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Political Participation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ADAPT: American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today 
 ADAPT is a grassroots disability rights organization which advocates community-based alternatives to nursing home care for the elderly and people with disabilities. Their site has background information on the advantages of home care versus institutional living, personal stories of people who've successfully transitioned from nursing homes to living independently, proposed Federal legislation to better fund and support alternative care, and updates on ADAPT's political activism. http://www.adapt.org/ Topics: Activism Last updated May 3, 2004 Common Cause
Common Cause is a lobbying organization whose main goal is to make "our government more accountable to its citizens." It does not support any of the political parties, but works for government reform. Its "grassroots activists lobby lawmakers on pending legislation, write letters to the editor and op-ed pieces for their local newspapers," about various issues. The site provides full text of their studies, reports, and releases on their legislative battles. The site index provides an easy way to browse the subjects. Searchable. http://www.commoncause.org/ Topics: Activism, Law by Subject, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Dec 23, 2005 Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF)
This group "is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America's young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society. ... CRF develops, produces, and distributes programs and materials to teachers, students," and the public. The site features lesson plans on subjects such as terrorism and school violence, a "This Month in History" calendar, and related links. Searchable. http://www.crf-usa.org/ Topics: Activism, Education, Government, Government, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Jan 26, 2004 Eat the State!
Online edition of this Seattle-based biweekly journal, described as "a forum for anti-authoritarian political opinion, research and humor." Includes an activist calendar and directory for the Seattle area, guidelines for writers, back issues, and volunteer opportunities. Also features program archives for the related radio program, Eat the Airwaves!, which broadcasts on Saturday mornings on Seattle's KEXP (90.3 FM). The "Reclaim Our History" section lists activism events on this day in history. http://www.eatthestate.org Topics: Activism, Magazines, Magazines by Place, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Aug 10, 2009 First Amendment Schools
This "is a national initiative designed to transform how schools model and teach the rights and responsibilities of citizenship that frame civic life in our democracy." It provides FAQs and summaries of important court cases relating to the "Five Freedoms": religious liberty, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Also includes lesson plans, sample school policies, news, and links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.firstamendmentschools.org Topics: Activism, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Lesson Plans, Political Parties & Theories, United States History Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Hartford Black History Project: A Struggle From the Start
This in-depth look at African Americans in Hartford, Conn., from 1638 through the 20th century offers a view of slavery, emancipation, and the formation of a black community in New England. Among the topics covered are immigration, legal matters, abolitionist efforts, the so-called black governors (black individuals "co-opted" to help whites maintain control over the Black communities), and black military and political participation. From Hartford Web Publishing. http://www.hartford-hwp.com/HBHP/exhibit/index.html Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Labor, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 1, 2006 The League of Young Voters
Mobilizing progressive young adults (ages 18-35) to participate and lead in the political process since 2003. The site includes stands on issues and information for organizing in local and regional areas, with a special focus on "non-college youth, especially people of color and youth from low-income communities." There's also a blog, voter guides, national events announcements, and a directory of local leagues. http://theleague.com/ Topics: Activism, Government, Political Parties & Theories Last updated May 23, 2008 MoveOn.org
"When there is a disconnect between broad public opinion and legislative action, MoveOn builds electronic advocacy groups. Examples of such issues are campaign finance, environmental and energy issues, impeachment, gun safety, and nuclear disarmament." Site features include petitions, sample letters about current issues to send to elected officials, and media coverage of the organization's activities. http://www.moveon.org/ Topics: Activism, Energy, Internet, Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories, Politics, Politics by Place, Science, Technology Last updated Oct 15, 2005 National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
This nonprofit organization offers "practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government." The site features an overview of country and topical programs such as participation of women in government and political party development, reports, and related publications. Also includes job listings. http://www.ndi.org Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated May 16, 2006 Network for Good
This site offers the public online tools and resources for donating, volunteering, speaking out on current issues, and responding quickly to crises. Tools include databases of volunteer opportunities, media and elected official contacts by zip code, and actions arranged by cause. The collective effort of commercial and nonprofit groups to foster the "informed use of the Internet for civic participation and philanthropy." Searchable. http://www.networkforgood.org/ Topics: Activism, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Jobs & Work, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Mar 26, 2003 Protest.Net
A worldwide annotated list of upcoming protests, international days of peace, and other events where "activists are meeting, organizing, and protesting to demand a better world for all." Browsable by city, and issue (including animal rights, death penalty, drugs, the environment, feminism and reproductive rights, globalism, immigration, Iraq, prisons, police, and gay and lesbian). Note: search feature not working. http://www.protest.net/ Topics: Activism, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 24, 2004 The War Within: Dissent During Crisis in America
This exhibit "examines issues of war, peace, dissent and dialogue during critical periods in the 20th century when free speech and civil liberties were threatened." It features works by artists and almost 75 digitized items (from books, pamphlets, newspapers, handbills, and other materials) accompanied by essays on conscientious objectors and Japanese-American internment during World War II, McCarthyism during the Cold War, and Vietnam War protests. From University of California, Irvine, Libraries. http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/publications/exhibits/warwithin/index.php Topics: Activism, Social Issues, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 21, 2009 Yes!
The Web site for the Positive Futures Network and its magazine, Yes! The Journal of Positive Futures, provides articles and resources dedicated to "supporting people's active engagement in creating a just, sustainable, and compassionate world." The site includes articles from the magazine, classroom materials, and discussion and resource guides on topics such as voting, democracy, and activism. Searchable. http://www.yesmagazine.org/ Topics: Activism, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Nov 12, 2003 ZNet
ZNet is a resource created by "a community of people concerned about social change." The many categories include worldwide political concerns, environmental issues, and human rights. The site has a progressive, activist tone and encourages people to get involved. It has over 15,000 articles (many from Z Magazine) by leading intellectuals and concerned citizens. Searchable. http://www.zmag.org/znet/ Topics: Activism, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Jul 8, 2008 |
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