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The Bloc Party

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:09:58 -0400

I fondly remember the days when all we worried about was climate change! Watching Paulson, Obama, McCain, Bush, the Dow Jones and everything else makes social change seem like a Make change today. The Young People For (YP4) fellowship is a leadership development program focusing on identifying, engaging and empowering young progressive leaders.

Ideology 101 in 2008

Political thought in the United States can't just be divided into two camps — us vs. them, left vs. right, progressive vs. conservative — it's much more complicated than that. There are actually a variety of progressive viewpoints on the economy, fo...

ChicoBag founder Andy Keller on landfills, Bikram Yoga and his beef with plastic

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:32:45 -0400

There is no shortage of entrepreneurs inspired by the movie Wall Street or the stories of Sam Walton or Steve Jobs. I recently had the opportunity to interview Andy Keller, whose inspiration is a little more, shall we say, down to Earth.

CA -- Tell us about the origins of ChicoBag.

AK -- I used to sell software for an enterprise software company down in the Bay Area. I ended up getting laid off when the company was bought out by a company in the UK. The community and lifestyle in Chico (California) really appealed to me, so it was important...

Communications and Network Associate

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:24:56 -0400

People For the American Way Foundation conducts research, legal, and education work on behalf of First Amendment freedoms and democratic values; monitors, exposes, and challenges the Religious Right movement and its political allies; identifies, trains, and supports the next generation of progressive leaders through its Young People For youth leadership programs and its Young Elected Officials Network; and carries out nonpartisan voter education, registration, civic participation, and election protection activities.

Young People For (YP4) is a youth-driven and youth-led pr...

VPF Spring Kickoff Party

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:08:13 -0500

Join NYC Venture Philanthropy Fund on March 19 at Sugar as we publicly launch our "small money, big change" approach to philanthropy. We're going to kick off spring and our first giving cycle with cocktails, conversation, and more. For additional info or to RSVP, check out our invite below or email events@nycvpf.org .

http://vpfspringkickoff.eventbrite.com

Ally Request - Paul Smyth

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:35:11 -0500

Ally Request - Meghan Thomas

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:56:31 -0500

Biodiesel bus at the Ohio State Green Fair (part 1)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:59:03 -0500

Why biodiesel? How biodiesel? Alan and Ethan of Biotour show Young People For (YP4) what it means to be a biodiesel bus.

The Ohio State Green Fair was a public education event organized by Young People For Fellow Chrissy Cooley. YP4 specifically sponsored the attendance of Biotour, a biodiesel bus that travels around the country aiming to enliven the sustainable energy movement while exploring America â€” the people, land, and culture.

Learn more about YP4â€™s opportunities for young progressives at YP4 specifically sponsored the attendance of Biotour, a biodiesel bus that travels around the country aiming to enliven the sustainable energy movement while exploring America â€” the people, land, and culture.

Learn more about YP4’s opportunities for young progressives at YP4â€™s opportunities for young progressives at www.yp4.org.

URGENT - Please sign Bali Petition, and share the Sustainability sign! - DragonTHINK

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:37:35 -0500

Please take a moment RIGHT NOW to sign the new global emergency petition at this link (the server may be overwhelmed tomorrow), then tell all your friends: http://www.avaaz.org/bali_emergency/3.php Take this opportunity to join the virtual climate change march in Bali, and hold your 3 fingers of the Sustainability Symbol high above your head. Sign the global petition, share the Sustainability Symbol (www.SustainabilitySymbol.com) and consider encouraging more allies on Rethos http://www.rethos.com I just joined a virtual climate change march on Bali--one of hundreds of thousands...

Ally Request - Michael Johnson-Chase

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:13:26 -0500

Ally Request - Chris Advansun

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:37:59 -0500

Help us KICK AIDS

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:05:04 -0500

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A Short Film - Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:05:07 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Borderless Educations

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:12:49 -0500

Assistance Needed - Jennifer McRae

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:45:57 -0500

Hello Friends I have updated my rethos page and I would like you to take a look: www.rethos.com/bc3. I have been following most of your profiles and postings with great interest and I hope you have been mine as well. What I am looking for right now is assistance with a grant application that is due Dec.3. I am hoping to put together a MULTIMEDIA presentation in lieu of a traditional application (written). It is for the echoing green fellowship program. You can check them out on rethos as well by searching echoing green. If you like our mission statement, concept or the good people ...

Alliance Accepted! - Allison

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:00:52 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Peace Plus One

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:00:49 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - aura elena

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:00:45 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Technology For People Group Inc.

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:42:13 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Mike Pritchard

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:42:10 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - DragonTHINK

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:42:07 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Young People For (YP4)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:42:04 -0400

YP4's newest free course, "Ideology 101: What's Your Vision?"

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:37:33 -0400

Ideology 101: Whatâ€™s Your Vision?

The Progressive Academy Online, a project of Young People For, offers flexible and free education wherever you are. Check out the newest six-week course, Ideology 101, which starts October 29. (Late registration ends November 4.)

Political thought in the United States canâ€™t just be divided into two camps â€” us vs. them, left vs. right, progressive vs. conservative â€” itâ€™s much more complicated than that. There are actuall...

Alliance Accepted! - Alexandria

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:42:01 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Jennifer McRae

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:41:57 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Jason Boyer

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:41:53 -0400

Echoing Green Fellowship

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:45:41 -0400

What is the EG Fellowship?

Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity. We offer:

â€¢ A grant of up to $90,000, paid in four equal installments over two years â€¢ A health insurance stipend â€¢ Conferences led by organizational development experts â€¢ Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization â€¢ A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders

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YP4 is hiring a Program Associate!

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:27:04 -0400

That’s right, we’re hiring.

The Program Associate is based in New York, reports to the Fellowship Program Deputy Director, must be able to support new program development, and will travel frequently.

More info: www.youngpeoplefor.org/about/jobs/listings/program_associate/

Feel free to forward this information.

Make Friends, Have Fun and Make Money Saving the Earth

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:55:33 -0400

Are you Part of the Problem… or the SOLUTION?

Be the first in your community to start the transformation process to sustainability.

+Become a Black Belt Dragonpreneur, Trainer / DragonMentor + (Seminar / Workshop Presenter – CSR Business Consultant – Private Tutor – Sustainable Lifestyle Coach)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Excellent Communications and Interpersonal Skills - Unlimited Positive Enthusiasm & Entrepreneur THinking - Assertive Development of you...

rethos.com Campus Marketing Director

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:23:41 -0400

ethos.com is currently looking for instigators to take on the challenge of championing Rethos on their campus. Rethos is currently looking to hire Campus Marketing Directors across North America. The benefits of this position include sought-after managerial experience, resume building, and the experience of working with an exciting team of social entrepreneurs on a venture that is poised to blow up overnight and unite millions.

The goal of the mission critical position is to drive rethos onto your campus and ally socially engaged members of the student body and thought leading ...