Political and Social Advocacy Groups. New Social Activism.

Lovearth.com

StolenElection.net

League of Pissed Off Voters

Black Box Voting "... has taken the position that fraud took place in the 2004 election through electronic voting machines. We base this on hard evidence, documents obtained in public records requests, inside information, and other data indicative of manipulation of electronic voting systems. What we do not know is the specific scope of the fraud. We are working now to compile the proof, based not on soft evidence -- red flags, exit polls -- but core documents obtained by Black Box Voting in the most massive Freedom of Information action in history."

Meria Heller Show "Welcome to the real world, separate from the matrix of lies we were raised with and are constantly fed. Your support helps keep the show clean of corporate/sponsor corruption and dictums. Here is that 'safe' spot you were looking for to comfort your mind and soul that you are NOT alone. By supporting media that supports you and NOT supporting the corporate media machine, you are participating in your own freedom. Thank you so much for that, and enjoy the trip through the rabbit hole... "

Portals for Change

Lovearth.com  "Connect through 1000+ eco-humane-political-spiritual sites...."

 

Sustainability Rocky Mountain Institute  "an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining. We do this by inspiring business, civil society, and government to design integrative solutions that create true wealth." "Our staff shows businesses, communities, individuals, and governments how to create more wealth and employment, protect and enhance natural and human capital, increase profit and competitive advantage, and enjoy many other benefits—largely by doing what they do far more efficiently. " "Our work is independent, nonadversarial, and transideological, with a strong emphasis on market-based solutions." Offers Winning the Oil End Game

How Dump & Run Was Born

"Over the years, it has become accepted that the items we no longer have use for are trash. What millions of people fail to realize is that the concept of trash is based on our perception. Dump & Run is an effort to change that perception."

"We've all heard the phrase "One person's trash is another's treasure" but few people ever go so far as donating the items they no longer have use for. While at Syracuse University, Lisa Heller, the founder of Dump and Run, lost a ring that her grandmother had given her and decided to check the dumpster for it as a last resort. She never found the ring, but was amazed at what she did find. Upon looking in the dumpster Lisa found many perfectly usable items that had been discarded by students. She found, clothing, furniture, lamps, approximately enough canned food to feed a family of four for a week and even a cigar box full of rare stamps, one of which was worth $400.00."

"Lisa was awestruck by the amount of usable items being sent to the landfill. For the rest of her stay at Syracuse and her first year at the University of Richmond, Lisa saved as many things as she could from the dumpsters. She kept some items for herself, and took the balance of the items and donated them to Goodwill Industries. Her second year at Richmond she collected so many things that she had a lawn sale of her own to raise money for the University debate team and again gave the remaining portion to Goodwill. During her third year at Richmond, Lisa was very active in the Sierra Club, and with the help of both Richmond's on and off campus chapters she organized an official effort to collect and sell the recyclable items. The proceeds from the sale resulted in a sizable donation to the Sierra Club. By 2000, the second year of Lisa's official effort, the awareness within the campus community about Dump & Run had increased so dramatically that discarded items at the end of the school year had decreased by approximately 50%."

 

"We are a global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students, educators and entrepreneurs who want to advance the new social activist movement of the information age. Our aim is to topple existing power structures and forge a major shift in the way we will live in the 21st century."

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The Center for a New American Dream

"The Center exists to create that positive impact. We work with individuals, institutions, communities, and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture, and change the way goods are produced and consumed."

"At the Center for a New American Dream, we feel that

"Living consciously means getting more of what really matters in life, being aware of what’s going on around you, finding balance, and having a little fun while you’re at it;

"Buying wisely means becoming a positive force in the marketplace, using your purchasing power to support business practices that are safer for the environment and better for people;

"Making a difference is all about making sure your citizen voices are heard, being active in your community and letting policymakers know where YOU stand."

Social and Political Activist and Advocacy Organizations
 

20/20 Vision  "... makes grassroots activism easy for busy people. We give citizens the information and tools they need to get involved on important issues like reducing air pollution from cars and power plants, keeping dangerous pesticides out of our food, limiting nuclear arms and making our country more secure. Our alerts tell you how to contact politicians and corporate officials and quickly and easily tell them you’re watching them on an urgent issue. Best of all, we engage activists through creative online and offline strategies and make it fun! 20/20 Vision promotes democracy by involving the public at critical decision points."

Alternative Gifts International "... The global mission of Alternative Gifts International is to send authentic, life-giving gifts to a needy world -- gifts that build a partnership with oppressed people in crisis and that protect and preserve the earth's endangered environment -- to nourish and sustain a more equitable and peaceful global community."
 

American PIE "... is dedicated to developing and administering action programs which help build a more informed, environmentally responsible, activist citizenry in the United States. The environmental mission of American PIE rests on the premise that building public awareness is the most effective of all the long-term forces for change."

Earthrights International "... combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment, our earth rights. Earth rights are those rights that demonstrate the connection between human well-being and a sound environment, and include the right to a healthy environment, the right to speak out and act to protect the environment, and the right to participate in development decisions."

EarthSave International

• EarthSave leads a global movement of people from all walks of life who are taking concrete steps to promote healthy and life-sustaining food choices.
• EarthSave supplies information, support and practical programs to those who have learned that their food choices impact environmental and human health.
• We support individuals in making food choices that promote health, reduce health care costs, and provide greater independence from the medical system.
• We raise awareness of the ecological destruction linked to the production of "food animals."
• We advocate and promote a delicious, planet-friendly diet.

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy  "...promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy."

MoveOn "... is working to bring ordinary people back into politics. With a system that today revolves around big money and big media, most citizens are left out. When it becomes clear that our "representatives" don't represent the public, the foundations of democracy are in peril. MoveOn is a catalyst for a new kind of grassroots involvement, supporting busy but concerned citizens in finding their political voice. Our nationwide network of more than 2,000,000 online activists is one of the most effective and responsive outlets for democratic participation available today."

My Vote is My Voice Corp

Works with these organizations to identify and fund progress democratic organizations.

Latinos for America
Truth and Hope
Progressive Vote
Democracy for America
Democracy for Vermont
Rapid Response Network
Democracy for Massachusetts
Youth for Democracy
Globalization Watch Action
Change for America
StopBush
Air America Radio
OurConvention
Dem Swingers
Turn the Tide
Americans Coming Together
Grassroots for America
Oklahoma Grassroots
People for Change

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Turn the Tide! :
Nine Simple Actions to Save the Planet

Turn the Tide is a program created by the Center for a New American Dream. They turned to leading scientists and experts in the field of conservation to ask what first steps Americans should take to reduce global warming, conserve water and energy, and save wildlife and forest habitats.

The program was designed by narrowing the suggestions to:

• actions that matter most and can be measured accurately, in order to demonstrate our impact with integrity
• actions that are realistically achievable for most people, in order to have broad, meaningful appeal;
• just nine actions, for a clear and manageable program.
• When these nine basic actions are taken together by thousands of us, it has a significant impact on our environment.
•  When these actions are reported and the cumulative impact publicized, increasing numbers of Americans will be inspired to drop in and make waves!

The Nine Actions

1. Skip a car trip each week

2. Replace one beef meal each week

3. Shift your shrimp consumption

4. Declare your independence from junk mail

5. Replace four standard light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights

6. Move the thermostat 3°F

7. Eliminate lawn and garden pesticides

8. Install an efficient showerhead and low flow faucet aerators

9. Inspire two friends
 

New England Aquarium
Population Coalition
Population Connection
Redefining Progress

Second Nature
Seeds of Simplicity
Sierra Club Sustainable Consumption Committee
SustainUS
TV Turnoff Network

Worldwatch Institute  "providing the information and ideas needed to foster a sustainable world."
Youth for Environmental Sanity
Youth Agenda 2002

Online Initiatives

CITI
Simple Living Network
Patriots Energy Pledge
Project Nature Connect
ShadowsLight.com
SolaroofGarden

Other

Green Restaurant Association
Clutter Free Organizing Services
VegTime
You Can Prevent Global Warming (and Save Money!)