"The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage."

Thucydides

Links

     
Activism.net   Fantastic collection of links on all aspects of social commentary and activism.
     
A Seed Europe   Global network initiating and coordinating actions and campaigns on environment and social justice issues.
     
Alternative Money Systems   Good introduction site to alternative money systems.
     
Alternet   Provides a mix of news, opinion and investigative journalism on the environment, the drug war, technology and cultural trends to policy debate, sexual politics and health issues.
     
Amnesty International   Amnesty International - THE human rights organisation focusing on prisoners of conscience / political prisoners, abolition of the death penalty, torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatments.
     
BuzzFlash   BuzzFlash.com is a pro-democracy, anti-hypocrisy Web site featuring daily headlines, breaking news, and weekly features, editorials, and cartoons for democrats, progressives, independents and liberals.
     
Circle of Life   If you didnt' think that one person can make a difference in the world of global ecology then have a look at Julia Butterfly's excellent environmental foundation.
     
Common Dreams   Breaking news and views for the progressive community - this site presents the news intelligently and accurately. Also has a very interesting article on Bush.
     
Corporate Watch   UK-based organisation exposing corporate activity and disinformation around the world.
     
CorpWatch   US-based organisation similar to the one above that holds coporations accountable.
     
Disinformation   The gateway to the underground - news, politics, conspiracy and weirdness. One of the best sites on the web.
     
Fighting the Octopus   Very good anti-capitalist site with loads of articles, information and events. This is an important site for those aginst the corporate takeover of our society.
     
Friends of the Earth   Friends of the Earth is a network of grassroots groups in 70 countries.
     
G8 Activism   The Activist Network is a connecting tool for social justice and environmental activism. We facillitate communications between activists and organizations, especially for events.
     
George Monbiot   An archive of articles by one of the most perceptive investigative journalists around.
   
Greenpeace   No other organisation has campaigned so tenaciously and effectively over the years for the environment.
   
Guerrilla News Network   Highly recommended alternative news network.
   
Human Rights Watch   Similar to Amnesty, this high profile site campaigns for human rights worldwide.
     
IGC Internet   Portal for numerous world changing sites by the only nationwide, nonprofit, unionized online service in the U.S.
 
Information Clearing House   One of the best alternative news sites on the web today. Also has great links. Highly recommended.
 
Jubilee Research   Supports economic justice campaigns around the world.
 
Liberty   Liberty is the longstanding UK based civil rights and freedom organisation.
     
MediaRights   Helps media makers, educators, librarians, nonprofits and activits use documentaries to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues.
     
Mindfully.org   Has a great selection of environmental and other articles.
     
MotherJones.com   Daily news, politics, and exposés for the skeptical citizen. Topics covered include: environment, politics, prisons, civil rights, and gay/lesbian issues.
     
MoveOn.org   Progressive American political site that that aims to stop the abuses of democracy by government and other organisations.
     
The Nader Page   US journalist Ralph Nader exposes nefarious corporate activity.
     
Noam Chomsky Archive   The radical linquist with a genius for political insight.
     
OneWorld.net   Massive online organisation dedicated to the vision of a world where where resources are shared fairly and sustainably, human rights are nurtured and protected, and democratic governance structures enable people to shape their own lives.
     
Protest.net   Detailed information on the where, when and how of political protest.
     
Public Citizen   Non profit public interest organsiation concerning health, safety and democracy
     
Union of Concerned Scientists   Partnership of scientists and citizens giving rigorous scientific analysis to environmental solutions.
     
Witness   Interesting site that usese video and technology to fight for human rights.
     
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)   One of the world's largest and most experienced conservation organisations.

 

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