1996/06/21 - Good Money, Inc.
:: Publications, online networking, and other products and
services for socially and environmentally concerned
consumers, investors and businesspeople. PO Box 502,
Dover, NH 03821-0502. Telephone: (603) 742-4760.
Contact person: Ritchie Lowry (goodmoney1@aol.com).
1996/07/05 - Business Logic Corporation Web Site - Financial and Legal Software
:: Windows mortgage loan amortization and analysis software, mutual fund tracking and analysis software, legal document creation including will software and an adding machine / calculator for windows.
Download all software for FREE!
Legal Services
Australia - Information for Action
:: A website explaining the environmental issues and including an automated lobbying service, searchable databases, a quiz, music, videos, and fun page. Issues: environment; education; biodiversity; conservation, consumerism; health; population; sustainability; pollution. Location: Perth, WA.
Canada - Apoplectic Press: Curious Cards for Bewildering Times
:: Strange and subversive greeting cards & anti-Christmas
cards. Free activist graphics, gif animations and resources.
Original protest music for free download. Issues: psychology; corporate responsability; environment; biotechnology;
consumerism; wealth distribution. Location: Ottawa.
Canada - Molotov Cocktail for the Soul
:: An ezine antidote to the simplistic feel-good banalities
of the self-help industries and none of chicken soup's
harmful side effects. Issues: workplace democracy; anarchism; workplace psychology; human resources;
satire; radicalism; popular culture; consumerism. Location: Edmonton.
Canada - Peace and Environment Resource Centre
:: Educates the public, helps people get involved and
supports local groups via a library, workshops, our own
newspaper, a resource centre and a volunteer program. Issues: volunteering; peace; environment; justice;
nonviolence; bioregional; recycling;
green consumer; pesticides.
Location: Ottawa.
India - women and violence
:: No laws can protect until social awareness is initiated strictness is obtained. Under present laws culprit gets minimum punishment if found guilty. Minimum sentence to rapist should be life term. Besides this there should be modification in law Issues: domestic violence; women rights, violence, poverty Location: delhi.
Bureau of Public Secrets
:: Situationist and anarchist comics and articles on Wilhelm Reich, Kenneth Rexroth, Gary Snyder, the Gulf war, radical women, socially engaged Buddhists, radical tactics, and utopian possibilities. Issues: anti-authoritarianism; anarchism; situationism; media; capitalism; ecology; consumerism; appropriate technology. Location: Berkeley, CA 94701.
Carlessnesshood 101 for Cleaner Air, Healther Planet
:: Driving down the environmental, health, ownership and operation costs of automobiles. Issues: air pollution; Environmenal protection; Ecological consumption; Clean air; Consumer education. Location: San Rafael, CA 94915.
Drug Crime Defense Attorney Legal Help and Information
:: Drug crime information and a fast, free attorney consultation. Issues: civil rights; attorney; lawyer; arrest; legal; defense; rights; criminal; law. Location: Studio City, CA 91604.
Mitsubishi Watch
:: News, analysis and commentary based on published and unpublished material and personal experience related to unethical behavior of Mitsubishi group of companies. Issues: corporate responsibility; environment; workplace democracy; consumer protection; equal rights; forests; labor; minorities; racism. Location: Berkeley, CA 94702.
NOHARMM
:: Educates men about the functions and benefits of the normal, natural, intact [not circumcised, not sexually mutilated] penis and foreskin; exposes the deception, fraud, ignorance, superstition [religion], myths, notions, absence of ethics, and greed that keep this human rights violation of children alive. Issues: education; human rights; legal rights; organized protest; research of harm. Location: San Francisco, CA 94146.
USC Environmental Studies Program
:: An undergraduate and graduate environmental studies program. Issues: education; global; development; law; policy; management; planning; analysis. Location: Los Angeles, CA 90089.
Florida Cannabis Action Network
:: Offers honest information concerning marijuana and the drug war. Has legal referral network for those arrested for marijuana who want to fight the courts. Builds lawsuits for illegal search and arrests. Issues: substance abuse; marijuana, bad laws, drug war, legal referral, prisoners, education, first and fourth amendments. Location: Jacksonville, Gainesville, & Melbourne, FL 32935.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
:: A non-profit organization representing Atlanta's poor
since 1924. Issues: justice; law; legal; AIDS; housing; senior; domestic; poor; volunteer. Location: Atlanta, GA 30303.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
:: Non-profit foundation representing persons of low income
in civil matters in Fulton County, Georgia. Issues: justice; law; legal; volunteer; pro-bono; attorneys. Location: Atlanta, GA 30303.
Clarity Press, Inc.
:: Publisher of quality titles on US minority and
international human rights issues. Issues: minorities; human rights; African-Americans;
American Indians; international law Location: Atlanta, GA 30305.
Department of International Law
:: Department of International Law, Organization of American States Issues: international law; department; international law; law; private international law; development; agreements; teatries; courses; seminars; articles; publications; recent news Location: washington dc, DC 20006.
Georgia AirKeepers Campaign
:: A nonprofit organization that seeks to change a law that
allows Georgia power plants to emit high levels of
smog-forming pollutants. Issues: environment; air pollution; energy policy; asthma; public health. Location: Atlanta, GA 30309.
Georgia Disability Advocates' Calendar
:: Hand-edited courtesy calendar presented for self-advocates and advocates for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Georgia and nearby. Maintained by a local consumer survivor. Issues: disabled; meeting; conference; communication; information; project; civil rights; human rights; submit your event. Location: Talking Rock, GA 30175.
Illinois Partnership for Fair Telecommunications
:: A nonprofit partnership dedicated to promoting
free market competition in the telephone industry. Issues: consumer protection; consumer rights; Location: Chicago, IL 60622.
World Federalist Association, Chicago
:: Working to reform, and transform, the United Nations into a global demacracy. Issues: United Nations; International Law; Human Rights; environment, peace, demacracy. Location: Chicago, IL 60605.
Chowins Law Firm, LLC
:: Kansas City law firm serving the nonprofit sector Issues: philanthropy; Location: Kansas City, MO 64111.
UK American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
:: University of Kentucky students protecting citizens’ rights under the law, such as First Amendment rights and the right to equal protection. Issues: civil liberties; campus; activism; student; racism; rights; constitution. Location: Lexington, KY 40506.
UK Feminist Alliance
:: We work for the legal, social, political, and economic equality of women and men. Issues: feminism; campus; activism; student; equal; rights; gender. Location: Lexington, KY 40506.
UK Leftist Student Union (LSU)
:: Students who promote grass-roots democracy, justice, personal empowerment, environmental protection, and the anti-war movement. Issues: justice; campus; activism; student; liberal; anti-war; union; environment; anti-consumer. Location: Lexington, KY 40506.
Center for a New American Dream
:: A national nonprofit organization that helps individuals and institutions reduce and shift consumption to improve quality of life and protect the natural environment. Issues: environment; consumption; consumerism; commercialism; materialism; justice; holidays; children. Location: Takoma Park, MD 20912.
Social Justice Network of Western Michigan
:: An ecumenical network of individuals and organizations providing voice to issues of social justice and personal integrity. Issues: interfaith; economic justice; ecology; housing; racism; consumerism; lifestyle choices. Location: Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Foundation for Analysis of Intellectual Property
:: Nonprofit study of the effects of technology on
intellectual property issues. Issues: computer networking; Intellectual property law; technology Location: Springfield, MO 65804.
Imprison Bush
:: Dedicated to the impeachment and imprisonment of President Bush. Issues: justice; anti-bush; impeachment; war crimes; human rights; corruption; law. Location: Trumansburg, NY .
Natural Contraception Natural Family Planning
:: USA distributor of a 'Natural Family Planning product'.
Lady-Comp and Baby-Comp are "user-friendly" computerized devices which calculate days of fertility based on temperature evaluation and collection of data regarding menstrual cycles. Assures the user of a Pearl Index of 0.7(As safe as the pill-99.3% accuracy). The product offers reliable birth control as well as fertility awareness for conception without any side-effects or investment of time on the part of the consumer. Our web site also offers insightful education regarding contraception and conception. Issues: family planning; contraception; conception; contraceptive computer; birth control; fertility; Lady-Comp; Baby-comp; pregnancy. Location: Parkland, FL 33076.
N. C. Justice and Community Development Center
:: Nonprofit working to build a ladder from poverty to independence. Empowering low-wealth communities. Issues: justice; poverty law; welfare; consumer; education; immigrants; housing; re-investment; telecommunications. Location: Raleigh, NC 27611.
Community Coalition for Environmental Justice
:: A non-profit coalition fighting for environmental justice through research, education, publicity, and legal action. Issues: environment; environmental justice; civil rights; toxics; environmental racism; pollution; health; Location: Seattle, WA 98105.
Co-op America
:: a national nonprofit, providing economic strategies, organizing power, and practical tools for businesses and individuals to build a responsible, sustainable economy, society. Issues: corporate responsibility; investment; consumer; environmental; responsible business; financial; conservation; cooperative
Location: Washington, DC 20006.
Department of International Law
:: Department of International Law, Organization of American States Issues: international law; international; law; agreements; teatries; courses; seminars; articles; publications; recent news Location: washington dc, DC 20006.
Public Citizen
:: Founded by Ralph Nader in 1971 asthe consumer's eyes and ears in Washington. With the support of more than
150,000 people like you, we fight for safer drugs and medical devices, cleaner and safer energy sources, a cleaner environment,
fair trade, and a more open and democratic government. Issues: consumer protection; environment; health; justice; labor; energy; rights; safety. Location: Washington, DC, DC .
Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs)
:: Non-profit, non-partisan consumer and environmental advocacy groups with members around the country and lobbying office in DC. Issues: environment; consumer protection; democracy; activism; energy; toxics. Location: Washington, DC 20003.
Youth Caucus - World Federalist Association
:: The Youth Caucus of the World Federalist Association
is an informal but active group of young students and
professionals with interests in international relations,
conflict resolution and similar fields. As members of
the WFA, they work to promote the idea of sustainable
world peace through effective global structures and
institutions. Issues: global understanding; youth; international law; foreign policy; justice;
United Nations; disarmament; Global South; human rights. Location: National organization, DC 20003.
NOCIRC of WI/Madison
:: Educates the public, expectant parents, and health care professionals on the problem of infant circumcision surgery, on female circumcision sexual mutilation, and on the functions and benefits of the foreskin found on the normal, natural intact penis and clitoris. Issues: education; education of the public and health care professionals on the problem of male circumcision and female circumcision sexual mutilation; nature of infant circumcision surgery; lifelong harm from this surgery; foreskin facts; history of this problem; simply and easy care of the normal, natural intact [non circumcised] penis; legal rights of parents and child. Location: Madison, WI 53704.
Washington, DC 20005-1503
Issues: peace; economics; education; economic conversion; global understanding. Description: A new organization seeking a vast increase in funding for activities which promote understanding and cooperation among nations divided by cultural and ideological differences. One of its goals is to pass a law committing an amount equal to 1% of the defense budget for citizen and cultural exchanges and cooperative international ventures in science, business, the arts, education, and other fields. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1828 Jefferson Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2505 Phone: (202)833-2020
Issues: peace; environment; politics; disarmament; nonviolence; foreign policy; activism; lobbying; international law. Description: Publishes an action postcard every month identifying one issue and one action you can do at home to redefine America's priorities from militarism to the environment and human needs. The 20-minute monthly actions are usually to write a letter or make a phone call to a policy-maker facing a critical decision. Other Resources: "If we decide to work together, we will give you a guidebook for every Core Group member, an accounting system, software for managing your list of subscribers, promotional materials, camera-ready artwork, on-site training and ongoing support." Contacts(s): Robin Caiola (Co-Director), Naila Bolus (Co-Director), (202)728-1157. Fax: (413)549-0544. Dues: $20+/yr. Established: 1986., (413)253-2939. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1391 6th St. #143
Sarasota, FL 34236-4906 Phone: (813)365-1068
Issues: health; environment; hazardous waste. Description: Sells a unique line of environmental and consumer friendly, petro-free cleaners for the environmentally aware and chemically sensitive. These cruelty-free, concentrated, naturally derived products out-perform traditional hazardous cleaners; others are undergoing final testing. 2% of gross sales are donated to nonprofit environmental organizations. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
Americans for Democratic Action
1511 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1401 Phone: (202)638-6447
Affiliate: Americans for Democratic Action. Issues: politics; law; analysis. Description: "This is one of the oldest legislative public interest groups and is still active, though not a lone liberal voice in the wilderness as it was for many years in the Congress. It summarizes legislative moves and political developments." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Donita Hicks Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1947. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
World Seed Fund
Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368-0772 Phone: (206)385-5660
Affiliate: World Seed Fund. Issues: agriculture; Third World; economics; alternative markets; green consumer. Description: A mail order seed company that deals with a variety of seeds from trees to vegetables. Seeds are open pollinated not hybrids. Thousands of free packets of seed are sent to Third World groups. Send a list of your special interests. Other Resources: Catalog, Bookstore, and gallery. Contacts(s): Forest Shomer Fax: (206)385-4874. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5963 La Place Ct., #302
Carlsbad, CA 92008-8823 Phone: (619)535-1070
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer; corporate responsibility. Description: Eco-education and training for businesses. Contacts(s): Tedi Jackson Type: business; service. Source: EarthBeat.
50 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108-3524 Phone: (617)720-5627
Issues: labor; jobs; volunteers. Description: Job listings in nonprofits, public interest law, and state government. Personal computerized job search services and information on volunteer opportunities. Other:Publishes "Community Jobs". Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
5066 Mott Evans Rd.
Trumansburg, NY 14886-9430 Phone: (607)387-3424
Issues: arts; environment; peace; recycling. Description: Recycled paper with wildlife and peace graphics; stationery, notepads, t-shirts, totes, bumper stickers. Implements the "Green Tax", a convenient way for consumers to pay for environmental restoration, education and nonviolent direct action. Other Resources: Free catalog. Retail and wholesale. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2013 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4207 Phone: (202)659-4310
Issues: health; substance abuse. Description: This organization provides legal action for non-smokers. Other Resources: See SMOKING AND HEALTH REVIEW. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)332-3224
Issues: politics; peace; justice; foreign policy; international law; municipal; civil rights. Description: Its purpose is to focus the resources and talents of members on key generic issues which vitally affect the effectiveness and survival of the public international law movement. Devotes most of its efforts to ensuring access to the courts and administrative process for persons who historically have not been represented in the legal and administrative process and on securing a reliable financial base for public international law. Established: 1981. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1725 K St. NW, # 509
Washington, DC 20006-1401 Phone: (202)857-0666
Issues: energy; environment; economics; demographics; efficiency; air pollution; conservation; appropriate technology; housing. Description: Coalition of government, business, consumer and labor leaders dedicated to increasing the efficiency of energy use. Conducts research and pilot projects to stimulate investment in energy efficiency and use experience in these activities to formulate policy initiatives and conduct educational programs. Focus includes the environment, affordable housing, competitiveness, national security and economic development. Other Resources: Booklets, articles, reports, manuals, computer software and other material. Contacts(s): James L. Wolf (Executive Director), Mary Ann Gourlay (Communications Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2382
Albany, NY 12220-0382
Issues: justice; environment; hemp. Description: Green Panthers! and Marijuana Study Group pamphlets. Milton Friedman and legalization. How to process hemp, for 1828. News, good and bad, on the legalization front. Page#: 2. Price: Contribution. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Jerod Pore.
Friends of the Third World
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125 Phone: (219)422-1650
Affiliate: Friends of the Third World. Issues: Third World; demographics; economics; environment; poverty; alternative markets; green consumer; Central America. Description: A small, national organization involved in "alternative trading": seeking to effect positive social change through marketing of ecologically sound, nonviolent, cooperatively produced products along with educational information, e.g., "we market coffee from Nicaraguan co-ops with information on the US trade embargo which promotes independence from the economics of apartheid." Marketing is done by volunteers, individuals or groups across the US. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Jim Goetsch (Administrator) Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 20M. Dues: $5, $10/yr. groups. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Order Models Project
475 Riverside Dr.
New York, NY 10025 Phone: (212)870-2391
Affiliate: World Order Models Project. Issues: politics; Third World; justice; foreign policy; international law; activism. Description: "Alternatives is an international policy journal predicated on the principles of individual dignity, justice, and the right to participate in decision-making. It may be of interest to the scholar or theoretician in human relations." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Dhirubhai Sheth, Saul H. Mendlovitz Price: $5.95/ea. Subscriptions: $18, $36 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Route 2, Box 300
Baker County
Leary, GA 31762 Phone: (912)792-6246
Issues: health; environment; economics; green consumer; vegetarian; animal rights. Description: You can be assured that none of the products available through this company have caused the exploitation, suffering or death of any animal. Since 1977 they have had a special interest in the problems of the wild burro by providing a permanent home "Amberwood Sanctuary". This was made possible with donations and purchases of Amberwood's wide range of animal-free products. Other Resources: Send for a free catalog. Established: 1981. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20008-1158 Phone: (202)244-2990
Issues: peace; justice; conflict resolution; minorities; racism. Description: The largest Arab-American organization in the country. It is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the civil and legal rights of people of Arab descent, including resistance to racism, discrimination, and stereotyping of Arab-Americans. ADC has over 25,000 members organized into 70 chapters throughout North America. Other Resources: Publishes ADC TIMES, a monthly membership newsletter; sends action alerts; makes available speakers, films, publications and other resources; sponsors two-month summer internships in DC and for college students in other ADC offices. Dues: $25, $20/students, $35/family. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3870 La Sierra, #266
Riverside, CA 92505-3527 Phone: (714)359-8570
Issues: environment; recycling. Description: An association dedicated to improving the cartridge recycling industry. One goal is to increase public awareness and educate consumers on the environmental impact of recycling. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
132 W. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036-6506 Phone: (212)944-9800
Issues: justice; politics; feminism; civil liberties; censorship; pro-choice; civil rights; law; lobbying; death penalty; criminal system. Description: Founded with the purpose to define specific guarantees in the Bill of Rights: freedom of speech, the press, religion, association and assembly, due process of law, and equal treatment under the law. This is its national office. In recent years it has become rather controversial for defending murderers, Nazis and Klansmen, expressing a sometimes strong anti-religious bias. They are supporters of pro-choice and other related issues. Other Resources: General information, public policy reports; See newsletters CIVIL LIBERTIES and A.C.L.U. NEWS, and FIRST PRINCIPALS, co-sponsored with Center for National Security Studies. See guide, USING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. Committee for Public Justice Contacts(s): Ramona Ripston (Executive Director (S.Calif.)), Norman Siegel (Director), (202)544-1681. Other:(212)944-5736(Committee). Dues: $20+/yr. Established: 1920. Additional Address: American Civil Liberties Union Legislative Office, 122 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Morton Halperin (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, #535
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)429-8873
Issues: energy; environment; economics; efficiency; air pollution; conservation; research. Description: An organization dedicated to advancing energy-conserving technologies and policies. Conducts research, analysis, advocacy and information dissemination. Projects include: energy efficiency and the environment; utilities; transportation; buildings; appliances, light and equipment; conservation research and development; energy efficiency in developing countries. Other Resources: Publications catalogue available. Publishes and distributes books, reports and conference proceedings. CONSUMER GUIDE TO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS. Contacts(s): Liz Burke (Chairman), Glee Murray Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
238 Stanley Hall, University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: (314)882-3817
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Contacts(s): Dr. Barbara Slusher Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
U.N.M. School of Law
1117 Stanford, NE, Box 4456
Albuquerque, NM 87106-3721
Description: See AMERICAN INDIAN LAW NEWSLETTER. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
U.N.M. School of Law
1117 Stanford, NE, Box 4456
Albuquerque, NM 87106-3721 Phone: (505)277-5462
Affiliate: American Indian Law Center. Issues: justice; politics; Native Americans. Description: "Legislative defense of Native American civil rights is promoted here. Legal strategies and congressional legislation affecting tribes and individual Indians are explained." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Marc Mannes Price: $4.50/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1968. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
American Society of International Law
2223 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008-2864 Phone: (202)265-4313
Affiliate: American Society of International Law. Issues: peace; justice; conflict resolution; international law. Description: "Promotes resolution of international conflict through law and the legal process rather than might and force." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Thomas M. Franck Price: $15.00/ea. Subscriptions: $50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1906. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2729
Description: See WOMEN'S LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE US: Bibliography (directories) and FREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION NEWS (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1F Adrian Court
Peekskill, NY 10566-4145
Issues: peace; foreign policy; international law. Description: American campaign to establish a world government. Other Resources: Public relations projects, including newspaper and magazine advertising, publishes WORLD PEACE NEWS, a quarterly. Contacts(s): R. W. Harrington (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 577
Box 577
Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0577 Phone: (800)267-0707
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; green consumer. Other Resources: Publishes THE OFFICIAL RECYCLED PRODUCTS GUIDE, THE OFFICIAL RPG REPORTER, and runs RecyleLine, a BBS database. Contacts(s): Mike Fraser Fax: (315)471-3258. Established: 1985. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
801 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, #400
Washington, DC 20003-2167 Phone: (202)547-6900
Issues: environment; politics; rivers; conservation; law. Description: Founded to protect America's rivers by assisting with state and local river preservation efforts. This group's major focus is on the preservation of rivers and corridors in the National Wild and Scenic River Systems and works to inventory and develop strong laws for rivers warranting protection. Members write officials, attend hearings, and work locally and nationally. Internships for college students and recent graduates available in conservation, communication and other areas. Dues: $20+/yr. Established: 1973. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2223 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008-2864 Phone: (202)797-7133
Issues: peace; foreign policy; conflict resolution; international law. Description: An organization that stresses conflict resolution through the legal process and not force. Other Resources: Publishes AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW. Contacts(s): John Lawrence Hargrove, Anthony D'Amato, (202)265-4313. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5410 Grosvenor Ln, #220
Bethesda, MD 20814-2144 Phone: (301)493-8600
Issues: environment; water; resources; research. Description: An organization dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary water resources research, planning, management, development, and education. With over 3,000 members worldwide, AWRA provides a forum for the collection, organization, and dissemination of ideas and information in the physical, biological, economic, social, political, legal, and engineering aspects of water related problems. Other Resources: Publications catalog available. Publishes the WATER RESOURCES BULLETIN and HYDATA-NEWS AND VIEWS, a newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Center For Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Making consumer demand known to supermarkets, grocers, and government officials will stimulate the production and availability of contaminant-free food. That is the goal of ASF. It is supported by a coalition of over 80 consumer, environmental, farm and rural advocacy groups. Other Resources: See SAFE FOOD ACTION and THE SAFE-FOOD GAZETTE newsletters; FREE RANGE MEAT DIRECTORY. Contacts(s): Roger Blobaum (ASF Director), Michael F. Jacobson (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 22505
Sacramento, CA 95822-0505 Phone: (916)731-5521
Issues: environment; animal rights; wildlife/endangered species; law. Description: Through publications, animal rights and legislative issues and education, this organization seeks to eliminate the pain, fear and suffering inflicted on animals and to preserve species threatened with extinction. Other Resources: Curriculum available, "Know a Teacher" literature. Contacts(s): Duf Fischer (Executive Director) Office Address: 2831 Fruitridge Rd., Sacramento, CA 95820. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
80574 Hazelton Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-9747 Phone: (503)942-9434
Issues: agriculture; environment; energy; Third World; education; demographics; conservation; land use; development; intentional communities; permaculture; cooperatives; volunteers. Description: "This worldwide Oregon based institute is a tiny group of volunteers. We help individuals and groups make the best use of the inevitable changes that come with diminishing resources. We research and promote sustainable alternatives to the wastefulness of industrial consumerism. Our focus is a sustainable development, permaculture, and deconsumerization of the US. We teach the lessons of Nature, wise land use, local self-reliance and cooperative family employment. Funded by donations." Other Resources: Courses, training, workshops, consultancies and publications. Also, a international phone and mail service of information on our fields of concern. See NEWS FROM APROVECHO newsletter. Dues: $15, supporting; $100, full member. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: environment; health; consumer protection; hazardous waste; public health. Description: For 46 years, this noted journal has provided objective documentation of the effects of environmental agents on human health. In one single source Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal brings together the latest research from such varying fields as epidemilology, toxicology, biostatistics, and biochemistry. In a field where today's certainty often becomes tomorrow's myth, this journal publishes new research with scientific integrity and rigorous methodology. Contacts(s): Patricia McCready (Managing Editor) Publisher: Heldref Publications. Page#: 64. Price: $14/ea. Subscriptions: $85/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
750 E. Camino Alberca
Tucson, AZ 85718-2918
Contacts(s): Lakshman Guruswamy (Editor) Type: periodical; journal. Source: Who.
Box 2059
110 S. Lawton St.
Hereford, TX 79045-2059 Phone: (806)364-0730
Issues: agriculture; health; environment; economics; nutrition; organic; green consumer. Description: Producers of fine organic grains and legumes. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
618 Kenbrook Dr., Dept. CW1
Silver Spring, MD 20902-3223
Issues: environment; green consumer. Description: Catalog. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 86244
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0244 Phone: (213)620-0201
Issues: arts; peace; justice; culture; law. Description: An aesthetically nonpartisan organization for professional visual artists. The only such national organization working to improve conditions for all artists. Founded by visual artists, and conceived as a means to improve artists' conditions and protect artists' rights and interests through a program of professional services, legislative representation, and communications. Other Resources: "We are planning an exchange of art with the Soviet artists, and we are the organization that built the Goddess of Democracy. The most important reason of our existence is to guarantee the artists' right to free expression." Contacts(s): Charles Sherman (President), (213)655-1900. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1947. Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
P.O. Box 1029
Millburn, NJ 07041-1029 Phone: (201)569-3600
Issues: environment; recycling. Description: Marketer & distributor of CARE (Consumer Action to Restore the Environment) household paper & cleaning products, stationery, cat litter, coffee filters & trash segregation bags. Also markets under Envirocare, Project Green, Enviroquest, AWARE & S.A.F.E. (Sound Alternatives for the Environment) brands nationally., (800)544-1892. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
500 State St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217-1803 Phone: (718)855-6650
Issues: labor; feminism; unions; workplace democracy; empowerment. Description: The only national nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the issues surrounding democracy in the US and Canadian labor unions. Other Resources: Newsletter, UNION DEMOCRACY REVIEW; advice, legal support, advocacy; Women's Project. Contacts(s): Susan Jennik (Executive Director), Brett Nair (Office Manager) Fax: (718)855-6799. Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 75920
Washington, DC 20013-0920 Phone: (202)544-5150
Issues: politics; peace; foreign policy; international law. Description: Formerly, Federal Union, advocates federation of established democracies first, others becoming eligible as they become democratic internally; see also Center for the Study of Federalism. Contacts(s): Ira Strauss (Executive Director), Charles Patrick (President), (202)544-5152. Additional Address: 1506 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003--3116. Contact: Thomas Hudgens (Vice-President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
87 Mellor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21228 Phone: (800)323-2811
Issues: environment; recycling. Description: "100% recycled copier paper, printing paper, envelopes, computer paper, legal pads, notepads, loose-leaf paper, fax paper; paper towels, napkins, facial tissue, toilet paper, paper plates, bags & gift wrap." Other Resources: Catalog available. Contacts(s): Daniel Jerrems Price: $1/ea. Office Address: 332 Rossiter Ave., Baltimore, MD 21212. Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
1400 Drexelgate Pkwy.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3359 Phone: (313)652-0800
Issues: demographics; economics; housing; cooperatives. Description: Offers quality, affordable housing to low and moderate income families. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
11725 NW West Rd.
Portland, OR 97229-3743 Phone: (503)645-4349
Issues: family; environment; green consumer. Description: Various style cotton diapers that rival throwaway diapers. Also, training pants, all-night pants, and many related items. Catalog. Contacts(s): Paula Other:(800)422-2910. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
#4-3531 Jacombs Rd.
Richmond, BC-V6V 1Z8 CANADA Phone: (604)270-6116
Issues: family; environment; green consumer. Description: Manufacturer of high quality, environmental baby products, cotton diapering system (patented) & related products such as blankets, cloths, and changing pads. Supplier to retail, diaper services & hospitals. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rt 3, Box 20B
Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (800)638-3030
Issues: energy; justice; environment; health. Description: Reference and professional books on energy, social and behavioral sciences, criminal law and justice, psychology, housing and real estate, health policy, and administration business, finance and economics. Other Resources: Free book catalog. Published ENERGY: THE NEXT 20 YEARS by Hans H. Landsberg; and, PEACE RESOURCE BOOK (1988). Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box E-94, Earlham College
Richmond, IN 47374
Issues: feminism; domestic violence. Description: 2,000+ shelters, hotlines, YWCA's, hospitals, mental health services, legal service agencies, and other organizations and agencies which offer services to abused wives in the US and abroad; includes listings of many educational resources on the problem. Contacts(s): Terry Mehlman, Betsy Warrior (Compiler) Published Date: 8/85. Page#: 285. Frequency: Irregular. Other Formats: Diskette. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1199 Forest Ave. #125
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-5100 Phone: (408)372-8626
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: Healthful alternatives in building, decorating, gardening and home maintenance. Non-toxic products and meters for testing various forms of contamination. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Green Media Group
Box 11314
Berkeley, CA 94701-2314
Affiliate: Green Media Group. Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; volunteers. Description: An environmental guide to green resources and businesses pertinent to the San Francisco Bay Area. Contacts(s): Stephen C. Evans (Editor), Eric Ingersoll (Publisher) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1101 15th St. NW, #1212
Washington, DC 20005-5002 Phone: (202)467-5730
Issues: justice; health; politics; disabled; psychology. Description: A public interest organization, using a comprehensive program of test-case litigations, educational outreach, and federal policy advocates to clarify and protect the legal rights of people who are labeled "mentally" or "developmentally" disabled. Our attorneys focus on key social-policy problems confronting these clients, identifying specific objectives and advocating changes in these areas. Fax: (202)223-0409. Established: 1972. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2 Boalt Hall School of Law
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (415)642-6263
Issues: feminism; justice; health; disabled; gay/lesbian. Description: "The journal is an interdisciplinary law journal focusing on the legal concerns of women, which are under-represented in traditional literature." Deals with feminist, gay/lesbian, and disability issues. Page#: 300. Subscriptions: $16, $35 institution. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 500. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Council on Economic Priorities
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (800)U-CAN-HELP
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: economics; environment; peace; investing; boycotts; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: Provides in-depth profiles of 100 major corporations, and discusses in detail the behavior behind their ratings. Also traces the history of ethical investing, profiles the leading socially screened funds, and offers a compendium of ethical investing options. Nearly everything you need to know in order to become an informed consumer and empowered investor. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility) Dues: $35/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 33686
San Diego, CA 92163-3686 Phone: (619)277-0991
Issues: justice; Native Americans. Description: A support group that monitors and transports supplies to the last remaining Native Americans making a stand for Big Mountain and their rightful heritage. Member of: Alliance for Survival. Additional Address: Big Mountain Legal Office, Box 1509, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
William & Mary Law School
Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone: (804)221-3808
Contacts(s): Rodney Smolla (Director) Fax: (804)221-3775. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
Box 6
Cambria, CA 93428 Phone: (800)926-1017
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: Maker of the EcoSac(TM) Shopping System and other environmentally-friendly products, shares 10% of their pre-tax profits to help organizations that are working to restore and maintain the health of the planet Products are available wholesale and retail. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
45 Horsehill Rd.
Hanover Technical Center
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-2009 Phone: (800)541-2535
Issues: health; environment; economics; animal rights;green consumer. Description: Offers innovative and effective products for your skin and hair. "We are environmentally conscious, use naturally based ingredients in minimal packaging, and we're against animal testing. Our products are honest and straightforward - and they smell great!" Other Resources: Free catalog. Contacts(s): Anita Roddick (Founder) Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
Government Accountability Project (GAP)
810 1st St. NE, Suite 630
Washington, DC 20002-3633 Phone: (202)408-0034
Affiliate: Government Accountability Project (GAP). Issues: politics; health; labor; whistle-blowing; occupational safety; hazardous waste; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: USDA meat and poultry inspectors, workers at nuclear weapons facilities and power plants; many other "whistle-blowers" are covered along with helpful hints. This magazine exposes government and corporate fraud, waste and health threatening conditions of workers. Reports to the public about government and corporate whistle-blowers and local citizen groups; investigative services to state and local government bodies; legal education to law students pursuing public interest careers. Contacts(s): Louis Clark (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
218 Cleveland Court
Mill Valley, CA 94941-3515 Phone: (415)389-6228
Issues: environment; arts; recycling; green consumer; graphics. Description: Designs and distributes recycled paper products and environmental gifts through a mail order catalog and to retailers. Cards, wrapping paper, stationery with messages and designs that connect us to each other and our Earth. Other Resources: Children's art contest to protect the rainforest. Contacts(s): Mark Lesser (President), Lee Klinger Lesser (Vice-President) Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1989. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for the Study of Law and Politics
2962 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94123-4024 Phone: (415)775-0791
Affiliate: Center for the Study of Law and Politics. Issues: urban; politics; energy; environment; conservation; recycling; transportation; water; hazardous waste; waste management. Description: GLOBAL CITIES PROJECT handbooks for local officials. Profiles of successful projects and how to implement them. Topics include water conservation, solid waste, transportation, land use, energy, and more. Price: Individual handbook $40, Full set $390. (CA residents add 7.25% sales tax. Reduced rates for nonprofits and governments.). Type: reference; guide. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Earth Day International
800 Yates St.
Victoria, BC-V8W 1L9 CANADA Phone: (604)382-1990
Affiliate: Earth Day International. Issues: future; environment; energy; economics; ideation; BBS; networking; appropriate technology;green consumer. Description: "Locally administered, readily accessible information banks, each containing material describing environmental products and services offered by hundreds and potentially thousands of companies." Eventually information will be stored on computer disk. Many regions and countries need greater accessibility to environmental technologies. By creating a mutually beneficial relationship between business interests and environmental needs, related businesses can be propelled to the "cutting edge". Other Resources: Send for free brochure. Fax: (604)382-1660. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2012 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1070 Phone: (202)293-1100
Issues: feminism; politics; economics; equal rights; analysis; empowerment; sexism. Description: This organization is a watchdog on hiring and firing practices of the business world. They take the side of the female professional and give counseling and legal advice. Contacts(s): Irma Brosseau Other:Hotline (202)833-5524. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Public Citizen
Box 19367
Washington, DC 20036-0367 Phone: (202)833-3000
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: economics; consumer education. Description: Ralph Nader's consumer advisory, an 8-page monthly newsletter packed full of useful techniques and tactics to improve your buying skills. A Resources section on the back page of each advisory will offer free publications and other references should you wish to dig deeper into a topic and come out even further ahead in the market-place. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 426829
San Francisco, CA 94142-6829 Phone: (415)885-5102
Issues: economics; spiritual; interfaith; corporate responsibility; green consumer; investing. Description: An interfaith council on corporate accountability that rates banks for social responsibility. Type: organization; council. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Western Center on Law and Poverty
3535 W. Sixth St., 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90020-2800
Affiliate: Western Center on Law and Poverty. Issues: justice; demographics; poverty; housing Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Division of Recycling
801 K St., 20th Floor, #58
Sacramento, CA 95814-3500 Phone: (916)323-3743
Issues: environment; recycling. Description: It is responsible for administering the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, with the goals of reaching an 80% beverage container recycling rate and ensuring convenient consumer recycling opportunities in an effort to save energy, conserve natural resources and extend the life of the state's landfills. Other Resources: See CALIFORNIA CO-OP DIRECTORY. Type: organization; government. Source: Eco-Expo.
315 W. 9th St., #1101
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4211 Phone: (213)623-8311
Issues: arts; justice; activism. Description: An organization providing legal services and information for the arts community. "We provide alternative dispute resolution, educational programs, and legal referrals for artists of all disciplines. We offer Copyright Clinics, Arts Arbitration and Mediation Services, small workshops and other seminars on various business and legal self-help topics for artists." Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
4550 Montgomery Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814-3304 Phone: (301)951-4800
Issues: economics; investing; green consumer. Description: Offers the nation's first and largest family of socially and environmentally responsible mutual funds. Calvert Social Investment Fund, offering stock bond, money market and balanced investment options, Calvert-Ariel Growth Fund and Calvert-Ariel Appreciation Fund have proven that enlightened investors can profit while pooling resources to encourage positive change. Contacts(s): Steven J. Schueth (Vice President), Reed Gligorovic (Product Coordinator), (301)952-4815. Fax: (301)754-7820. Other:(800)368-2748. Established: 1976. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
418 7th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2707 Phone: (202)546-3956
Affiliate: World Federalist Association. Issues: peace; United Nations; lobbying; foreign policy; international law. Description: Rates Congressmen and Senators on global issues alone, particularly roll call votes on funding UN agencies. Also maintains an active legislative program. They believe that the UN provides the most practical framework for the creation of a dependable global structure capable of assuring world peace. Campaign includes: Global Statesmanship ratings; voting guides; assistance to politicians who support a strengthened UN; and, maintains active lobby. Other Resources: Publishes newsletter, UN REFORM CAMPAIGNER. Contacts(s): Eric Cox (Executive Director) Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
552 Lincoln Ave.
Winnetka, IL 60093-2347 Phone: (312)446-7177
Issues: peace; foreign policy; international law. Description: Working toward the goal of a world federation all-inclusive, democratic in its own structure, with enforcement of world federal laws directly on individual citizens wherever they live. The world federation would have only those powers granted to it under some kind of constitution. The aim is to include all nations, but to be members, each nation would have to adopt the constitution. This would expand government under popular control and replace the anarchy among nations. Contacts(s): Georgia Lloyd (Executive Director), (312)835-1377. Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Union of Concerned Scientists
1616 P St. NW, #310
Washington, DC 20036-1434 Phone: (202)332-0900
Affiliate: Union of Concerned Scientists. Issues: peace; environment; politics; anti-nuclear; activism; law. Description: "Scientists concerned about nuclear weapons and power publicize this newsletter to promote a future free of nuclear problems. News on treaty negotiations, legislation, and grassroots efforts is all part of the package." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Charles Monfort Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1970. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Institute for Gaean Economics. Issues: Third World; economics; justice; labor; investing; indigenous peoples; green consumer; cooperative; worker ownership; alternative markets; community investment. Description: Opportunities to support grassroots, decentralized projects here and in the Third World with loans, investments and donations. This is the networking newsletter covering social responsibility, new economic models and projects, for people who want their money to make a difference, with a focus on native peoples. Focuses on small businesses, worker-ownership, co-ops, responsive (and usually small) publicly traded companies, nonprofits, local currency, appropriate technology, and alternative banks. Other Resources: Projects include, Grassroots Corporate Action Campaign, Green Mountain Biodiversity Project; All Species Project. See INVESTING FROM THE HEART newsletter. Resource Guide available. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowry Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1436 U St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)638-1706
Issues: feminism; spiritual; demographics; population; pro-choice; faith; family planning. Description: A national education organization that supports the right to legal reproductive health care, especially to family planning and abortion. CFFC also works to reduce the incidence of abortion and to increase women's choices in childbearing and through advocacy of social and economic programs for women, families, and children. Other Resources: Publishes journal, CONSCIENCE. Contacts(s): Denise Shannon (Director of Communications), Frances Kissling (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8420 Camellia Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27613-1318 Phone: (919)847-5819
Issues: environment; conservation; wilderness. Description: Released a "Declaration" in which the conference-goers who attended recently held conference on "The Land," set forth their deeply ecological beliefs about the land and some political proposals. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 S St. NW, #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Established to reduce deaths from defective automobiles, badly constructed highways and defective mobile homes. Also, educates and advises consumers and attorneys on warranty rights and other legal rights. See IMPACT and LEMON TIMES under periodicals; and, CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PUBLICATIONS LIST. See, also, under directories, THE LEMON BOOK. Other Resources: See THE LEMON BOOK. Publications brochure lists Books, Periodicals, Reports & Information, Auto Defect Packets, Fuel Economy Publications, Consumer Action Guides and Arbitration Manuals available from CAS Publications Dept. Over 100 items available. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Communications Director) Established: 1970. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Auto Safety
2001 S St. NW. #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Affiliate: Center for Auto Safety. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: See THE LEMON BOOK. CAS Publications Brochure lists Books, Periodicals, Reports & Information, Auto Defect Packets, Fuel Economy Publications, Consumer Action Guides and Arbitration Manuals. 100+ items available. Other Resources: The publications brochure from the Center for Auto Safety is free with a self-addressed, stamped envelope sent to CAS Publications Dept. Please include SASE with each request. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Communications Director) Established: 1970. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
666 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-2317 Phone: (212)614-6464
Issues: justice; politics; political prisoners; civil rights; criminal system. Description: A national institution dedicated to preserving the Constitution as a living document belonging to all the people. CCR is both a defender of constitutional rights and a catalyst for extending those rights. Is a relentless foe of those who ignore the Constitution's mandate and twist its meanings to deny freedom and equality to those less privileged and powerful than themselves. Founded by lawyers Arthur Kinoy, William Kunstler, and the late Ben Smith, Peter Weiss dedicated to creative use of law. Other Resources: See MOVEMENT SUPPORT NETWORK NEWS. Freedom Now!: National Campaign for Amnesty and Human Rights for Political Prisoners (project). Periodic list of US political prisoners. See, also, Riptide Communications (media) and Fund for Human Dignity. Contacts(s): Morton Stavis (President), Patricia Maher (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 53149
Washington, DC 20009-9149 Phone: (202)462-6251
Contacts(s): Bruce Gabriel, Carol Schlitt Fax: (202)462-4941. Type: organization; center. Source: Who.
1621 Connecticut Ave. NW #300
Washington, DC 20009-1052 Phone: (202)332-4840
Contacts(s): Chris A. Wold (Attorney), David Downes (General Counsel) Fax: (202)332-4865. Type: organization; center. Source: Who.
1755 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2102 Phone: (202)232-3317
Issues: peace; Third World; justice; international law. Description: Analyzes and studies US policy towards the Third World and its impact on human rights and needs. Other Resources: Publishes newsletter, INDOCHINA ISSUES; and INTERNATIONAL POLICY REPORTS. Contacts(s): William Goodfellow (Director) Established: 1975. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
237 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10012-1017
Description: See HEALTH FACTS under periodicals. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
1 Massachusetts Ave. NW #333
Washington, DC 20001-1401 Phone: (202)546-9300
Issues: politics; peace; Third World; law; government accountability. Description: See CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION BULLETIN. Other Resources: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION BULLETIN. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Issues: politics; health; education; economics; environment; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection; preventive; science; government accountability. Description: Provides the public with reliable, up-to-date information about the effects of science/technology on society, chief focus on food/health; developing a national health policy which features health promotion and disease prevention; investigates, monitors and exposes industry and government's failure to implement a sound nutrition/health policy for US. The nation's leading consumer group, best known for work on food labeling, additives, deceptive advertising, organic agriculture and watchdogging. Other Resources: NUTRITION ACTION NEWSLETTER, books, posters, computer software, videos, and slide charts. See, also, Americans for Safe Food. Contacts(s): Richard Layman (Marketing Division) Fax: (202)265-4954. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Georgetown University
1800 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2202 Phone: (202)887-0200
Issues: peace; Third World; education; foreign policy; international law. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
218 E. 18th St.
New York, NY 10003-3600 Phone: (212)475-1077
Issues: peace; conflict resolution; United Nations; international law; foreign policy. Description: Publisher of major periodicals on peace issues; does in-depth research; develops, advocates specific proposals, e.g., the Binding Triad method of voting in the UN General Assembly. purpose is to transform the United Nations into an organization that can cope with global problems of international conflict, economics, human rights, and the environment, through the development of the Binding Triad proposal for global decision-making in the UN. Other Resources: Newsletter, GLOBAL REPORT. Contacts(s): Richard Hudson (Executive Director), Helen Hudson (Administrative Assistant) Fax: (212)260-6384. Established: 1977. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr., #570
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-3290
Affiliate: Global Education Associates. Issues: peace; Third World; foreign policy; international law. Description: A New York- and Third World-based "global forum...to redefine the concepts of sovereignty and security, formulate world security alternatives and develop transitional strategies for achieving those alternatives.", (212)870-3291. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 19367
Washington, DC 20036-0367 Phone: (202)387-8030
Issues: economics; education; justice; politics; consumer protection. Description: A Ralph Nader organization that supports and conducts a wide variety of research and educational projects to encourage the political, economic and social institutions of this country to be more aware of the needs of the citizen-consumer. The Center publishes a number of reports on a variety of public interest issues. Contacts(s): Kevin Brown Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
806 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1104 Phone: (202)347-7823
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Established to provide consumers with good to reasonably priced, high quality services. By studying and rating service firms and publishing the findings, they hope to improve the local service market and to foster similar organizations in other cities. Other Resources: See CHECKBOOK magazine. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
200 Huntington Hall
University Station
Syracuse, NY 13244 Phone: (315)443-3851
Affiliate: Syracuse University. Issues: health; justice; education; disabled. Description: A policy, research, and advocacy organization involved in the national movement to insure the rights of people with disabilities. Since its founding, the Center has been involved in the study and promotion of open, integrated settings for people with disabilities. Other Resources: Publishes the following guides, THE NON RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT and UNDERSTANDING THE LAW. Slides, videos and media Packages available. HUMAN POLICY PRESS CATALOG (publishers); PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATING MODEL PRACTICES (directories). Contacts(s): Steve Taylor (Director), Rachael Zubal (Publications coordinator) Fax: (315)443-4338. Web or BBS: SpecialNet. E-Mail: 'nyctr.human.policy'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Western Regional Office
Box 42249
San Francisco, CA 94101 Phone: (415)474-3002
Affiliate: Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors. Issues: peace; politics; justice; education; draft. Description: Provides military and draft counseling, legal help, and guidance in nonviolence. Produces written and audiovisual materials geared especially for high school and college groups. Other Resources: See CCCO NEWS NOTES and OBJECTOR under periodicals. Contacts(s): Robert A. Seeley (Editor), (415)566-0500. Other:(415)695-7755; 552-6433. Office Address: 1251 Second St., San Francisco, CA Additional Address: Eastern Regional Office, 2208 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19146 Contact: Lou Ann Merkle, (215)545-4626. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for the Study of Services
806 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1104 Phone: (202)347-7823
Affiliate: Center for the Study of Services. Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: A magazine that studies and rates service firms. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4814 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60632-4116
Issues: education; heallth; justice; psychology; consumer protection. Description: A distributor dealing in reference, humanitites, psychology, law, and consumer issues books specializing in the college and special library markets. Contacts(s): Mark Habral (Book Buyer) Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Avon Books
105 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-7418 Phone: (800)238-0658
Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Chapter title "Where to Get Help," which lists American Cancer Society offices, National Cancer Institute research study groups, cancer treatment centers, and other organizations and associations of assistance to cancer patients and their families in the US, Canada, and Europe. Research and treatment programs may also include some indication of the emphasis. Contacts(s): Marion Morra, Eve Potts Publisher: Avon Books. Published Date: 1987. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (212)532-2172. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
PO Box 845
Malibu, CA 90265-0845 Phone: (310)287-1556
Issues: politics; justice; education; spiritual; health; activism; interfaith; substance abuse; civil rights; intervention; CIA; criminal system. Description: Organized Democracy Watch: A campaign for lawful and open government, a citizens' action campaign destined to build a national consensus against covert activity. An interfaith, law and public policy center specializing in investigations, legal work, and public education. A team of lawyers and related professionals best known for winning the Silkwood settlement and cracking open the Iran-Contra Scandal. Membership has grown to 40,000. The government has been trying to destroy the Institute. Other Resources: See CONTRAGATE ALERT newsletter and CONVERGENCE newsletter. Produced COVER-UP, an award-winning film on the Iran-Contra scandal. Video and audio tapes available. Causes and Cures, a project designed to stop drugs. Contacts(s): Sara Nelson (Executive Director), Daniel Sheehan (General Counsel) Other Formats: Internet, user name - 'christic@igc.org'. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'christic'. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)544-8747
Affiliate: Church Women United. Issues: justice; feminism; spiritual; faith; law. Description: "This one-sheet legislative newsletter reflects the concerns of the interdenominational women's group. It covers the range of social concerns issues." - C.Canan Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
USPIRG
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-9707
Affiliate: US Public Interest Research Group. Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: "This newsletter promotes consumer actions and research in the spirit of Ralph Nader, who sparked the group's formation. Campus chapter news and ideas on national consumer campaign needing support find a place here also." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Melinda Upton, Kathleen Traphagon Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $25/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
175 5th Ave., #808
New York, NY 10010-7703 Phone: (212)777-3470
Issues: justice; veterans. Description: GI/veteran rights organization that is dedicated to the principle that our military should respect, to the fullest possible extent, the civil and human rights of its members. Accepts no funds from any government agency and is not connected to any business, law, firm, or political party. Believes that service members should participate fully in civilian society and that any attempt to isolate GIs or treat them as "second class" citizens should be opposed. Other Resources: Newspaper, ON GUARD. Contacts(s): Tod Ensign Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1975. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1001 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007-3602 Phone: (202)338-6310
Issues: energy; politics; economics; consumer rights. Type: organization; conference. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4988 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019-5547
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: Covers ecological products, services, organic gardening, more. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 2047
Olathe, KS 66051-2047 Phone: (913)829-0609
Issues: justice; media; civil liberties; law. Description: Focuses on issues of due process before the law, opposes repressive legislation, champions freedom of speech, of the press, and open debate of ALL issues. The basic concern is for rights of individuals. Contacts(s): Laird Wilcox (Editor) Page#: 2. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Circulation: 600. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1320 18th St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-1811 Phone: (202)457-1286
Affiliate: Clean Water Fund. Issues: environment; politics; health; water; Chesapeake Bay; rivers; hazardous waste; lobbying; volunteers; Great Lakes. Description: Through various volunteer programs in 27 locations, this project works for clean and safe water at an affordable price, to curb the use of chemicals, and promote safe solid waste management systems and protection of our natural resources. Utilizes environmental law enforcement, pesticides safety and groundwater protection, solving the garbage crisis as a means to this end. Chesapeake Bay, the Great Lakes, the Atlantic Coast and other endangered natural resources are its primary interests. Other Resources: CLEAN WATER ACTION NEWS; see GUIDE TO HOUSEHOLD ALTERNATIVES and HOME SAFE HOME (directories). Contacts(s): David Zwick (Executive Director) Dues: $24, $40/organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8707 West Lane
Magnolia, TX 77355-2222
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: Mail order catalog for alternatives to todays products. Contacts(s): Lu Ann Matarelli Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Clearinghouse for Legal Services
407 S. Dearborn, #400
Chicago, IL 60605-1113 Phone: (312)939-3830
Affiliate: National Clearinghouse for Legal Services. Issues: justice; criminal system. Description: "Legal information for Legal Services lawyers and paralegals is provided. Other legal workers using the law for advancing human needs will find it useful." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lucy Mass Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $75/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
115 Garden St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030-3701
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: Natural ingredients. Bars wrapped in recycled paper. 10% of the profits go, via Cultural Survival, to sustainable income-generating projects in areas where cocoa beans are grown. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; health; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: This is a catalog of Co-op America's "socially responsible" products. Products are from small businesses; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." It is our goal to direct the consumer to these businesses and develop an alternative market. Natural fiber clothing; third world crafts, safe household cleansers, jewelry and more. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions that are found in Macrocosm USA were furnished by Co-op America. Many thanks to all their good work and contributions to this project. Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Issues: economics; environment; alternative markets; investing; green consumer. Description: Association linking socially responsible businesses and consumers in a national network, a new alternative marketplace; to build more cooperation, justice, accountability and environmental responsibility into the economy. Allows consumers to align their buying habits with their values. Also enables businesses, co-ops and nonprofits which put people ahead of profits to expand their markets. Boasts a membership of 52,000 individuals and 590 organizations. Other Resources: See CO-OP AMERICA QUARTERLY and ALTERNATIVE CATALOG. Each Fall the quarterly feature a directory of members, many who were listed in Macrocosm. Publishes SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL PLANNING GUIDE. CIRCLE OF POISON KIT available for $1. Contacts(s): Paul Freundlich (Executive Director), Alisa Gravitz (Director), (800)424-2667. Fax: (202)872-5202. Established: 1982. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; Third World; environment; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: A directory of Co-op America's organizational members. Most are small business; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." Goal; to direct the consumer to these businesses. 400+ nonprofit public interest groups, cooperatives, small alternative type businesses, and other members. Other Resources: This is a special issue that appears yearly in CO-OP AMERICA'S QUARTERLY. Many of the descriptions that appear in Macrocosm were reprinted by permission from Co-op America. Special thanks to all their great assistance and good work! Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, Cindy Mitlo (Editor), (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print+.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; peace; energy; alternative markets; green consumer; cooperatives. Description: A magazine that covers emerging, hopeful alternatives to "business as usual" and offers practical strategies and resources for using, buying, and investing power to create a new economy. CAQ envisions an economy based on peace and justice, cooperation, and a healthy environment. Formerly Building Economic Alternatives, the organization was established in 1982. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions found in Macrocosm were contributed and reprinted from their yearly directory of members that is included with a subscription. Contacts(s): Cindy Mitlo (Editor), Alex Levin (Editorial Assistant), (800)424-2667. Page#: 40-56. Price: $2/back issue. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 60M. Fax: (202)872-5202. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Co-op America
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; labor; Third World; green consumer; investing; alternative markets. Description: Designed to give recognition and visibility to businesses that treat customers, employees and the Earth in a responsible manner., (202)872-5307. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
36 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003-4604 Phone: (212)254-2295
Issues: Third World; peace; Mid-East; intervention; foreign policy; international law; disarmament; nonviolence. Description: This coalition attempts to bring about a stop to all US intervention in the Middle East. This organization did intensive research into the US-Iraq War. Other Resources: See, also, International War Crimes Tribunal. Contacts(s): Ramsey Clark Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'afreeman'. Additional Address: 2489 Mission St. #28, San Francisco, CA 94110, (415)821-6545. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
1224 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5183 Phone: (202)393-2018
Affiliate: National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Issues: health; family; consumer protection; seniors. Description: "Better health and living conditions at nursing homes are advocated in this triannual review. Scores of short pieces and reviews cover the field in detail, and form a good information and action resource for activists and other concerned folks." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Elma Holder Price: $10/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Established: 1977. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
627 Pine St.
Boulder, CO 80302-4739
Contacts(s): David H. Getches (Editor) Type: periodical; journal. Source: Who.
National Law Center, The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052 Phone: (202)994-7390
Contacts(s): Louis B. Sohn Type: organization; committee. Source: Who.
620 Yale Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081-2040
Affiliate: Villanova University. Issues: peace; energy; international law; conservation; ocean. Description: Formerly, World Order Research Institute; major research on Law of the Sea issues, implications for management and use of other resources, etc. Also see World Association for World Federation. Contacts(s): John Logue (Director) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Oceana Publications
75 Main St.
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-1601
Issues: peace; international law; foreign policy. Description: Approaches the subject of peace and security alternatives with a special focus on the need for international legal structures. Contacts(s): Benjamin Ferencz Publisher: Oceana Publications. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 S St. NW, #530
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)462-4700
Issues: health; economics; consumer protection; nutrition. Description: Dedicated to providing a safe, nutritious, affordable and accessible food supply for all Americans. Contacts(s): Rodney Leonard Established: 1970. Contact: Rodney Leonard Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Institute for Gaean Economics. Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; green consumer; forests. Description: BOYCOTT the following companies: SCOTT PAPER CO., 277 Pleasant St., #104, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B27 4BJ, Canada; KIMBERLY CLARK CORP., P.O. Box 61900, DFW Airport Station, Dallas, TX 75261; COCA-COLA CO., Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301; GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP. 133 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; RJR NABISCO, Inc., 300 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; and CASTLE & COOKE, INC., 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Other Resources: Call or write for more details. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowery Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 27
Jericho, NY 11753-0027 Phone: (718)445-4134
Issues: environment; economics; animal rights; green consumer. Description: Mail order sales of cruelty-free products - cosmetics, body care, cleaners. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Beauty Without Cruelty
175 W. 12th St., #16G
New York, NY 10011-8220 Phone: (212)989-8073
Issues: economics; environment; animal rights; green consumer. Description: Catalog. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5115 S. A1A Highway
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-3210 Phone: (407)952-0600
Affiliate: Institute for Space and Security Studies. Issues: economics; peace; education; budget; economic conversion. Description: Reshape national priorities and federal budget to provide military, economic, environmental, health-care, and legal/political security to American people. Investigate proposals for converting weapons industry to provide non-polluting energy. Would cut defense budget 75%, double teacher pay, establish National Health system, revitalize cities, strengthen UN & World Court. Contacts(s): Dr. Robert M. Bowman (President) Established: 1982. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
26300 La Alameda, #490
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6317 Phone: (714)955-2690
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; green consumer. Description: "Today's Choice" has environmental products in the paper towel, bath tissue, facial tissue, napkins, feminine hygiene pads & baby wipe categories. Its product claims include non-dioxin bleaching process on all products and insuring, whenever possible, products are made from recycled materials and are recyclable. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 158
Newton Center, MA 02159-0001 Phone: (617)552-3674
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; boycotts. Contacts(s): Fr. Robert McEwen Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Policy Alternatives
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)387-6030
Affiliate: Center for Policy Alternatives. Issues: politics; municipal; law. Description: Established to provide a major meeting place and forum for ideas of progressive elected officials, community organizers, political activists, and technically trained experts interested in alternative policies and programs at the state and local levels. Holds an annual national meeting and frequent regional, statewide and issue conferences focussing on their complex problems. Economic strategies aimed at issues of energy, tax referendum, agriculture, and fact closings. Other Resources: Newsletter, WAYS AND MEANS. Contacts(s): Linda Tarr-Whelan (Executive Director) Established: 1975. Type: organization; conference. Source: Macrocosm USA.
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-4996
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: politics; economics; lobbying; consumer protection. Description: The legislative advocacy arm of Public Citizen, a consumer organization founded by Ralph Nader. Attorneys, organizers, and staffers go before the US Congress on behalf of the average consumer. Other Resources: Newsletter, CONGRESS WATCHER. Contacts(s): Michael Waldman Established: 1971. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Congress Watch/Public Citizen
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-4996
Affiliate: Congress Watch/Public Citizen. Issues: politics; economics; law; government accountability. Description: "A Ralph Nader-initiated project, this selection probes all aspects of Washington affairs. HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW is an example of the informative type of basic article that non-aligned citizens might find informative." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jane Stone Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $8/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Environmental Communications
6410 Rocklidge Drive, #203
Bethesda, MD 20817-1830
Issues: politics; environment; law. Description: Includes short biographies of each member of Congress along with listings of the member's top aide on environmental issues. Biographies of some of the staffers are also included, along with lists of each committee and sub-committee dealing with environmental issues, an index which tells which committees handle which issues, congressional district maps, and so forth. Publisher: Environmental Communications. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 62
Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0062
Issues: politics; law. Description: Lists members of Congress, committees, subcommittees, administration, over 2,700 staff biographies, office addresses, and phone numbers. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Catholics For Free Choice
1436 U St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)638-1706
Affiliate: Catholics For Free Choice. Issues: feminism; spiritual; demographics; pro-choice; faith; family planning; population. Description: A journal of pro-choice Catholic opinion. Circulation includes members of Congress, librarians, clergy, and journalists. Focuses on ideas and values, it takes a leading role in bringing the ethical discussion on reproductive rights and other issues into the public arena. CFFC, a national educational organization, supports the right to legal reproductive health care, especially to family planning and abortion. It also works to reduce the incidence of abortion and to increase women's programs. Contacts(s): Denise Shannon (Communications Director), Frances Kissling (President) Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 10M. Fax: (202)332-7995. Labels: 5,000. Established: 1973. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New Consumer Institute
Box 51
Wauconda, IL 60084-0051 Phone: (708)526-0522
Affiliate: New Consumer Institute. Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: One of a spate of new green consumer newsletters, launched by a senior editor of Consumers Digest magazine. Contacts(s): John F. Wasik Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8900
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8900 Phone: (800)523-2929
Issues: energy; environment; efficiency; appropriate technology; renewables; solar; conservation. Description: Provides information on full spectrum of renewable energy technologies and energy conservation. In addition, the Service maintains contact with a nationwide network of public and private organizations specializing in technical or regionally-specific information. An information service directed to the general public, educators, consumers, etc. Provides factsheets about what solar technology is and how it can be utilized and makes referrals on specific and general inquiries about renewable energy. Type: organization; government. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1015 18th St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20036-5216 Phone: (202)429-5660
Issues: environment; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: A membership organization whose mission is to help develop the capacity to sustain biological diversity and the ecosystems and ecological processes that support life on Earth. Works with private organizations, government agencies, and universities in many tropical countries to develop the capacity to preserve critical habitats through effective eco-projects. Provides assistance in science, fundraising, management training, conservation planning, legal and policy analysis and public education. Other Resources: See TROPICUS newsletter. Contacts(s): Charles J. Hedlund (Chairman), Peter Seligman (President) Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
62 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02110-1008 Phone: (617)742-2540
Affiliate: Conservation Law Foundation. Issues: environment; energy; health; conservation; law; efficiency; pollution; public health. Description: Energy efficiency, resource management, public health, and pollution control are the primary goals of CLF's attorneys, scientist and policy makers. Dues: $30/yr, $15/students. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3705 Cardiff Rd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5943 Phone: (301)654-3150
Affiliate: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora (CITES). Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species. Description: This magazine reports on illegal importation of wildlife and fauna into the US and the ways that it is being combated. (Formerly CITES Ark.) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
693 Mission St., #403
San Francisco, CA 94105-4114
Description: See CONSUMER ACTION NEWS. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
693 Mission St., #403
San Francisco, CA 94105-4114 Phone: (415)777-9635
Affiliate: Consumer Action. Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: "Although California consumer affairs are emphasized, the points raised are applicable to consumer rights throughout the nation. Utility problems and credit card billing rights are typical of the moderate features in this tabloid." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Mike Heffer Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 8-10/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
800 2nd Ave. 18th Flr.
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)867-8431
Contacts(s): Carl Clarke (Minister of Labour) Fax: (212)869-1030. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
6048 Ogantz
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1347 Phone: (215)424-1441
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Membership organization of consumers in Philadelphia area which handles consumer complaints, mortgage foreclosures, utilities and insurance rate increases, etc. Other Resources: Newsletter. Dues: $15/yr, membership and newsletter. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
350 Scotland Dr.
Orange, NJ 07050-2399 Phone: (201)676-6663
Issues: economics; education; consumer protection. Description: Serves as a clearinghouse, training and technical assistance center for consumer educators planning and implementing educational and information programs. Contacts(s): Robert Berko Other:(800)872-0121. Established: 1978. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 L St., NW, #802
Washington, DC 20036-4907 Phone: (202)659-0404
Issues: energy; politics; efficiency; lobbying; law. Description: The nation's oldest public interest energy policy organization committed to shaping a national energy policy that will provide consumers with an adequate supply of energy at fair and reasonable prices. CECA is a broad-based coalition. representing consumer's interests in energy issues before Congress, the Administration, the courts and other public forums. Contacts(s): Ellen Berman (Executive Director), (202)662-9744. Established: 1973. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-6121
Issues: economics; health; agriculture; politics; consumer protection; lobbying. Description: Advocates the consumer point of view on Capitol Hill and before agencies and the courts. An organization comprised of other organizations. Assists its members through a state and local resource center, which provides them with ideas on issue, fundraising and organizing. In turn, its members assist in national lobbying efforts. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF STATE AND LOCAL CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Steve Brobeck (Executive Director) Established: 1968. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, #535
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)429-8873
Affiliate: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Issues: energy; conservation. Description: A guide to different devices and ways to save energy around the home. Packed full of information and helpful products that you can really use. Contacts(s): Liz Burke (Chairman) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Pueblo, CO 81009
Description: See CONSUMER'S RESOURCE HANDBOOK under directories. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
425 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-2927 Phone: (415)826-6314
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; health; hazardous waste; consumer protection; pesticides. Description: A network of environmentalists, consumers, and labor groups working to promote practical pesticide reduction, and in the process, promote excellence in American agriculture. Other Resources: See also National Toxics Campaign. Contacts(s): Craig Merilees Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumers Union of the United States
256 Washington St.
Mount Vernon, NY 10553-1099 Phone: (914)667-9400
Affiliate: Consumers Union of the United States. Issues: health; economics; consumer protection. Description: Magazine. Additional Address: HBox CS 2010-A, Mt. Vernon, NY 10551 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: economics; health; environment; corporate responsibility; consumer protection. Description: Approximately 7,300 federal, state, and city agencies providing aid and information to the consumer in such areas as consumer finance, health, safety, environmental concerns, corporate responsibility, product safety and reliability, etc.; NGO's, centers, institutes, etc., active in consumer issues. Special articles that offer tips and recommendations on subjects of consumer interest. Contacts(s): Shawn Brennan (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 6/89. Page#: 530. Price: $185/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Crown Publishers, Inc.
201 E. 50th St.
New York, NY 10022-7703 Phone: (212)572-2568
Issues: health; consumer protection; nutrition; green consumer; preventive medicine. Description: "Definitions for the Layman of Ingredients Harmful and Desirable Found in Packaged Foods, with Complete Information for the Consumer." Contacts(s): Ruth Winter (Author) Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc. Published Date: 1978. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Schultz Communications
9412 Admiral Nimitz NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111-1322 Phone: (505)821-6062
Issues: environment; health; media; green consumer. Description: Media resource guide and marketing tool, created to help spread the word about environmental and health-oriented products and services., (505)822-9122. Type: media; guide. Source: EarthBeat.
Consumer Handbook Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009
Affiliate: Consumer Handbook Information Center. Issues: economics; consumer protection; corporate responsibility. Description: 2,000+ corporate consumer contacts, automobile manufacturers corporate contact. Better Business Bureau offices, industry third-party dispute resolution programs, trade associations, state and local consumer protection officers, and other federal and state agencies commissioned to handle consumer complaints. Publisher: US Office of Consumer Affairs. Published Date: 10/90. Page#: 100. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Consumers Education & Protection Association (CEPA)
6048 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1347 Phone: (215)424-1441
Affiliate: Consumers Education & Protection Association (CEPA). Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: "Strongly advocating the rights of consumers, this periodical pulls no punches in exposing manufacturers' negligence and sometimes purposely bad products. It goes beyond the product reviews of most consumers periodicals, and gives ideas on stopping shoddy merchandise and obtaining reimbursement where appropriate." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lance Haver Price: Free. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1966. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
5705 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659-4774
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Articles on subjects of interest to consumers: products and services, automobiles, travel, health, fitness, consumer legal affairs, and personal money management. Contacts(s): John Manos (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
6048 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1347
Description: See CONSUMER'S VOICE (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
2001 S St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1125 Phone: (202)462-6262
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Established to provide consumers with information and counsel on consumer goods and services; to give information on all matters relating to the expense of the family income and to initiate and cooperate with individual and group efforts seeking to create and maintain decent living standards. Other Resources: See CONSUMER'S REPORT magazine and ZILLIONS (periodicals). Established: 1936. Additional Address: 256 Washington St., Mt. Vernon, NY 10553, (915)667-9400. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2100 M St. NW, #207
Washington, DC 20063-0001 Phone: (202)872-5390
Issues: economics; health; labor; national health; worker ownership; investing; Medicare. Description: Worker-owned insurance company offering health and life insurance to members of nonprofits and cooperatives. Invests premiums in community development. Underwriter for Co-op America health insurance. Offers Healthstar Major Medical; Medicare supplement; Lifestar Term Life; and, Tax-deferred Annuity. Contacts(s): Jim Gibbons, (800)424-9711. Other:(800)255-4432. Member of: Co-op America., (202)872-5709. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Consumers' Checkbooks
733 15th St. NW, #820
Washington, DC 20005-2151 Phone: (202)347-7283
Affiliate: Consumers Checkbook. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Almost 6,000 acute-care hospitals, arranged geographically with name, address, description of services, advanced teaching programs for doctors, university affiliation, and death rate statistics. Contacts(s): Robert Krughoff (Editor) Publisher: Consumers Checkbooks. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 200. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
149 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10010-6801 Phone: (212)677-2380
Contacts(s): David Kuperschimid Fax: (212)677-7030. Type: media. Source: Napra.
2 Lakeview Dr.
Stoney Creek, ON-L8E 5A5 CANADA Phone: (905) 643-1094
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; energy; green consumer; hazardous waste; government accountability; planning; forests, mining. Description: Conducts research, analysis and information dissemination on green consumers, business and government with the aim of sustainable development especially in the areas of agriculture, forests, mining and consumer products. Other Resources: Other resources: publications list; COLIN ISAACS REPORT, a monthly newsletter. Contacts(s): Colin F.W. Isaacs (President) Fax: (416)863-6230. Established: 1982. Member of: Web. Type: business; media. Source: Who.
3705 Cardiff Rd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5943 Phone: (301)654-3150
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species. Description: A treaty, ratified by nearly 100 nations committed to the wise use of endangered and threatened plant and animal species, working to prevent their extinction due to uncontrolled exploitation. Programs include: study of endangered species; assistance to countries seeking to enforce treaty provisions; monitoring legal trade and illicit trafficking; advising Third World country participants on preserving living resources; and educating the public. Other Resources: See CITES ARK newsletter. Contacts(s): George A. Furness, Jr. (Senior Advisor to Secretariat) Fax: (301)652-6390. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Christic Institute
8773 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034-3226 Phone: (310)287-1556
Affiliate: Christic Institute. Issues: politics; justice; peace; Third World; environment; spiritual; international law; foreign policy; government accountability; anti-nuclear; interfaith. Description: A magazine on faith and politics. "We cover Law, Human Rights, International Affairs, Government Secrecy and Radiation Hazards." Contacts(s): Andrew Lang (Editor), Sara Nelson (Director) Page#: 14. Price: $6.25/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 50M. Other Formats: Internet, user name - 'christic@igc.org'. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'christic'. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
475 Riverside Dr., #566
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2295
Affiliate: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Issues: economics; corporate responsibility. Description: "This newspaper reports on policies and practices of the major US corporations with regard to women, the environment, foreign affairs, labor and consumers are featured. Most monthly issues cover the social impact of corporations and the application of social criteria to investments in these corporations." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Diane Bratcher Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
20 Heber Rd.
London, -NW2 6AA ENGLAND Phone: 0114481208 2853
Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: Acts as advocate for the interests of future generations. It publishes a Declaration of the Rights of Prosperity, and has a youth wing "Adopt a Planet" with 1000 pounds in prize money for children adopting and improving parts of their local environment. Other Resources: Legal assistants and lawyers who can represent the interests of future generations at planning enquiries and similar forums. Contacts(s): Nicholas Albery (General Secretary) Fax: 0114481 452 6434. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)543-4100
Issues: peace; politics; disarmament; law; lobbying. Description: Founded by nuclear physicist Leo Szilard and other scientists working in the early days of atomic weapons. The goal of these men and women was to warn the public and Congress of the threat of nuclear war and lead the way to rational arms control and nuclear disarmament. The DC program provides senators with technical and scientific information that helps to make intelligent decisions about nuclear arms control and strategic weapons. Contributes to peace politicians selected by contributors. Other Resources: Contributes to peace politicians; phone hotline with alerts on nuclear war and issues before Congress. Publishes a newsletter, PEACE PAC project. See also, Campaign to Cut Military Spending in Half. Contacts(s): Jerome Grossman (Chairman), John Isaacs (President) Other:Hotline (202)543-0006. Established: 1962. Additional Address: 20 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Contact: Wayne Jaquith (Boston Director), (617)542-2282. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Issues: economics; environment; peace; alternative markets; boycott; green consumer; boycotts. Description: A research organization which publishes newsletter and studies on corporate social responsibility, the environment and defense spending. Ms. Marlin recently won the Right Livelihood Award. Also initiated the Campaign for Cleaner Corporaions with priorities to identify the nation's worst corporate environmental offenders. Other Resources: See SHOPPING FOR A BETTER WORLD, THE BETTER WORLD INVESTMENT GUIDE, INVESTING IN AMERICA'S CORPORATE CONSCIENCE, and COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES RESEARCH REPORT. See Committee for National Security; and Corporate Environmental Data Clearinghouse. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility) Other:(800)729-4237. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: peace; environment; economics; alternative markets; boycotts; green consumer. Description: A public interest research organization with a nationwide memberships. CEP seeks to promote corporate social responsibility and international peace. This newsletter addresses such topics as socially responsible investing, US-Soviet relations, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Jacqueline Gelman (Marketing Director), Marci Soulakis (Marketing Assistant) Page#: 6. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: $.50ea/24. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2222 King Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20007-1027 Phone: (202)347-3766
Issues: environment; ocean. Description: Founded to support and promote the establishment of a stable and balanced regime of law for the world's oceans, and to educate about the importance of widely accepted international agreement on rules to govern the rapid expansion of ocean uses. In carrying out these purposes, COL supports and monitors the observance of international agreements and other developments in ocean law that serve the interests of all states - both industrialized and developing. Other Resources: Publishes OCEANS POLICY NEWS newsletter. Contacts(s): Lee A. Kimball (Executive Director), Charles Higginson Established: 1980. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 34583
Washington, DC 20043-4583 Phone: (202)331-9763
Issues: peace; politics; CIA; international law; foreign policy. Description: A quarterly journal dedicated to exposing the illegal activities of US intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, NSA, and others. Particular focus on secret intervention and subversion of democratic movements at home and abroad. All stories are thoroughly documented. Contacts(s): Rich Ray, Lou Wolf (Editors), (202)331-9763. Publisher: C.A. Publications. Page#: 64. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Subscriptions: $17/yr.; $32 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 7M. Web or BBS: MCI. E-Mail: 'covert'. Established: 1978. Office Address: 1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1295 Bandana Blvd., North
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5126
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
174 Majestic Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112-3022
Issues: peace; international law; foreign policy; disarmament. Description: Promotes various actions for world government. Contacts(s): Mia Lord (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Women's Legal Defense
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)986-2600
Affiliate: Women's Legal Defense. Issues: family. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Celo Press
1901 Hannah Branch Rd.
Burnsville, NC 28714-7582
Affiliate: Continental Association of Funeral & Memorial Societies in the US. Issues: health; death/dying. Description: "Directory of Funeral and Memorial Societies" covering about 175 local societies concerned with simplifying funerals through pre-planning; societies are members of the Association in the US and the Memorial Society Association of Canada. Geographically arranged with society name, address, and phone. Includes information to help the consumer plan a funeral without the assistance of a memorial society and on organizing a society. Contacts(s): Ernest Morgan Publisher: Celo Press. Published Date: 1988. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
339 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012-2725 Phone: (212)473-8933
Issues: media; broadcasting; film. Description: If you have your own TV dish antenna or are on cable you can tune in programs on the unification of Korea, the elections in Nicaragua, the environmental crisis, martial law in Taiwan... These programs are produced by independent activists in all parts of the world and made available free of charge through your local public access stations. Call Deep Dish for programs and request programs to your station. A satellite network linking access producers, programmers, videomakers, activists, people. Other Resources: Programs shown on more than 300 cable channels nationwide. Staff can help plan national distribution of your film. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New Health Communications
1301 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302-4832 Phone: (303)939-8440
Affiliate: New Health Communications. Issues: health; preventive medicine; herbs; nutrition. Description: Delicious! magazine is designed to educate consumers about healthy living. It features a natural health and beauty department, natural food recipes and the latest research on vitamins, herbs and homeopathy. Its contents should not be used as medical advice. Contacts(s): Frank J. Lampe (Managing Editor) Publisher: New Health Communications, Inc. Subscriptions: $17/yr. Frequency: 8/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Population & Family Health
Columbia University, 60 Haven Ave.
New York, NY 10032
Affiliate: International Women's Rights Action Watch. Issues: feminism; justice; Third World; sexism. Description: International consortium of scholars and activists monitoring implementation of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Reports on law and policy changes in connection with Convention's principles. Seeks ongoing information from women's groups and other nongovernmental sources on the situation of women worldwide to aid CEDAW in its periodic review of conditions in nations ratifying the Convention. Other Resources: Publishes WOMEN'S WATCH. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
4 Nickerson St.
Seattle, WA 98109-1651
Affiliate: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health. Issues: health; disabled; consumer protection. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Central America Resource Center
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327
Affiliate: Central America Resource Center. Issues: Third World; demographics; justice; Central America; refugees; immigration. Description: About 1,050 organizations concerned with aspects of Central American life, including legal aid and sanctuary for refugees, human rights, and community education. Contacts(s): William Pope (Adminstrator) Published Date: 1987. Page#: 330. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Other Formats: Diskette, $750. Labels: 50. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Environmental Economics
1026 Irving St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107-6707 Phone: (215)935-7168
Issues: environment; economics; investing; green consumer. Description: An annual publication that profiles leading and emerging companies in the environmental services field. Looks at the regulatory setting in which this industry operates, competitive challenges, and the peculiar problems and opportunities within this dynamic and fast-growing sector of the economy. Other Resources: Updated quarterly. Price: $62.50 ppd. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
Department of Urban Development
Washington, DC 20425 Phone: (202)376-8128
Affiliate: Department of Urban Development. Issues: urban; justice; demographics; economics; minorities; housing; racism. Description: 1,500+ private fair housing organizations offering counseling and legal assistance to minorities who are victims of discrimination or are searching for fair housing in their area; 160 community housing resource boards (CHRB) funded by the Department of Urban Development. Published Date: 1986. Page#: 175. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
National Association of Public Interest Law
1118 22nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1214 Phone: (202)466-3686
Affiliate: National Association for Public Interest Law (NAPIL). Issues: justice; politics; students; jobs; volunteers. Description: Annual editions include detailed information on hundreds of summer internships and post-graduate fellowships with poverty law, civil rights, consumer and environmental groups. Contacts(s): Michael Caudell-Feagan, Sue Schreiber Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1434 Phone: (202)939-3800
Affiliate: Environmental Law Institute. Issues: environment; politics. Contacts(s): Kathryn Hubler, Timothy Henderson (Editors) Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumer Federation of America
1424 16th St. NW, #604
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-6121
Affiliate: Consumer Federation of America. Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: About 550 nonprofit, nongovernmental, nonpartisan state and local groups engaged in consumer advocacy. Compiled in conjuntion with the Food Marketing. Published Date: 1987. Page#: 55. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Environmental Action Foundation
6930 Carroll Ave., #600
Takoma Park, MD 20912-4414 Phone: (301)891-1100
Affiliate: Environmental Action Foundation. Issues: environment; law. Description: An annual report of the worst environmental voting records in Congress. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 699
Mount Morris, IL 61054-0699 Phone: (203)854-5559
Issues: environment. Description: Covers topical environmental issues in lively 4-color magazine format. A serious, independent, magazine for the concerned general public, the growing thousands of grassroots activists and veteran environmentalists. Regular features include: Key issues and campaigns; industry and consumer products trends; interviews with leading advocates and thinkers; reviews of books, films, videos; and ecological principals to live by. Contacts(s): Doug Moss (Editor/Publisher), Deborah & Douglas Moss (Associate Publisher/Editor), (800)825-0061. Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc. Page#: c72. Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Office Address: 28 Knight St., Norwalk, CT 06851. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Defense Fund
257 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10010-7304 Phone: (212)505-2100
Affiliate: Environmental Defense Fund. Issues: environment; economics; lobbying. Description: This leading national, NY-based organization with over 100,000 members, links science, economics and law to create innovative, economically viable solutions to today's environmental problems. This is their newsletter. Contacts(s): Norma Watson (Editor), Tim Connor (Assistant) Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 135M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
300 York Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55101-4040
Issues: economics; consumer. Description: Vocational, career, and consumer education textbooks. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Conservatree Paper Co.
10 Lombard St., #250
San Francisco, CA 94111-1109 Phone: (415)433-1000
Affiliate: Conservatree Paper Co. Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: This newsletter reports on "Environmentally Sound Products" available to consumers from the Conservatree Paper Company. Contacts(s): David Assman (Vice-President) Page#: 4. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 14140, Dept. FR
Madison, WI 53714-0140 Phone: (608)277-2900
Affiliate: Earth Care Paper Company. Issues: environment; conservation; forests; recycling; green consumer. Description: Products made from recycled paper including note cards, stationery, gift wrap, copy paper, computer and printing paper. Catalog includes short news items on recycling legislation in various regions of the country, and the environmental and political implications of irresponsible waste disposal. Offers holiday and special occasion cards, along with stationery featuring wildlife and nature designs. Other Resources: Free catalog, wholesale and retail. See RECYCLE! (periodicals). Contacts(s): John Magee Price: Free. Member of: Co-op America. Office Address: 100 S. Baldwin, Madison, WI Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
116 New Montgomery, #530
San Francisco, CA 94105-3607 Phone: (415)495-5987
Affiliate: Earth Day Resources. Issues: environment; energy; economics; green consumer. Description: Focuses on Green consumer issues, etc. Contacts(s): Jeff Goldwasser (Editor), (800)727-8619. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
300 Broadway, #28
San Francisco, CA 94133-4529 Phone: (415)788-3666
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; animal rights; forests; oceans; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; volunteers. Description: Purpose is to initiate and support internationally-oriented projects for the protection and restoration of the environment. Identifies crucial and emerging environmental issues; motivates rapid and effective public action; builds networks among international constituencies. Agenda focuses on rain forests and marine life preservation with support for Central America's environmental struggles. Successful in showing how environmental issues tie in with international politics. Other Resources: EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL; Tuna/Dolphin Boycott; Environmental Project on Central America; international Save the Dolphin Project; Rainforest Action Network; Sea Turtle Restoration Project, Urban Habitat Program; California Earth Corps. Volunteers needed. Contacts(s): David R. Brower (Chairman/Founder), David Phillips (Co-director) Fax: (415)788-7324. Other:(800)859-SAVE. Dues: $25, $15/student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization; institute. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
490 E. Main St.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2578 Phone: (708)540-6770
Issues: environment; economics; animal rights; hazardous waste; conservation. Description: Offers the opportunity to build a successful business while saving the environment. It features a catalog of over 100 products which are environmentally safe and part of everyday life. Products can be sold full or part-time without paperwork, inventory, or collecting money. Environmentally sound products for home or office. Cruelty-free personal care products, household cleaners, post-consumer recycled paper. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Tim Dern Page#: 24. Price: $1/ea. Type: business; catalog. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 8000
Berkeley, CA 94707-8000 Phone: (510)845-8977
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; fundraising. Description: Full-color "Earth from space" stickers. Use on your mailings or for giveaways. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
3007 Tilden St. NW, #4L
Washington, DC 20008-3008 Phone: (202)537-7100
Affiliate: Environmental Federation of America. Issues: environment; economics; health; green consumer; investing. Description: A program in association with the Sprint Donation Program that permits you to designate a percentage of your monthly long distance usage to the Federation. "One gift supports all of the member agencies, protecting America and the world's health and natural resources now and forever." Contacts(s): Kalman Stein (Executive Director) Fax: (202)537-7101. Other:(800)875-3863. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Type: organization; PRG. Source: Macrocosm USA.
9754 Johanna Place
Shadow Hills, CA 91040-1647 Phone: (800)825-6460
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Description: A thoughtful catalog of ecologically-correct products. Contacts(s): Stormy Knight, (818)353-5883. Fax: (818)353-8966. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1914 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711-2036 Phone: (608)255-9655
Issues: environment; economics; energy; solar; green consumer; forests. Description: Retail store and mail order offering solar, recycled, rainforest and environmental items. Catalog. Type: business; catalog. Source: EarthBeat.
300 Carlsbad Village Dr., #108A
Carlsbad, CA 92008-2990 Phone: (619)729-5055
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Description: Recycled paper ribbon, handmade recycled paper flowers and bows, as well as reusable gift bags, boxes. Contacts(s): Brad Shoen Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 1196
San Raphael, CA 94915 Phone: (415)485-0521
Issues: health; agriculture; economics; environment; green consumer; conservation. Description: Green superfoods may become a major health supplement trend of the 90's. Popular demand has risen dramatically for spirulina and chlorella algae, and barley and wheat grass. Ecologically grown green foods boost health and energy from the cellular level up. They are naturally more absorbable than chemical vitamin supplements. This company provides a wide array of vitamins and these food supplements. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Robert Henrikson (President) Fax: (415)485-0955. Established: 1979. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 263
Little Falls, NJ 07424-0263
Issues: health; economics; green consumer; herbs. Description: Mail order herbs. Other Resources: Catalog. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1118 5th St., # 1
Santa Monica, CA 90403-5109 Phone: (310)393-2670
Issues: environment; media; economics; health; green consumer; press. Description: Represents green publishers including ADVERTISING AGE, BUSINESS ETHICS, EarthKeeping ENVIRONMENTAL QUARTERLY, EcoSource, Foresight Institute, GREEN MARKETING REPORT, THE GREEN CONSUMER LETTER & GREEN BUSINESS LETTER. Other Resources: Earthtrends also publishes NEW PARADIGM DIGEST, a bi-monthly review of emerging social and business trends leading to a sustainable world. Type: publisher. Source: Eco-Expo.
6 Provost Square, #602 CWA
Caldwell, NJ 07006 Phone: (201)226-5799
Issues: environment; health; animal rights; green consumer. Description: "Products for an ecological lifestyle, The best non-toxic household and pet products, beautiful fragrances, aromatherapy skin care, all-natural personal care, recycled paper, cruelty-free cosmetics, and more! Fast delivery and 100% guaranteed We send beautiful gift baskets anywhere in the US." Other Resources: 32-page catalog available. Wholesale and retail. "We donate 10% of the profits to worthwhile environmental and animal protection groups." Contacts(s): Sally Malanga (Sales Office), (800)888-5320. Page#: 32. Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1,000M. Fax: (201)226-0991. Other:(800)888-5320(not NJ). Established: 1988. Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
14653 Titus St.
Van Nuys, CA 91402-4922 Phone: (818)988-9690
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Description: The show marketplace for the environment. Fax: (818)988-2189. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
International Environment Group
Box 71NA, 71 Sargent Camp Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458-2029
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: "Environmental Catalogue and Consumer's Guide for a Safe Earth." Educational as well as a practical shopping guide. Various chapters inform you on what you can do to help make the world a more ecologically-correct place to live. Contacts(s): Bruce Anderson (Editor) Price: $18.95/ea. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, CA 94704-1012
Issues: environment; justice; law. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: EarthBeat.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; recycling. Description: "The Complete Guide To Small Business Opportunities." Covers opportunities in recycling, energy conservation, personal care products, safe food, and investment services. Offers practical information, including market size, growth potential, and capital requirements. Directory of resources and index. Contacts(s): Stephen J. Bennett (Author) Publisher: John Wiley & Sons. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 308. Price: $17.95 paper; $34.95 cloth. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1656
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1656 Phone: (707)829-7957
Issues: environment; economics; education; recycling; green consumer. Description: "Products for a safer, cleaner world": Recycled paper goods, water and air purification systems, biodegradable household cleaners, energy-efficient lighting, recycling systems, non-toxic paints and building supplies, safe pet and garden product books and much more. Other Resources: Environmental consulting and counselling. Catalog available. Contacts(s): Cliff Schumaker (Owner), Steve Lett (Research/Development Director), (707)829-3506. Published Date: 10/90. Frequency: 3-4/yr. Fax: (707)829-7312. Other:(800)274-7040. Established: 1990. Contact: Margot Olmstead (Marketing Director) Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
72 West 69th St.
New York, NY 10023-5212 Phone: (212)787-3890
Issues: economics; environment; energy; green consumer; efficiency. Description: New York's first and only alternative laundromat. Energy-sparing washing machines and dryers, full spectrum flourescent lights, outdoor healthy foods snack bar, environmental info center. Uses only Ecover--fully biodegradable, phosphate-free, vegetable- based detergents. Type: business; service. Source: EarthBeat.
12100 Lima Center Rd.
Clinton, MI 49236-9618 Phone: (517)456-4288
Issues: agriculture; economics; health; organic; green consumer; nutrition. Other Resources: See Organic Network (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rocky Mountain Institute
1739 Snowmass Creek
Snowmass, CO 81654-9199 Phone: (303)927-3851
Affiliate: Rocky Mountain Institute. Issues: energy; environment; economics; green consumer; architecture; efficiency. Contacts(s): Rick Heede (Energy Program Director) Publisher: Rocky Mountain Institute. Page#: 164. Price: $15 postpaid. Fax: (303)927-4178. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1333 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4707 Phone: (202)682-1390
Issues: energy; environment; conservation; efficiency. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Point Foundation
27 Gate Five Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Issues: environment; education; economics; green consumer. Description: Only available on CD-ROM. More than 2500 entries on a wide variety of subjects, from sea kayaking to digital electronics. Extensively illustrated with over 2000 digitized images. Includes excerpts from some 400 entries from books on tape to birdcalls. Retails for $149.95. HyperCard is included free with order. Macintosh users only. Information: (415) 492-3200. Technical Support: (415) 492-3500. Publisher: Broderbund Software. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Facts on File, Inc.
460 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10016-7315 Phone: (212)683-2244
Issues: health; substance abuse. Description: Directories of government agencies and private organizations concerned with medical, legal, biological, and social facets of drug abuse. Principal content is 1,000 entries on drugs and drug abuse and appendixes listing drug street language providing statistics, and summarizing drug control laws. Contacts(s): Robert O'Brien, Sidney Cohen Publisher: Fact on File, Inc. Price: $40/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
756 Gilman St.
Berkeley, CA 94710-1340 Phone: (510)526-3900
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer; corporate responsibility. Description: "We are a group of small companies providing product development and marketing management services to environmental and other socially beneficial clients." Contacts(s): Gil Friend Fax: (510)526-9255. Type: business; service. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 535
Brockville, ON-K6V 5V7 CANADA Phone: (613)345-0944
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Description: Selection of easy-to-use, attractive and durable products that can be used again and again--at a reasonable price. Shopping bags, travelsac, napkins, kitchen bags. Contacts(s): Kathy Richards-Sole Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 334
Hiram, OH 44234 Phone: (216)527-5207
Issues: environment.; education. Description: Committed to producing relevant and informative how-to books for consumers on environmental problems and humanity's need to improve our relationship with the natural world. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.