http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://web.mel.org/SPT--BrowseResources.php?ParentId=187 Lnks to a number of current social issues. admin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:25:15 +0000 abortion activism activism and advocacy advocacy aids crisis bisexual studies civics civil rights conflict resolution crime current social issues death penalty diversity drunk driving gay studies human rights hunger immigration lesbian studies media consolidation men's issues non-violence peace privacy religious tolerance smoking teen pregnancy terrorism transgender studies war women's movement http://southasia.oneworld.net/guides/environmentalactivism Covers grassroots activism and eco-justice, in search of effective strategies (cyberstrategies, radical strategies, consumer campaigns, media strategies, grassroots strategies, and coalitions and networks), new alliances, and global politics (NGO legitimacy, world financial institutions, and multilateral engagement). admin Sat, 13 Jan 2007 06:48:16 +0000 activism coalitions and networks) consumer campaigns environmental activism global politics grassroots activism and eco-justice grassroots strategies in search of effective strategies (cyberstrategies media strategies multilateral engagement new alliances ngo legitimacy radical strategies study guides sustainable development world financial institutions http://www.globalstewards.org/ 'Resources for sustainable living and environmental activism.' Has many articles on various aspects of sustainability.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 13 Jan 2007 06:47:56 +0000 activism animals environment global stewards sustainability sustainable development sustainable living technology http://www.merip.org/ An excellent source of independent, current news and analysis. '... one of the most informative websites on Middle East politics, culture and society. Tikkun magazine said of the website: ÔThe tone is eminently professionalÉThe site's simple (and small) layout is a pleasure to navigate.'' admin Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:10:29 +0000 activism human rights jerusalem middle east news http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4816306.stm Background about the cause of the March 2006 student protests in France. The article explains that the students demonstrated against the new law coming into effect in April, 2006, providing a new work contract for under-26s with a two-year trial period.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:54:12 +0000 activism demonstrations labor labor laws and legislation: france law protest movements student movements http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/tankman/ Looks at the events surrounding 'June 5, 1989, one day after the Chinese army's deadly crushing of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, [where] a single, unarmed young man stood his ground before a column of tanks on the Avenue of Eternal Peace.' Provides a timeline, eyewitness accounts, expert opinions, analysis, and interviews.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:33:14 +0000 activism china china: history: tiananmen square incident (1989) history pbs public broadcasting service china tiananmen square protests (1989) http://www.metropoleparis.com/1998/318/chron318.html Principal dates and events related to the student protests in France in May 1968, during which Sorbonne students were involved in riots in the Latin Quarter in Paris, and which included strikes throughout France. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:51:44 +0000 activism demonstrations france history nanterre free speech quartier latin paris (france): history riots: france: paris student movements http://library.vicu.utoronto.ca/exhibitions/posters/ Images of approximately twenty posters from the student protests and related strikes in France in the spring of 1968. Includes translations of poster text. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:51:42 +0000 activism demonstrations france french history icons revolution may sbonne paris (france): history political posters riots: france: paris student movements http://www.motherjones.com/commentary/columns/2005/10/the_reading_cure.html This opinion piece provides suggestions for starting a reading group centered on 'socially conscious and political novels.' It includes ideas for forming and running the group and a briefly annotated list of reading suggestions that includes both classics and contemporary novels. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:39:54 +0000 activism book clubs (discussion groups) hobbies literature politics and literature social change http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4994164 Radio news stories about the 2005 rioting in France 'that has spread from the immigrant communities of the Paris suburbs to hundreds of towns across the country.' The riots 'began following the death of two teenagers of African origin who were electrocuted ... while apparently fleeing police.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:21:09 +0000 activism france france: race relations interior minister nicholas sarkozy paris politics by place riots riots: france: paris http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4413964.stm A timeline of events starting with October 25, 2005, relating to rioting in Paris suburbs and other areas in France by disaffected youths in impoverished areas. Includes a video clip and links to related stories on topics such as issues that may have lead to the rioting.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:47:55 +0000 activism france france: race relations interior minister nicolas sarkozy clichy-sous-bois islam job discrimination among french muslims and the headscarf ban at public schools politics by place riots riots: france: paris http://www.unicef.org/voy/ Offers youth 'a safe and supportive global cyberspace within which they can explore, discuss and partner on issues related to human rights and social change.' Includes guides and real life stories. In English, Spanish, and French.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:26:01 +0000 activism child rights children's rights children's web sites commercial sexual exploitation education environment hiv and aids human rights sanitation social change water youth http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Home_Page/mcgee.html Highlights African and African-American history and culture, international sustainable development, and social or progressive activism resources. admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:58:27 +0000 activism african americans: culture african americans: history international development multiculturalism: african americans sustainable development http://www.now.org/ The largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. Links to key issues and resources. admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:45:28 +0000 activism feminism gender studies women's studies http://feminist.com/ Links to a wide range of feminist issues, especially activism, articles and speeches, women-owned businesses, women's health issues, and news. admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:43:26 +0000 activism feminism gender studies news speeches women's health issues women's studies women-owned businesses