Advocacy Groups

Covenant Network of Presbyterians Covenant Network of Presbyterians- This organization works for the acceptance of the GLBT community in the PCUSA. Shares material on events, ordination, sexuality, biblical interp… That All May Freely Serve That All May Freely Serve- Working for ordination of qualified gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered candidates. News items, regional affiliates, reference material. New Church (R)evolution New Church (R)evolution- Group supports overturning the PCUSA ban on the ordination of homosexuals. Shares news, material on recent events, plans. The Presbyterian Coalition The Presbyterian Coalition- An organization promoting conservative leadership and confessional standards. Press releases, position papers, information on PCUSA polity with regard … One by One One by One- A ministry supporting the view of traditional marriage as the only acceptable sexual relationship. Resources for churches, pastors and lay people, publications, semina… Presbytery Pastoral Care Network Presbytery Pastoral Care Network- An organization of ministry professionals within the Presbyterian Church (USA) who are concerned for or engaged in providing pastoral care for mi… The Presbyterian Layman The Presbyterian Layman- The online presence of the Presbyterian Lay Committee, an advocacy group supporting conservative positions in the denomination. Commentary and editorials,… Presbyterians Pro-Life Presbyterians Pro-Life- An organization supporting pro-life measures within the Presbyterian Church (USA). Information on efforts before the General Assembly and other governing b… More Light Presbyterians More Light Presbyterians- Seeking the full participation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (… Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International- Home page for the charismatic renewal in the Presbyterian and Reformed churches, especially the Presbyterian Church (USA). United to End Genocide United to End Genocide- Empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide, and building a permanent anti-genocide constituency that transforms "Ne… Canadian Students Taking Action Now: Darfur Canadian Students Taking Action Now: Darfur- Pushing the Canadian government to take action to end the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Darfur. EFF EFF- The Electronic Frontier Foundation's collection of articles relating to issues of Privacy. These range from proposed and enacted legislation to resource lists for activists. GuardMyCreditFile GuardMyCreditFile- Works to educate consumers about the unfair practices that occur daily in the credit reporting industry, educate businesses about how to protect the financial a… Privacy International Privacy International- Human rights "watchdog" organization focused on privacy intrusions by government and businesses. Site has lots of privacy issue articles. TRUSTe TRUSTe- Independent, non-profit, global initiative aimed at building trust and confidence in online transactions through the adoption of a branded "trustmark" informing users of h… Surveillance Camera Players Surveillance Camera Players- Pro-privacy group that protests against surveillance cameras by performing silent specially adapted plays directly in front of them. Electronic Privacy Information Center Electronic Privacy Information Center- EPIC is a public interest research center. Tracks news and legislation on First Amendment, and constitutional issues of privacy. Texans Care For Children Texans Care For Children- Devoted to improving the lives of children in Texas. Legislative policy, events, campaigns, and advocacy resources. Children's Alliance of New Hampshire Children's Alliance of New Hampshire- Advocacy organization that works to improve the health and well-being of children. Vision statement, board of directors, current issues, advo… Coalition for Homeless Youth Coalition for Homeless Youth- Advocates on behalf of runaway, homeless and street youth in the state of New York. Children's Trust Massachusetts Children's Trust Massachusetts- Organization which seeks to eliminate child abuse and strengthen families in Massachusetts through programs, publications, and other resources. DC Action for Children DC Action for Children- An independent, non-profit, multi-issue advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children living in the District of Columbia. I… The Southern Institute on Children and Families The Southern Institute on Children and Families- Seeks to improve health care, child care, and transportation services for children and families in the South. ChildFund International ChildFund International- Dedicated to providing long-term care to needy children worldwide by offering information on child sponsorship and poverty reduction, action alerts, and o… New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate- Identifies systemic problems that prevent government or community agencies from achieving positive outcomes for children. Projects, newsle… National Coalition for Child Protection Reform National Coalition for Child Protection Reform- Works to make the system better serve America's most vulnerable children by trying to change policies concerning child abuse, foste… Love146.org Love146.org- Raises awareness and resources to combat child sex trafficking. Defence For Children International Defence For Children International- An independent non-governmental organization working to promote and protect the rights of the child. Children and Armed Conflict Unit Children and Armed Conflict Unit- Database containing up-to-date information on issues about children and armed conflict, including press releases and links to other relevant site…