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The World Development Movement (WDM) tackles the root causes of world poverty. It campaigns for fairer world trade, regulating multinationals and cancelling Third World debt.

Peter Huber questions whether Janet Reno knows what's best for your computer.

On the ethics and (il)legality of the sanctions. By Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy.

Official evidence from the UNICEF website

Technical legal discussion of court cases and Oregon's statute.

An article about Dignitas, a Swiss right to die organization.

Includes legislation for Arizona, newsletters, events and how to volunteer or donate.

Article contains quotes from right to die advocate Philip Nitschke and information about the investigation into Crick's death.

A UK charity dedicated to educating the public about climate change. Organises meetings and conferences.

An organization which protects and enhances the forests and wildlife habitat of California through educational, legislative and electoral activities.

Feature on tropical rain forests in The Watchtower (Jehovah's Witnesses).

A private nature reserve created to preserve biodiversity in the tropical cloud forest adjoining the Chirripó Pacifico river on the slopes of Mt. Chirripó. Describes site ecology, the reforestation project, and research and volunteering opportunities.

Bill that enacts a system of government payment for the replacement of non-government-owned unshielded lighting.

Aims to protect and assure the future of our established residential neighborhoods and quality of life in the area affected by DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Georgia.

Provides information on protest in New Jersey against nuclear power plants.

Friends of the Earth Australia local group providing information and campaigning on the ecologically sustainable use of Fraser Island.

Information, discussion, tools and resources for people wanting to take action. Includes contact your MP and how-to guides.

Disease, drug abuse, poverty and depression cause a sharp fall in Russia's population.[BBC News]

Legislative alerts, news releases, and legislative summaries.

Legislative alerts, gun laws, and gun rights activities pertaining to Oregon.

Dedicated to advancing pro-gun and pro-hunting programs and defeating anti-gun and anti-hunting legislation throughout Oregon.

Events calendar, legislative issues, contact lists, summary of state laws, and an unfriendly business list.

Provides students with prevention and intervention tools to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.

Original watercolor illustrations on postcards.

This on-line exhibition pays tribute to the beauty of large ladies around the world.

Biography, portfolio, and fashion tips from a plus-sized model.

Actor, comedienne, artist, writer, and web site designer.

Discussions on fat health, self-esteem tips, pro-fat song listings, fat role models, eating disorders, and recovery from self-hatred. A few other random interests of the author as well.

An essay describing the pros and cons of FC with links to testimonials and research.

Dedicated to helping parents understand and implement a gluten and dairy free diet for their autistic children.

DrugSense works to ensure more balanced and accurate media coverage of drug policy issues and maintains a comprehensive archive of drug policy news and many free E-mail subscription services.

Blog and chronicle calling for an end to drug prohibition. Articles and newsletter.

Threaded discussions on philosophy, politics and the US drug policy.

Student group dedicated to explore human alternatives to the current policy.

Tens of thousands of American teenagers are forced into drug treatment programs each year by schools, parents, or the courts - despite not having any serious drug problem.

Includes resources on medication safety basics, key medication facts for parents as well as older adults, along with a related links and references section.

Article, presented by Meta News, on the use of drugs, particularly Ritalin, to combat ADD.

Two M.D.s describe potential side effects of Ritalin.

Statistics, factsheets, and discussion on tobacco policy, smokefree workplaces, retailers selling to youth, industry quotes on nicotine and addiction, and medical costs due to smoking.

Citizens and organizations advocating policy decisions, educational and prevention efforts to address the problem of tobacco in their communities. Provides tobacco news, issues, analysis, advocacy; factsheets and policy papers.

Focuses on how tobacco settlement payments have created an incentive for states to help the tobacco industry.

Abstract of paper; concludes "in order to be successful, anti-tobacco alliances need to recognize that tobacco control is ultimately a political battle fought in public, and not a scientific debate discussed in private"; gives examples from Switzerland.

Report and resources from The Center for Social Gerontology.

Exposure to secondhand smoke at work costs employers money for increased health services and increased time off.

Simple point-by-point rebuttal of many statements made by those campaigning against vaccinations.

Working to stop the fluoridation of water. Resources and information. Links to many articles.

Provides news, information and resources on opposition to fluoridation.

Includes annual reports, FAQ, membership information and details of current campaigns.

Anti-censorware articles, essays, and investigative reports. Includes instructions and programs to disable content blocking software.

Article from the BBC on how easily the threat of lawsuits can stifle net free speech.