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- Action for Animals - Includes calendar, information about what's wrong with fur and the circus, news about victories, list of vegetarian restaurants and non-hunting veterinarians, and links to more information.
www.austinanimalrights.com
- Alliance for Democracy (Austin) - Works to take power from corporations and put it back in the hands of the community by means of education and action. Includes history of group and current projects.
www.main.org/alliance
- Alliance for Media Reform - Student-run organization at the University of Texas at Austin that empowers students to take an active role in restructuring the media. Includes schedule of film series and links to other media resources.
uts.cc.utexas.edu/~resist
- Austin Center For Peace and Justice - Promotes non-violent solutions to conflicts. Includes a list of upcoming events.
www.zopyra.com/~rael/acpj
- Austin Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Slavador (CISPES) - Works on building cross-border solidarity with the people of El Salvador. Also opposes the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and a congressional grant of fast-track authority to the President. Includes a calendar of events.
www.progressiveaustin.org/cispes/index.htm
- Austin Democracy Coalition - Strives to organize, educate, and work for a democratic process. Includes articles and information about issues.
austindemocracycoalition.org
- Austin Human Rights Campaign - Works for equal rights. Site includes contact information and upcoming events.
www.hrcaustin.org
- Austin Latino/Latina Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Organization (ALLGO) - Advocates social change and preserving queer Latina/o culture and art. Includes calendar of events, volunteer and job opportunities, and membership information.
www.allgo.org
- Austin Living Wage Coalition - Works toward the goal that every working person is entitled to a decent standard of living. Includes living wage formula, ideas and myths, and events.
www.main.org/alwc
- Austin NORML - Mailing list for a coalition of drug reform activists and organizations to raise general awareness about the war on drugs and specifically marijuana.
groups.yahoo.com/group/austinnorml
- Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera - Works to establish relationships of understanding between the people of Central Texas and the border region. Includes photos and list of participating organizations.
www.austintancerca.org
- Beehive Collective - Specializes in creating original images for print and web about globalization, technology, and militarization.
beehivecollective.org
- Campus Coalition for Peace and Justice - Organization at the University of Texas at Austin that opposes the war in Afghanistan. Includes events, contact information for elected officials, articles, and photos.
CampusCoalitionforPeaceandJustice.org
- Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones (FILO) - Provides support services, training, and technical assistance to families that have been affected by the incarceration of a loved one. Includes a list of services, volunteer opportunities, training videos you can order, and a mailing list.
www.charityadvantage.com/FILO
- Gray Panthers of Austin - Intergenerational advocacy organization working for universal health care, living wage, the right to organize, peace, the environment, economic justice, affordable housing, and access to quality education. Includes a calendar of events, newsletter, and legislative updates.
www.graypanthersofaustin.org
- Lawn Parking Ban - Coalition of neighborhood groups in favor of an ordinance banning allowing Austin citizens to park vehicles in their front lawn. Includes a draft of the ordinance, FAQ, and a list of supporters.
www.main.org/parking
- Light Rail Now - Provides guidance, strategic insight, technical expertise, and networking in support of light rail. Includes news, calendar, videos, articles, and mailing list.
www.lightrailnow.org
- Liveable City - Addresses issues related to Austin's growth and development that affect quality of life. Site includes survey, ways you can take action, and a mailing list.
www.liveablecity.org
- MEChA at the University of Tejaztlan at Austin - Draws attention to the needs and concerns of Chicanos, both in the educational system and in the community. Includes meeting schedule and articles.
www.utexas.edu/students/mecha
- North Central I-35 Neighborhoods Coalition - Seeks a review by independent transportation experts, regional planners, and urban design specialists of the proposed redesign of Interstate 35.
www.main.org/ncinc
- Palestine Solidarity Committee - Organization at the University of Texas at Austin that educates students about the struggle of the Palestinian people. Includes calendar, articles, maps, suggested reading, and contact information for officers.
www.utexas.edu/students/palestine
- PipelineAction.org - Includes extensive information about the dangers of Longhorn Pipeline, daily articles, polls, map of the pipeline route, calendar, and list of members.
www.pipelineaction.org
- Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) - Provides free and low-cost legal services and education to promote justice for immigrants and refugees in Central Texas. Includes list of current programs, job and volunteer opportunities, and contact information for officers.
www.main.org/papa
- Stop Covert War - Promoting the preservation of Constitutional rights for all Americans by informing the public about flagrant government abuse of those rights. Includes a calendar of events, tests you can do to determine whether you are bugged, and a list of missing persons.
stopcovertwar.com
- Students Against Cruelty to Animals (SACA) - Student-run organization at the University of Texas at Austin that educates the university community about the consequences of using animals for food, clothing, entertainment, and experimentation.
www.utanimalrights.com
- Texas Community Project - Non-profit organization working for sustainable growth and responsive government. Includes a list of projects and success stories.
www.txcp.org
- United Nations Association in Austin - Encourages American participation in the United Nations system. Includes news, list of projects such as adopt-a-minefield, and calendar.
www.unausa-austin.org
- Universal Living Wage Campaign - Includes formula, petition, articles, data about why the wage is necessary and how it has been successful in other cities, calendar of events, information about how you can help, and donation information.
www.universallivingwage.org
- Voices for Choice - Student-run organization at the University of Texas at Austin that provides information about pro-choice and pro-family planning legislation and mobilizes pro-choice students. Includes calendar, legislative update, contact information for officers, and volunteer opportunities.
www.utexas.edu/students/vfc/index.htm
- WALK Austin - Organizes citizen support for increased use and safety of pedestrian facilities. Includes a database of pedestrian problems, quotations about walking, and a list of questions to ask candidates.
www.io.com/~snm/walk
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