Links to Sites of Interest

 


Listing here is for information only and is not an endorsement of the opinions and views expressed on the listed sites.

Site Name

Description

ACLU of Northern California

The ACLU of Northern California works to protect civil liberties in this region.

 

Center for Third World Organizing

The Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO, pronounced "C2") is a Gateway to the Movement - a central hub that links communities of color with organizing skills, political education, and visions of a just society. CTWO seeks to galvanize public support for policies that both advance racial justice and promote equity in the arenas of gender, economics, and sexuality.

 

City of Oakland: City Council Meeting Agendas

Agendas and meeting minutes for City Council meetings; contains links to agendas and meeting minutes for committees

 

City of Oakland: Contact Information

Information on some City Departments and link to Directory of employees

 

G. I. Rights Hotline

The G. I. Rights hotline is a network of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations who provide information to service members about military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. They provide information on getting out of the Delayed Enlistment Program.

 

National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement

NACOLE provides practical, user-friendly and engaging information regarding civilian oversight in law enforcement. NACOLE's next Annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, in the autumn of 2003. Dates and hotel information will soon be posted to the site.

 

Oakland Greens

The Oakland Greens are a local of the Green Party of California (GPCA) . They welcome people with a Green perspective relating to the Oakland area (Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont).

 

PNVRC

Peoples Nonviolent Response Coalition is a coalition of peace and justice groups gathered to address our concerns and hopes for the future in a world where violence has been perpetrated to address injustice.

 

Policy Link

PolicyLink is bringing together resources, partners, and information to craft policies and strategies that build the public will for change

 

Smart Voter (League of Women Voters of California)

Smart Voter provides voters with comprehensive nonpartisan information about the contests on their ballot in an easy-to-use presentation and provides a means for candidates to publish information about themselves and their candidacy directly to voters.

War Tax Resistance Northern California War Tax Resistance provides information and support for conscientious war tax resisters in Northern California, primarily the SF Bay Area. In addition, we operate the People’s Life Fund—a local alternative fund for resisted war taxes, offer informational workshops, provide individual counseling, and do public outreach and actions.