Projects
This is a space for building activism projects. Bring a startup idea or a campaign you're already working on, whatever.
The way it works is you post a comment explaining what you're trying to do, or a link to somewhere that explains it. We then pick it up and add it to the top of the page (where it says "Antiwar Tuesday" and "Enviro-flyers" and such). Then you can create "child pages" where you track your progress, post documents like information sheets, fliers, press releases, plans, etc. Other tools you can use are Groups, which has an email listserv feature built in so you can communicate with other members, and Blog posts, which show up at the Soapbox (and if they're really good, go on the front page, too) so you can gain exposure and keep in touch with the broader LtL community. You can also use the Calendar feature to post your events. Events also show up at the Soapbox and Google picks them up sometimes.
If you have a contribution, post a comment below and we'll add it to the list. A good post will include a title, brief description of the goals and the stakes involved, tell how readers can help, and provide links and contact info.
HONORING HOME I am currently
HONORING HOME
I am currently co-producing/directing a documentary about Burmese Freedom Fighter, Han Lin, and the story of his homeland. I am inspired by the hunger strikes, long marches from NYC TO DC, and other acts of opposition that the Burmese community have done internationallly to raise awarness about Burma. The human rights violations that occure everyday in Burma are unjust and cross the line of my tollerence. 3000 villages have been burned to the ground, the military uses rape as a weapon, and the military attacks their own people...
This documentary is to honor those who have been dislocated from their home.
Please contact me via email if you would like to help with this project. We are looking for passionate people who care enough for our international community.
-Fundraising is needed
-Extra crew for shoots in dc, nyc, ithaca, ny, thailand, fortwayne indiana, and possibly burma.
-business smart people appreciated
-hipsters appreciated
-kind people appreciated
-but most of all student leaders are needed asap to get this grassroots project off the gound and out to local, national, international media.
Thank you very much!
www.honoringhome.com
www.honoringhome.blogspot.com
JeffreyHellman@gmail.com
914/420/5103
FOX ATTACKERS Grassroots
FOX ATTACKERS
Grassroots oganized resistance to Fox News propaganda by contacting advertisers.
http://bravenewfilms.org/foxads
Very easy to help.
Fuller explanation, more commentary available here:
http://www.losethelabel.org/node/888
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The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.
-Gloria Steinem
Students all across the
Students all across the country have signed a pledge to boycott American Eagle Outfitters until the brand enforces its code of conduct. The code requires the company’s contractors to respect their employees’ right to organize. When workers at a warehouse in Canada that ships for American Eagle tried to organize for improved conditions, they faced harassment and intimidation from US union busters. I’m working with a labor union called Unite Here to let people know about the boycott. If you’d like to sign the boycott pledge, go to www.AmericanVulture.org.
The Student Week of Action kicks off next week with a blogger conference call with actor Danny Glover on Saturday afteroon. Let me know if you're interested in being on the call.
Announcing PolitiCorps
Announcing PolitiCorps Summer Institute 2008
Applications available – online now at www.PolitiCorps.org
Are you a college senior or recent graduate with a craving for real world experience in grassroots organizing, campaign planning and public service? Take action. Drive leadership. Apply today.
PolitiCorps Summer Institute is a 10-week boot camp consisting of hands-on campaign skills training, innovative public policy intensives, and real-world applications of leadership skills and campaign savvy. PolitiCorps Fellows are college seniors or recent graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to progressive values and a deep interest in forward-thinking public policy and the political process. PolitiCorps Fellows come from every state in the nation, and from a wide variety of experiential and cultural backgrounds. Extensive campaign experience is not a prerequisite for PolitiCorps - but an understanding of campaign lifestyle (long hours, close friendships, challenging and rewarding projects) does help Fellows make the most of the Summer experience. PolitiCorps is deeply committed to providing leadership experience and training to students of color.
To find out more about the program and to begin the application process, please visit www.politicorps.org. You may also request an application by calling (503) 233-3018.
Early Admission Deadline: December 19, 2007
Regular Admission Deadline: March 3, 2008
Rolling Admission Deadline: June 6, 2008
Note: At least 50 percent of the class will be recruited from the application pool of the first two deadlines.
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