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American Humane is a non-profit organization with a mandate to protect children in the United States of America from abuse and neglect.
http://www.americanhumane.org/
American Notes: Travels in America
This is a historical travel website, from 1750-1920, hosted by the Library of Congress. You can access more than two hundred and fifty travel narratives here. The works are organized by subject, title and author. This website shows you how people experienced parts of early America.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/lhtnhtml/
Americans for the Arts is a cultural activism agency that promotes the importance of arts in American society. One of the sites most useful features is the national arts policy database helping you find information that affects art in the US. You can also find out about the organization's political activism here.
http://www.americansforthearts.org/
The Brainerd Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Web site describes its projects in the states Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, as well as in the provinces of British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory.
http://www.brainerd.org/
Center for Governmental Studies
Non-profit organization seeks to improve the lives of the economically disadvantaged, and to improve the activities within the government. Conducts research and advocates reform in the areas of: health care, taxes, campaign disclosure laws, and the electoral system. As well, publishes many books, newsletters, and articles.
http://www.cgs.org
Provides news and information about the top American charities. Also offers traditional and non-traditional fund-raising ideas. Opportunity for readers to suggest a charity which they would like to see reviewed.
http://www.charitywire.com/
Concerned with urban sprawl, COLT was organized for the purpose of acquiring land, as a non-profit, charitable organization holding conservation easements in perpetuity, forever preventing growth and development in the properties it holds, which currently covers land in Alabama, George, North Carolina and Tennessee.
http://www.chattowah.org/
Dedicated to researching public policy in the United States, this site has research pieces on a variety of subjects including military affairs, climate change, and capitalism. There is a utility with which the user can search through the Institute's publications.
http://www.comw.org
Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive
CPANDA is based at Princeton University and provides detailed information about American cultural policy. The site has data sets and a literature database to help researchers better understand American culture.
http://www.cpanda.org/
American think tank maintains this site, which provides commentary on a variety of issues including economics, technology and democracy, science and culture, bioethics and so forth.
http://www.discovery.org/
The EDF is a national non-profit organization that combines science, economics, and law to propose solutions to society's environmental problems, with an American focus. Its work is described here, along with action alerts, and resources for those who are interested in assisting in their efforts.
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/
Federation of American Scientists
Provided by a professional organization for scientists working in the United States, this site is dedicated to security concerns such as terrorism, government secrecy, nuclear weapons, the arms trade and biological weapons.
http://fas.org/
Focus Adolescent Services: Runaways
The Focus Adolescent Services web site provides information and other resources to keep children from running away and living on the streets.
http://www.focusas.com/Runaways.html
An information service that helps you find answers to important questions about U.S. philanthropy. You can send your question to the Center's librarians and consult the site's extensive reference guides. You can also look through the site's list of foundations to find a funder for your project.
http://foundationcenter.org/
Meals on Wheels Association of America
The Meals on Wheels Association of America provide home-delivered meal services; web site Includes an extensive list of programs offered throughout the United States.
http://www.mowaa.org/
NALD, the National Adult Literacy Database, is a non-profit organisation promoting the development of literacy rates throughout Canada.
http://www.nald.ca/
National Association of Conservation Districts
The NACD is a non-profit organization representing the conservation districts of the United States, those being the local units of government established to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. A directory of conservation units is available, accessible by state or through the site's search features. Information about stewardship, land and conservation policies are included here.
http://www.nacdnet.org/
National Endowment for the Arts
An organization that funds a variety of artistic endeavors in the United States. You can find information on how to apply for a grant, and how you can donate to the NEA.
http://arts.endow.gov/
The National History Day (NHD) organization seeks to transform the way that history is taught in the United States. The organization also sells videos, DVDs and books to make learning about history easier. Teachers can also find history curriculum resources here.
http://nationalhistoryday.org
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States (OAS) is an inter-governmental organization for governments across the America. Based in Washington D.C., this organization provides a forum for political and economic discussions. You can also access a calendar of upcoming events held by OAS.
http://www.oas.org/
Helps you organize your activism efforts using petitions. The website has hosted petitions against terrorists, religious petitions and more. Create free petitions through this website to promote your cause. The website has thousands of active petitions you can sign.
http://www.petitiononline.com
Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
A project of the Pew Research Center, the Forum is charged with promoting a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs by delivering information to national opinion leaders, including government officials and journalists. Its site discusses a variety of issues, including bioethics, the death penalty, gay marriage, and the role of religion in politics, schools, social welfare and the law. Online resources include the results of various surveys and reports.
http://religions.pewforum.org/
This site represents a non-profit political advocacy group that studies the effects of prison on American society. Its site provides publications, and legal resources for prisoners across the United Sates who may need assistance with appeals and other matters.
http://www.prisonpolicy.org/
Southern States Communication Association
The Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) website provides information on the association's conference. You can find out the dates, location, convention program and registration details here. If you are interested in contributing to the event, you may also wish to consult the call for papers.
http://www.ssca.net/
Issues website presents readers with summaries of major social and political issues in the United States including the activist perspective on subjects such as energy, the environment, criminal matters, transportation, education and poverty.
http://www.speakout.com/activism/issues/
The American Civil Defense Association
Provides education, products, and resources to protect American citizens and their families against manmade and natural disasters.
http://www.tacda.org/
Created and maintained by the Independence Hall Association, the focus of this site on educating the public about the Revolutionary and Colonial eras of United States history, and Philadelphia in particular. Its online resources include a textbook of U.S. history, a discussion of the Revolutionary War, a biography of Benjamin Franklin, profiles of the Betsy Ross House and the Liberty Bell, and links to historic sites throughout the nation.
http://www.ushistory.org/
This site represents an international organization based in the United States which conserves and protects millions of acres of wilderness across the United States. Its site offers details on wilderness legislation, and urges readers to support legislation and actions to protect wilderness areas from development.
http://www.wilderness.org
