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Globalization and Health is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal that provides an international forum for high quality original research, knowledge sharing and debate on the topic of globalization and its effects on health, both positive and negative. (The journal is is affiliated with the London School of Economics LSE Health) … (about 1/2).

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About 2/2: … Globalization, namely the intensification of flows of people, goods, and services across borders, has a complex influence on health. The journal publishes material relevant to any aspect of globalization and health from a wide range of social science and health-related disciplines (e.g. economics, sociology, epidemiology, demography, psychology, politics and international relations).  Continuer la lecture de « Globalization and Health »

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• Welcome to the Progressive Book Club, a unique new space for debate, discussion and community based on that venerable yet still so vital form of media: the printed word.
• More than two centuries ago, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, the radical democratic inspiration for mass support of the American Revolution. Books have played a critical role in American politics ever since, regardless of changes in technology, culture, politics, and communications … (about 1/2).

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About 2/2: … It was Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that galvanized the abolitionist movement. It was Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle – with its gripping portrait of rapacious industry – that inspired the reforms of the Progressive Era.  Continuer la lecture de « Progressive Book Club PBC »

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Third Way is the leading think tank of the moderate wing of the progressive movement. We work with elected officials, candidates, and advocates to develop and advance the next generation of moderate policy ideas. Since our launch in 2005, our policy and communications products as well as our issue trainings have been used extensively in the House and Senate, by governors and by candidates ranging from Barack Obama to those running for Congress … (about 1/2).

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About 2/2 /Programs: … The Economic Program: Third Way is designing a new economic agenda and narrative for the 21st century. Continuer la lecture de « Third Way »

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Voices for Creative Nonviolence has deep, long-standing roots in active nonviolent resistance to U.S. war-making. Begun in the summer of 2005, Voices draws upon the experiences of those who challenged the brutal economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. and U.N. against the Iraqi people between 1990 and 2003. Voices participants rely on and have learned from experiences of those who have engaged in active nonviolent resistance to military might in the U.S. including draft resistance; resistance to the wars in Latin America; and resistance to nuclear weapons, such as the Plowshares resistance efforts. Voices draws upon the lessons gleaned from active participation in peace teams in Haiti, Yugoslavia, Palestine and Iraq … (full text about).

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Address: Voices for Creative Nonviolence, 1249 W Argyle Street #2, Chicago, IL 60640, USA;
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Nonviolence Guidelines: The Peaceable Assembly Campaign is committed to nonviolence in all aspects of the campaign. All participants in the PAC are expected to share this commitment to nonviolence during this campaign.  Continuer la lecture de « Voices for Creative Nonviolence »

• Council for a Livable World (CLW) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501 (c)(4) non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to reducing the danger of nuclear weapons and increasing national security. The Council was founded in 1962 by nuclear physicist Leo Szilard and other scientists who pioneered the development of atomic weapons and immediately became concerned about their use and spread.
• Our mission is to advocate for sensible national security policies and to help elect congressional candidates who support them … (full text Mission).

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About /Our Legacy: Nuclear physicist Leo Szilard founded Council for a Livable World in 1962 to deliver “the sweet voice of reason” about nuclear weapons to Congress, the White House, and the American public. “The policies of the great powers have consistently followed the line of least resistance, and this line leads to an unlimited arms race.  Continuer la lecture de « Council for a Livable World »

site in english coming soon

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Viel Leid, Not und Tod in afrikanischen, arabischen und asiatischen Ländern entsteht nicht durch äußere Einflüsse wie Hunger, Dürre und Krankheiten. Es wird von den Menschen selbst verursacht – und ist somit gänzlich vermeidbar. Dieses Elend ist immer auch ein entscheidendes Entwicklungshemmnis. Damit aufwendige Investitionen in Entwicklungsprojekte überhaupt Früchte tragen können, muss dieses selbst geschaffene und vollständig vermeidbare Leid zuerst einmal beendet werden … (ganzer Text: Das Problem).

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Wir über uns: Im Sommer 2009 haben sich acht Organisationen und Initiativen zum „Bündnis zum Schutz von Mädchen vor Genitalverstümmelung“ zusammengeschlossen. Alle Organisationen engagieren sich in den Bereichen Kinder- und Menschenrechte, Gewalt-Prävention oder Ethik/Humanismus:  Continuer la lecture de « Bündnis zum Schutz von Mädchen vor Genitalverstümmelung 2009 »

protecting the climat by saving forests – coming soon also in spanish

Avoided Deforestation Partners is an international network of thinkers, strategists and practitioners, founded by leaders in forest carbon policy and project implementation, science, finance, and conservation in 2007, to support international efforts to halt tropical deforestation … (about 1/2).

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Addresses (1 of 3): Avoided Deforestation Partners, Glenn Hurowitz, Washington Director, ADPartners.org, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20036, United States;
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About 2/2: … Vision Statement: The adoption of effective climate policies to significantly reduce tropical deforestation and degradation, improving the quality of life for indigenous peoples and other forest-dependent communities, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing global security.   Continuer la lecture de « Avoided Deforestation Partners »

Vietnam, if Kennedy had lived – a website about the film

Virtual JFK investigates one of the most debated « what if » scenarios in the history of U.S. foreign policy: What would President John F. Kennedy have done in Vietnam if he had not been assassinated in 1963, and had he been re-elected in 1964? The resulting film employs what Harvard historian Niall Ferguson calls « virtual history, » assessing the plausibility of counterfactuals – « what ifs » – and the outcomes they might have produced. The film makes use of an array of resources including recently declassified and never-before-seen archival footage, documents, and audio tapes, and testimony from a critical oral history conference including Kennedy and Johnson administration officials. The heart of the film deals with the question: Does it matter who is president on issues of war and peace? (See under Synopsis).

Homepage … All other pages have the same URL, to reach them click on the internal links, as: Synopsis, Director, Gallery, Bios, Book, Press, Theaters, Mailing List, buy the DVD, Contacts.

DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER KOJI MASUTANI     Continuer la lecture de « Virtual JFK »

energy and security solutions

… Apply to Be a Regional Director: Think you have what it takes to be a Regional Director? Regional Directors must be full time students at any University. After being brought to Washington, DC for a week of training and lobbying, they work four to six hours per week leading one of America’s most effective student-led campaigns working to stop global warming and kick America’s oil habit.
Download the *brochure to apply (by internal link) – requires the free Acrobat Reader … (full long texts of the big page Get Involved).

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Address: , Corporate Office, 2020 Vision, 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 640, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA;
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Who we are; We bring together energy and security solutions.   Continuer la lecture de « 2020 Vision »

a program of the Center for International Policy

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Global Financial Integrity (GFI) promotes national and multilateral policies, safeguards, and agreements aimed at curtailing the cross-border flow of illegal money.  In putting forward solutions, facilitating strategic partnerships, and conducting groundbreaking research, GFI is leading the way in efforts to curtail illicit financial flows and enhance global development and security … (about 1/2).

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About 2/2: … CHALLENGE: Our mission stems from the estimate that $1 trillion in funds which are illegally earned, transferred or utilized are spirited across borders annually. Of this, $500 billion a year comes out of developing and transitional economies into western accounts, constituting the most damaging economic condition hurting the poor.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Financial Integrity GFI »

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StandUpCongress.org gives you an inside look into what’s happening on Iraq in the halls of Congress – from a complete listing of the current legislation on Iraq to messages from Members and Washington insiders on what they believe the strategy is for moving us forward and bringing an end to the war … (full text inside congress).

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Address: Win Without War, 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20005, USA;
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About: StandUpCongress.Org is a « one-stop-shop » for Americans seeking information and tools to move Congress to take a stand to end the war in Iraq and prevent an escalation of war into Iran.  Continuer la lecture de « Stand Up Congress.org »

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Win Without War is a coalition of national organizations representing broad constituencies that aim to keep America safe. The coalition advocates that international cooperation and enforceable international law provide the greatest security for the United States and the world. WWW offers a mainstream, patriotic voice for engaging opinion makers, activating concerned citizens, and communicating effectively to the media … (mission 1/2).

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Mission 2/2: What We Support: We are patriotic Americans committed to a US foreign policy that embodies our nation’s highest ideals.   Continuer la lecture de « Win Without War »

of the Columbia University

The Global Challenge: Earth is at a critical crossroads. While revolutionary advances in science and technology have lifted humanity to new heights of prosperity and longevity in many parts of the world, hundreds of millions of people are vulnerable to the impacts of hazards and natural disasters, extreme poverty, infectious disease and a host of other challenges. At the same time, human activity, especially in the last 100 years, is threatening the health of the environment and potentially posing risks of unprecedented magnitude to our shared future. Today, approximately one in six people on the planet subsist on less than $1 a day. The world’s population is expected to increase to 9 billion people by 2050, further straining Earth’s resources and humanity’s ability to thrive. With a window of opportunity to head off the most severe impacts of these challenges, the Earth Institute, Columbia University, is working to help the world pave a path toward sustainability … (about 1/2).

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Address: The Earth Institute, Columbia University, 405 Low Library, MC 4335, 535 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027, USA;
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About 2/2: … Taking a Bold Approach: The Earth Institute’s overarching goal is to help achieve sustainable development primarily by expanding the world’s understanding of Earth as one integrated system. We work toward this goal through scientific research, education and the practical application of research for solving real-world challenges.   Continuer la lecture de « Earth Institute »

green globe shows your organisation is serious about the environmental, social and economic performance of your organisation

• EC3 Global’s vision is to become the market leader in providing organisations with advice, research and products which protect and enhance the economic, environmental and social integrity of their businesses and communities.
• EC3 Global is dedicated to assisting businesses, governments and communities achieve a commitment to sustainability and responsible triple bottom line reporting. (Vision).

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About /Who is EC3). EC3 Global is an internationally recognised environmental advisory group which can provide your organisation with a pathway and comprehensive range of products and services to set, manage and achieve your sustainability targets. EC3 Global provides a wide range of pathways to sustainability including: … (full text who is EC3).   Continuer la lecture de « Green Globe – EC3 »

Sharing knowledge to build rich, sustainable lives – in many languages

• Appropedia is the site for collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development. Appropedia helps us sustain our world. Learn more at our Mission page.
• The material here is free for your use. So far contributors have made 73,087 edits and uploaded 7,561 files. Search or browse our categories or all 16,516 pages.
• 10,000,000 Page Views: Appropedia has hit another important milestone – over 10 million page views. Thank you all for helping us reach that large number of real people, and for adding to our over 72 thousand edits so far. Coincidentally, the same day we hit 10 million, Lonny was representing Appropedia in a very fun radio interview on Media Squat (right before the notorious Yes Men) … (full text Welcome Page).

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About: Appropedia is the site for collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development through the use of appropriate technology and the sharing of project information. It is a wiki, a type of website which allows anyone to add, remove, or edit content. Registration is encouraged but not required for contributors.   Continuer la lecture de « APPROPEDIA »