Organizations

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.

Science Commons

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

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Seeds of Change

Since 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.

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Sierra Club, Grazing Committee

A campaign by the Sierra Club to reduce the impact of livestock grazing on native species and their habitat on all federal lands.

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Sky Owners

Group dedicated to promoting the Sky Trust as a way to help curb global warming.

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SPARC Open Access Newsletter

This 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.

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State and regional forest protection organizations

Web links to dozens of state and regional forest protection organizations.

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Sustainable Agriculture Network

A USDA program that funds agricultural projects that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities.

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Take Back Your Time Day

A 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.

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Teen Ink

A monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens.

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The E. F. Schumacher Society

An inventory compiled by the E.M. Schumacher Foundation, an educational non-profit linking people, land and community by building local economies.

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The New American Dream

A Takoma, Maryland, nonprofit that challenges the "our commercial juggernaut of a culture" through education and advocacy.

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Time Dollar USA

An 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.

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TV Turnoff Network

Encourages children and adults to watch much less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities.

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Underground Railroad

A vibrant movement based in Oakland, California that speaks to and involves young people of color as artists and cultural workers.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

Global warming overview from a preeminent scientific site.

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Wikipedia

The 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.

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WireTap

A 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.

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World Resources Institute

Resources on climate change and energy - a good source of international and US action.

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World View of Global Warming

Dozens of dramatic photos documenting the effects of global warming on glaciers, coastlines, Antarctica, Alaska, oceans and elsewhere.

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