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The web sites listed below offer opportunities to take action to support a variety of causes and issues. Most of them only require a few mouse clicks and providing a modest amount of personal data such as name and e-mail address. These actions can be very effective, especially when recipients receive large volumes of the e-mails and fax messages they generate. SIGN UP FOR ALL THE ISSUES YOU CARE ABOUT. Act for Change provides opportunities for activism is a variety of areas. The Alliance for Democracy "is a new progressive populist movement --- not a political party --- setting forth to end corporate domination, to establish true political democracy and to build a just society with a sustainable, equitable economy." American Progress Action Fund is a branch of the Center for American Progress, a leading progressive web site. American Rivers - River Conservation works on environmental issues related to rivers. Bush Greenwatch focuses on a variety of environmental issues. The Care 2 Connect Global Network provides people with opportunities to take action on a wide range of issues. CivilRights.org focuses on civil rights issues. Consumers Union is involved in a wide range of consumer issues. Criminal Justice Reform works on issues related to human and civil rights in the justice system. Defenders of Wildlife has the protection of wildlife as its mission. Earthjustice is active in a wide range of environmental, ocean and wildlife issues. The Greater Yellowstone Coalition works to protect the land and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park The Human Rights Campaign works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equal rights. The League of Conservation Voters is active in environmental issues. Media for Democracy 2004 is a non-partisan citizens' initiative to monitor mainstream news coverage of the 2004 elections and advocate standards of reporting that are more democratic and issues-oriented. MoveOn.org supports progressive issues and candidates Natural Resources Defense Council tackles a variety of environmental issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon is "a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, works through the political and legislative systems to advocate for comprehensive reproductive health policies and to secure reproductive choice for all Oregonians." The Ocean Conservancy and Oceana web sites work to protect the oceans. Onward Oregon is engaged in a variety of issues of concern to Oregonians. Oregon State Public Interest Research Group is active on a variety of environmental, consumer, health, and energy issues. Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. True Majority is a non-partisan, non-profit organization involved in a variety of issues. Union of Concerned Scientists tackles important issues such as global warming. The Wilderness Society brings "to bear our scientific expertise, analysis and bold advocacy at the highest levels to save, protect and restore America's wilderness areas." |
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