- Imagine you are putting water pumps into a village in Africa, and you have a choice between two products... an analogy for operat… NetAction's Microsoft Archives NetAction's Microsoft Archives- Archive of NetAction's Microsoft-related publications. Reasons to avoid Microsoft Reasons to avoid Microsoft- Updated articles and explanations of why you don't want Microsoft software. KMFMS - Kein Mitleid Für MicroSoft KMFMS - Kein Mitleid Für MicroSoft- Devoted to Microsoft's downfall. Just Say NO to Microsoft Just Say NO to Microsoft- A directory of alternatives to Microsoft products and services. MSBC's The Alternative MSBC's The Alternative- Replacements for Microsoft software, services and hardware. Includes reviews and outside links. Software That Can Spy On You Software That Can Spy On You- "Why did Mattel include technology that can encrypt and send data to and from your PC in its children's CD-ROMs?" [Salon] Malibu Barbie, Holiday Barbie ... Toxic Barbie? Malibu Barbie, Holiday Barbie ... Toxic Barbie?- Some vintage toys may ooze chemical that could harm kids. [WebMD] Mattel Spyware Mattel Spyware- Story and discussion board. [Slashdot] Occupy Mobile Occupy Mobile- Information about planned and past events. [USA - Mobile, AL] Occupy Charleston Occupy Charleston- Features resolution, events, press coverage, meeting minutes, opportunities for participation. [USA - Charleston, SC] Occupy Dayton Occupy Dayton- Features the group's purpose, events, committees, news updates, photo gallery, online forum, signs and posters. [USA - Dayton, OH] Creative Action Network Creative Action Network- Offers tools for creating a visual language in the activist movement. Includes downloadable protest signs, logistical signage and universal icons. OccupyLA OccupyLA- Presents event calendar, chat, forums, blogs, list of items to donate, principles of solidarity. [USA - Los Angeles, CA] Occupy Handbook Occupy Handbook- Downloadable handbook with background articles and what can be done. Occupy Ottawa Occupy Ottawa- Grassroots movement for economic and political justice in Canada. News items, commentary, and blog posts. Occupy Cincinnati Occupy Cincinnati- Presents the city's occupation including events, FAQs, press releases, forum, donations needed. [USA - Cincinnati, OH] Occupy Boston Occupy Boston- Information about the events planned. And a link to their LiveStream Channel with live streaming Internet TV and archive of previous videos. [USA - Boston, MA] Occupy Airforce Occupy Airforce- Facebook page for both veterans and current personnel from this branch of the armed forces. Non-governmental organization (NGO). [USA] Occupy Boise Occupy Boise- Includes overview of the group, calendar, general assembly notes, resources, forum, downloadable documents. [USA - Boise, ID] Occupy Lansing Occupy Lansing- Presents blog updates, forum, list of needs, links to news related news reports, thanks to supporters. [USA - Lansing, MI] Occupy.com Occupy.com- Using news and multimedia to encourage social, economic and environmental justice around the world. Features information about most active groups and upcoming events. Occupy Maui Occupy Maui- Features events, photos, links, event notification sign-up. [USA - Maui, HI] Occupy Huntsville Occupy Huntsville- Includes meeting announcements, event listings, and forum. [USA - Huntsville, AL] Occupy Sarasota Occupy Sarasota- Features voices of the people, photo gallery, events, videos, blog, open letter to the opposition. [USA - Sarasota, FL] Occupy Roanoke Occupy Roanoke- Features overview of the occupation, personal stories of local occupiers, upcoming events, downloadable documents, news, video archive. [USA - Roanoke, VA] Occupy Birmingham Occupy Birmingham- Information about events, planning, photo's and forum [USA - Birmingham, AL] The Guardian - Anti-capitalist? Too simple. Occupy can be the catalyst for a radical rethink The Guardian - Anti-capitalist? Too simple. Occupy can be the catalyst for a radical rethink- Ha-Joon Chang recommends using the Occupy movement as the catalyst for a serious deba… Occupy Melbourne Occupy Melbourne- Blog includes video and how to participate. [Australia - Melbourne] Wikipedia - Occupy Movement Wikipedia - Occupy Movement- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the international protest movement which began with Occupy Wall Street. Occupy Tri-Cities Occupy Tri-Cities- Regional group presents its platform, meeting minutes, agenda for upcoming meetings and Twitter feed. [USA - Abingdon and Bristol, VA; Kingsport and Johnson Cit… Occupy Long Island Occupy Long Island- Local activists display their purpose, blog updates and calendar of events. Also includes voting overview and Twitter feed. [USA - Long Island, NY] Occupy Providence Occupy Providence- Occupiers of Burnside Park present their working groups, general assembly minutes, video archive, photo gallery and calendar. [USA - Providence, RI] Occupy Australia Occupy Australia- Central hub for communication among occupations across the nation. Includes news, forum, upcoming events, photo gallery, video archive, resources. New York City General Assembly New York City General Assembly- Official website. Features recent news, working groups, minutes and proposals. Also includes declaration, GA guide, principles of solidarity, legal… Occupy Pueblo Occupy Pueblo- Features this occupation's blogs, news coverage, resources and related social media links. [USA - Pueblo, CO] Occupy Missoula Occupy Missoula- Presents the general assembly's declaration plus video archives and forums. [USA - Missoula, MT] Occupy Helena Occupy Helena- Presents overview of the movement's purpose as well as updated blog and related links. [USA - Helena, MT] Occupy Lubbock Occupy Lubbock- Includes blog, meeting and demonstration schedule, online chat, and related links. [USA - Lubbock, TX] Occupy Galveston Occupy Galveston- Presents an overview of the collective and its mission, general assembly, downloadable flyers and related links. [USA - Galveston, TX] Occupy Reno Occupy Reno- Features details on this hub's events, general assemblies and committees. Also includes press releases, downloadable posters, chat. [USA - Reno, NV]