Ozaukee Community Awareness Forum
Links
Below are just a few of our favorite links.
(Descriptions in quotes are from the organization's Web site.)
"The Treasures of Oz is a partnership of organizations and individuals who bring together their efforts and resources to promote environmental awareness, education and stewardship of the natural resources of Ozaukee County."
"The mission of the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust is to protect and preserve the natural areas, open spaces and rural character of Ozaukee and Washington Counties. Through conservation, education and outreach, the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust will preserve the region's rich natural and rural heritage for the benefit of future generations."
"To raise awareness of issues and concerns regarding our current and future food supply; to educate local communities about sustainable and healthy alternatives to food production and supply; to engage communities in actively exploring alternatives; to serve as an "agitator" for change in food-related systems."
League of Women Voters of Ozaukee County
"The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy."
"The Progressive Voice of Milwaukee's North Shore Communities."
"In January of 2010, the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision greatly expanded the corrupting influence of corporate special interests. It's time we fought back. Launched one year after that decision, Progressives United will empower Americans to stand up against the exploding corporate influence in Washington, especially since the Citizens United decision; hold our representatives accountable to every constituent, regardless of economic class or insider access; support national, state, and local candidates who stand up for our progressive ideals."
"FightingBob.com is a nonprofit, nonpartisan online opinion magazine that provides an educational forum for writers, viewpoints, and topics not welcome on the pages and airwaves of most mainstream media outlets in Wisconsin. We aim to honor and revive the spirit and mission of our namesake, Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette, the populist governor, U.S. Senator, and presidential candidate from Wisconsin who founded the Progressive Party and spent his career battling the corrupting, impoverishing, and anti-democratic influence of big moneyed interests over government and public policy."
"BuzzFlash's model of progressive journalism is truly unique. We don't just write about progressive change; we provide -- through the BuzzFlash Progressive Market Place -- a vehicle to create change. There is simply no other journalistic model we know of that helps create a new economy to advance progressive ideals and uses a small portion of those sales to finance progressive journalism".
"Organizing people to make Wisconsin a better place to live and work."
"Progressive ideas for a strong, just, and free America."
"Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. By advocating for local, state and federal commitment to job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy – especially for people from disadvantaged communities – Green For All fights both poverty and pollution at the same time."
"The mission of American Farmland Trust is to help farmers and ranchers protect their land, produce a healthier environment and build successful communities."
"Sustainable Table celebrates local sustainable food, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food."
"YES! Magazine reframes the biggest problems of our time in terms of their solutions. Online and in print, we outline a path forward with in-depth analysis, tools for citizen engagement, and stories about real people working for a better world."
"350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries."
"Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. And our founder, John Muir, appears on the back of the California quarter."
"The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all."
Learn About the Issues
Must Watch
OCAF has a library of documentaries on various topics which can be borrowed for home viewing. All films are in DVD format.
Please call Marliss Rogers [262.268.0526] to arrange to borrow one of these great films.
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