
We are a part of a Commons of social change that is rich in organizations that work on a wide variety of issues, with myriad constituencies and approaches. Below is an ever-growing directory of groups whose work has enriched our own and whose programs are vital to the health of the movement(s) we support.
A new project of the Creative Commons that works with universities, scientists, learned societies, publishers and others to make scientific data more open and accesssible
LinkSince 1989, Seeds of Change has sought to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable, organic agriculture by cultivating hundreds of open-pollinated, organically grown, heirloom and traditional vegetable, flower and herb seeds.
LinkA campaign by the Sierra Club to reduce the impact of livestock grazing on native species and their habitat on all federal lands.
LinkGroup dedicated to promoting the Sky Trust as a way to help curb global warming.
LinkThis monthly newsletter published by SPARC--the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition--shares news and analysis of the open-access movement and explores how the Internet is transforming scholarly research and publication.
LinkWeb links to dozens of state and regional forest protection organizations.
LinkA USDA program that funds agricultural projects that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities.
LinkA U.S./Canadian initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and "time famine" that threatens people's health, families, relationships, communities and the environment.
LinkAn inventory compiled by the E.M. Schumacher Foundation, an educational non-profit linking people, land and community by building local economies.
LinkA Takoma, Maryland, nonprofit that challenges the "our commercial juggernaut of a culture" through education and advocacy.
LinkAn international organization that uses its currency -- one hour of contribution = one time dollar -- as a way to reinvigorate communities and cultivate social trust and connection.
LinkEncourages children and adults to watch much less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities.
LinkA vibrant movement based in Oakland, California that speaks to and involves young people of color as artists and cultural workers.
LinkGlobal warming overview from a preeminent scientific site.
LinkThe free, open-content encyclopedia of the web that contains more than 300,000 entries in English, and versions of 10,000 entries or more in dozens of languages.
LinkA national news and culture magazine by and for socially conscious youth. The online community promotes social justice, inspires action and gives young people a voice in the media.
LinkResources on climate change and energy - a good source of international and US action.
LinkDozens of dramatic photos documenting the effects of global warming on glaciers, coastlines, Antarctica, Alaska, oceans and elsewhere.
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