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Youth On Track Youth On Track- American Freedom Assembly is a non-profit corporation concerned for today's youth. The founder travels across the country speaking to America's youth at schools, c… The Future of Children The Future of Children- Online publication by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation whose primary purpose is to disseminate timely information on major issues related to childre… Children's Partnership Children's Partnership- Undertakes research and policy analysis, publishes reports and multimedia materials, and forges new alliances among parents, policymakers and the private s… Deliver The Dream Deliver The Dream- A respite and retreat program that serves families facing serious illness or crisis by helping them to enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relati… Childwelfare.com Childwelfare.com- Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences- Works to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that educate, influence public poli… Working With Children Checks Working With Children Checks- Explains the compulsory screening system in Western Australia, and the legislation on which it is based. Also provides forms, factsheets and FAQ. Parents Helping Parents Parents Helping Parents- Free and ongoing support groups throughout Massachusetts for parents, or other adults in a parenting role, who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or afraid of th… Child Welfare Information Gateway Child Welfare Information Gateway- A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Provides access to p… The Children's Society The Children's Society- A UK based organization that assists street children, disabled children, young refugees, and children in trouble with the law. News, events, and donation a… Chapin Hall Center for Children Chapin Hall Center for Children- A research center located at the University of Chicago that informs policymakers, service providers, and administrators on issues affecting the we… Kids First! Kids First!- Evaluates, rates, and endorses video, film, software, and other media products designed for children using a volunteer, community-based jury comprising professionals,… Childstats.gov Childstats.gov- Provides statistical reports on the status of U.S. children and their families, including population, family characteristics, economic security, health, environmen… KeepItUSAMade.com KeepItUSAMade.com- Social network forum focused on promoting discussions on buying American made products. Earth Force United Earth Force United- Bulletin board for group that works toward peace and promotes nonviolent resistance to war, human and animal rights and environmental concerns. Links to relate… Canadian Content Forums Canadian Content Forums- Discussion about issues surrounding Canadians, anywhere from politics to computing to gaming. No registration required. I Got Issues I Got Issues- A place to post an issue or to respond to an issue someone else has posted. The Mote The Mote- Self-supporting community discussing issues of politics, current events, culture and a variety of other topics. LibertyPost LibertyPost- News discussion forum open for people of all ideological persuasions to browse and post articles and comments. Boards organized into issue categories. Yahoo! Groups: Open Words Yahoo! Groups: Open Words- Focuses on freedom of speech. Users must select a username and password to start new discussions or reply to existing ones. Nattie's Speak Your Mind Forums Nattie's Speak Your Mind Forums- Forum, debate and message boards: If I Were President forum, and What Really Bugs Me forum. No password needed. Time Bomb 2000 Time Bomb 2000- Contains discussions on the end of the world. Free registration required to participate. Democracy Watch Democracy Watch- An Ottawa-based non-profit, non-partisan citizen advocacy organization that focuses on democratic reform and government and corporate accountability in Canada. Students against Lethality Students against Lethality- Subscription page of Students for Change, permits networking with other activists on businesses affecting Human Rights. Harvard Business School - U.S. Competitiveness Harvard Business School - U.S. Competitiveness- Research-led project to understand and improve the competitiveness of the United States: the ability of firms operating in the U.S.… Robert A. G. Monks Robert A. G. Monks- This former corporate insider and former Maine-based U.S. Congressman has written several insightful looks at how corporations' operations may be inherently de… B Corporation B Corporation- Provides a framework and certification for companies wishing to benefit society as well as their shareholders. iMedia Connection: How's Your Reputation? iMedia Connection: How's Your Reputation?- Article suggests that actively managing what search engines say about your business can head off costly attacks. The One and Only Anti-Music Industry Website The One and Only Anti-Music Industry Website- Analyzes, examines, and exposes what it calls "the tasteless and evil practices of the music industry". undesign - a plan for all seasons undesign - a plan for all seasons- Reflections on the wisdom of Tibor Kalman, social responsibility, and a designer's role in the digital age. Multinational Monitor Multinational Monitor- Tracks corporate activity, especially in the Third World, focusing on the export of hazardous substances, worker health and safety, labor union issues and t… XAT Peaceful Revolution Network XAT Peaceful Revolution Network- A barter organization uses XAT units as an alternative to money to purchase goods and services. Writings on the history of money and a Journey gui… Expose of The Bilderberg Club Expose of The Bilderberg Club- "...somebody has to take governments' place, and business seems to me to be a logical entity to do it." - David Rockefeller Transparency International Transparency International- International coalition against corruption in international business transactions and seeking increased government accountability. Joho the Blog Joho the Blog- David Weinberger weblog talks about the Internet, online communities, his book "Everything Is Miscellaneous," and occasionally politics. The Fairtrade Foundation The Fairtrade Foundation- Seeks to tackle the exploitation of workers in developing countries by giving consumers the opportunity to buy products that guarantee a better deal to p… The Cluetrain Manifesto The Cluetrain Manifesto- Corporate activists seeking to put a human touch back into the corporate world through the use of technology. Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School- Weblog addresses issues such as intellectual property, anti-trust actions, and recording industry policies. Fair Trade Federation Fair Trade Federation- FTF is an association of businesses committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers w… Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Business & Human Rights Resource Centre- Covers over 1000 companies, over 160 countries, over 150 topics. The site is composed of links to a wide range of materials published by c… Regect Apathy Digital Magazine Regect Apathy Digital Magazine- Furthers important nearly forgotten causes. Blog posts, articles, and newsletter signup. Wikipedia article about Apathy Wikipedia article about Apathy- Gives a short description, history, and its relationship with depression. Student Apathy at Social Security Student Apathy at Social Security- House of Representatives member, Mike Capuano discusses young people being far removed from what will affect their future. Wiktionary Definition Wiktionary Definition- Definition and etymology of apathy. Kettering Foundation Kettering Foundation- A research institution devoted to trying to find ways to increase citizen participation in society, by asking the question; "What does it take to make democr… Animal Welfare Information Center (US Department of Agriculture) Animal Welfare Information Center (US Department of Agriculture)- Large collection of information resources related to the improved care and use of laboratory, farm, companion, an… World Animal Day World Animal Day- Supports good conditions for endangered species and other animals. October 4 was picked as the day to celebrate our fellow creatures. Includes list of events, wa… The New York Times - Abortion The New York Times - Abortion- Collection of recent and archived news and commentary, photos, multimedia and selected web resources. Roe v. Wade (1973) Roe v. Wade (1973)- The U.S. Supreme Court decision which struck down many state laws restricting abortion. At the Legal Information Institute (Cornell University). Pro Choice Talk Pro Choice Talk- An issue neutral, free public forum organization for abortion debate. Contains articles, essays, member posted facts, quotes and different views on the legal abor…