http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://www.iarf.net/ Works for freedom of religion and belief at a global level. Members cover a wide range of faith traditions. Reports on legislation and persecution related to religious freedom.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:40:05 +0000 buddhism christianity constitutional law and civil liberties freedom of religions hinduism human rights international governments islam legislation muslims persecution religions religious freedom shintoism sikhism social issues http://www.alternet.org/ More than 7,000 stories from over 200 sources covers environment, the drug war, technology, cultural trends policy debate, sexual politics, globalization, human rights, and other social and political issues. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:03:48 +0000 cultural trends policy debate drug war environment globalization human rights political issues public interest: periodicals sexual politics social issues technology http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sun/ Examines 'new evidence that air pollution has masked the full impact of global warming [and] suggests the world may soon face a heightened climate crisis.' Features material about history of this phenomenon going back to volcanic eruptions during the 18th-century, how contrails (vapor trails from aircraft) may influence the climate, and information about clean air technologies. Includes a teacher's guide and transcript. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:15:12 +0000 air pollution climate change environment global warming social issues weather http://free.freespeech.org/manushi/ 'A serious journal which aims to bridge the gap between academic/scholarly writing and popular literature. The magazine analyses political, economic and social issues from a people-oriented perspective.' admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:24:48 +0000 analyses economic issues political issues social issues http://www.sojo.net/ Seeks to 'integrate spiritual renewal and social justice.' Covers human rights, war and peace, current events, and social issues. A politically progressive Christian publication based in Washington, D.C.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:57:50 +0000 christian issues christianity and politics christianity: periodicals church and social problems current events human rights integrate spiritual renewal and social justice integration of peace studies social issues social justice: periodicals http://www.nrlc.org Takes action against abortion and euthanasia. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:57:36 +0000 abortion death and dying euthanasia human cloning national right to life pro-life movement reproductive and sexual health science social issues technology women's health http://www.crlp.org/ Legislation, information and opportunities to take action on issues such as abortion rights, availability of contraception, teenagers' rights, and female genital mutilation. Some in French and Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:56:06 +0000 abortion rights availability of contraception constitutional law and civil liberties families female genital mutilation health human reproduction: law legislation medical treatments and devices reproductive health social issues teenagers' rights women's health women's health services women's rights women's studies http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html Presents differing views on a broad range of contemporary social issues. For 'middle and high school students researching current social issues from multiple perspectives.' admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:21:26 +0000 abortion affirmative action aids animal rights capital punishment censorship child labor children's rights civil rights contemporary current social issues creation science vs. evolution current issues drug abuse drugs drunk driving euthanasia assisted suicide famine flag burning gangs gender issues genetic engineering global warming homelessness homosexuality immigration multnomah county library national debate topic oregon organ body donation prayer in schools social issues social problems social sciences sweatshops violence in schools welfare world population http://www.wkap.nl/journalhome.htm/1356-4765 A journal of social and legal philosophy, an interdisciplinary publication concerned with the philosophical analysis of moral, political, social and legal issues. admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:26:47 +0000 legal issues legal philosophy philosophical analysis political issues social issues social philosophy http://www.gandhiinstitute.org/ Promotes the principles of nonviolence through research, education, and programming. Includes programs, items from Gandhi's life, philosophical perspectives, discussions of moral issues, and links.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:38:24 +0000 discussions of moral issues gandhi gandhi's life mohandas karamchand (1869-1948) nonviolence philosophical perspectives political philosophy social issues http://www.socialcritic.org/ Social criticism by authors who may differ from what is often heard in the mainstream media. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:52:18 +0000 alternative media economics environment genetic engineering globalization media multinationals poverty progress protest science social criticism social issues social problems sustainable development technology war http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/ This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design, 'which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they must have been the work of a designer.' The companion website features articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in schools, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:26:11 +0000 creationism evolution intelligent design (teleology)religion and sciencereligion in the public schools: united statesintelligent designs on evolution k-12 education religion in public schools science social issues http://search.lii.org/index.jsp?more=SubTopic14 Many aspects are categorized by librarians. admin Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:20:45 +0000 altruism communities cultural policy customs death dying etiquette groups multiculturalism public opinion sexuality social issues social life social movements social science society sociology http://dir.salon.com/topics/early_signs_reports_from_a_warming_planet/ Articles from 2006 about the effects of climate change and global warming on regions throughout the world. Topics include retreating glaciers on Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and in Ecuador, and rising saltwater along the coast of Bangladesh.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:01:05 +0000 climatic changes environment global warming social issues weather http://www.prolifeaction.org This organization was founded 'with the aim of saving unborn children through non-violent direct action.' The site provides an overview of activities (such as public protests and confronting abortionists), a FAQ (some areas lack content), and information about current stances....' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:18:59 +0000 abortion pro-life movement reproductive and sexual health social issues unplanned pregnancy women's health