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The Equality Effect - Human Rights for Women and Girls
The legal organization behind the 160 Girls Project to sue the Kenyan government for not protecting young girls from rape.
human_rights  social_change  social_justice 
december 2011 by infomentation
ARISE Chicago
Arise Chicago, formerly Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues, was founded by Monsignor Jack Egan, Rabbi Robert Marx, and United Methodist Bishop Jesse De Witt in 1991 under the guidance of Ms. Kim Bobo who went on to found the national group, Interfaith Worker Justice.
social_justice  ministry  religion 
september 2011 by infomentation
Center for Mindfulness and Justice
The Center for Mindfulness & Justice facilitates personal transformation and professional development that fosters mindfulness, compassion, peace and equal access to justice for all.
sprituality  social_justice  buddhism 
january 2011 by infomentation
Sara Miles
Sara Miles is the founder and director of The Food Pantry , and serves as Director of Ministry at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Her books include Jesus Freak: Feeding Healing Raising the Dead and Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion. She speaks, preaches and leads workshops around the country, and her writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the New Yorker, and on National Public Radio.
books  social_justice  christianity  hunger 
september 2010 by infomentation
Sara Miles
books  social_justice  christianity  hunger 
september 2010 by infomentation
National Black Farmers Association
The National Black Farmers Association Incorporated is a non-profit, community organization founded in February of 1995, by John Boyd, Jr., of Baskerville, Virginia, a third generation farmer who is determined to hold on to his heritage, and to save his farm from foreclosure caused by racial discrimination under the United States Department of Agriculture.
African_American  social_justice  agriculture 
august 2010 by infomentation
The People Speak
A tribute to the life and work of Howard Zinn.
history  civil_rights  activism  social_justice 
april 2010 by infomentation
Home
Growing Food and Justice for all Initiative is striving to create a network of activists who are working toward a just food system and world. We are a group of individuals, organizations and institutional partners aimed at dismantling racism and empowering low-income and communities of color through sustainable and local agriculture, but also linking with parallel social and environmental movements.
food  activism  urban_gardening  social_justice  nutrition 
march 2010 by infomentation
Graffiti and Grub
Graffiti and Grub is a grocery store and venue focusing on supplying our community with sustainable, organic, and locally-grown food. We're also focused on supplying the hip hop generation with the tools needed for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
food  activism  politics  hip_hop  social_justice  nutrition 
march 2010 by infomentation
A Place of Rage
DVD Project of a documentary by Pratibha Parmar featuring Alice Walker, Angela Davis, June Jordan | A Place of Rage
film  feminism  african_american  social_justice  activism 
february 2010 by infomentation
Critical Resistance
activism  social_justice 
december 2009 by infomentation
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
hunger  food  activism  social_justice  social_change  sustainability 
august 2009 by infomentation
Vital Bridges
chicago  food  hunger  social_justice  activism 
august 2009 by infomentation
DataCenter
reference  activism  politics  social_justice  research  nonprofit 
april 2009 by infomentation
Architecture for Humanity
sustainability  activism  architecture  nonprofit  social_justice  social_change 
april 2009 by infomentation
Sister Helen Prejean
Sister Helen Prejean's blog.
blogs  social_justice 
may 2008 by infomentation
Welcome to Meaningful Media
Welcome to Meaningful Media. We are committed to changing the world through media.
media  news  social_justice 
may 2008 by infomentation
Grass Commons
Grassroots tools for the common good. Building pipelines between those who can generate information about products and companies and those who can use that information to build a more sustainable economy and a better world.
social_justice  corporate_responsibility 
may 2008 by infomentation
Social Edge
By Social Entrepreneurs, For Social Entrepreneurs. Social Edge is the global online community where social entrepreneurs and other practitioners of the social benefit sector connect to network, learn, inspire and share resources.
social_change  social_justice 
may 2008 by infomentation
Natural Capital Institute
The Natural Capital Institute serves the people who are transforming the world. We are a team of researchers, teachers, students, activists, scholars, writers, social entrepreneurs, artists, and volunteers committed to the restoration of the earth and ...
social_justice  activism 
may 2008 by infomentation
Knowmore.org
We are a grassroots, web-based community dedicated to chronicling and resisting corporate attacks on democracy, worker's and human rights, fair trade, business ethics and the environment. Our shared goal of a more informed and conscious consumer is bei...
corporate_responsibility  social_justice 
may 2008 by infomentation
The Public Square
The Public Square at the IHC fosters debate, dialogue, and exchange of ideas about cultural, social and political issues with an emphasis on social justice. Our programs promote participatory democracy by creating space for public conversations. Knowle...
chicago  illinois  humanities  social_justice 
may 2008 by infomentation
BigCarrot
A site allows people with a common interest to come together and pool their contributions to create an inducement prize.
activism  social_justice  social_networking 
april 2008 by infomentation
OneWorld
OneWorld.net harnesses the democratic potential of digital media to create a fair and more sustainable world. A global network for people who care about the world beyond their own borders, OneWorld is a digital town hall in an interconnected world.
social_justice  community_building  journalism 
april 2008 by infomentation
Think New Orleans
A blog tracking the recovery of New Orleans.
new_orleans  community_building  social_justice  blogs 
april 2008 by infomentation
FireChange
FireChange is a web browser plug-in that aims to provide information about corporate crimes such as human rights abuses and ecological destruction, as you browse the internet... more soon.
corporate_research  shopping  social_justice  tools  development_research 
april 2008 by infomentation
CorpWatch
Based in Oakland, CA, this organization records and publicizes information about the misdeeds of corporations.
corporate_responsibility  corporate_research  activism  social_justice  development_research 
april 2008 by infomentation
The State and Local Food Policy Project
Drake University Agricultural Law Center. Food Policy Councils convene citizens and government officials for the purpose of providing a comprehensive examination of a state or local food system. This unique, non-partisan form of civic engagement brings...
food  social_justice 
march 2008 by infomentation
Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council
The Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council is network of organizations and individuals sharing their experiences and concerns about food security in the Chicago region in order to influence policy makers to make informed decisions motivated by the goals ...
chicago  food  social_justice  community_building 
march 2008 by infomentation
MobileActive.org
A resource for activists using mobile technology worldwide.
social_justice  social_networking  activism 
january 2008 by infomentation
Uncounted - The New Math of American Elections
Uncounted, a political documentary by David Earnhardt, shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 - and now looms as an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election."
movies  social_justice 
january 2008 by infomentation
What to Eat
Marion Nestle's blog about food production and politics.
food  sustainability  social_justice  blogs 
january 2008 by infomentation
Free Speech TV
Finally, after 50 years of television broadcasting, there now exists a national television channel that reflects the diversity of our society, provides perspectives that are under-represented or ignored by the mainstream media, and shines a national sp...
tv  social_justice  civil_rights 
january 2008 by infomentation
Just Philanthropy
JustPhilanthropy.org is a website dedicated to moving philanthropy closer to social justice and racial equity.
philanthropy  social_justice 
january 2008 by infomentation
Beacon Broadside
Beacon Broadside, a project of Beacon Press, is a forum for ideas, opinions, and reflections by Beacon authors, staff, and friends. The mission of Beacon Broadside is to extend this tradition of thought-provoking, fearless commentary beyond the realm o...
spirituality  social_justice  civil_rights  publishing  intellectual 
january 2008 by infomentation
The Elders : Every Human Has Rights
2008 is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th anniversary. Sign the Universal Declaration. Make your personal pledge to live by its principles. Spread the word.
civil_rights  social_justice 
december 2007 by infomentation
Dick Gregory Global Watch
Dick Gregory 60's comedian, vegetarian, Civil Rights activist, a drum major for equal rights and nutritional consultant.
civil_rights  african_american  social_justice  activism  intellectual 
december 2007 by infomentation
Experimental Station
The Experimental Station is a not-for-profit (501-c-3) incubator of innovative cultural, educational, and environmental projects and small-scale enterprises. The Experimental Station was established in 2002 upon a long history of socially, artistically...
chicago  community_building  social_justice  sustainability 
december 2007 by infomentation
Organization of the North East
ONE's mission is to build and sustain a successful mixed economic, multi-ethnic community on the north lakefront of Chicago.
chicago  community_building  social_justice 
december 2007 by infomentation
Community Renewal Society
Community Renewal Society is a progressive, faith-based organization that works to eliminate race and class barriers. Founded in 1882, Community Renewal informs, organizes and trains both communities and individuals to advocate for social and economic ...
chicago  community_building  social_justice  activism 
december 2007 by infomentation
The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard
I would give this video twenty stars if I could.
sustainability  activism  social_justice  environmentalism 
december 2007 by infomentation
Radical Reference | Answers for those who question authority
Awesome: "Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, edu...
librarianship  activism  social_justice  reference 
december 2007 by infomentation
The Elders
An organization of world leaders who have a vision for global peace with justice.
peace  activism  social_justice  community_building 
november 2007 by infomentation
The Sew-op
The Sew-Op is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization that is providing change in the world one stitch at a time by teaching local communities how to become sustainable through the resources available. The Sew-Op is designed to start up any where with m...
social_justice  sustainability  social_networking  recycling  community_building  nonprofit 
november 2007 by infomentation
The Gift Economy
A website dedicated to shifting the paradigm of consumer culture, economy, and society. Simply put, it is an economic system in which goods and services are given without any explicit agreement for immediate or future quid pro quo. Typically, a gift ec...
social_justice  philanthropy  feminism  activism  sustainability 
november 2007 by infomentation
FreeRice
Give free rice to hungry people by playing a simple word game.
nonprofit  poverty  hunger  social_justice  amusement 
november 2007 by infomentation
Manning Marable
Manning Marable's official website. He is the founding director of the Center for Contemporary Black History at Columbia University. He is also a fellow Earlhamite.
african_american_heritage  history  american_history  african_american  intellectual  social_justice  activism 
november 2007 by infomentation
wluw
WLUW plays only the local, indy, and pure alternative that the discerning music fan demands. WLUW is a community oriented, pro-social radio station, committed to the Jesuit philosophy of ethical action, whose broadcasts fulfill the social justice and s...
chicago  radio  social_justice  activism 
october 2007 by infomentation
Climate Justice Chicago
Climate Justice Chicago (CJC) is a multi-issue, multi-racial, multi-ethnic grass-roots coalition dedicated to reversing global warming through a radical change in both the perception and definition of the problem, and prescriptions for action.
chicago  global_warming  environmentalism  activism  social_justice 
october 2007 by infomentation
Wilberforce 2007: Join the Fight for Freedom and sign the online petition
Wilberforce 2007: In March 2007 it will be 200 years since since the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, led by William Wilberforce, which transformed the face of world history. Continue the Fight for Freedom by signing the online petition.
social_justice  activism  history 
october 2007 by infomentation
What About Our Daughters
This is an awesome blog that shines a light on the problem of violence against black women amid other civil rights injustices for African Americans.
blogs  feminism  african_american  activism  social_justice 
october 2007 by infomentation
Jena Six Petition
The lives of six young black men are being ruined by Jim Crow justice in Jena, Louisiana. Please sign the petition to demand that the civil rights of these children are protected and that the racist status quo in Jena come to an end.
civil_rights  social_justice  activism 
october 2007 by infomentation
Right Livelihood Award: Home
Website of the Right Livelihood Award Foundation. The Right Livelihood Awards are annually presented in the Swedish Parliament and often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Prize.
sustainability  social_justice  right_livelihood 
october 2007 by infomentation
Gentilly Project
This is a really interesting project to facilitate community organizing and participation after a disaster. Inspired by the needs of communities in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
blogs  social_justice  nonprofit  social_media  social_networking  community_building 
september 2007 by infomentation
Just Coffee
coffee  social_justice  nonprofit 
september 2007 by infomentation
The Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality
The Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality at Stanford University was founded as part of Stanford University's commitment to engage with the most pressing social problems.
stanford  social_justice  economics  poverty  politics 
august 2007 by infomentation
Knowmore.org
A grassroots, web-based community dedicated to chronicling and resisting corporate attacks on democracy, worker's and human rights, fair trade, business ethics and the environment.
corporate_responsibility  sustainability  activism  civil_rights  social_justice  environmentalism 
august 2007 by infomentation
HREA - The Global Human Rights Education Network
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is a non-profit organisation whose main mission is to support efforts aimed at introducing human rights concepts and values into educational curricula and teaching practices. The HREA site contains many on-line ...
civil_rights  activism  social_justice 
august 2007 by infomentation
Americans Against Escalation in Iraq
Americans Against Escalation in Iraq is a national campaign comprised of a variety of groups from across the political spectrum that are committed to opposing the Bush plan to escalate the war in Iraq and to work for the responsible redeployment of Ame...
peace  activism  social_justice 
august 2007 by infomentation
Interfaith Youth Core
IFYC builds mutual respect and pluralism among young people from different religious traditions by empowering them to work together to serve others.
religion  faith  activism  social_justice  peace  chicago 
august 2007 by infomentation
Impeach Bush-Cheney Home Page
Berkeley, Bay Area, Impeach, Bush, Cheney, constitution, violation of constitution, civil rights
politics  activism  social_justice 
august 2007 by infomentation
STOP THE IRAQI OIL LAW
activism  politics  social_justice 
july 2007 by infomentation
Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center was founded in 1971 as a small civil rights law firm. Today, the Center is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists and its tracking of hate groups.
civil_rights  social_justice  activism 
july 2007 by infomentation
The Fund for Peace
The mission of The Fund for Peace is to prevent war and alleviate the conditions that cause war. The Fund promotes education and research for practical solutions. It is a consistent advocate of promoting social justice and respect for the principles of...
peace  activism  social_justice 
july 2007 by infomentation
Open Left
From some folks at American Family Voices. Open Left is a news, analysis and action website dedicated toward building a progressive governing majority in America. The three founding partners are Chris Bowers, Mike Lux, and Matt Stoller.
activism  politics  social_justice  social_networking 
july 2007 by infomentation
United States Social Forum
Born out of the first World Social Forum in Brazil in 2001. I missed this event, but this website in righteous! Great information here.
activism  social_justice 
july 2007 by infomentation
Sustainable Business Alliance
The Sustainable Business Alliance is a membership organization for companies who are committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices.
green_business  sustainability  environmentalism  social_justice 
july 2007 by infomentation
Breakthrough Institute
Corporate Ethics International is an NGO that is inspiring a race to the top by corporations and an accelerated transition to natural capitalism.
nonprofit  sustainability  activism  social_justice  corporate_responsibility 
july 2007 by infomentation
American Environics
A progressive market research firm -- American Environics is a vision and values-driven company. We are committed to bringing cutting edge social science tools to inform social change strategies with the goal of creating a politics that grows self-expr...
progressive_politics  research  activism  environmentalism  global_warming  green_business  oakland  social_justice 
july 2007 by infomentation
Ethisphere™ Magazine
An interesting magazine promoting "ethical" business practices.
green_business  sustainability  social_justice 
june 2007 by infomentation
Equal Rights Amendment
Help the ERA Summit and the National Woman's Party promote the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, to guarantee on behalf of all women and men that equality of rights under the law cannot be denied on account of sex.
feminism  activism  civil_rights  social_justice  politics 
june 2007 by infomentation
Change.org
Change.org is a social network for hundreds of social causes and over 1 million nonprofit organizations.
community_building  social_justice  activism 
june 2007 by infomentation
Heifer International
Heifer International is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance & sustainability.
nonprofit  social_justice  sustainability 
june 2007 by infomentation
The New Sancturary Movement
social_justice  activism  progressive_christianity 
june 2007 by infomentation
NAACP
For nearly one hundred years, it has been the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that has saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.
civil_rights  african_american_heritage  social_justice  activism  progressive_politics 
may 2007 by infomentation
Hunger Awareness Day
food  social_justice 
may 2007 by infomentation
Alameda County Community Food Bank
The Alameda County Community Food Bank distributes nutritious food to low income county residents. Other programs include nutrition education, hunger education, hunger advocacy, hunger hotline, food helpline.
food  social_justice  community_building 
may 2007 by infomentation
QuantumShift.tv
Quantum Shift is a 21st Century storyteller that renews the cultural values of community, care and interconnectedness.
media  community_building  social_justice  sustainability 
may 2007 by infomentation
WiserEarth
WiserEarth is a community directory and networking forum for not for profit and non-governmental organizations addressing the central issues of our day: climate change, poverty, the environment, peace, water, hunger, social justice, conservation, human...
environmentalism  sustainability  fair_trade  social_justice 
may 2007 by infomentation
The Religious Society of Friends
A list of resources on the Religious Society of Friends
quaker  religion  community_building  social_justice  peace 
may 2007 by infomentation
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