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The YP4 fellowship (heads up, college students!)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:11:51 -0400

Make change today. The Young People For (YP4) fellowship is a leadership development program focusing on identifying, engaging and empowering young progressive leaders.

http://www.warchild.ca/

Space is limited so please R.S.V.P. before September 8, 2008 to Mr. John Daniele, (416) 799-2173.

New Online Course: Ideology 101 in 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:57:40 -0400

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...

Easy Ways You Can Help Conserve Rainforests

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:54:33 -0400

1Choose foods grown on farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance

Buy coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, bananas, orange juice, g...

YERT - Your Environmental Road Trip

Wed, 21 May 2008 01:17:12 -0400

Get a taste for YERT and what we'll be exploring throughout our 50-state road tripping eco-adventure! Come join us and check out dozens of other YERT videos at YERT.com.

Earth Iternity 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:52:57 -0400

Earth Iternity 2008 May 16th to 18th 2008

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...

Pursuing Alternative Energy can be like searching for a Needle in a Haystack

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:37:13 -0400

Pursuing Alternative Energy can be like searching for a Needle in a Haystack

Even with the increase in media attention and advertising lately that has been dedicated to ‘green livi...

Beijing Must Curb Use of Illegally Logged Timber, Forestry Official Says

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:17:30 -0400

China's government must tighten its policies on buying illegally logged timber to set a good example for Chinese companies that largely use wood from unsustainable sources, a government forestry official said Wednesday.

Only 0.3 percent of Chinese forests, or about 1.48 million acres, are certified as sustainable according to international standards, said Lu Wenming, chief of international cooperation at the Chinese Academy of Forestry. Additionally, only 501 Chinese companies purchase their timber from internationally certified sources...

Peace Video Contest

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:15:45 -0400

Better than a thousand

hollow videos is one

video that brings peace.

National Organizer, Focus the Nation 2009

Description:

In January 2008, Focus the Nation events reached close to one million people in a day of education and civic engagement on global warming solutions taking place at 1,900 locations in all 50 states. 64 members of Congress and 15 Governors’ offices participated in the events along with hundre...

Clif Mojo Project Slingshot: 3 $10k grants for Global Warming Solutions

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:47:03 -0500

Are you an outdoor fanatic? An artist? An innovator?

How will you protect the places you love and play, inspire your community, or challenge our expectations?

Clif Mojo and THINKING considering SOCIETY, ENVIRONMENT and ECONOMY has been shared by hundreds (maybe thousands) of people around the world.

DragonTHINK – h...

Alliance Accepted! - DragonTHINK

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:10:34 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Peace Plus One

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:10:16 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Technology For People Group Inc.

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:10:09 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Echoing Green

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

Alliance Accepted! - Young People For (YP4)

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:39:40 -0500

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...

Write for Celsias - Climate Change Site

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:35:25 -0400

Celsias is rapidly becoming the â€œgo toâ€ online destination for emerging and seasoned writers to showcase their passion for the environment, sustainability and global warming.

Get published alongside world’s climate change thought leaders
Develop an online following
Become a recognized authority online
Be read in over 120 nations
Get paid
Save the world

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

W...