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Institute for America's Future IAF

The Institute for America’s Future is a center of non-partisan research and education. Drawing on a network of scholars, activists and leaders across the country, IAF develops policy ideas, educational materials and outreach programs. The Institute’s efforts help shape a compelling progressive agenda primarily focusing on such kitchen-table concerns as affordable health care, accessible higher education, retirement security, living wages, healthy workplaces, strong infrastructures, safe food, fair trade and clean energy … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News; Blog; Multimedia;
Campaign: Today’s Ideas & Actions; Take Action; Topics; Staff;
Address: 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Mission: … The Institute for America’s Future equips Americans with the tools and information needed to drive issues into the national debate, challenge failed conservative policies and build support for the progressive vision of a government that is on the side of working people.  Continuer la lecture de « Institute for America's Future IAF »

Buzzflash.com

a proud member of the truthout news community, founded in 2000

Linked with Corporate Profits Set Records. – Creating a Lasting Progressive Journalism While Supporting the Creation of a New Progressive Economy: The BuzzFlash Vision … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News Tip Contactform; Classic Buzzflash; Mobile Buzzflash; Blog; Thruthout; Donate;
Contacts online.

About 2/2 /BUZZFLASH EDITOR’S BLOG, by Mark Karlin: Why does BuzzFlash sell progressive premiums to support its websites and expenses?  That’s a good question and it gets to the heart of the BuzzFlash vision. Continuer la lecture de « Buzzflash.com »

Justice Integrity Project

investigationg selective prosecutions

The primary focus of the Justice Integrity Project is to promote effective oversight of federal prosecution and judicial misconduct
1. Educate the public and its opinion-leaders.
2. Work with legal officials, organizations, and voters to increase awareness of how federal injustice harms the country. (About /our Goal).

Homepage;
Prosecutors; Attorneys; Leading Researchers; Board’s Bios; Legal Resources; Issues; News Reports; Videos; Medias;
Contacts.

Project History: The Justice Integrity Project (The Project) is a research and educational effort established in 2010 …   Continuer la lecture de « Justice Integrity Project »

Ensemble pour l'égalité

Renforcement du leadership féminin

L’institut International de Recherches et de Formation des Nations Unies pour la promotion de la Femme et le Centre de la Femme Arabe pour la Formation et la Recherche ont lancé conjointement le projet intitulé Renforcement du leadership féminin et de la participation des femmes à la vie politique et au processus de prise de décision en Algérie, au Maroc et en Tunisie, financé par le gouvernement du royaume d’Espagne … (texte entier projet /présentation).

Accueil;
Recherche; Politique, économie; l’Equipe; Réseautage; Dialogue; Actualités; Jeunes; Partenaires; Newsletter;
Adresse: Ensemble pour l’égalité, 7 imp N°1 Rue 8840 Centre Urbaine Nord, P.O. Box nr 105, 1003 Citè El Khadra, Tunis, TUNISIE;
Contact.

Objectives et Mission: Le projet aspire à contribuer aux initiatives nationales,sous-régionales, régionales et internationales visant l’habilitation politique des femmes. Continuer la lecture de « Ensemble pour l'égalité »

Dr. Housing Bubble

Our mission at Dr. Housing Bubble is to provide a candid account of what is going on in today’s housing market. We take a critical look at the policies that have created one of the largest asset bubbles ever known to mankind. And when we spot a 500 square foot box selling for $500,000 we are definitely going to bring it up. The housing market and all things real estate have become a national sensation spawning television shows, quick riches, and an absolute disregard of financial prudence. Think there is no debt bubble in this country … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Forums; Subscribe; Advertise; Archives;
Share a story/Contact online.

About 2/2 /FACs: … See the chart Mortage Debt Growth … So what are some frequently asked questions? Continuer la lecture de « Dr. Housing Bubble »

Coalition for a Prosperous America CPA

… The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) is working for a new and positive U.S. trade policy that delivers prosperity and security to America, its citizens, farms, factories and working people. We are an unrivaled coalition of manufacturing, agricultural, worker, consumer and citizen interests working together to re-build an America for ourselves, our children and our grand-children. We believe America can provide good jobs for workers, affordable goods for consumers, opportunity for farms and manufacturers and a clean environment without compromising our national sovereignty and security. We are committed to achieving this outcome … (about 1/2 /Mission).

Homepage;
Issues; State Chapters; Events; Library; Our Blog: Trade Reform.org; Media; Join;
Address: Coalition for a Prosperous America CPA, 615 Boardman Street, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA;
Contact: Sara Haimowitz, Development Coordinator, t: 413.854.2580, f: 413.895.5355

About 2/2 /The Trade Problem: America’s trade policies have caused grave harm to our country’s economy, security and people. Continuer la lecture de « Coalition for a Prosperous America CPA »

Economy In Crisis.org

Linked on our blogs with Imported Drugs Lack Necessary Oversight.

  • EconomyInCrisis.org is an organization dedicated to educating legislators and the American public on the destruction of our country’s industrial base, the impact this has on national and economic security, and how it effects our standard of living. We publish critical but overlooked facts and figures, keeping our readers up-to-date with daily articles regarding the U.S. economy.
  • We compare what led to American industrial and economic world leadership with current policies and the present crippling of our industries. We then objectively extrapolate the near-term outlook and risks for our country, businesses and individuals. When possible we offer solutions to our weakening economic condition.
  • Out of concern for America’s deteriorating economic condition, the Concerned Citizens responsible for EconomyInCrisis.org donate their expertise and time … (full text About /who we are).

Homepage;
Mission; Primary Concerns; We believe; Economic Statistics; Issues; News; Videos; Get involved; Donate; Links; MeetUp.com (in french);
Staff, Contributors and their Contacts.

Solutions /Major Economic Concerns Facing the United States:   Continuer la lecture de « Economy In Crisis.org »

Shaping Future for India SFI

We Indians and our Media are proud to tell statistics about us…

  • That 38% of Doctors in America are Indians.
  • 12% of Scientists in America are Indians.
  • 36% of NASA employees are Indians.
  • 34% of MICROSOFT employees are Indians … //

…  Take a step back and if you genuinely ask the above Indians/or Any other country citizens to come back and work in India … Do you think will they be proud to come and work? Does India provide such better opportunity? Well I hope to see FUTURE of INDIA that way … (full text Homepage).

Election: Process, Parties, Qualification, Ministers’ Council, Lok Sabha;
Policies: Reservation, Women’s Rights, Education; Archive; Blog; Videos;
Contact online /your Thoughts and Questions.

About SFI /Vision: Shaping Future for India, is building on the movement for a new kind of politics and a better future for our country.  Continuer la lecture de « Shaping Future for India SFI »

LaPetition.be

Lié sur nos blogs avec 2010-11-20: Bruxelles: Les plantes médicinales bientôt interdites dans l’UE? Signez la petition.

  • Nous ne vendons pas, nous ne louons pas, nous ne prêtons pas les informations des signataires à des tiers.
  • Pour effacer ou modifier vos données personnelles Contactez nous en nous expliquant clairement votre demande.
  • Le site lapetition.be est référencé par les moteurs de recherche. Pour que votre nom ne se trouve pas dans les moteurs de recherche, les noms de famille ne sont pas affichés.
  • … (texte entier Vie privée).

Accueil;
Créer une pétition; Toutes les pétitions, sur 15 pages; Pétitions actuelles; Autres pages /Se connecter /Rechercher: colonne de gauche;
Contacts.

Spécialement: Non à la suppression des plantes médicinales;   Continuer la lecture de « LaPetition.be »

Solar Aid

Two of the biggest threats facing humanity today are climate change and global poverty. SolarAid helps to combat both by bringing clean, renewable power to the poorest people in the world … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News; Videos; Projects; Microsolar, Our History; Jobs; Support;
Address: SolarAid, Unit 2, Third Floor, Pride Court, 80-82 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Power to the people: SolarAid works in rural areas across East and Southern Africa; installing solar on schools, community centres and clinics. This is known as macrosolar. Continuer la lecture de « Solar Aid »

Quality of Official Development Assistance QuODA

Linked on our blogs with Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting, and with Karsten Weitzenegger – Germany. Picked up on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter.

Downloads: Report, 10/05/2010; Data: click on internal link (above left of the Homepage).
Address: c/o Center for Global Development CGD, 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Third Floor, Washington DC 20036, USA;
Contact QuODA: c/o CGD.

Homepage /What is QuODA 2/2: … Aid quality is assessed using 30 indicators grouped in four dimensions that reflect the international consensus of what constitutes high-quality aid:

  • Maximizing Efficiency
  • Fostering Institutions
  • Reducing Burden
  • Transparency and Learning

Rankings can be viewed in separate indices and in the Quality of Aid Diamond, which makes it possible to quickly compare countries and agencies across all four dimensions. The authors hope that QuODA will be a catalyst for lively debates and, more importantly, for substantial improvements in how aid is provided.

Understanding the world today

A web site of The Global Social Change Research Project

  • This project was created by Gene Shackman, Applied Sociologist.
  • The social change site is an ICAAP supported site.
  • Goal: Bring together knowledge of our social, political and economic world. Where we are, how we got here, and where we are going. A solid understanding of the world is the first step for improving living conditions of all people throughout the world. (Homepage).

WHO WE ARE;
What’s new; Reports; Basic Guides; Data Sets; Free Data; Presentations; Theories; Research; Progress; Critical Topics; Free resources /Methods;
Contact.

How societies change over time /Introduction: This project examines the ways in which societies change over time.  Continuer la lecture de « Understanding the world today »

MORESS – Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities

The project MORESS (« Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities ») is an important contribution to the endeavour to establish a European Research Area in the social sciences and humanities. It has been conceived, organized and coordinated by the European University Association EUA with the aim to improve access to information on research in social sciences and humanities. Through bringing together multiple sources of information in Europe into an integrated structure, MORESS aims to provide useful tools for interested researchers and decision-makers, and to enhance the future quality of European research. (full text Homepage).

European Databases; Partners;
Addresses: MORESS, c/o EUA-European University Association, Rue d’Egmont 13, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
or: MORESS, c/o Social Science Information Centre (IZ), Lennestr. 30, 53113 Bonn, Germany;
Contacts.

MORESS the project: The project MORESS (« Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities ») is an important contribution to the endeavour to establish a European Research Area in the social sciences and humanities. Continuer la lecture de « MORESS – Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities »

International Social Science Council ISSC

Conseil International des Sciences Sociales CISS

  • The social and behavioural sciences are those disciplines that develop and test models and interpretations of individuals and society in order to explain how humans behave and change in interaction with each other and with the natural world.
  • The mission of the ISSC is to advance the social sciences – their quality, novelty and utility – in all parts of the world.
  • The ISSC works: … (full text Mission).

Homepage;
Governance; Activities; Resources; Report; Calendar; Membership; Internship; Forum; Partners; Links;
Address: ISSC/CISS, UNESCO House, 1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, France;
Contact.

About ISSC: The International Social Science Council ( ISSC ) is an international non-profit-making scientific organisation with headquarters at UNESCO House in Paris. It is the primary international body representing the social and behavioural sciences at a global level. Continuer la lecture de « International Social Science Council ISSC »

Inter-regional Coordinating Committee of Development Associations ICCDA

  • ICCDA aims at encouraging and faciliating international cooperation in the fields of research, education and communciation by creating concrete inter-reginal cooperation between institutes and working groups, discussing issues of interest to all member associations, establishing links between ICCDA associations and international organisations. It develops South-South and North-South collaboration through its network.
  • ICCDA members … (full text about).

Homepage;
News; Working Groups;
Address: Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement / The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Rue de Lausanne 132, P.O. Box 136, CH – 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland;
Contacts.

Programme EXEMPLE (2010/02) – Launch of Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme (by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies IHEID):  Continuer la lecture de « Inter-regional Coordinating Committee of Development Associations ICCDA »