Creation And/Or Evolution: An Islamic Perspective
:: Describes an Islamic theory of creation that is not incompatible with evolution. He accomplishes this by weaving together insights from modern science, the Qur’an, and pre-Renaissance Muslim history. Issues: literature; Religion,Philosophy,Nature,History,Non Fiction Location: Adrian, MI 49221.
BUDDHA'S REVENGE
:: music to change the world Issues: music; movies;media;goverment;money Location: redford mi., MI 48240.
Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leaderhip
:: A nonprofit association of movement activists and thinkers, named for
theoreticians and community activists James and Grace Lee Boggs. Issues: transformation; philosophy; environmentalism; culture; community; race; gender;
place; citizenship.
Location: Detroit, MI 48214.
Common Bond Institute
:: Grassroots nonprofit NGO that operates a major int'l peace conference in addition to other humanitarian relief projects. Issues: conflict resolution; peace; nonviolence; women's issues; humanitarian relief. Location: Climax, MI 49034.
North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO)
:: A nonprofit federation of student cooperatives in Canada and the United States. Issues: cooperatives; students; democracy; housing; activism; education; community; economic democracy. Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48107.
North American Students of Cooperation
:: A nonprofit federation of student cooperatives in Canada and the United States. Issues: cooperatives; students; co-ops; democracy; housing; NASCO; activism; education; community. Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48107.
Poor Peoples Political Party
:: A party that focuses on helping the struggling classes in America. Issues: alternative parties; political; party; equality; jobs; education; help; vote. Location: Plymouth, MI 48170.
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.
The Outhouse Classic - only in Trenary,MI
:: We race outhouses in February to raise money for our community. Issues: fundraising; family; winter fun; unusual. Location: Trenary, MI 49891.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
:: A nonprofit, focuses to improve communities' quality of life. Issues: food distribution; Philanthropy; Foundation; Grant-giving; community; development. Location: Battle Creek, MI 49017.
Michigan
733 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
edit: 313-961-4060 subscription:
email: metrotimes@igc.apc.org url:
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Investigative/Reporting
Room 3032 Rackham Bldg., 915 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
edit: subscription:
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Feature Writing, General Excellence (circulation under 10,000)
"The better magazine"
Box 02007
Detroit, MI 48202
edit: 313-871-8419 subscription:
email: motorb@rust.net url: http:www.motorbooty.com/booty
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Cultural Issues, General Excellence (circulation 10,000 to 50,000)
1249 Washington Blvd., Suite 3115
Detroit, MI 48226-1822
edit: 313-962-2650 subscription:
email: The_Witness@ecunet.org
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Special Interest
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; family; children. Description: Adoption agencies, national and state agencies and associations involved in adoption and foster parents programs, adoption agencies and orphanages overseas that place children directly with US families; appendixes list state agencies that are sources for birth and marriage records and US immigration offices. Arranged geographically. Also includes bibliography, glossary, each state chapter begins with a survey of adoption laws and regulations; also discussion of adoption requirements outside US. Contacts(s): Ellen Paul (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 8/89. Page#: 450. Price: $55/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Center for Changes
7012 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48210-2872
Affiliate: Center for Changes. Issues: politics; justice. Description: "A journal focusing on movements for social and political change in the US and internationally. The magazine explores labor, feminist, environmentalist, race, and class issues from the perspective of 'Socialism from Below'. It is published in order to promote dialogue among activists, organizers, and serious scholars on the left." - C.W. Subscriptions: $18/yr.; $25 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: CRISES.
1900 Wealthy St. SE #290
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2969 Phone: (616)774-0191
Contacts(s): Alfred B. Swanson (Chairman) Fax: (616)774-8280. Type: organization. Source: Who.
435 N. Michigan Ave., #1717
Chicago, IL 60611-4001 Phone: (312)644-0828
Description: See NATIONAL REGISTER under Directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Earth Art, Inc.
Box 166
Fulton, MI 49052-0166
Issues: justice; Native Americans. Description: Craft shops; pow-wows, festivals, and dances; federal reservations; schools, and other organizations involved with American Indians. Contacts(s): Cal Noell (Owner) Publisher: Earth Art, Inc. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 310. Price: $9.95/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Association for Asian Studies, Inc. (AAS)
204 S. State St., 1 Lane Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290
Affiliate: Association for Asian Studies, Inc. (AAS). Issues: education; media; Third World; Asia. Description: Lists of publishers and producers of Asian studies publications, films, slides, and videos; conferences and meetings on Asian affairs; museums displaying Asian art and artifact exhibits; universities and other institutions offering academic programs, grants, fellowships, and employment opportunities in Asian studies. Contacts(s): Carol M. Hansen (Editor) Subscriptions: Members only. Frequency: 5/yr. Fax: (313)665-3801. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
204 S. State St., 1 Lane Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290
Description: See ASIAN STUDIES NEWSLETTER. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
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.
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4301
Issues: media; press. Publisher: Bacon's Publishing Company. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
230 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601-5910 Phone: (312)641-1181
Issues: politics; media; government accountability. Description: Founded to combat waste, inefficiency, and corruption in government. Frequently works with the national news media on a variety of investigation projects. Contacts(s): Peter M. Manikas, (202)223-6164. Established: 1923., (312)641-1181. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; urban; politics; minorities; networking; activism. Description: Information sources on a variety of aspects of Black American life and culture, including national, state, and local organizations; publishers of newspapers, periodicals, newsletters, and other publications and videos; television and radio stations; traditionally Black colleges and universities; library collections; museums and other cultural institutions; grants and scholarships; Black studies programs and research centers; federal and state government agencies. Black religious organizations. Contacts(s): Darren L. Smith (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 10/89. Page#: 425. Price: $69.50/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1201 Brooklyn
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4310 Phone: (313)668-6683
Contacts(s): Christopher Cherney Type: publisher. Source: Napra.
Box 8401-LP
Ann Arbor, MI 48107 Phone: (313)668-0529
Issues: education; energy; travel; recreation; transportation. Description: Inexpensive self-reliant travel in Europe, bike trips for novices and pros, trains, buses, hitching, hostels, camping. Updated each spring. Also conducts bike tours (ask). Information free. Type: business; service. Source: Macrocosm USA.
312 Linton Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1044
Issues: education; science. Description: Articles on sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary topics. Contacts(s): R.K. Meiners (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
7012 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48210-2872
Description: See AGAINST THE CURRENT under periodicals. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
Wayne State University
5229 Cass, #101
Detroit, MI 48202-3930
Description: See CENTER FOR PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES NEWSLETTER. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
Wayne State University
5229 Cass, #101
Detroit, MI 48202-3930 Phone: (313)577-3453
Affiliate: Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. Issues: peace; education; students. Description: "This university's peace education program is a refreshing alternative to the usual college ROTC courses. Most of the quarterly's four pages are devoted to updates on center projects." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lawrence Rosinger Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: spiritual; philanthropy. Description: 1,000 organizations in the US actively soliciting funds from the public to support their charitable programs and activities. Contacts(s): Doris Morris Maxfield (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1990. Page#: c1,000. Price: $139.50/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Mott Foundation Building, #1200
Flint, MI 48502
Description: See FACTS ON GRANTS: A REPORT ON GRANTMAKING OF THE CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION and GUIDE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION RESOURCES (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Community Renewal Society
332 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4301 Phone: (312)427-4830
Affiliate: Community Renewal Society. Issues: economics; urban; politics; justice; poverty; minorities. Description: Investigative monthly covering social, economic, and political issues in Chicago. Focuses on race and poverty. Subscriptions: $38/yr. Frequency: Monthly. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
719 N. 4th Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (800)221-8056
Issues: family; arts; literature; children. Description: Represent over 100 small publishers, specilaizing in books and music for children, family and family support professionals., (313)668-8056. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
8650 Mullen Rd.
Delton, MI 49046-9751 Phone: (616)623-5555
Issues: education; peace; environment; conflict resolution; youth; recreation. Description: A cooperative recreation and education center founded to teach co-operation. An accredited children's summer camp located on 284 acres of woods and meadows in Southwest Michigan, adjoining state lands and spring-fed Stewart Lake. Education for cooperative democracy. Open year-round. Contacts(s): Mary Olson, Tom Van Hamman (Co-directors) Established: 1938. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8735 Maple Grove Rd.
Lake, MI 48632-9511 Phone: (517)544-3318
Issues: health; environment; politics; hazardous waste; pesticides; anti-nuclear. Description: Citizens group founded in response to an aerial spray program against the gypsy moth in central Michigan. "We are also active against nuclear power, toxic waste disposal, wood fired power plants and serve an educational role by informing the public about chemicals in the environment. National coverage and constituency." (Formerly Citizens Against Chemical Contamination.) Established: 1978. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o LASC
4120 Michigan Union
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Issues: feminism; justice; labor; environment; Third World; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; sexism; racism; equal rights; unions. Description: BOYCOTT DOMINO'S PIZZA -- The Michigan Coalition suggests that owner Tom Managhan's practices span the gamut of possible violations, from women's rights, to anti-union and discriminatory employee practices, to socially irresponsible and environmentally unsound development, to support of right-wing activities at home and abroad. Products: Domino's Pizza, Domino Farms. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Tom Monaghan, CEO, 30 Frank Lloyd Wright, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Additional Address: NOW, 2307 Mershon, Saginaw, MI 48602 Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
332 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4301
Issues: economics; politics; urban; justice; poverty; minorities. Type: organization. Source: City Limits.
1968 Green Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2557 Phone: (313)775-6600
Contacts(s): Jack Lousma (President), Robert John Bishop (Editor) Office Address: 2853 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864-3547., 2250 Pierce Rd, Saginaw, MI 48710--0001. Type: organization. Source: Who.
Box 134003
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4003 Phone: (313)471-4673
Contacts(s): Buzz Sellman Fax: (313)663-6622. Type: organization. Source: Who.
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.
Teamsters for a Democratic Union
Box 10128
Detroit, MI 48210-0128 Phone: (313)842-2600
Affiliate: Teamsters for a Democratic Union. Issues: labor; unions. Description: "These truck-driving rank-and-file Teamster activists support fair, unrigged union election. They oppose national union domination and mob influence of local affiliates." - C.Canan Newsletter. Contacts(s): Frank De Pirro Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 9/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives
Box 8032
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8032 Phone: (313)663-3624
Affiliate: Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives. Issues: economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: Monthly newsletter for the Alliance working on behalf of over 2000 cooperative businesses in Michigan. Contacts(s): Ebba Hierta (Executive Director) Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Office Address: 273 E. Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8032
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8032 Phone: (313)663-3624
Affiliate: Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives. Issues: education; economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: Program for public and private K-12, adult, and higher education to foster the attitudes, shifts, and economics of cooperation - sponsored by the Alliance, providing professional development and curriculum resources. Other Resources: Publishes newsletter, COOPERATIVE ACTION. Contacts(s): Ebba Hierta (Executive Director) Office Address: 273 E. Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
206 N. Fourth St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1404 Phone: (313)668-7306
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
1620 Lake Dr., Apt. 144
Haslett, MI 48840-8416
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
1010 4-Mile Rd. NW, Apt. 3-B
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-1546
Issues: politics; alternative party. Description: "Our work amounts to an advertising campaign promoting the writings and speeches of Daniel DeLeon. We pass out leaflets that reads in part 'Vote for Daniel DeLeon' and a message that capitalism must be replaced with socialism before there can be substantial environmental improvement. Dedicated to political action for socialism." Other Resources: Brochure and leaflets. Contacts(s): Thomas E. Girard (Founder) Established: 1986. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4901 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48128-1491 Phone: (313)425-7715
Issues: environment. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
321 W. Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226-2707
Contacts(s): Emilia Askari (Correspondent) Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Who.
Omnigraphics, Inc.
Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226
Issues: economics; Third World; alternative markets. Description: Organizations, foundations, academic institutions, government agencies, professional associations, and firms pursuing research and development interests worldwide. Geographically arranged; indexed by subject. Contacts(s): Pamela Korsmeyer (Editor), George Ropes Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 300. Price: $95/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: education; research. Description: This is the "big daddy" of them all. If you can lift to read it you will find listings for almost 15,000 business and industrial directories, professional and scientific rosters, biographical dictionaries, directory databases, directory issues of periodicals, and other lists and guides. Includes US directories that have national or multi-state coverage as well as many directories published outside of the US. Through this source you will find almost everything that has ever been documented. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions in Macrocosm were derived from DIRECTORIES IN PRINT, with permission from Gale Research, Inc., for the reference section of this database. Many thanks to the Permissions Department! Contacts(s): Charles B. Montney (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Page#: 2150. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Magnetic tapes. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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.
115 W. Allegan St., #810
Lansing, MI 48933-1712 Phone: (517)485-7655
Issues: economics; labor; politics; peace; budget; monopolies; government accountability; municipal; taxation. Description: An independent economic consulting firm which specializes in analyzing the impact of government policies on the US economy. Has established a national reputation for producing carefully researched, clearly written reports which show the impact of changes in government expenditures on the economies of cities, states, and the nation. Other Resources: Reports and publications available. Contacts(s): Marion Anderson (Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 474 Hollister Bldg., Lansing, MI 48933 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
310 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4202 Phone: (312)347-7000
Issues: education. Description: Still one of the best reference libraries for your student at home or college. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: education; volunteers; travel. Description: 75,000+ nonprofit voluntary membership associations in the US and worldwide. Includes the full text of "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the US," "International Organizations," and "Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations" (see separate entries). Costs $1,620 for multi-user version. Other Resources: Software used to access CD-ROM is licensed by SilverPlatter Information, Inc. Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Price: $995/ea.; includes update; $900 without update. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: spiritual; philanthropy; volunteer. Description: Approximately 22,000 nonprofit United States membership organizations of national scope divided into 18 classifications. Contacts(s): Deborah M. Burek (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 7/90. Page#: 3,650/2 vols. Price: Volume 1, $305; Volume 2, $250. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: \. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Labels: Custom printout. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: spiritual; philanthropy; volunteer. Description: Series of five volumes, each containing over 9,000 listings for American associations limited in activity to regional, state, and local levels. Does not duplicate entries in "Encyclopedia of Associations," which covers national organizations. Five regions: Great Lakes, Northeaster, Southern and Mid-Atlantic, South Central and Great Plains, and Western states. Contacts(s): Susan Boyles Martin (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 5/90. Page#: 3,650/2 vols. Frequency: Biennial. Other Formats: CD-ROM as part of 'Gale GlobalAccess: Association'; magnetic tape. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: health. Description: 13,000+ sources of information of interest to health care personnel, such as publications, health organizations, research centers and institutes, databases, and government agencies. Contacts(s): Paul Wasserman (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1987. Page#: 490. Price: $155/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: health; demographics; environment; feminism; justice; birth control. Description: Associations, publications, and databases providing information about 300 public affairs topics such as the environment, welfare, capital punishment, birth control, housing, poverty, smoking., etc. Contacts(s): James R. Kelly, Desier L. Vikor, Paul Wasserman (Editors) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1988. Page#: 300. Price: $145/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: health; family; seniors. Description: About 13,500 associations, federal agencies, research institutes, databases, and publications providing information or services of interest to senior citizens. Contacts(s): Yvonne Lev, Paul Wasserman, Barbara Koehler (Editors) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 500. Price: $155/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: Third World; demographics; justice; press; film; minorities. Description: Non-print and print sources of information about ethnic groups representing more than 90 countries, regions, and language groups; includes associations, fraternal and religious organizations, tourist offices, festivals, fairs, libraries, museums, periodicals, book dealers, and sources of audiovisual materials. Omits Blacks, American Indians, and Eskimos, who are considered to be well-covered elsewhere. Arranged by ethnic group. Contacts(s): Paul Wasserman, Alice E. Kennington (Editors) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 8/83. Page#: c1,400. Price: $175/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Mott Foundation Building, #1200
Flint, MI 48502 Phone: (313)238-5651
Affiliate: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Issues: economics; philanthropy. Description: About 350 grants awarded in the fiscal year prior to publication arranged in separate sections for grants over and under $15,000, then in topical categories (youth employment, minority higher education, environment, arts, community education programs, economic revitalization). Contacts(s): Judy Samelson (Director of Communications) Published Date: 6/91. Page#: c300. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
230 N. Michigan, #1625
Chicago, IL 60601-5910
Issues: family. Description: See PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES: A RESOURCE GUIDE. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Phone: (616)375-2000
Contacts(s): Louis G. Leeburg (Vice-President) Fax: (616)372-2163. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
4632 Second Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Issues: politics; anti-authoritarian. Description: Emphasis on serious theoretical articles, in-depth debate, and support for militant opposition to all governments, corporations, and bureaucracies. "...in a class of its own as and anti-authoritarian paper." - Prison News Service. Focuses mostly on Michigan and Quebec. Page#: 28. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
444 Waller St.
Box 14305
San Francisco, CA 94117-3448 Phone: (415)626-6064
Affiliate: North American Conference on Christianity and Ecology. Issues: spiritual; environment; faith; acid rain; global warming; transformation. Description: The newsletter of Christian ecology where Christians for the Earth can read of the relationship between the teachings of Christ and ecology. Oil spills, DDT, acid rain, CO2 buildup, destruction of the ozone layer and a host of other environmental desecrations are witness to man's desertion of God's covenant and with calendars and newsbriefs it gives readers guidance on actions, films, publications and retreats, and ideas to restores the Earth's sanctity. Contacts(s): Eleanor Rae (President), Frederick Krueger (Executive Secretary) Frequency: 4/yr. Additional Address: NACCE, 309 E. Front St. #200, Traverse City, MI 49684 Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10332 Shaver Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49002 Phone: (616)327-0108
Issues: health; spiritual; psychology. Description: The press celebrates the energizing power of self-sufficiency which helps people regain control over their own lives. Fax: (616)343-4505. Established: 1976. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
116 S. Michigan Ave., #4
Chicago, IL 60603-6092
Description: See Second Harvest National Food Bank Network. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
7700 Clarks Lake Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118-9420 Phone: (313)475-9976
Issues: environment; spiritual; interfaith. Description: "To the Testimony of conscientious objection to war, let us add conscientious protection of our planet." This organization has two primary goals: the development of a clear witness on environmental issue among Friends and like-minded people, and the support of informed, spirit-led action. This organization has a commitment to a sustainable future. Other Resources: See newsletter BEFRIENDING CREATION and guide, GENTLY WALKING ON THE EARTH. Contacts(s): Isabel Bliss (Clerk), Ted Bernard (Assistant Clerk), (614)594-2893. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'pymcun'. Dues: $10/yr. donation. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
216 S. State St. #4
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (313)761-8142
Issues: environment; education; networking; water; youth; global understanding. Contacts(s): Mare Cromwell (Program Director), Chris Sneddon (Program Associate) Publisher: GREEN. Page#: 12-20. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: quarterly. Circulation: 2-3M. Fax: (313)761-4951. Web or BBS: EcoNet, Internet. E-Mail: 'gree' and 'mcromwell'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: organization; NET; newsletter; program. Source: Who.
Gale Research Publishing
835 Penobscot Bldg.
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: environment; education. Description: Print and non-print information sources on a wide variety of environmental topics. Type: reference; directory. Source: EarthBeat.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: education; volunteers; travel. Description: 75,000+ nonprofit voluntary membership associations in the US and worldwide. Includes the full text of "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the US," "International Organizations," and "Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations" (see separate entries). Costs $1,620 for multi-user version. Other Resources: Software used to access CD-ROM is licensed by SilverPlatter Information, Inc. Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Price: $995/ea.; includes update; $900 without update. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
10575 Waheo Lake
Waheo Lake, MI 49417 Phone: (616)816-7576
Contacts(s): Dave Amberger Fax: (616)846-2536. Type: organization. Source: Who.
SHARE Foundation
401 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017-1557 Phone: (202)319-5540
Affiliate: SHARE Foundation. Issues: Third World; demographics; repatriation; refugees; immigration. Additional Address: Box 24, Cardinal Station, Washington, DC 20064 Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for the Great Lakes
435 N. Michigan Ave., #1408
Chicago, IL 60611-4008
Affiliate: Center for the Great Lakes. Issues: environment; Great Lakes. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Mott Foundation Building, #1200
Flint, MI 48502
Affiliate: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Issues: education; economics; community investment; planning. Description: About 120 centers in the US and about 30 international centers that develop community education programs, lend technical assistance, training, etc., to enable community involvement in decisions concerning it. Other Resources: Formerly, PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES. Contacts(s): Dr. Pat Edwards (Editor) Published Date: 12/90. Page#: 25. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (313)238-8482. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Information sources on varied aspects of Hispanic American life and culture, including national, state, and local organizations; publishers of newspaper, periodicals, newsletters, and other publications and videos; television and radio stations; bilingual programs in elementary/secondary schools; library collections; museums and other cultural institutions; grants/scholarships; Hispanic studies programs and research centers; federal and state government agencies; awards, honors, & prizes. Contacts(s): Darren L. Smith (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1985. Page#: c370. Price: $69.50/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Society for Humanistic Judaism
28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4225 Phone: (313)478-7610
Affiliate: Society for Humanistic Judaism. Issues: spiritual; justice; demographics; faith. Description: "This magazine is the Jewish equivalent of the Christians' Churchman. Social concerns, Jewish-Christian relations, and of course, Judaism and the human condition are typical topics." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Bonnie Cousens, Ruth Feldman Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
Reform Church of America
161 W. 12th St.
Holland, MI 49423-3214
Affiliate: Reform Church of America. Issues: demographics; agriculture; hunger. Contacts(s): Leslie Withers, Tom Peterson (Editors) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Lovell Publishing Company
28082 Maple St.
Roseville, MI 48066-2430
Issues: justice; politics. Publisher: Lovell Publishing Company. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4290 Raintree Lane NW
Atlanta, GA 30327-3551
Affiliate: Humane Society of the US. Issues: environment; spiritual; interfaith; animal rights; wildlife/endangered species. Description: A national conservation and animal protection group, composed of people of various faiths from all parts of the country who are working to save "God's Creation." "We believe that human welfare is inextricably linked with the health of the Earth's ecology and its diverse life forms." Contacts(s): Lewis G. Regenstein (Executive Director) Additional Address: 2841 Colony Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: spiritual; Third World; philanthropy; volunteer. Description: Two volumes, 10,000+ international nonprofit membership organizations, including multinational, binational, and national organizations based outside the US covering all subjects and a variety of activities. Other Resources: Formerly, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASSOCIATIONS: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. Also see ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASSOCIATIONS: NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF THE US. Contacts(s): Linda Irvin (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Page#: 2,435/2 vols. Price: $410/ea., including supplement. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: CD-ROM as part of 'Gale GlobalAccess: Associations' (see separate entry). Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Michigan State University, Sociology Department
c/o Dr. Harry K. Schwarzweller
East Lansing, MI 48824
Description: See directory by same name. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Michigan State University, Sociology Department
c/o Dr. Harry K. Schwarzweller
East Lansing, MI 48824
Affiliate: International Rural Sociology Association. Issues: agriculture; demographics; Third World; urban; rural communities; development Description: 1,600 professionals and paraprofessionals working in rural communities in both developed and developing countries. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
413 E. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-3810 Phone: (202)544-0568
Issues: justice; labor; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; faith. Description: BOYCOTT FORD MOTOR COMPANY -- The Fair Employment Agency has found Ford guilty of discrimination against Catholics. Products: all Ford automobiles. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Mr. D.E. Peterson, CEO, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 48121, (313) 322-3000. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
820 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605-2103
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: A publisher and distributor of books concerned with minority studies and general interest topics. Distribution includes: jobbers, mass markets, and newsstands. Contacts(s): Book Buyer Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
1257 E. Siena Heights Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221-1755 Phone: (517)265-5135
Issues: feminism; economics; cooperatives; planning; networking. Description: A voluntary association of women interested in the cooperative workplace. Sponsors annual exchange forums and other co-op gatherings. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
7435 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48210-2200 Phone: (313)883-5580
Issues: labor; education; unions. Description: Established to educate and aid in communications between union activists who want to "put the movement back in the labor movement." Other Resources: Publishes LABOR NOTES. Established: 1978. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Labor Education and Research Project
7435 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48210-2227 Phone: (313)842-6262
Affiliate: Labor Education and Research Project. Issues: labor; unions. Description: "This little newsletter provides useful tidbits on national union and international labor issues. Both the rank-and-file and labor officials will find the information of interest." - C.Canan For union activists containing news of labor struggles often not available elsewhere. Contacts(s): Jim Woodward Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10, $20 institution. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
59 E. Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60605-1212 Phone: (312)939-0838
Issues: environment; energy; water; rivers; pollution; volunteers. Description: The Federation promotes clean-up programs and wise planning in order to insure, protect and preserve Lake Michigan, its tributaries and shorelines. Other Resources: Volunteers inquire. Type: organization; federation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
E3971 Bluebird Rd.
Forestville, WI 54213-9505 Phone: (414)837-2267
Issues: energy; wind; solar. Description: Wind generators and PV's; new, used, and remanufactured units available. Also parts, repairs, and supplies. Contacts(s): Mick Sagrillo Fax: (414)837-7523. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Jenzen Kelly Associates, Inc.
32260 88th Ave.
Lawton, MI 49065-9302
Issues: education; health; psychology; childhood. Description: A bimonthly newsletter about the educational implications of recent research on the brain, consciousness, and learning. Includes features on life-long learning, educational resources, exemplary teachers, and more. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Holistic Ed.
Box 566
Cambridge, MA 02238
Contacts(s): Frank Rogers, Kristina Mayo Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 8032
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8032 Phone: (313)663-3624
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: A localized version of Co-op America. This alliance is comprised of over 2000 local businesses and organizations. Other Resources: See Cooperative Education Project and newsletter, COOPERATIVE ACTION. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8318
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8318
Contacts(s): Rachel Solom (Reporter Radio/Television) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
6131 W. Outer Dr., 4th Fl.; National Migrant Worker Council
Detroit, MI 48235-2624
Description: See MIGRANT HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORY. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
170 April Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1904
Issues: health; spiritual; transformation; nutrition. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with health and new age topics. Markets: bookstores, natural food stores. Contacts(s): David Davis (Manager) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
Midwest Migrant Health Information Office
6131 W. Outer Dr., 4th Fl.; National Migrant Worker Council
Detroit, MI 48235-2624
Affiliate: Midwest Migrant Health Information Office. Issues: health; labor; justice; agriculture; public health; farm workers; minorities. Description: About 60 federally funded migrant health clinics in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Arranged geographically by clinic. Languages used in text: English and Spanish. Other Resources: Maps of each state, with location of clinics, major highways, and cities noted. Published Date: 3/91. Page#: 30. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
503 S. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502-1807 Phone: (313)767-5050
Type: organization; foundation. Source: Who.
Box 21249
Detroit, MI 48221-0249
Issues: arts; feminism. Description: Poetry, fiction, articles, and art by women. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
230 N. Michigan Ave., #1200
Chicago, IL 60601-5910 Phone: (312)372-1770
Issues: future; ideation. Description: The NASS helps companies and government agencies operating or contemplating employee suggestion systems, and sponsors the "Suggester of the Year" competition. Established: 1942. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
435 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-4001
Affiliate: American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists. Issues: health; counseling; psychology. Description: About 1,400 sex educators, 1,300 sex therapists, and 200 sex counselors, who are all certified. Arranged by separate geographical sections for educators, therapists, and counselors. Categories include name, address, highest degree. Details on certification requirements and procedures. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 145. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (312)644-8557. Labels: 270. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1308 Neah Ta Wanta Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49684-9716 Phone: (616)223-7315
Contacts(s): Robert H. Russell (President) Fax: (616)223-7557. Type: organization; center. Source: Who.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Human rights organizations and black power advocates; African Americans in law, politics; highly capitalized black companies; support programs; predominantly black colleges and universities in the US, community and state colleges with black administrative heads; blacks in the military; outstanding black athletes, literary figures, artists, scientific pioneers, astronauts, scientists, entertainers, publishers, and journalists; leaders of slave revolts in the US, etc. Other Resources: Principal content of publication is an all-in-one resource to significant dates, movements, legislation, and people in African American history and culture in America. Contacts(s): Harry A. Ploski, James Williams (Editors) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 12/89. Page#: c1,625. Price: $110/ea. Frequency: Triennial. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 419
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-0419 Phone: (313)563-3192
Issues: justice; criminal system; hemp. Description: Vol.2 No.2: How mandatory sentencing laws force murderers and rapists out into the streets to make room for practitioners of the heinous crime of pot smoking. Exposing the myth of 'drug-induced violence.' Great source of activist information. Contacts(s): Bruce W. Cain (Editor) Page#: 8. Price: $1/ea. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Box 438
Grand Blanc, MI 48439-0438 Phone: (313)743-8055
Issues: media. Description: News, articles, and essays concerning alternatives in print and media. Resources, bibliographies, contact lists of social/economic/political change groups. Reviews books and periodicals from independent publishers. "The Magazine for Info-Maniacs": reviews alternative press books and periodicals and comments on the alternative press scene." -Craig Canan. Other Resources: Directory of distributors & mailing lists for US libraries and bookstores. Contacts(s): Casey Hill (Publisher) Page#: 80+. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (313)743-2730. Established: 1981. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New Pages Press
Box 438
Grand Blanc, MI 48439-0438
Issues: politics; economics; Third World; media; press; film. Description: List of publishers and distributors of books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials on political, economic, and social concerns among developing countries, arranged alphabetically with lists of publishers and distributors of books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials on political, economic, and social concerns among developing countries. Contacts(s): Casey Hill (Editor) Publisher: New Pages Press. Price: $2/ea. Frequency: 3/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 747
Coloma, MI 49038-0747
Issues: agriculture; environment; politics; feminism; Third World; labor; peace; health; rural communities; hazardous waste; hunger. Description: A progressive coalition of farm organizers, union workers, and political and legal activists from across the US and Canada. NAFA's member groups have provided grassroots leadership to address the rural economic crisis in a broader context of global peace, social justice and ecological sustainability. NAFA is committed to building a new grassroots membership base of farmers, rural people and others who share these values. Other Resources: See NORTH AMERICAN FARMER newspaper. Contacts(s): Ed Marks (Executive Director), Merle Hansen (President) Established: 1983. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 747
Coloma, MI 49038-0747
Affiliate: North American Farm Alliance. Issues: agriculture; politics; Third World; labor; environment; feminism; eco ; health; hazardous waste; hunger; rural communities; family farms. Description: "Family farmers are supported in the 8 pages of this tabloid newspaper. Networking and coalition-building with other groups for family farms are key goals." - C.Canan Provides news and analysis to the movement for progressive family farm agriculture in the US, Canada and other countries. Contacts(s): Carol Hodne Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ORGANIZING.
Box 7715
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7715 Phone: (313)663-0889
Issues: education; students. Description: Actively creating cooperative housing for college students on college campuses. Also, helping with other student cooperatives, and publications on cooperatives. Other Resources: CAMPUS CO-OP DIRECTORY. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO)
Box 7715
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7715
Affiliate: North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO). Issues: education; labor; economics; students; cooperatives. Description: Over 200 student-run cooperatives, including housing, food, child care, retail, bookstore, and miscellaneous service cooperatives; coverage includes Canada. Arranged geographically. Contacts(s): Margaret Martin (Director, Member Services) Published Date: Summer 1989. Page#: 25. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Penobscot Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (313)961-1340
Contacts(s): Robert R. Tyler Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Eden Acres, Inc.
12100 Lima Center Rd.
Clinton, MI 49236-9618
Affiliate: Eden Acres, Inc. Issues: agriculture; health; economics; organic; nutrition; green consumer. Description: Directory of organic food suppliers. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3865 E. Delhi Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9009
Issues: health; environment; hazardous waste; preventive medicine. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: spiritual; Third World; politics; philanthropy; volunteer; municipal; law. Description: About 150,000 nonprofit organizations, associations, foundation, museums, research centers, and government agencies in the US, Canada, and some foreign countries which have had statistical summaries, evaluations, or profiles published about them in some 50 well-known directories and yearbooks. Arranged alphabetically with organization. Other Resources: A Similar Gale publication, BUSINESS FIRMS MASTER INDEX provides access to about 110,000 for-profit firms in communications and the media. Contacts(s): Denise M. Allard (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 11/86. Page#: c1,120. Price: $125/ea. Other Formats: Magnetic tape. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex: (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1550 Territorial Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1937 Phone: (800)848-8826
Contacts(s): Linda Seaman Fax: (616)927-8579. Type: publisher. Source: Napra.
Box 42516
Washington, DC 20015-0516 Phone: (301)770-7444
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; animal rights. Description: BOYCOTT GILLETTE -- They were found to be in violation of the Animal Welfare Act for inhumane and unnecessary animal testing. Loreal--They conduct cruel and unusual animal testing. Carme--Sold to IRDC which was found guilty of six willful violations of laws preventing cruelty in animal testing. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Gillette, The Prudential Towers Bldg., Boston, MA 02199 (617) 421-7765. Loreal, c/o Cosmair, Guy Preleougne, 575 5th Ave. NY, NY 10017 (800) 631-7356. IRDC, Frances Wazeter, 900 Main St. Mattewan, MI 49071 (616) 668-3336. Office Address: 4928 Wyaconda Rd., Rocky Ridge, MD 21778. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Family Resource Coalition
230 N. Michigan, #1625
Chicago, IL 60601-5910 Phone: (312)726-4750
Affiliate: Family Resource Coalition. Issues: family; health; justice; education; child abuse; counseling; day care; self-help. Description: Descriptions of 72 organizations offering programs providing a variety of service models for working with families of varied economic and ethnic backgrounds in different geographic (urban, rural, etc.) settings; includes parents education, prevention of child abuse and neglect, day care, neighborhood-based self-help and information support programs, and others. Contacts(s): Carole Levine, Irene Beck (Editors) Published Date: 5/88. Page#: 140. Price: $12.50/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
475 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2954
Issues: spiritual; faith. Other Resources: CITY GATE newsletter. Friendship Press and Bible Way. Curriculum available via RCA Distribution Center, 3000 Ivanrest SW, Grandville MI 49418; 616-538-3470 or try 800-828-8013. Contacts(s): Rev. John D. Pearlberg Additional Address: 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10115, (212)870-3077. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Action Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty
The Waters Building 161 Ottawa NW #405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Affiliate: Action Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty. Issues: spiritual; politics; faith; activism. Description: Vol.1 No.2: We must remember the First Amendment guarantees freedom OF religion as well as freedom FROM religion. Milton Friedman and Edmund Opitz on religion in Eastern Europe. Reprint from REASON on the movie "Romero." This zine is almost Libertarian Theology. Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Jerod Pore.
980 Winchester Ave.
Lincoln Park, MI 48146-4247 Phone: (313)285-3679
Issues: spiritual; health; transformation; psychology. Description: Dedicated to re-membering our connection. Individual and group programs through the Transpersonal HypGnosis Center. Other Resources: Extensive selection of transformational resources - 80 page catalog, $1. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 771
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0771
Issues: arts; graphics. Description: Still more rubber stamp mail art, most of which is amusing. Contacts(s): R. Bloch Page#: 26. Price: $3/ea. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
401 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017-1557
Description: See Going Home Campaign and SHARE INTERNATIONAL (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 114
Beverly Shores, IN 46301-0114 Phone: (219)879-3937
Issues: environment; economics; rivers; conservation; hazardous waste; Great Lakes; air pollution. Description: Preservation and the protection of Indiana Dunes for public use and enjoyment. Group works for better control of air, water, and waste pollution. Involved with shoreline erosion and shoreline policy affecting Lake Michigan. Other Resources: Concession Shops. Dues: $10/senior, $30/couple, $500/life. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
116 S. Michigan Ave., #4
Chicago, IL 60603-6092 Phone: (312)341-1303
Affiliate: Food for Survival. Issues: demographics; agriculture; Third World; food distribution; hunger. Contacts(s): Pamela Heydt, Lucy Cabrera (Executive Director) Member of: National Food Bank Network. Additional Address: Food For Survival, Hunts Point Co-op, Box 10424, Chicago, IL 60610 Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Covenant Fund; c/o Donald Pelz
2406 Geddes Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2713
Affiliate: Sane/Freeze; INFACT; Covenant Fund. Issues: economics; investing; alternative markets. Contacts(s): Donald Pelz Publisher: Covenant to End War. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4225 Phone: (313)478-7610
Description: See HUMANISTIC JUDAISM magazine. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248 Phone: (313)662-9130
Affiliate: American Psychological Association. Issues: health; peace; justice; psychology; research. Description: As Division 9 of APA, it publishes the SPSSI Newsletter. Contacts(s): Faye Crosby Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
United Automobile, Aerospace, Agricultural, Implement Workers of America
8000 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48214-2699 Phone: (313)926-5291
Affiliate: United Automobile, Aerospace, Agricultural, Implement Workers of America. Issues: labor. Description: "Those wanting to keep up with the labor movement through easy reading might wish to subscribe to this popularly written magazine. It covers auto workers' concerns, of course, but also features topical stories on other aspects of life in the US." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Dave Elsila Price: Free. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1955. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
4000 Cooper St.
Jackson, MI 49201-7510
Issues: justice; criminal system. Description: Something really different here...the (heavily censored) newsletter of the inmates of Jackson prison in Michigan. A close-up look at the lifestyle. Scary. (EW) Price: $1?/ea. Type: periodical. Source: MaximumRocknRoll.
Detroit Branch, Marxist-Leninist Party, USA
Box 13261
Detroit, MI 48213-0261 Phone: (313)441-1204
Affiliate: Detroit Branch, Marxist-Leninist Party, USA. Issues: labor; education; jobs; literacy; unions; alternative party. Description: "Worker's culture is the attraction in this incisive literary review. Short stories, poetry, debate on the role of literature in the labor movement and readers' letters combine to make Struggle a literary tool for the workers' control." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Tim Hall Price: $1.50/ea. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
210 Washtenaw
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-2526 Phone: (313)483-9787
Issues: arts; health; literature; psychology. Description: "The big, umbrella magazine of the 80's: literature (Ginsberg, Artaud, Vallejo), art (Golub, Kitaj), psychology (Hillman, Giegerich), archival materials (Pound, Olson); writing that roadtests the language, art criticism, book reviews." "To put it simply the writers published in Sulfur are the ones I continue to read" - Gary Snyder. Contacts(s): Clayton Eshleman Page#: 200. Price: $7/ea. Subscriptions: $12, $17 institute. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1981. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
Box 10128
Detroit, MI 48210-0128 Phone: (313)842-2600
Issues: labor; politics; unions; lobbying. Description: A rank and file movement for referendum and democracy in the Teamsters Union. Other Resources: See newsletter, CONVOY DISPATCH. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
702 S. Michigan
South Bend, IN 46601-3197 Phone: (219)232-8500
Contacts(s): MarC Raymond Type: publisher; distributor. Source: Napra.
Wayne State University - Dept. C
Detroit, MI 48202
Issues: media; politics; future; media watch; ideation; international law; broadcasting; film; analysis. Description: Communication serves as instruments of repression and domination or tools for human emancipation. Socially concerned organizations and individuals cannot remain indifferent to mass communication issues for a democratic society. It addresses issues in such areas as: mainstream media, grassroots communication strategies, military uses of new technologies, media and international law, the globalization of culture as reflected in mass-mediated forms and the limitations and failures of television. Other Resources: THE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNIQUE newsletter. Type: organization; committee. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
8000 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48214-2699
Description: See SOLIDARITY (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
ACCESS: A Security Information Service
1511 K St. NW, #643
Washington, DC 20005-1401 Phone: (202)785-6630
Affiliate: ACCESS: A Security Information Service. Issues: peace; disarmament; activism; networking. Description: National, regional, and local groups in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin working for peace, disarmament, and international security. Arranged geographically and indexed by organization name, primary issue of concern, resources, constituency served, congressional district, and ZIP code. Published in cooperation with the Topsfield Foundation, Inc. Other Resources: Mailing labels available to nonprofit organizations, $50 per thousand, one time use, $20 minimum per order, plus $15-$50 for specialized searches. Published Date: Spring 1990. Page#: c165. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
28 Westwood Dr.
Hillsdale, MI 49242-1121
Issues: media; film; media watch. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 134
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-0134 Phone: (517)624-5536
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; recycling. Description: BOYCOTT CHEVROLET, CHRYSTLER, OLDSMOBILE, PONTIAC -- They refuse to use recycled petroleum products in manufacture. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Robert A. Lutz, President, Chrysler Corp., 12000 Chrysler Dr., P.O. Box 1919, Highland Park, MI 48288 (313); (800) 992-1997. John F. Smith, Jr., Chairman, General Motors Corp., 3044 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. (313)556-5000 Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Episcopal Church
1249 Washington Blvd., #3115
Detroit, MI 48226-1822
Affiliate: Episcopal Church. Issues: demographics; justice; spiritual; interfaith; poverty; racism; housing. Description: "This magazine covers issues of interest to religious folks of all denominations, not just Episcopalians. The poor and those discriminated against are of special concern, with peace questions also being treated here." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Mary Lou Suhor Publisher: Episcopal Church Publisher Co. Price: $1.50/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1917. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
1880 N. Eastman Rd.
Midland, MI 48640-8838 Phone: (517)631-0009
Affiliate: Wysong Institute. Issues: health; education; environment; economics; preventive medicine; corporate responsibility. Description: Along with its nonprofit Wysong Institute it produces a variety of products and educational materials emphasizing health prevention and ecological fiduciary responsibility. The winner of new product, environmental and in-house day care facility awards. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
1880 N. Eastman Rd.
Midland, MI 48640-8838
Description: See Wysong Corporation (business). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.