Issues

Collection on Critical Global Issues Collection on Critical Global Issues- Publications about agriculture, land management, development, environment and sustainability, food and nutrition, natural resource developmen… Washington Post - Global Food Crisis Washington Post - Global Food Crisis- Exploring the causes and effects of the world's worst food crisis since the 1970s. SUNS - South-North Development Monitor SUNS - South-North Development Monitor- A daily news report, based in Geneva, on international development issues with particular focus on North-South and South-South negotiations… Global Issues That Affect Everyone Global Issues That Affect Everyone- Extensive collection of articles and links about issues related to trade, geopolitics, human rights, and the environment. The Simultaneous Policy The Simultaneous Policy- Argues that the main barrier to improve today's economic, environmental or social problems is competition - and thus all nations need to regulate capital … The Zeitgeist Movement The Zeitgeist Movement- The Zeitgeist Movement aims to help humanity join together in developing a sustainable social system. Gay Life Gay Life- A South African blog about LGBT issues. Articles featuring personal thoughts, opinions and experiences about gay life. Racism in Predominantly White Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Communities Racism in Predominantly White Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Communities- Racism related resources, articles, links to articles with excerpts from USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, … Respect My Research Respect My Research- Allows scientists whose research is misquoted by anti-gay activists to set the record straight. Includes video interviews and related news articles. Independent Gay Forum Independent Gay Forum- A forum created by a group who eschew the politics of left and far right, who support a vision for independent perspectives on gay-related issues. Gay/Lesbian Issues Gay/Lesbian Issues- News, information, resources, commentary, coming out stories, and directory of congregations that affirm gay people of faith. SwadePages SwadePages- Includes lesbian history, erotica, art, music and poetry. Also includes lesbian and gay symbols, links and biblical commentary on homosexuality. Gambling Law US Gambling Law US- Examination and explanation of United States gambling laws at the state and federal levels. Gambling Online - Is it Legal? Gambling Online - Is it Legal?- Sixty percent of Internet gambling is done by Americans. The US government is trying to stop it, but can they? In re: MasterCard Decision In re: MasterCard Decision- US Court of Appeals ruling that the Wire Act does not prohibit online casino wagering. Internet Gambling Internet Gambling- The Government Accounting Office's overview of the issues. Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming- Academic resources on the impact of gambling both on individuals and in the wider society. Frontline: Easy Money Frontline: Easy Money- Interviews and articles from both sides of the debate, as well as a timeline, statistics and look at gambling odds. Gaming Studies Research Center Gaming Studies Research Center- Extensive gambling resources from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries- Contains facts and figures, lottery history, events listings and gambling studies resources. Scamwatch Scamwatch- Comprehensive site providing information on several types of scams, schemes and fraud. Site information is provided by various Australian consumer protection agencies b… Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud- Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim. American Petroleum Promotions Fraud American Petroleum Promotions Fraud- Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold. American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud- Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines. Scams Scams- Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs. Counterfeiting Counterfeiting- Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs. Cagey Consumer Cagey Consumer- Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals. Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims- Free online fraud victim assistance and education. Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies- Beating the con artists of our society at their own game isn't difficult once you know how the games are played. This… Scam Shield Scam Shield- Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service. A Bell Tolls A Bell Tolls- How to avoid pre-paid phone card scams. Learn the tricks, questions to ask, and what to do to avoid being the victim of a prepaid calling card scam. Scams 101 Scams 101- Amusing site providing information on all types of scams. Crimes of Persuasion Crimes of Persuasion- Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams. Lies People Tell Lies People Tell- Real lies from real lives. Better Business Bureau Better Business Bureau- Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area. Quatloos Quatloos- Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks. Financial Scandals Financial Scandals- Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association of Certified Fraud Examiners- International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime. Culture War Hits Local Pharmacy Culture War Hits Local Pharmacy- Christian Science Monitor article about the issues involved when pharmacists refuse (on religious or moral grounds) to fill prescriptions for cont… Bixby Program in Population, Family Planning and Maternal Health Bixby Program in Population, Family Planning and Maternal Health- University of California at Berkeley students, researchers, and staff working to reduce maternal deaths in develo… AlterNet: Planned Parenthood's Pricey Pills AlterNet: Planned Parenthood's Pricey Pills- Article and commentary about the high cost of contraception at US clinics. Family Planning Law and China's Birth Control Situation Family Planning Law and China's Birth Control Situation- In an interview, State Family Planning Commission official explains the law and the population and family planning situati… Preventing Teenage Pregnancy Preventing Teenage Pregnancy- Overview of U.S. programs and statistics. AlexanderSanger.com AlexanderSanger.com- Biography, writings, and interests of Alexander C. Sanger. He is the grandson of Margaret Sanger, who founded the birth control movement, and is currently Cha… State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency- Reproductive health non-governmental organization in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Information about programs to reduce … Reproductive Health Technologies Project Reproductive Health Technologies Project- Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contracept… Yahoo! Green Yahoo! Green- Information on global warming and living green, including tools to calculate your carbon footprint and to make your own plans to save the planet. Green Festivals Green Festivals- Brings together enterprises, environmental groups, leaders, and citizens with the objective of strengthening the locally controlled, green economy and expanding p… Zerofootprint Zerofootprint- Works to link millions of people from across the globe engaged in sustainable commerce, and helping to inform people, who want to strive toward a more sustainable l… Newsbatch.com - Environment Newsbatch.com - Environment- A review of environmental issues in the news.