Wholesome Practice: Political Campaigning

Global Justice for Animals and the Environment

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Global Justice for Animals and the Environment (GJAE) exists to provide an uncompromising voice for animals and the environmental defense and to campaign in solidarity with indigenous communities in the fight against pro-corporate free trade agreements and related neoliberal economic policies. Our research team provides animal and environmental advocacy groups, members of Congress, and the broader global justice movement with in-depth analysis of the threat to animals and the planet posed by free trade agreements.”

Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The arms race is moving into space. The U.S. Space Command, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has publicly stated that it intends “to control space in order to protect U.S. interests and investments.” It is crucial that the movement to stop this new round in the arms race moves quickly ahead.”

Global Justice Ecology Project

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Global Justice Ecology Project (GJEP) explores and exposes the intertwined root causes of social injustice, ecological destruction, and economic domination. GJEP envisions a world in which all societies are justly and equitably governed with full participation by an engaged and informed populace living in harmony with the natural world and one another. We accomplish our mission by (1) prioritizing campaigns that are key leverage points for advancing systemic change, and (2) linking struggles and strengthening diverse movements with strategic action, information, and analysis.”

Global Ecovillage Network (GEN)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) catalyzes communities for a regenerative world. GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives that bridge cultures, countries, and continents. GEN builds bridges between policy-makers, governments, NGOs, academics, entrepreneurs, activists, community networks and ecologically-minded individuals across the globe in order to develop strategies for a global transition to resilient communities and cultures.”

Global Exchange

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We take a holistic approach to creating change and as an education and action resource center, we advance our vision by working to ensure our members and constituents are empowered locally and connected globally to create a just and sustainable world. We realize that in order to advance social, environmental and economic justice we must transform the global economy from profit-centered to people-centered, from currency to community.”

Global Change Lab

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“This is a training hub for global activists – on the internet. On Global Change Lab you take training bits and get skills in activism and social change – all in order to change the world. To complete a training bit you have to share something you learned. Your shares inspire and makes the next activist become even smarter.”

Global Community Monitor

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Global Community Monitor, founded in 2001, trains and supports communities in the use of environmental monitoring tools to understand the impact of fossil fuel industry pollution on their health and the environment. GCM’s work focuses on disempowered “fenceline” communities harmed by serious air pollution from industrial sources and whose concerns agencies and responsible corporations are ignoring. Over the past fifteen years, GCM has developed and pioneered the use of “bucket brigades” (a grassroots air monitoring program) as a method for communities to document and understand the impacts of industrial pollution, to launch advocacy efforts against polluters, and to win stunning victories.”

Global Community Designs

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal), CNCL-Endorsed

“This site serves as virtual home for our networks of allied community organizations. Perhaps bookmark our site and return if you seek hope from our beautiful creations…We are a Mutual Benefit Society dedicated to the arts, advocacy, research and development, education, and activism that promote engaged and resilient community wellness for our life on Earth.”

GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.”

German Animal Welfare Association

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The goal of the German Animal Welfare Association is that every animal can lead a species-appropriate life. Be it in private households, in agriculture, in research and wherever humans deal with animals. We want animals to be protected in their natural habitats. Animal, nature and species protection are inseparable for us. Here you will learn everything about pets, animals in agriculture, animal experiments, wildlife, animal welfare abroad and how animals are protected by law.”

Genetic Engineering, Food, and Our Environment

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Book: “If current trends continue, within five to eight years most of the foods we eat could be genetically engineered. Multinational corporations want us to believe that this food is safe, nutritious, and thoroughly tested. Critics argue that governments are sacrificing environmental and health safeguards in favor of commercial interests. This book aims to clarify some of the key issues that concern people about genetic engineering”

Gandhi and King

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The lives and work of Mohandis Karamchand Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. have much to teach us about nonviolent resistance to oppression.”

Fur Trade Facts

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Each year, more than 1 billion rabbits and 50 million other animals — including foxes, seals, mink, and raccoon dogs — are raised on fur farms or trapped in the wild and killed for their pelts. Because much of the fur is imported from China and other countries that have poor regulation, it is often mislabeled as “faux”. Depending on the size of the garment, 100 animals or more may be killed for a single coat.” Article covers: farm conditions, trapping and hunting, the fur trade today

GAIA (Global Action in the Interest of Animals)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“GAIA (Global Action in the Interest of Animals) is the most influential and one of the most well-known animal rights organizations in Belgium. We believe that animals should also be treated with respect and have the right to a decent life. We argue for a relationship between humans and animals that is characterized by humanity and justice.”

Fur Free Alliance

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The Fur Free Alliance is an international coalition of more than 40 animal protection organizations working together to end the exploitation and killing of animals for fur.”

Fur Free Alliance – News

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

News. “The Fur Free Alliance is an international coalition of more than 40 animal protection organizations working together to end the exploitation and killing of animals for fur.”

Friends of the Earth International

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Our vision is of a peaceful and sustainable world based on societies living in harmony with nature. We envision a society of interdependent people living in dignity, wholeness and fulfilment in which equity and human and peoples’ rights are realized. This will be a society built upon peoples’ sovereignty and participation. It will be founded on social, economic, gender and environmental justice and be free from all forms of domination and exploitation, such as neoliberalism, corporate globalization, neo-colonialism and militarism. We believe that our children’s future will be better because of what we do.”

Friends of the Earth International – News

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

News. “Our vision is of a peaceful and sustainable world based on societies living in harmony with nature. We envision a society of interdependent people living in dignity, wholeness and fulfilment in which equity and human and peoples’ rights are realized. This will be a society built upon peoples’ sovereignty and participation. It will be founded on social, economic, gender and environmental justice and be free from all forms of domination and exploitation, such as neoliberalism, corporate globalization, neo-colonialism and militarism. We believe that our children’s future will be better because of what we do.”

Friends of the Earth International – Publications

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Publications by subject: -Resisting mining, oil and gas. -Human rights defenders. -Forests and biodiversity. -Food Sovereignty. -Economic justice and resisting neoliberalism. -Climate justice and energy.

Friends Peace Teams

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Friends Peace Teams is a Spirit-led organization working to develop long-term relationships with communities in conflict around the world to create programs for peace building, healing and reconciliation.”

Friends of the Earth

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Together we speak truth to power and expose those who endanger the health of people and the planet for corporate profit. We organize to build long-term political power and campaign to change the rules of our economic and political systems that create injustice and destroy nature.”

Friends of the Earth Australia

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Friends of the Earth Australia is a member of Friends of the Earth International which is the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 77 national member groups and some 5,000 local activist groups on every continent. With over 2 million members and supporters around the world, we campaign on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues. We challenge the current model of economic and corporate neoliberal globalization, and promote solutions that will help to create environmentally sustainable and socially just societies.”

Friends of the Earth Australia – News

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

News topics: climate and energy, land and water, food and technology, economics for earth, indigenous land and rights. “Our vision is of a world where everyone’s needs are met in a way which safeguards the future of the environment. We campaign for a world where environmental protection, social justice and economic welfare for all people, go hand in hand. Through our local, national and international networks, we work with the community to communicate, raise awareness, put forward alternatives and take action. Our philosophy and practice is grounded in our messaging ‘mobilise, resist, transform’. The alternative we seek to implement is a sustainable society. This involves a reliance on the use of renewable resources which are equitably distributed. It involves the recognition that there is an inextricable link between people and the environment. “

Friends Of Animals United (FAUN)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“FAUN is a coalition of animal / earth liberation activists who are bound by the twin objectives of exposing and working against the perpetrators of overt & clandestine animal exploitation wherever they are operating. We are firmly united in our commitment to publicizing animal-use industries’ profit-driven lies and illusions, as well as engaging in the practical, street-level action so essential to bringing about the local (and ultimately universal) abolition of retrograde, dark-age practices that systematically exploit and destroy countless nonhuman sentient beings, and the Earth itself”

Friends of the Earth Australia – Take Action!

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Opportunities to sign petitions and take action. “Friends of the Earth Australia is a member of Friends of the Earth International which is the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 77 national member groups and some 5,000 local activist groups on every continent. With over 2 million members and supporters around the world, we campaign on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues. We challenge the current model of economic and corporate neoliberal globalization, and promote solutions that will help to create environmentally sustainable and socially just societies.”

Friends Committee on National Legislation

Aug 14, 2019

“The Friends Committee on National Legislation lobbies Congress and the administration to advance peace, justice, opportunity, and environmental stewardship. Founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), FCNL fields an expert team of lobbyists on Capitol Hill and works with a grassroots network of tens of thousands of people across the country to advance policies and priorities established by our governing General Committee. FCNL is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to live our values of integrity, simplicity, and peace as we build relationships across political divides to move policies forward.”

Friends of Animals

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Friends of Animals (FoA) is a non-profit, international animal advocacy organization, incorporated in the state of New York since 1957. Friends of Animals advocates for the rights of nonhuman animals, free-living and domestic. Our goal is to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world. The organization has evolved from its beginnings as the most comprehensive low-cost spay neuter program in the country. Friends of Animals now places critical habitat, wildlife protection and veganism at the core of animal advocacy. We are constantly doing legislative outreach to get laws passed (some drafted by us) that will protect animals or to stop laws that harm animals in their tracks.”

Free the San Francisco Eight!

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The mission of the Committee for Defense of Human Rights is to draw attention to human rights abuses perpetrated by the government of the United States and law enforcement authorities which were carried out in an effort to destroy progressive organizations and individuals. By building coalitions with organizations and groups that advocate for human and civil rights, CDHR hopes to bring an end to these abuses. CDHR’s basic principles are set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Convention against Torture.”

Free Range Fraud

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Free Range Fraud is a campaign by Animal Liberation Victoria (ALV) to expose the reality of free range farming. Free range animal ‘products’ have been gaining popularity as the public become more aware of conditions inside what are typically understood as ‘factory farms’. However, the public have little knowledge of what is behind the free range label they are purchasing, and the industry has done a good job of feeding the public lies that these are ‘humane choices’.”

Free from Harm

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Free from Harm is dedicated to helping end animal exploitation through public education and grassroots action.”

Free Press

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Free Press was created to give people a voice in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what’s actually happening in their communities.”

Fossil Free

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“This is a worldwide campaign to end the age of fossil fuels. We are a powerful movement of citizens around the world working to build a future that’s free from the destructive impacts of climate change, and free from the out-of-control corporations that caused it.”

Frack-Free NC

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

““Frack-Free NC” is a network of grassroots organizations who believe that shale gas development using “fracking” and horizontal drilling cannot be done without bringing harm to our waters, land, air, communities and public health. We are working to keep North Carolina frack free. We want this website to be a resource for people, organizations and local governments to learn more about fracking, to find documentation, and to connect with others in NC involved in this issue.”

For a World without War

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The International Peace Bureau is dedicated to the vision of a World Without War. Our current main programme centres on Disarmament for Sustainable Development and within this, our focus is mainly on the reallocation of military expenditure. We believe that by reducing funding for the military sector, significant amounts of money could be released for social projects, domestically or abroad, which could lead to the fulfillment of real human needs and the protection of the environment. At the same time, we support a range of disarmament campaigns and supply data on the economic dimensions of weapons and conflicts. Our campaigning work on nuclear disarmament began already in the 1980s.”

Food for Thought

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Food for Thought, a program of Animal Place, helps animal and environmental nonprofits adopt animal- and earth-friendly menu policies for fundraising and sponsored events.”

Fish Feel

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Fish Feel is the first organization devoted to promoting the recognition of fish as sentient beings deserving of respect and compassion. Despite fish constituting the largest category of animals used for food (including as farmed animal feed), and despite huge numbers of fish harmed for research, “sport,” and aquaria, their well-being receives very little attention, even from the animal protection community. Fish Feel primarily serves to help educate the public as to why these animals are deserving of our admiration and appreciation, the immense problems caused by the exploitation of them, and how we can help them.”

First Peoples Worldwide

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“We focus on funding local development projects in Indigenous communities all over the world while creating bridges between our communities and corporations, governments, academics, NGOs and investors in their regions. We facilitate the use of traditional Indigenous knowledge in solving today’s challenges, including climate change, food security, medicine, governance and sustainable development. We are unique among grant makers because we are an Indigenous-led organization providing funding directly to Indigenous communities. Not only do our head staff come from Indigenous backgrounds, but our global network of board members, grantees and other Indigenous practitioners represent the diversity and solidarity of the Indigenous way of life. We are funded by a wide range of dedicated supporters, including foundations, corporations, individuals, and multilaterals.”

Feniks (Phoenix)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The Association for Animal Protection and the Development of Civil Consciousness “Phoenix”, was created as a natural continuation of cooperation and the result of the joint work of a group of like-minded people. The work of the association is focused on the humanization of society and respect for nature and life. It is working on legislation, insists on applying laws, educating citizens, sensitizing citizens to the suffering of animals, fighting every form of discrimination against people. We are committed to establishing system solutions for all problems in the field of animal protection. Our vision is respect for life, equal right to life for all.”

Fight for the Future Education Fund

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Fight for the Future Education Fund works to advance the new power technology gives us to improve our own lives and the world. We believe that heightening the public’s understanding of this new power and giving people tools to act is the best way to defend and expand it. “

Fight for the Future

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Fight for the Future is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 whose mission is to ensure that the web continues to hold freedom of expression and creativity at its core. We seek to expand the internet’s transformative power for good, to preserve and enhance its capacity to enrich and empower. We envision a world where everyone can access the internet affordably, free of interference or censorship and with full privacy.”

Fellowship of Reconciliation USA (FORusa)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Purpose: “Create a network of peacemakers. Organize and train local activists and justice leaders. Provide a national support framework for groups and communities to mobilize and drive moral movements. Welcome all people of conscience. Improve the lives of the disadvantaged. End structures of oppression, violence and war. Create peace through the transformative power of nonviolence.”

Faunalytics Index

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal), CNCL-Endorsed

“A monthly roundup of statistics and figures from around the world, to help you do your animal advocacy more effectively.”

Faunalytics

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal), CNCL-Endorsed

“Faunalytics is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to helping animals by providing useful information to advocates to help them increase their impact. Faunalytics conducts essential research like impact evaluations, opinion polls, audience surveys, focus groups and other types of studies. Our results can help you understand how people think, so you can choose the best ways to influence them. Our history shows a dedication to our mission: to make you more powerful in creating change for animals.”

Farm Sanctuary

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals. Today, Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s largest and most effective farm animal rescue and protection organization. We have rescued thousands of animals and cared for them at our sanctuaries in New York and California. At Farm Sanctuary, these animals are our friends, not our food. We educate millions of people about their plight and the effects of factory farming on our health and environment. We advocate for laws and policies to prevent suffering and promote compassion, and we reach out to legislators and businesses to bring about institutional reforms.”

FAIR

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints. As an anti-censorship organization, we expose neglected news stories and defend working journalists when they are muzzled. As a progressive group, FAIR believes that structural reform is ultimately needed to break up the dominant media conglomerates, establish independent public broadcasting and promote strong non-profit sources of information. Uniquely, FAIR works with both activists and journalists. We maintain a regular dialogue with reporters at news outlets across the country, providing constructive critiques when called for and applauding exceptional, hard-hitting journalism. We also encourage the public to contact media with their concerns, to become media activists rather than passive consumers of news.”

Europe for peace

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Europe free from nuclear weapons…The idea of carrying out this campaign arose in Lisbon, in the European Humanist Forum of November 2006 in the working group of Peace and Nonviolence. Different organizations participated and different opinions converged very clearly on one issue: violence in the world, the return of the nuclear arms race, the danger of a nuclear catastrophe and the need to urgently change the course of events. The words of Gandhi, M. L. King and Silo resounded in our minds on the importance of having faith in life and on the great force that nonviolence is. We were inspired by these examples. “

Essays on Reducing Suffering

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“This site contains writings on the topic of reducing suffering, including the suffering of non-human animals and far-future beings. Most content is by Brian Tomasik, though a few pieces are written by others.”

Environmental Justice Aotearo

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal), CNCL-Endorsed

“We work and speak for communities and creatures bearing the cost of poor environmental decision-making. We aim to be New Zealand’s centre of environmental and ecological justice expertise….Mission statement: First, to expose environmental and ecological injustice. Second, to confront privilege and power structures that are or have been unjust. Third, to ensure the life force (mauri) of the environment, and all creatures whose home is that environment, are protected in their own right. Fourth, to restore kaitiakitanga, and strive for meaningful involvement of all people in listening and speaking for their place.”

Environmental Justice Aotearoa – Blog

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“We work and speak for communities and creatures bearing the cost of poor environmental decision-making. We aim to be New Zealand’s centre of environmental and ecological justice expertise.”

Effective Ways to Promote Veganism – Sebastian Zösch (IARC 2015)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Effective Ways to Promote Veganism

El Paraíso de los Animales

Aug 14, 2019

“We are a nonprofit foundation. We work in the care and protection of more than 800 animals of multiple species rescued from situations of abuse and exploitation. Each member who arrives at the Shrine has a struggle to go through and a past to overcome. We want to share it to show that we can dream of a world where humans and animals live together in peace.”

Effective Altruism

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Effective altruism is built on the simple but unsettling idea that living a fully ethical life involves doing the most good one can. In this course you will examine this idea’s philosophical underpinnings; meet remarkable people who have restructured their lives in accordance with it; and think about how effective altruism can be put into practice in your own life.”

Effective Altruism Foundation

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“We conduct and coordinate research on how to do the most good in terms of reducing suffering, and support work that contributes towards this goal.”

Effective Altruism Forum

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Effective altruism is a joint effort. Our goal is to make the EA Forum the central place for collaborative discussion about how to do the most good we can.”

Ecology, Ethics, and Interdependence: The Dalai Lama in Conversation with Leading Thinkers on Climate Change

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Book: “Powerful conversations between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and leading scientists on the most pressing issue of our time. Engage with leading scientists, academics, ethicists, and activists, as well as His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the Karmapa, who gathered in Dharamsala, India, for the twenty-third Mind and Life conference to discuss arguably the most urgent questions facing humanity today: *What is happening to our planet? *What can we do about it? *How do we balance the concerns of people against the rights of animals and against the needs of an ecosystem? *What is the most skillful way to enact change? *And how do we fight on, even when our efforts seem to bear no fruit? Inspiring, edifying, and transformative, this should be required reading for any citizen of the world.”

Eastern Environmental Law Center

Aug 14, 2019

“The Eastern Environmental Law Center (EELC) advocates on behalf of organizations and community groups to resolve environmental problems that threaten people, natural resources, and communities throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. EELC represents national, state, and local citizen groups that generally cannot otherwise afford such assistance. EELC’s representation includes general client counseling to our 35+ clients and advocacy to promote effective environmental and land use regulations, to restore, maintain, and enhance the quality of water bodies, to protect communities from disparate impacts, and to promote sustainable development and clean energy. Based on the needs and requests of our client base and our view of the critical issues facing the State and region, EELC’s work emphasizes protection and preservation of open space, air quality, and water quality, with an emphasis on statewide issues as well as those issues affecting the Highlands and Pinelands regions, and selection of appropriate energy sources and technologies to meet demand and lessen environmental impacts. EELC will also continue to advocate on behalf of environmental justice communities, such as Newark, with respect to polluted sites, open space, and climate change.”

Earthlife Africa

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Earthlife Africa is a non-profit organisation, founded in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1988, that seeks a better life for all people without exploiting other people or degrading their environment. We want to encourage and support individuals, businesses and industries to reduce pollution, minimise waste and protect our natural resources.”

Earth Island

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Earth Island was founded in 1982 by legendary environmentalist David Brower. For more than three decades, Earth Island has been the organizational home to more than 200 grassroots environmental action projects and currently has a vibrant network of more than 75 projects. This is the largest, most diverse, and most skilled team of established and new leaders that we’ve ever had. Our project leaders work in communities spanning the globe protecting sharks, confronting plastic pollution, preserving forests, helping indigenous leaders protect their sacred sites, restoring wetlands, greening schools, and getting kids outside into the nature, to name just a few.”

Earth Day Network – Blog

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Topics: campaign for communities, climate change, endangered species, green cities, green schools

Dyrevernalliansen

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The Animal Alliance works to help the animals that need the most. As an organization, Dyrevernalliansen specializes in professional investigation, contact with the authorities and dialogue with the business sector. Our first priority is always the animal’s best. If we are unable to prevent the suffering, we work to limit it by all legal means.”

Earth Day Network

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Earth Day Network’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 50,000 partners in nearly 192 countries to build environmental democracy. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. We work through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns.”

Dogwood Alliance

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Dogwood alliance mobilizes diverse voices to protect southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging. For over 20 years, Dogwood Alliance has worked with diverse communities, partner organizations and decision-makers to protect Southern forests across 14 states. We do this through community and grassroots organizing, holding corporations and governments accountable and working to conserve millions of acres of Southern forests.”

Doing the most good: Help as much animals as possible and maximize your impact – Sharon Núñez

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The talk “Doing the Most Good” from Sharon Núñez will show some of the ways in which you can help as much animals as possible and maximize the impact of your organization, campaign and team. This talk will be a complete overview on why, where and how to focus on what is most effective.”

Doctors Against Animal Experiments Germany

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“We are a charitable organisation of doctors and scientists who work in the medical field. We support the immediate abolition of all animal experiments on ethical and scientific grounds. In order to make the cruel and unscientific nature of animal experiments public, we provide scientifically based information material on animal experiments both for doctors and scientists, as well as for the general public.”

Djurens Rätt (Animal Rights)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“The Animal Right has existed since 1882 and is today Sweden’s leading animal rights and animal welfare organization. We work for all the animals suffering from animal experiments, in the food industry’s animal factories, in cages on fur farms and animals that are used in other ways by humans so that they do not get an outlet for their natural behavior. The Animal Right is a pronounced anti-violence movement, because we believe that neither humans nor animals should be subjected to violence. Through democratic advocacy, political influence and attitude change we want to realize our goal: a world where animals are respected as sentient individuals with the right to their own lives. We work primarily in Sweden but cooperate with other organizations and networks internationally and within the EU.”

DIVE! Living Off America’s Waste (2009)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Inspired by a curiosity about our country’s careless habit of sending food straight to landfills, the multi award-winning documentary DIVE! follows filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of Los Angeles’ supermarkets. In the process, they salvage thousands of dollars worth of good, edible food – resulting in an inspiring documentary that is equal parts entertainment, guerrilla journalism and call to action.”

Disruption (2014)

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“This is the story of our unique moment in history. We are living through an age of tipping points and rapid social and planetary change. We’re the first generation to feel the impacts of climate disruption, and the last generation that can do something about it. The film enlarges the issue beyond climate impacts and makes a compelling call for bold action that is strong enough to tip the balance to build a clean energy future.”

Direct Animal Action

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Direct Animal Action is a community of passionate activists. We aim to empower people by providing a supportive group structure to facilitate and drive direct action. All animals deserve to live their lives free from exploitation and abuse. Through direct action campaigning we will confront and disrupt the practices that cause animals to suffer. Animals currently lack the legal and social standing necessary to protect them from harm. Direct Animal Action will challenge the current system to create robust laws and values which reflect the moral imperative that we must break the cycle of exploitation and abuse animals are forced to endure.”

Digital Activism

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

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Digital Security

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Pressed for time? Too busy resisting oppression or building a better world? Great! We suggest you start your security journey with these easy steps that everyone can take to make their digital life a lot less vulnerable.”

Defenders of Wildlife

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Defenders works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife across North America and around the world. Together, we can ensure a future for the wildlife and wild places we all love.”

Demand Progress

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Demand Progress and our more than two million members seek to protect the democratic character of the internet — and wield it to make government accountable and contest concentrated corporate power. We work to win progressive policy changes for ordinary people through organizing and grassroots lobbying. We focus on issues of civil liberties, civil rights, and government reform. We run online campaigns to rally people to take action on the news that affects them — by contacting Congress and other leaders, funding pressure tactics, and spreading the word in their own communities. We work in Washington to provide an advocate for the public in all the decisions that affect our lives.”

Demand Progress – News

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

News. “Demand Progress and our more than two million members seek to protect the democratic character of the internet — and wield it to make government accountable and contest concentrated corporate power. We work to win progressive policy changes for ordinary people through organizing and grassroots lobbying. We focus on issues of civil liberties, civil rights, and government reform. We run online campaigns to rally people to take action on the news that affects them — by contacting Congress and other leaders, funding pressure tactics, and spreading the word in their own communities.”

David Suzuki Foundation

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“We are interconnected with nature, and with each other. What we do to the planet and its living creatures, we do to ourselves. This is the fundamental truth guiding our work at the David Suzuki Foundation. Founded in 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation is a national, bilingual non-profit organization headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Montreal. Through evidence-based research, education and policy analysis, we work to conserve and protect the natural environment, and help create a sustainable Canada. We regularly collaborate with non-profit and community organizations, all levels of government, businesses and individuals.”

Curtailing Corruption: People Power for Accountability and Justice

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Book: “How do citizens counter corruption and exact accountability from power holders? What strategic value does people power bring to the anticorruption struggle? Can bottom-up, citizen-based strategies complement and reinforce top-down anticorruption efforts? Addressing these questions—and demonstrating the critical role of grassroots efforts in the anticorruption/accountability equation—Shaazka Beyerle explores how millions of people around the world have refused to be victims of corruption and become instead the protagonists of successful nonviolent civic movements to gain accountability and promote positive political, social, and economic change.”

Cultural Survival – News & Articles

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Relevant News & Articles “Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples’ rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience, since 1972…Cultural Survival envisions a future that respects and honors Indigenous Peoples’ inherent rights and dynamic cultures, deeply and richly interwoven in lands, languages, spiritual traditions, and artistic expression, rooted in self-determination and self-governance.”

Cruelty Free International blog

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“We present scientific, factual, reliable information and reasoned moral argument….Cruelty Free International works to end animal experiments worldwide. We do this by investigating and exposing the reality of life for animals in laboratories. We challenge decision-makers to make a positive difference for animals. And we champion better science and cruelty free living.”

Cruelty Free International – Breaking news

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

News. “Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to end animal experiments worldwide.”

Cruelty Free International

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“Cruelty Free International works to end animal experiments worldwide. We believe there is no ethical justification for using animals in experiments. For over 100 years, we have championed progressive, humane scientific research and cruelty free living.”

Critical Resistance – Analysis Archives

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

Analysis Archives “Critical Resistance seeks to build an international movement to end the Prison Industrial Complex by challenging the belief that caging and controlling people makes us safe. We believe that basic necessities such as food, shelter, and freedom are what really make our communities secure. As such, our work is part of global struggles against inequality and powerlessness.”

Critical Resistance – Projects

Aug 14, 2019 | (Universal)

“*Abolitionist educators campaign – We encourage you to build with CR, cultivate abolitionist education in your classrooms, and bring the practical lessons and strategic dreams of prison industrial complex abolition to your school and your community. *Breaking down the prison industrial complex – In this period of astonishing energy and public discussion about the state of policing, imprisonment, sentencing, and surveillance, CR is releasing a new video project titled Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex. The video project explores the current state of the prison industrial complex (PIC) and how people are fighting back to resist and abolish it. *Prisoners speak out: analysis and perspectives – From imprisoned contacts we have gathered (and then publicly shared) guidance, research, analysis, and testimony that has propelled our campaigns forward. This pages features relevant reports and correspondence that are part of our campaigns, projects, and political education. *Profiles in abolition: highlighting ongoing struggle to abolish the prison industrial complex – In 2016, Critical Resistance presented Profiles in Abolition, a national series intended to reinvigorate a critical understanding of prison industrial complex (PIC) abolition and inspire us to take creative and practical steps toward a liberated future – free of policing, imprisonment, or surveillance. We encourage you to check out the videos, photos and materials below.”

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