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Guerrilla Art of the "Week":SINFEST!
THE BOOOOOOOOONDOCKS!
PS - James Earl Jones played Darth Vader in Star Wars
Check out these websites:
GlobalExchange.org
"Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice." Great info on WTO, FTAA, NAFTA, Human Rights, Oil&Autos, and more...
IndyMedia.org
"Indymedia is a collective of independent media organizations and hundreds of journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage. Indymedia is a democratic media outlet for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate tellings of truth."
MakeTradeFair.com
A campaign of Oxfam.org to promote Fair Trade
DemocracyNow.org
"Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations in North America." [...] "Hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez."
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting.org
"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."
MoveOn.org
"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 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, media consolidation, or the Iraq war. Once a group is assembled, MoveOn provides information and tools to help each individual have the greatest possible impact."
Alternative Thought Radio Network (ATRN.net)
"ATRN is a virtual internet radio station based in London, Canada that plays major and independent music as well as alternative news, information, events and commentary that is aimed towards educating and inciting positive change.
ATRN has a variety of programming that brings you a swift rush of hard/soft/indie rock, punk, hardcore, funk, alternative, emo, and urban beats LIVE!"
AxisOfJustice.org
"Axis of Justice is non-profit political organization formed by Tom Morello of Audioslave and Serj Tankian of System of a Down. Its purpose is to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice together".
Oxfam.org
"Oxfam International is a confederation of 12 organizations working together in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty, suffering and injustice."
Adbusters (Magazine).org
"Adbusters offers incisive philosophical articles as well as activist commentary from around the world addressing issues ranging from genetically modified foods to media concentration." [...] "We want folks to get mad about corporate disinformation, injustices in the global economy, and any industry that pollutes our physical or mental commons."
Common Cause.org
Holding Power Accountable: "Common Cause works for open, accountable government and the right of all citizens to be involved in shaping our nation's public policies."
The GET YOUR WAR ON Cartoon
Political cartoons by David Rees that labelled by date and deal with news issues going on at that time. Very funny stuff, just go see them. Do it! (warning: Language)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 2
PETA but aimed for the youth. Good resource for "how-to" activism stuff. "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment."
PublicCitizen.org
"We fight for openness and democratic accountability in government, for the right of consumers to seek redress in the courts; for clean, safe and sustainable energy sources; for social and economic justice in trade policies; for strong health, safety and environmental protections; and for safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs and health care."
National Youth Rights Association
"The issues upon which the organization acts are those affecting people in their teens and 20s in the US. [...] We deals with civil rights -- freedom from oppression or discrimination by government, business or other powers."
FriendsofAnimals.org
"Friends of Animals, Inc. is an international, non-profit, membership organization, incorporated in the state of New York in 1957. FoA works to protect animals from cruelty, abuse and institutionalized exploitation. FoA's efforts protect and preserve animals and their habitats around the world. Our goal is to achieve an ethic of respect in people's relations with animals, wild and domestic, at home and abroad."
Habitat For Humanity International
"Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 50,000 houses with families throughout the United States and another 100,000-plus houses in communities around the world for those who lack adequate shelter."
MusicForAmerica.org
"Music for America is a political non-profit group working to empower young people by exposing the connection between their cultural lives and the political process. Drawing upon the influence of passionate performers and inspiring events, we are creating an expansive and decentralized movement that encourages participatory democracy and rejuvenates the youth vote -- ultimately electing candidates with more progressive values to public office across the nation."
Amizade.org
"Amizade encourages intercultural exploration and understanding through community-driven service-learning courses and volunteer programs."
SHACamerica.net
Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty is an international campaign to close the 3rd largest animal testing firm in the world. The campaign has spread across Europe, the US, and around the world with anti-HLS activity in at least 15 countries and in nearly every major city in the U.S. (Thanks Melissa!)
CapedMaskedandArmed.com
capedmaskedandarmed.com is a loose guerilla media collective that is dedicated to resisting war, injustice, inequality and empire through art, creativity, humor, fun, learning, mischief and disobedience. It is part of the growing rebellion!
Guerrilla News Network
Exactly as it sounds. Providing alternative news and issues from the War on Terrorism, Corporate Crime, Globalization, and more.
EarthDay.net
"Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Our mission is to build broad-based citizen support for sound, workable and effective environmental and sustainable development policies for all."
AlterNet.org
"AlterNet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism."
www.DNC2RNC.org
A 225-mile march traveling from the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention, to move beyond the duality of electoral politics and to celebrate grassroots activism and community awareness.
OurWorldIsNotForSale.org
"The "Our World is Not For Sale" (OWINFS) network is a loose grouping of organizations, activists and social movements worldwide fighting against the current model of corporate globalization embodied in global trading systems. OWINFS is committed to a sustainable, socially just, democratic and accountable multilateral trading system."
FocusWeb.org
Focus on the Global South...articles and information on a variety of topics.
www.RadicalTeenCheer.org
"Radical Teen Cheer is a group of young adults (ages of 14-19) from the Los Angeles area who are dedicated to promoting peace and justice in what we feel is a unique way."
www.InformationClearingHouse.info
"News you won't find on CNN or FOXNEWS"
www.WhatReallyHappened.com
"This website is anti-war and anti-lie. The purpose of this site is to expose deceptions by governments and media used to trick the public into wars and out of their money."
www.ozforacause.com
"We are: Garrett, Rob, and Kyle. The plan: Raise $1+ million for Child Foundation & The Surfrider Foundation(AUS). How: Ride over 10,000 miles around Australia on bicycles. Goals: Raise youth's expectations to what is possible when belief and determination are combined."
www.voteforequality.org
" Vote for Equality is a grassroots collaboration of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. We speak to voters in LA County about the issue of marriage equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. Our goal is to increase political power by identifying voters who pledge to support GLBT equality at the polls."
Check out these bands/artists:
www.SpearheadVibrations.com
Check out Michael Franti and Spearhead for some thought-provoking funky rockin music with a touch of hiphop.
IsThisReal.org
Here's a hardcore/punk band from Jersey. They have their demo up on the site, and some songs with a good political message in the lyrics section.
BrokenSociety.com
Hailing from Orange County, Broken Society! There are some MP3s up from various albums and lyrics to all the songs.
PleaForPeace.com
Not exactly a band but...here: "Founded in 1999, the PLEA FOR PEACE FOUNDATION is a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization. The message is simple: to promote the ideas of peace through the power of music."
AltamontUnion.com
A talented rock band from Livermore, CA with some thoughtful lyrics.
If you know of good bands/artists, post a comment in the "Favourite politically/environmentally outspoken songs?" journal entry. If you are in or promoting a politically minded [indy] band, send me a message with details to get it up here.
Check out these clothing companies:
AndrewHansonsF.net
Custom-dyed, hand-sewn, hand-printed; revolutionary for you.
