GreenBiz.com
:: A free, content-rich nonprofit resource on business, the environment, and the bottom line. It contains descriptions of, and links to, thousands of organizations, tools, award programs, mentoring programs, and government offices aimed at helping companies of all sizes and sectors align environmental responsibility with business success. Issues: corporate responsibility; green business; sustainable business; environmental business; climate change; energy efficiency; waste reduction; environmental careers; clean technology. Location: Washington, DC 20006.
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.
ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform No
:: We are the USA's largest and oldest grassroots community
organization of low and moderate income people working
for more power and justice. ACORN has 80,000 member families
in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Issues: housing; social justice; poverty; education; jobs; grassroots; community organizing;
living wages. Location: Washington, DC, DC 20003.
Association for Women in Computing - National Capital
:: serves women in computing in the Washington, DC, suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia. Founded in 1978. Issues: computer networking; women; jobs; internet; technology; networking. Location: Washington, DCd, DC 20006.
Benton Foundation
:: An operating (non-grantmaking) foundation helping nonprofits
understand and make best use of communications technology;
we also educate the public on telecom policy issues like universal
access. Issues: telecommunications; media; policy; nonprofits; Internet. Location: Washington, DC 20006.
Center for Environmental Citizenship
:: A national, non-profit dedicated to educating, organizing,
and training a diverse network of young environmental leaders. Issues: environment; students; activism; voting; media; education; youth; network. Location: Washington, DC 20009.
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.
Columbia Heights Neighborhood, Washington DC
:: Visit Washington DC's largest and most diverse Community. A number of ineractive forums allow visitors to participate and share their views as well as get questions about visiting the Nations Capital answered. Issues: telecommunications; education, economics, jobs, literacy, minotities, networking, urban Location: Washington, DC 20010.
Common Dreams
:: Organizing for America's Future. Issues: future; democracy; education; environment; politics; peace; youth; media. Location: Washington, DC 20003.
Critical Mass Energy Project
:: a powerful voice in the movement to decrease reliance on nuclear and fossil
fuels and to promote safe, economical, and environmentally sound energy use through conservation and renewable sources. Critical
Mass prepares and disseminates reports, lobbies Congress, and acts as a watchdog of key federal and state energy regulatory
agencies. Issues: energy; environment; health; justice; energy; anti-nuclear; safety. Location: Washington, DC, DC 20003.
DC Streets
:: The streets of DC are full of life, energy, protest, despair, contradiction, passion and pessimism. Here, I offer up photos with a thread of commentary. Issues: municipal; local communities, homelessness, municipal government Location: Washington, DC 20011.
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.
Grassroots Campaigns
:: Progressive political consulting firm that specializes in running field operations and fundraising for progressive candidates, causes and organizations. Issues: government accountability; campaigns; elections; progressive; issue advocacy; consulting; grassroots; jobs; liberal Location: Boston, MA and Washington, DC, MA 02111.
Let America Speak!
:: Provides updates on legislation affecting nonprofits. Issues: censorship; nonprofits; advocacy; free speech; federal funding; legislation Location: Washington, D.C., DC 20009.
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
:: A nonprofit advocacy organization working to make philanthropy
responsive to the needs of people with the least wealth and
opportunity in society. Issues: philanthropy; advocacy; public policy; research; alternative funds;
corporate giving; accountability. Location: Washington, DC 20009.
OMB Watch
:: Provides analysis of the federal budget, regulatory reform, information policy, and nonprofit advocacy. Issues: budget; budget; regulation; regulatory; information; nonprofit; advocacy; OMB; Watch Location: Washington, D.C., DC 20009.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
:: A nonprofit organization working to get ovarian cancer on the national agenda through increased awareness and increased research for more effective diagnostics and treatment. Issues: health; women; advocacy; cancer. Location: Washington, DC 20036.
Partners for Global Change National Action Program of WFA
:: The Partners program is a national grassroots action which works to promote U.S. participation in global initiatives for human development. For five hours a month, you can make a difference toward a peaceful future. "Partners" is a program of the World Federalist Association, which for 50 years has worked for the incremental establishment of a global federation limited to solving problems that nations cannot solve alone. WFA is led by former Congressman John B. Anderson, and supporters include Walter Cronkite, Lloyd Bridges and Joan Baez.
Email wfa@wfa.org for more in Issues: United Nations; Human rights; development; environment; women's development; peacekeeping; conflict resolution. Location: Washington, DC 20003.
Planned Parenthood Responsible Choices Action Network
:: The Action Network provides a way for activists to contact their member of Congress for free on issues of reproductive health and well being. We provide a fast and easy way for you to make your voice heard and to join together with like-minded people sending a strong pro-choice message to Congress in an attempt to influence national policy. Issues: pro-choice; abortion rights; family planning; contraception; passing pro-choice legislation. Location: Washington, DC, DC 20036.
Progressive Review
:: Washington's most unofficial source. Serving progressives since 1966. The long-running act on the Off-Broadway of Washington journalism. Issues: politics; Ecology, urban affairs,Green movement,Washington history & culture; corruption. Location: Washington DC, DC 20009.
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.
RESULTS
:: An international grassroots citizens' lobby, creating
the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty, and empowering people to realize their own personal and political power.
NOTE: This is an update of an existing listing! Issues: wind; poverty; microcredit; foreign aid; lobbying; Head Start; Food Stamps; TANF; AIDS. Location: Washington, DC 20001.
Saving the Amazon (WWF)
:: Saving the Amazon users will find a wealth of information
about what makes the Amazon special, with rotating Amazon
facts, background information about the incredible biodiversity
in the Amazon River Basin, links to more online resources, and
what WWF is doing to help protect the area and the species
who live there. The Sounds of the Amazon feature brings the
howler monkeys and poison arrow frogs to your home or office.
You can also send the Amazon to a friend with the Save the
Amazon e-postcard. Issues: rainforests; conservation, wildlife, biodiversity Location: Washington, D.C., DC 20037.
Social Action and Leadership School for Activists
:: A program that helps make nonprofits and individual
community activists more effective through skill-
building workshops and policy seminars. Issues: education; fundraising; nonprofit career development; cyberactivism; community organizing; policy seminars. Location: Washington DC, DC 20005.
The Democratic Party Online
:: Home page for the Democratic National Committee,
responsible for coordinating the activities of Democratic
candidates from the Presidential level on down, working
with state and local parties to raise campaign funds,
recruit and train candidates, and spread the Democratic
message. Issues: politics; elections; education; jobs; environment; Medicare; health care; families; crime. Location: Washington, DC 20003.
The Interfaith Alliance
:: We are the faith-based voice countering the radical right and promoting the positive role of religion. Issues: politics; religion; politics; progressive; mainstream; political; election; radical right; liberal. Location: Washington DC, DC 20005.
The President's Summit for America's Future
:: A frequently updated page with the information on the goals and specifics of the Summit. Issues: youth; volunteer; philanthropy; national health; mentoring; health; future; education; service. Location: Washington, D.C., DC 20038.
Washington, DC Federation of College Republicans
:: Organization of College Republicans throughout the Washington, DC seeking to change the face of Washington politics both on a local and national level. Issues: politics; Republican Party; Young Republicans; College Republicans; progressive Republicans Location: Washington, DC 20052.
Women Leaders Online
:: WLO is the first and largest women's advocacy group created on the Internet, dedicated to empowering women in politics, society, the economy, the media, and cyberspace. WLO publishes occasional Alerts on issues of concern to women. To subscribe, e-mail listserv@listserv.aol.com with the message SUBSCRIBE WOC first last.
Issues: feminism; pro-choice; civil rights; domestic violence; equal rights; family planning; lobbying; media; lesbian. Location: Washington, DC 20008.
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.
Washington DC
1811 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
edit: 202-265-3808 subscription:
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Feature Writing
A close-up look at money in politics
1320 19th St. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
edit: 202-857-0044 subscription:
email: info@crp.org url: http://www.vote-smart.org
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Investigative/Reporting
Tells the facts and names the names
Box 18675
Washington, DC 20036
edit: 202-986-3665 subscription:
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Investigative/Reporting
7705 13th St. NW
Washington, DC 20012
edit: 202-829-2452 subscription: 301-589-6536
email: ftnetwork@aol.com url:
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Emerging Issues, General Excellence (circulation over 50,000)
The magazine of Jewish culture and opinion
4710 41st St. NW
Washington, DC 20016
edit: 202-364-3300 subscription: 800-777-1005
email: BASMOM@clark.net url:
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Special Interest, General Excellence (circulation 10,000 to 50,000)
a newsletter of post-liberal politics and ideas
1739 Connecticut Av. NW
Washington, DC 20009
edit: 202-232-5544 subscription:
email: 72067.1525@compuserve.com or ssmith@igc.org url: http://emporium.turnpike.net/P/ProRev/Index.html
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Emerging Issues
Working for a Sustainable Future
1776 Massachusetts Av. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1904
edit: 202-452-1999 subscription: 800-555-2028
email: Worldwatch@igc.apc.org
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: International
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.
Greenhouse Crisis Foundation
1130 17th St. NW, #630
Washington, DC 20036-4604 Phone: (800)ECO-LINE
Affiliate: Greenhouse Crisis Foundation. Issues: environment; global warming. Type: reference; guide. 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.
1111 19th St. NW #608
Washington, DC 20036-3690
Contacts(s): William J. Carroll Type: not determined. Source: Who.
African-American Labor Center/AFL-CIO
1400 K St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005-2403 Phone: (202)789-1020
Affiliate: African-American Labor Center/AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; justice; peace; jobs; minorities; conflict resolution; unions. Description: "Greater solidarity with labor in the Black community and more attention to that community's concerns within the labor movement are the goals. Reporting on cooperative work with groups such as the NAACP and on upcoming meetings on labor-Black issues is included in this newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): J. Sarr Price: Free. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1965. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
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.
1333 H St. NW #400
Washington, DC 20005-4707
Contacts(s): Tony Vogelsberg Type: not determined. Source: Who.
815 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)637-5000
Issues: labor; unions. Description: The largest labor union in the US encompassing many types of professions. Unfortunately some key members have demonstrated strong anti-communist sentiments and involvement with CIA and third world intervention. The Institute recruits people for employment with AFL-CIO to conduct union representation camps. Other Resources: See LABOR LETTER and Communications Workers of America. Contacts(s): Lane Kirkland (President) Additional Address: AFL-CIO Organizing Institute, 1444 I St. NW, #216, Washington, DC 20005, (202)408-0700. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
113 4th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5931
Contacts(s): Gordon Fry (Correspondent) Type: periodical; journal. Source: Who.
1511 K St. NW, #643
Washington, DC 20005-1401 Phone: (202)785-6630
Issues: peace; Third World; education; education; disarmament; conflict resolution; budget; foreign policy. Description: A non-advocacy clearinghouse of information on international security and peace issues, it connects people needing information with the most appropriate sources on issues like arms control, regional conflicts, and military spending. Provides issue briefs and many directories, an inquiry service for specific questions, a speaker referral service, a resource brief providing overviews of issues like conventional arms control and US covert activities, lists of sources and much more. Other Resources: See AN INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF INFORMATION ON WAR, PEACE, AND SECURITY. GRASSROOTS PEACE DIRECTORIES--LOWER MIDWEST; MID ATLANTIC;NEW ENGLAND; NORTHWEST & PACIFIC RIM; SOUTH; UPPER MIDWEST; WESTERN STATES. See also, SEARCH FOR SECURITY, a directory. Contacts(s): Mary E. Lord (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Public Voice for Food and Health Policy
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)569-5930
Affiliate: Public Voice for Food and Health Policy. Issues: health; environment; agriculture; nutrition; hazardous waste. Description: Periodic bulletins on the food and health policies of the US government. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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.
Population Environment Balance
1325 G St. NW, #1003
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)879-3000
Affiliate: Population Environment Balance. Issues: demographics; environment; politics; population. Description: This guide provides in-depth explanation of population stabilization objectives, organizing techniques, and practical suggestions for activists ranging from local growth control issues to achieving national population stabilization. Published Date: 1989. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Children's Defense Fund
122 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2109 Phone: (202)628-8787
Affiliate: Children's Defense Fund. Issues: justice; media; politics; demographics; family; health; education; hunger; press; film; children; child abuse; nutrition; childhood. Contacts(s): Marian Wright-Edelman (Executive Director) Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202
Description: See Human Rights Watch. Contacts(s): Rakiya Omaar (Director), Janet Fleischman (Research Associate) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW, # 602
Washington, DC 20036-2055 Phone: (202)265-8394
Issues: environment; Third World; wildlife/endangered species; Africa. Description: AWF has worked in 25 countries with the belief that Africa's wildlife could be protected only by the Africans themselves. The staff promotes, establishes and supports grassroots and institutional programs in wildlife management, conservation education, and management of conservation areas. 30,000 members. Other Resources: See WILDLIFE NEWS. Projects include ivory boycotts and protecting the Mountain Gorilla. Contacts(s): Paul T. Schindler (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1961. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 K St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005
Affiliate: AFL/CIO. Description: See AALC REPORTER. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
440 R St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-1935 Phone: (202)462-3614
Issues: Third World; demographics; feminism; development; Africa; hunger; population. Description: This organization is concerned with issues of overpopulation, hunger and development throughout Africa. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
State Building
320 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20523-0002 Phone: (202)663-1451
Issues: Third World; development; hunger. Description: This organization deals with third world development. Its strives to increase the productivity and increase the standard of living of less fortunate nations. Sometimes referred to as USAID, it's influence has often been abused by the CIA. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14th & Independence SW
Washington, DC 20250 Phone: (202)447-8732
Issues: agriculture; health; environment; hazardous waste. Description: This department ensures the quality and safety of the food we eat (yeah, sure). Type: organization; government. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1700 17th St. NW, #306
Washington, DC 20009-2419 Phone: (202)232-8350
Issues: media. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW 5th Fl.
Washington, DC 20036-1023 Phone: (202)296-4012
Issues: feminism; demographics; pro-choice; population; analysis. Description: Independent organization for research, policy analysis in Washington and public education activities in NY. Supported by nearly 60 foundations and organizations. For more than 20 years anticipated critical reproductive health issues throughout the world. Work is geared to enhance and defend reproductive rights with special focus on disadvantaged classes. Publications target government officials, clinicians and personnel, gynecologists, sex-ed teachers, other social scientist in related areas. Other Resources: Publications list available. Publishes journals, FAMILY PLANNING PERSPECTIVES, and INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING PERSPECTIVES. Also, a newsletter, WASHINGTON MEMO. Reports, ISSUES IN BRIEF, covers public policy in many topic areas. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 111 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003--1089., (212)254-5656. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
CISPES
Box 12056
Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202)265-0890
Affiliate: Committee In Solidarity with People of El Salvador. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "This newspaper is one of the most useful periodicals on Central America. The region from Belize to Nicaragua is covered, often with reporters from the front lines of conflict. Highly recommended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Mike Zielinski Price: $.75/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
National Alliance of Third World Journalists
Box 43208
Washington, DC 20010-9208 Phone: (202)462-8197
Affiliate: National Alliance of Third World Journalists. Issues: Third World; media; jsutice; minorities; press. Description: "Journalists of color have united to advance effectively the cause of people's journalism for Third World countries. They are proudly partisan, publicizing the truth about South Africa and in the same issue exposing bias in Boston journalism. The 28-page issue reviews and covers the personalities and institutions of journalism in a professional style." - C.Canan Contacts(s): John Woodford Page#: 28. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1981. Office Address: 1419 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
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.
c/o World Federalist Association
418 7th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003 Phone: (202)223-1770
Affiliate: National Peace Institute Foundation. Issues: peace; justice; anti-nuclear; foreign policy; conflict resolution; United Nations; disarmament. Description: Coalition of about 70 organizations concerned with world order, arms control, disarmament, peace, and justice. Objectives include: reducing nuclear & conventional armaments and military spending worldwide, using freed-up resources to meet human needs, developing and strengthening structures (i.e. UN & World Court) for the peaceful settlement of international disputes and to promote economic and social justice; enforcing international standards of human rights and environmental protection. Other Resources: See WORLD DEMOCRACY NEWS. 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.
National Journal
1730 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-4505 Phone: (202)857-1400
Issues: politics. Description: Lists members of Congress with biographies, religious affiliation, description of states and districts, committee memberships, office address, phone number, voting records. Publisher: National Journal. Other:(800)424-2921. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
900 19th St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-2105 Phone: (202)862-5100
Issues: environment; recycling; waste management. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW #801
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)429-8873
Contacts(s): Howard Geller (Executive Director) Fax: (202)429-2248. Type: organization; council. Source: Who.
1501 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1014 Phone: (202)638-1649
Issues: environment; agriculture; conservation; beautification; forests; food distribution. Description: Charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of the best of our American values, self-sufficiency, good citizenship and freedom while preserving the man-made and natural beauty of America. Operates Operation Green Plant, the shipping of seeds to the 15,000 community projects that grow food for the elderly, the handicapped and the confined, to improve decaying neighborhoods and to show that growing plants can give people and communities new hope as they beautify and nourish America. Contacts(s): Paul Bruce Dowling (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
100 Maryland Ave. NE
#500A, Box 69
Washington, DC 20002-5625 Phone: (202)544-5750
Issues: agriculture; politics; economics; farmland; family farms. Description: Brought together by common concerns and strengthened by diversity, AAM works to make sure that the rest of the country knows not only who they are, but the problems that the American agriculture community faces. Through AAM's PAC, governed by producing farmers, we can get our hard-earned money into the hands of influential candidates whose interests parallel our own. Other Resources: The REPORTER newspaper. Contacts(s): Larry Mitchell Other:Updates (202)544-6024. Established: 1977. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1703 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2501
Description: See ANTHROPOLOGY AND HUMANISM QUARTERLY. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
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.
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, #509
Washington, DC 20036-3101
Description: See Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1133 20th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3408 Phone: (202)833-8893
Issues: health; family seniors. Description: This association is an advocate for seniors rights in our societies. Contacts(s): Dr. Helen K. Kerschner Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1100 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-4601
Description: See REGISTER OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY PROVIDERS under directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1333 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4707 Phone: (202)326-6400
Issues: education; justice; science. Description: Founded to respond to concerns about violations of basic human rights of scientists, engineers, and science students, and restrictions on international scientific communications. Prepares recommendations in response to cases involving important scientific principles. In the past, it has focused on human right violations of scientists in Eastern Bloc countries. Other Resources: See REPORT ON SCIENCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS and SCIENTIST under periodicals. Contacts(s): Richard C. Atkinson (President), Walter E. Massey (Chairman) Established: 1977. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20004-2204 Phone: (202)434-2277
Issues: health; justice; politics; family; lobbying; seniors. Description: See DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR THE WIDOWED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Contacts(s): Horace B. Deets (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2401 Virginia Ave. NW
Public Policy Office
Washington, DC 20037-2636 Phone: (202)872-1430
Issues: feminism; education. Contacts(s): Sarah Harder (President), Anne Bryant, (202)785-7700. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 Phone: (215)768-2451
Affiliate: American Baptist Church USA. Issues: peace; spiritual; politics; faith; disarmament; United Nations; foreign policy. Description: A group that develops and disseminates information and resources on the nuclear arms race, military spending, United Nations, and religious foundation for peace-making. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES; also, THE ECONOMY OF PEACE. Contacts(s): Charles W. Sydnor, Liz Gonzales, (215)768-2202. Established: 1980. Additional Address: Office of Government Relations, 110 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Robert Tiller (Director), (202)544-3400. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1734 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1320
Description: See Directory under same name. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
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.
1522 K St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20005-1202
Description: See DIRECTORY OF NURSE-MIDWIFERY PRACTICES. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
c/o Center for Marine Conservation
1725 DeSales St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20036-4406 Phone: (202)429-5609
Affiliate: Center for Marine Conservation. Issues: environment; conservation. Description: An association of NGO's concerned with international conservation. Promotes but does not fund research; assists interantional conservation activities; stimulates coordination of members' overseas activities; and assists activities of IUCN. Contacts(s): Roger McManus (Secretary), J. Michael McCloskey (Vice-Chairman) Type: organization; committee. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
109 11th St., SE
Washington, DC 20003-3997 Phone: (202)546-1700
Issues: peace; disarmament; conflict resolution. Description: Committee determined during the 80's to achieve a detente between the Soviet Union and the US. Other Resources: See EAST-WEST OUTLOOK. Contacts(s): Jeanne Mattison Type: organization; committee. 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.
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, #535
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)429-8873
Affiliate: American Council for and Energy -Efficient Economy. Issues: energy; environment; efficiency; air pollution; conservation. Description: See listing under Organizations. Contacts(s): Robert Socolow (Chairman), Arthur Rosenfeld Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4421 Garrison St. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Description: See AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE UN UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER, WORK IN PROGRESS newsletter, and FUTURE MIND, a guide. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
4421 Garrison St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-4055 Phone: (202)686-5179
Affiliate: American Council for the UN University. Issues: peace; education; health; environment; economics; conflict resolution; nutrition; conservation. Description: "Newsletter covers research conclusions, book announcements, conferences, and other activities of the United Nations University headquarter in Tokyo that administers a decentralized network of scholars on world problems in peace studies, nutrition, environment, technology, economics, and other areas of concern to the UN. The organization was established in 1975." - C.Canan Other Resources: Seminars, information referrals to Americans and Canadians to UNCL information, WIP - Work in programs sent with newsletter - WIP is the publication from Tokyo. Contacts(s): Jerome C. Glenn (Executive Director) Page#: 16. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 5.5M. Fax: (202)289-4267. Web or BBS: Econet and Unison. E-Mail: 'jglenn'. Labels: 5,500. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
1 Dupont Circle NW, #800
Washington, DC 20036-1193 Phone: (202)939-9300
Issues: education. Description: See GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN NON-COLLEGIATE ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Barbara Turlington Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Youth Policy Institute
1221 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5302 Phone: (202)638-2144
Affiliate: Youth Policy Institute. Issues: family; education; child support; day care; childhood. Description: "National policy on families with a focus on child care is the subject of this newsletter. Related subjects such as the Head Start Program are found in this 24-page magazine." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lisa Herendeen Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $55/yr. Frequency: 11/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CHILDREN.
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)462-8800
Issues: agriculture. Contacts(s): Betsy Lehrfeld, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163 Contact: Professor James Austin, (617)495-6497. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Farmland Trust
1920 N St. NW, #400
Washington, DC 20036-1601 Phone: (202)659-5170
Affiliate: American Farmland Trust. Issues: agriculture; economics; farmland. Description: "...quarterly award-winning magazine of the American Farmland Trust (AFT). Compelling text and color photography present the latest information on the challenges confronting agricultural resources and the techniques being used to save them. A must for all who care about farmland." Contacts(s): Ralph E. Grossi Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $15/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Buzzworm.
1920 N St. NW, #400
Washington, DC 20036-1601 Phone: (202)659-5170
Issues: agriculture; environment; conservation; soil; water; farmland. Description: The nation's only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to protecting America's farmland. Through field offices across the country, it works with farmers, business people, legislators and conservationists to preserve our most productive resource for future generations. Seeks to promote a productive, sustainable agriculture by preventing farmland conversion, conserving soil and water, and lessening the environmental impact of agricultural land use. Other Resources: A magazine, AMERICAN FARMLAND. Contacts(s): Ralph E. Grossi (President) Dues: $15/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1625 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-5601 Phone: (202)452-4800
Issues: labor; unions. Description: See PUBLIC EMPLOYEE magazine. Contacts(s): Gerald W. McEntee (President) Type: organization; federation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001-2029 Phone: (202)879-4400
Issues: labor; education; politics; unions. Contacts(s): Barbara Van Blake, Duane Kelly, (816)483-0753. Additional Address: 10311 East 42 St., Kansas City, MO 64133 Type: organization; federation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1250 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2603 Phone: (202)463-2455
Issues: environment; politics; forests; lobbying. Description: Industry lobbying outfit that claims, according to its advertisement in Natural History Magazine, to be planting 6 million tress per day. This group supports many fringe beliefs of the progressive movement, i.e. tree farming. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Issues: environment; politics; forests; conservation; global warming; lobbying; volunteers. Description: The nation's oldest citizen conservation group. Operates TreeNet and Global Releaf, a campaign to plant 100 million healthy trees by 1992 in order to assist in reversing global warming trends. Through action-oriented programs, it attempts to enlist the interest and support of citizens, industry and government in order to improve and maintain the health and value of trees and forests. Other Resources: See THE GLOBAL RELEAF REPORT newsletter and GLOBAL RELEAF CITIZEN'S ACTION GUIDE. Volunteer & internship positions available. See AMERICAN FOREST Magazine and guide NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY and SHADING OUR CITIES. Contacts(s): R. Neil Sampson (Executive Director) Dues: $24/yr. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Office Address: 1516 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036., DC 20036 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1516 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1932 Phone: (202)667-3300
Issues: environment; forests. Description: A magazine that presents the latest issues, lifestyles, how-to formulas, adventures and travel about forests, forestry, forest policy including nature guides. Contacts(s): Bill Rooney (Editor), Norah Deakin Davis (Managing Editor) Page#: 80. Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 26M. Established: 1894. Additional Address: Box 2000, Washington, DC 20013 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1904 Phone: (202)833-8229
Affiliate: American Hiking Society. Issues: environment; recreation. Description: A magazine of hiking and the outdoors, a voice in the halls of Congress that has federal land managers nationwide. Contacts(s): Louise Marshall (President) Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 20160
Washington, DC 20041-2160 Phone: (703)385-3252
Issues: environment; recreation. Description: The nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the interests of hikers and preserving America's footpaths, with over 70 club affiliates. These clubs maintain a public information service to provide hikers and other users with facts regarding facilities, organization, and ecological guidance in trail usage. Other Resources: Publishes directory, HELPING OUT IN THE OUTDOORS; also publishes a newsletter 8X/year. Magazine, AMERICAN HIKER; also periodic legislative alerts on trail issues in DC. "Volunteer Vacations" train individuals in trail development. Contacts(s): Louise Marshall (President), (202)833-8229. Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 1015 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20007--4490. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1000 29th St. NW, #T-100
Washington, DC 20007-3820 Phone: (202)965-0500
Issues: environment; animal rights; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Fights for the humane treatment of horses, wild or domestic, through litigation, investigation and public awareness about the care and treatment of horses. It works to protect their burros, to prevent abuse in competitions and transportation, and solve the problems of neglect and mistreatment. Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: (303)792-9900
Issues: environment; feminism; justice; animal rights; child abuse. Description: Its goal is to prevent the neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation of animals and children and to insure that their rights, welfare and interests are effectively and humanely guaranteed by our society. Other Resources: See THE ADVOCATE magazine, SHOPTALK newsletter and Legislative Alerts, and PROTECTING CHILDREN newsletter. Dues: $15-$50/yr. Office Address: 9725 East Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231., Washington, DC 20041--0352. Contact: Adele Douglass (Director), (202)543-7780. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1735 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006-5209 Phone: (202)626-7319
Contacts(s): Susan Maxman (President-Elect), Robert Berkebile Fax: (202)626-7426. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
730 11th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4510 Phone: (202)628-1500
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; education; research; science. Description: The institute strives to coordinate the efforts of persons engaged in biological research, education and other applications of the biological sciences including agriculture, the environment and medicine. Other Resources: Produces a monthly journal and bimonthly newsletter. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
50 F St. NW, #900
Washington, DC 20001-1530 Phone: (202)626-8740
Issues: economics; agriculture; cooperatives; alternative markets; research; farmland; food distribution. Description: This institute provides research and networking for and about cooperatives. They deal with the principles of business, attitude, and philosophy of cooperatives and ways that these can be improved. Primarily deals with farm cooperatives. Other Resources: Publishes AIC Newsletter. Contacts(s): David C. Thomas Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1904 Phone: (202)872-0611
Issues: urban; environment; architecture; planning. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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 Public Health Association
1015 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2605 Phone: (202)789-5600
Affiliate: American Public Health Association. Issues: health; public health. Description: Covers all aspects of public health science and practice. Contacts(s): Seiko Baba Brodbeck Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Labor Education Center
2000 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)828-5170
Affiliate: American Labor Education Center. Issues: labor. Description: "Each issue of this 8-page newsletter revolves around a theme. Strike strategy, press relations, job safety, and organizing techniques are four previous themes. Single and bulk copies of past issues can be ordered." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Matt Witt Price: $1.65/ea. Subscriptions: $9.95/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
2000 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Description: See AMERICAN LABOR newsletter. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
1920 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1601 Phone: (202)861-2800
Issues: energy; resource management. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
235 Pennsylvania Ave SE 3rd Flr
Washington, DC 20003-1107 Phone: (202)544-3526
Issues: environment; energy; politics; oceans; hazardous waste; conservation; lobbying. Description: This organization is primarily concerned with coastal pollution, offshore oil drilling, and net fishing. It works with many conservation and environmental organizations around the country to lobby the government into passing responsible legislation on the oceans, drilling, and fishing. Legislative office is in Washington, DC. Other Resources: Publishes, AOC quarterly newsletter; HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEEL; and a video, HELP SAVE PLANET EARTH. Contacts(s): Ted Danson (President), Andrew Palmer (Political Director), (202)544-3526. Fax: (310)576-6170. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 725 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Contact: Casey Coates-Danson (Vice-President), (310)576-6162. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
260 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-2401 Phone: (212)340-0600
Issues: environment; recycling. Description: Offers information on how individuals or community groups can initiate newspaper, cardboard, or office-paper recycling programs. Write for a list of companies that use recycled cardboard in their packaging., (202)463-2588. Additional Address: 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, #210, Washington, DC 20036 Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1220 L St. NW, #900
Washington, DC 20005-4018 Phone: (202)682-8000
Issues: energy; conservation; efficiency. Description: An institute dedicated to the use of petroleum and other natural resources in a responsible and manageable way. They also believe in conservation of energy in order to extend the resources that we already have. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1904
Description: See guide, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN PLANNING and PLANNING newsletter. Contacts(s): Dale Jaeger Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1015 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2605 Phone: (202)789-5600
Issues: health; environment; public health; hazardous waste. Description: The largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 32,000 members from 77 occupations of public health. APHA brings together all health professionals and related fields in a multi disciplinary environment concerned with a broad set of issues affecting personal and environmental health. Establishes coalitions with related associations and groups to encourage health practices consistent with APHA goals. Other Resources: See THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH and THE NATION'S HEALTH. Contacts(s): Seiko Baba Brodbeck Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1201 New York Ave., NW, #400
Washington, DC 20005-3917 Phone: (202)898-4000
Issues: urban; energy; transportation; conservation; efficiency. Description: This is an association of public transit organizations. Their combined efforts have resulted in a better transportation policy in many cities. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #726
Washington, DC 20004-1703 Phone: (202)662-7420
Issues: environment; recreation. Description: The national voice for recreation interests. A federation of more than 100 organizations representing enthusiasts, private sector providers of recreation opportunities and producers of recreation goods. Acts as a national advocate for activities which are a part of nearly every American's lifestyle - from fishing to camping, from boating to bicycling, from skiing to snowmobiling and more. Contacts(s): Derrick A. Crandall (President), Mary Beth Keller Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
17th & D St. NW
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)737-8300
Issues: health; demographics; hunger; public health; volunteers; AIDS; homelessness. Description: This organization is founded on the belief of volunteerism in order to help your fellow human. They provide relief in natural and man made disasters. Also, they help maintain the nations blood supply and feed and clothe the homeless. Other Resources: Blood donor information--(800)272-0024. Type: organization. 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.
1811 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1613 Phone: (202)265-3808
Issues: arts; education; politics; science. Description: Articles on science, politics, literature, the arts, etc. Book reviews. Contacts(s): Joseph Epstein (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
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.
777 N. Capitol St. NE., #805
Washington, DC 20002-4239 Phone: (202)408-8988
Issues: energy; environment; wind; renewables. Description: An association of companies and organizations involved in alternative energy choices, specifically wind. Other Resources: Videos and slide presentations available. Solar Energy Industries Association; US Biomass Industries Council; See WIND ENERGY WEEKLY, WIND LETTER, and WIND ENERGY FOR A GROWING WORLD DIRECTORY. Publications list available. Contacts(s): Randy Swisher (Executive Director), Dianne Eppler (Director of Operations) Fax: (202)408-8536. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'awea'. Other:MCI Mail = AWEA. Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 N. Capitol St. NE., #805
Washington, DC 20002-4239 Phone: (202)408-8988
Affiliate: American Wind Energy Association. Issues: energy; environment; wind; renewables. Description: Description and cost information for all publications relating to wind energy technology. Contacts(s): Randy Swisher (Executive Director), Mellissa Williams (Office Manager) Fax: (202)408-8536. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'awea'. Other:MCI Mail = AWEA. Established: 1974. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
214 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-1928
Issues: peace; politics; feminism. Contacts(s): Rev. Imagene B. Stewart Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1751 N St. NW, #302
Washington, DC 20036-2801 Phone: (202)785-0764
Issues: education; peace; travel; conflict resolution; youth; volunteers. Description: American and German youth workers will exchange positions under a grant. Other USIA funded programs conducted by AYWC have been with the U.K., France, Israel and Africa. Other Resources: COVERING THE GLOBAL VILLAGE: A HANDBOOK FOR THE STUDENT PRESS; NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF RUNAWAY PROGRAMS; NORTH AMERICAN DIRECTORY OF PROGRAMS FOR RUNAWAYS, HOMELESS YOUTH AND MISSING CHILDREN. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1802 Lawrence NE
Washington, DC 20018-2732 Phone: (202)529-3210
Issues: Third World; hunger. Contacts(s): Mark Haskel Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
907 - 6th St. SW #602C
Washington, DC 20024-3823 Phone: (202)488-5889
Contacts(s): Alan F. Kay (President) Fax: (202)488-8024. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Who.
1511 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
Description: See ADA TODAY under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
3508 Garfield St. NW
Washington, DC 20007-1441 Phone: (202)338-8809
Contacts(s): Ladonna Harris Fax: (202)965-0898. Type: organization. Source: Who.
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.
1400 16th St. NW, Box 64
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-6665
Issues: environment; education; politics; activism; lobbying; voting. Description: A national, nonpartisan educational institute which serves as the political skills training arm of the environmental community. Provides political skills training, educational materials, and organizational assistance for hundreds of environmental activists in more than 30 states. Our workshop leaders and training materials are available to help citizens understand how political campaigns work and how to effectively get involved in campaigns. Contacts(s): Johanna Barry (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202
Description: See Human Rights Watch. Contacts(s): Mary Jane Camejo (Research Associate) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
40 West 20 St.
New York, NY 10011-4211 Phone: (212)727-2700
Affiliate: Natural Resource Defense Council. Issues: environment; health; conservation; hazardous waste. Description: The award-winning publication of the Council. Covers national and international environmental policy and has been called "The leading journal of environmental thought and opinion". Contacts(s): Francesca Liman (Editor), Elizabeth Hansen (Assistant Editor) Price: $4/ea. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Fax: (212)727-1773. Dues: $10/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: Natural Resource Defense Council, 1350 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005 Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Humane Society of the US
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1525 Phone: (202)452-1100
Affiliate: Humane Society of the US. Issues: environment; animal rights. Description: A newsletter for members of the Action Alert Team which covers the Humane Society's actions throughout this country. Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2706
Washington, DC 20013-2706
Issues: environment; animal rights. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3650
Washington, DC 20007-0150 Phone: (202)337-2332
Issues: environment; animal rights; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Stopping cruelty in animal testing; protecting whales and dolphins; curbing and stopping the pet trade, and promoting humane treatment and transportation of wildlife. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter. Contacts(s): Christine Stevens (President) Established: 1951. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Resources for the Future
1616 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1434 Phone: (202)328-5025
Affiliate: Resources for the Future (National Center for Food & Agricultural Policy). Issues: environment; agriculture; conservation. Description: Addresses a policy issue or set of issues in considerable depth. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
424 C St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5818 Phone: (202)544-0236
Issues: environment. Contacts(s): Guillermo Archibold Fax: (202)544-8453. Type: organization; program. Source: Who.
American Anthropological Association
1703 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2501 Phone: (504)388-5942
Affiliate: American Anthropological Association. Issues: education; justice. Description: "Using humanistic thinking in their discipline, these anthropologists make the human endeavor the point of their work. Their publication is written in a down-to-earth style that the anthropology students as well as the professional will enjoy reading." Contacts(s): Miles Richardson, (202)232-8800. Publisher: Geoscience Publications. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
1331 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4706 Phone: (202)879-2900
Issues: energy; appropriate technology. Contacts(s): Andrew Maguire (President) Type: organization. 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.
1726 M St. NW, #201
Washington, DC 20036-4504 Phone: (202)797-4604
Issues: peace; politics; disarmament; lobbying. Description: This association promotes public support of arms control through the press, programs, publications and conferences. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, ARMS CONTROL TODAY and FOREIGN POLICY MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Pete Scoville (President), Spurgeon M. Keeny, Jr. (Director) Established: 1971. Additional Address: 2400 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20037, (202)797-6450. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1726 M St. NW, #201
Washington, DC 20036-4504 Phone: (202)797-6450
Affiliate: Arms Control Association. Issues: peace; disarmament. Description: "This moderate periodical is not predictable on arms control issues. Indeed, one article takes the absurd position that it could be detrimental to arms control to have a complete missile test ban." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Robert Travis Scott Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
Labor Heritage Foundation
815 16th St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)842-7880
Affiliate: Labor Heritage Foundation. Issues: arts; labor; culture; unions; graphics; fine arts; music. Description: "A newsletter that reports on the activities of the Foundation. Well-written and illustrated, it seeks to involve art, i.e., music, paintings, graphics, back into the labor movement." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Joe Glazer (Chairman), Joanne Delaplaine (Executive Director) Page#: 4-6. Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Fax: (202)842-7838. Dues: $30/friend; $50/sponsor. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
538 7th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2737
Description: See SOUTHEAST ASIA CHRONICLE magazine and INDOCHINA NEWSLETTER. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202
Description: See Human Rights Watch. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Affiliate: Contemporary US-Asia Research Institute. Issues: Third World; economics; Asia; foreign policy; research; analysis. Description: This journal focuses on US policy in Asia, as well as on the domestic politics, economics, and international relations of the Asian countries. Written primarily for readers wanting relevant information about a part of the world that is of vital importance to American interests, it is also a valuable resource for teachers, political analysts, and those involved in international business. The journal is published under the sponsorship of the Contemporary US-Asia Research Institute in N.Y. Subscriptions: $60/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
1804 Vernon St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1217
Description: See NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF COMMUNITY BASED ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS, DIRECTORY OF FOUNDATION FUNDING SOURCES, and CENTSITIVITY, a directory. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202 Phone: (202)408-0742
Issues: feminism; education; science. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 70257
Washington, DC 20024-0257 Phone: (202)723-7010
Issues: Third World; development; foreign policy. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1818 R St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1604
Description: See Project on the Status and Education of Women and guide, CAMPUS GANG RAPE: PARTY GAMES? Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
440 1st St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2028 Phone: (202)393-6226
Issues: politics. Contacts(s): Tom Joseph Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1010 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005-4902 Phone: (202)347-4976
Issues: health; preventive medicine; public health. Description: National membership organization of individuals and clinics committed to the prevention of occupation/environmental diseases and health hazards through the provision and development of high quality access health services. Contacts(s): Laura Welch Type: organization. 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.
1616 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4903 Phone: (202)347-9353
Contacts(s): Donald L. Guertin Fax: (202)737-5163. Type: organization; council. Source: Who.
8490 Jones Mill Rd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Phone: (301)652-9188
Issues: environment; education; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; children. Description: Woodend, a 40-acre nature sanctuary in suburban Maryland, is the society's home. They teach the importance of preservation, conservation and renewing natural resources, especially in the DC area. Other Resources: ATLANTIC NATURALIST, a newspaper, and NATURALIST NEWS. Children's classes, family programs, teacher training, school programs, conservation forums, field studies classes for adults, forays and field trips, bookshop, informational brochures. Contacts(s): Ken Nicholls (Executive Director), Kathy Rushing (PR Director) Fax: (301)951-7179. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1897. Member of: Audubon Alliance; Global Tomorrow Coalition. Additional Address: 801 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003--2167. Contact: Francis Spivy-Weber, (202)547-9009. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2030 M St. NW #702
Washington, DC 20036-3306 Phone: (202)466-8575
Contacts(s): Peter Brosnan (TV Editor) Fax: (202)775-8291. Type: media. Source: Who.
3637 Fulton St. NW
Washington, DC 20007-1452 Phone: (202)452-5950
Issues: energy; urban; environment; transportation; air pollution; global warming. Type: organization. Source: Auto-Free.
122333 Potomac St., NW
Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (800)345-6665
Issues: education; justice; peace; health; psychology. Description: Founded in 1990 to publish group-authored books on timely social issues. Goal is to encourage meaningful dialogue and to promote healthy, responsible behavior., (202)333-8190. Fax: (202)337-3809. Established: 1990. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
National Wildlife Federation
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-6800
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment. Description: A biweekly column distributed to over 7,000 publications nationwide. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Mir Initiative
Box 28183
Washington, DC 20038-8183
Description: See Cooperation Project. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Population Environment Balance
2000 P St. NW, Ste.210
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)879-3000
Affiliate: Population Environment Balance. Issues: demographics; population. Description: Newsletter. Contacts(s): Rose M. Hanes (Executive Director), Garrett Hardin (Honorary Chairman) Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2025 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2001 Phone: (202)466-8191
Affiliate: International Center for Development Policy. Issues: Third World; economics; environment; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: A clearinghouse for environmental information on multi-lateral development bank (MDB) funded projects which monitors the activities of the MDBs and provides information and documents to overseas non-governmental organizations that are assessing or verifying the environmental public health and economic impact of bank projects in specific countries. Also promotes reform of MDB information and environmental policies. Other Resources: Library and databases on environmental policy, multilateral development banks, and development. Contacts(s): Chad Dobson Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
200 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5724 Phone: (202)544-4226
Issues: justice; spiritual; peace; faith. Other Resources: Magazine, REPORT FROM THE CAPITOL. Contacts(s): Jeannette Holt Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1825 Eye St. N.W. #400
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)429-2055
Contacts(s): Suzanne Gauntlett (President), Charles F. Sills (Executive Director) Fax: (202)466-3973. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Who.
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.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: health; public health; psychology. Description: Formerly Journal of Human Stress, an interdisciplinary journal of particular interest to physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, educators, and all who deal with the close interaction of behavior and physical health. Carries reports of the latest research in psychoimmunology, stress, personality type, environmental stressors, workplace stress, and facing illness. Distinguished experts on the editorial board review all articles to maintain the highest standard of integrity. Subscriptions: $38, $65 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
2425 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2003 Phone: (202)232-4108
Affiliate: Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Issues: environment; economics; urban; conservation; recycling; planning. Description: Report. Contacts(s): Neil Seldman (President), David Morris (Director) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1130 17th St., #630
Washington, DC 20036
Issues: agriculture; environment; health vegetarian; animal rights. Description: 100,000 activist nationwide educating the public about the benefits of reduced beef consumption in terms of social justice, sustainable agriculture, and environmental preservation. Other Resources: Newsletter. Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2025 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2001 Phone: (202)466-2753
Issues: media; justice; arts; film; minorities. Description: "Black-produced cinema and films of interest to Black people are the focus. It is the fanciest of the progressive film reviews and is full of social and ethnic themes." - C.Canan Contacts(s): David Nicholson Publisher: Sojourner Publications. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $10, $20 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
501 Oneida Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20011-2038 Phone: (202)291-4373
Issues: justice; urban; politics; minorities; networking; activism. Description: 3,000+ organizations especially relevant to or comprised primarily of Black Americans, including adoption agencies, business, bar associations, colleges, public administrators, book publishers, church denominations, financial institutions, hospitals, museums, embassies and consulates, and others: includes Blacks in federal elected and appointed positions; individuals chosen for their prominence in athletics, entertainment, and politics. Classified by line of business or activity. Contacts(s): R. Benjamin, Jacqueline L. Johnson (Publishers) Published Date: 1/91. Page#: 285. Price: $50/ea. + $1.50 shipping. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 25M. Labels: 150. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Co-op America
1850 M St. NW #700
Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America. Issues: economics; environment; justice; boycotts; Contacts(s): Anne Zorc (Editor), Rosemary Brown Publisher: Co-op America. Page#: 8. Price: membership (sample copy $3). Frequency: quarterly. Circulation: 55M. Fax: (202)331-8166. Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm.
900 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2503 Phone: (202)842-7350
Affiliate: Boycott Shell Campaign. Issues: economics; Third World; boycotts; corporate responisbility; South Africa. Description: A bulletin that reports on the current environmental and human rights mishaps of Shell Oil. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o United Mine Workers America
900 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2503 Phone: (202)842-7350
Issues: Third World; economics; justice; environment; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; South Africa; divestment. Description: BOYCOTT SHELL -- They have not divested from South Africa. Products: Shell Gasoline; Motor Oils- Aeroshell, Fire and Ice, Rimula, Rotella, Shell Super X, Shell X-100; Auto products- Comfort Ride, Meridyne radios, Sentinel batteries, Shell Radial Ride + Radial II + Shellride + Superlife, Superlife, Super Shell Aramid, Super Shell Snowshoe; Home Products - Child Protector Tops, Citrus Blossom air freshener, Heritage furniture polish, Home Freshener, Open Air air freshener, Shell Flea Collar... Other Resources: To protest, write to: Shell Oil, Frank H. Richardson, 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, TX 77001 (800) 331-3703; and Royal Dutch/Shell Petroleum, L.C. Van Wachem, 30 Carel Van Bylandtlaan, The Hague, Netherlands. Publishes a newsletter, BOYCOTT SHELL BULLETIN. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
802 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20018-1763 Phone: (202)269-0200
Issues: demographics; spiritual; agriculture; politics; hunger; faith; food distribution; activism. Description: A Christian citizens' movement which approaches hunger as a public policy issue. Its 48,000 members are organized by congressional district into local groups nationwide. They work with their member of Congress in support of US policies and practices that give hungry people a chance to overcome hunger and in seeking changes in policies that don't. Provides voting records of members of the US Congress on hunger. Educates public about hunger by monthly newsletters & training events. Other Resources: Monthly newsletter, BREAD FOR THE WORLD; educational materials about the causes of hunger, hunger education and training events. Produces 12 minute video solving infant mortality and child hunger...worldwide. Contacts(s): Arthur Simon (Executive Director), (800)82-BREAD. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
802 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20018-1763 Phone: (202)269-0200
Affiliate: Bread for the World. Issues: Third World; demographics; spiritual; health; hunger; faith. Description: "Stopping hunger in poor countries through progressive legislation as well as through charity is promoted. Christians and other interested folks may be sparked by the information in this little newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lloyd Goodman Price: Free. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
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.
2233 Wisconson Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202)333-4904
Issues: media; press; film. Description: Publish reference books for the media and about the media. TALK SHOW SELECTS and POWER MEDIA SELECTS are directories of the influential in the media. Fax: (202)342-5411. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
c/o Institute For Policy Studies
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)234-9382
Affiliate: Center for Innovative Diplomacy (retired). Issues: politics; peace; foreign policy; disarmament; municipal; government accountability. Contacts(s): Michael H. Shuman Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Office of Indian Education Programs
18th & C Sts. NW; Dept. of Interior
Washington, DC 20240
Description: See BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PEOPLE under directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Office of Indian Education Programs
18th & C Sts. NW; Dept. of Interior
Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (202)208-3711
Affiliate: Bureau of Indian Affairs. Issues: education; justice; Native Americans. Description: Offices of the higher education program with office name, name of contact, address, and phone number. Published Date: 10/90. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (202)343-1312. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Publications Department
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
Description: See Department of State Publications under publishers. Type: organization; government. Source: Macrocosm.
601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004-2601 Phone: (202)737-1090
Issues: peace; economics; education; politics; foreign policy; disarmament; lobbying. Description: Works towards reducing the threat of nuclear war through lobbying and public education. They also strive for better national security by encouraging sensible military spending. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, TRENDLINE. Contacts(s): Marcia Johnston (Executive Director), Stanley Weiss (President) Established: 1982. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1545 18th St. NW #909
Washington, DC 20036-1345
Contacts(s): Hiram Reisner (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Who.
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.
660 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10016-3214 Phone: (212)686-3110
Issues: demographics; agriculture; Third World; justice; hunger; children. Description: Dedicated to famine relief throughout the world. It primarily deals with children. Some of their programs supply seeds and tools to aid communities with self reliance. Contacts(s): Elizabeth Waldstein, Nancy Blum (Public Relations), (212)979-6265. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: CARE, Inc./Washington Liaison Office, 2025 I St. NW, #1001, Washington, DC 20006 Contact: Marianne Leach, (202)223-2277. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Central American Refugee Center
3112 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2710 Phone: (202)328-9799
Affiliate: Central American Refugee Center. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America; refugees; immigration. Description: "Refugees from the genocide in Guatemala and the death squads of El Salvador find hope in this newsletter. It does a good job as a networking tool in bringing together refugees from the region and those wanting to help them." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Children's Defense Fund
122 C St. NW, 4th Fl.
Washington, DC 20001-2109 Phone: (202)628-8787
Affiliate: Children's Defense Fund. Issues: feminism; justice; child support; children; welfare rights; day care. Description: "Better social programs for disadvantaged children instead of more money for the Pentagon are advocated in these reports. Whether needing more assistance because they are poor, handicapped or children of color, these children will find a voice in this progressive periodical." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Virginia Witt Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $29.95/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CHILDREN.
c/o SANE-Freeze
1819 H St. NW. #640
Washington, DC 20006-3603 Phone: (202)862-9740
Issues: peace; disarmament; test ban. Description: Sends out regular updates and action suggestions from the International Comprehensive Test Ban Campaign, a coalition of over 61 countries working together in support of a CTB Treaty. Presently, due to funding, the Campaign Against Proliferation is operating out of the Sane/Freeze offices. The group was previously known as the Comprehensive Test Ban Coalition. Contacts(s): Adrian Jemott (Coordinator:) Fax: (202)862-9740. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; coalition. 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.
Council for a Livable World Education Fund
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)543-4100
Affiliate: Council for a Livable World. Issues: economics; peace; budget; economic conversion. Description: The US spends $300 billion annually on the military. This campaign suggests we can cut that in half by the year 2000 or sooner. This could result in nearly a $700 billion savings. Other:Hotline (202)543-0006. Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Association of American Colleges
1818 R St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1604 Phone: (202)387-1300
Affiliate: Association of American Colleges. Issues: feminism; education; students; rape. Description: List of about 10 publishers and organizations concerned with gang rape on college campuses and discussions on this growing problem. Contacts(s): Julie K. Ehrhart, Bernice R. Sandler Published Date: 8/85. Price: $3/ea., prepaid. Other Formats: Microfiche from Eric Document Reproduction Service, Computer Microfilm Corp., 3900 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
National Council for International Health
1701 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-1503 Phone: (202)833-0070
Affiliate: National Council for International Health. Issues: health; Third World; jobs; hunger; poverty; development. Description: Provides comprehensive, up-to-date position openings with leading health organizations such as WHO, Project Concern International, The Population Institute, CARE, and many others. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF US-BASED AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE with more than 500 member organizations listed. Price: $10 ea. Subscriptions: $60/yr. to members; $120 to non-members. Frequency: Monthly. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Humane Society of the US
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1525 Phone: (202)452-1100
Affiliate: Humane Society of the US. Issues: environment; animal rights. Description: A guide about work pertaining to animals. Contacts(s): Guy R. Hodge Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 P St. NW, Ste.240
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)879-3044
Issues: demographics; environment; population. Description: A network and clearinghouse designed to address the relationships between environmental protection, resource use, population, economic growth, achieving a sustainable society and related issues. It facilitates cooperation and information dissemination among a diverse set of activists through its publications, Fax Alert Service, and other clearinghouse services. Other Resources: Publishes a quarterly newsletter, CARRYING CAPACITY NEWS/FOCUS; CLEARINGHOUSE BULLETIN; FAX ALERT SERVICE. See also, Population Environment Balance. Contacts(s): Stephen M. Mabley (Network Coordinator) Fax: (202)879-3019. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'Smabley'. Dues: $35, organization $50-80. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 P St. NW, Ste.240
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)879-3044
Affiliate: Carrying Capacity Network (CCN). Issues: demographics; environment; population. Description: This newsletter provides the long and short of the carrying capacity problems facing the US. They contain articles, reviews, and resources to help activists, policy-makers, educators, and the public better understand the urgent and multi-faceted nature of the carrying capacity crisis. Contacts(s): Stephen M. Mabley (Network Coordinator) Page#: 20. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Fax: (202)879-3019. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'smabley'. Dues: $35, organizations $50-80. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1991. Type: periodical; newsletter. 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.
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.
Center of Concern
3700 13th St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-2592 Phone: (202)635-2757
Affiliate: Center of Concern. Issues: justice; Third World; peace; spiritual; faith; foreign policy; development; analysis. Description: This newsletter focuses on many issues of social justice and policy. In-depth analysis is one refreshing point of this little in size; powerful in scope newsletter. Contacts(s): Peter J. Henriot, James Hug (Executive Director), (202)635-2757. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. 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.
444 N. Capitol St. NW, #526
Washington, DC 20001-1512 Phone: (202)624-7709
Issues: environment; air pollution. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007-3626 Phone: (202)342-0519
Issues: economics; demographics; politics; minorities; poverty; community investment. Description: For two-and-one-half decades with support of individuals and institutions who believe that poor people can help themselves, the Center has been helping people build strong communities. While organizing poor communities is an essential step toward changing those communities, the impact of national policies cannot be ignored. As a result, the center has always worked both to increase or protect the resources available to poor communities and to ensure that those resources are used effectively. Other Resources: See COMMUNITY CHANGE newsletter under periodicals. Contacts(s): Pablo Eisenberg (President), Don Elmer (San Francisco Trainer) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1821 Phone: (202)862-0700
Issues: peace; Third World; politics; disarmament; anti-nuclear; foreign policy; lobbying. Description: The foremost independent research organization in the country analyzing military spending, policies, and weapons systems. The staff consists of retired admirals, generals, and other former officers, as well as civilians with extensive military training analysis. This expertise backs up the Center's commitment to end nuclear weapons build-ups and prevent nuclear war, yet advocates a strong national defense. Other Resources: Started the Women's Agenda in 1985; produced TV series, AMERICA'S DEFENSE MONITOR. See THE DEFENSE MONITOR and WOMEN'S AGENDA newsletters. Contacts(s): Rear Admiral Gene R. LaRocque (Director), Rear Admiral Eugene J. Carroll, Jr. (Deputy Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW 2nd flr.
Washington, DC 20036-2001 Phone: (202)667-1142
Contacts(s): Kaval Gulhati (Co-Founder), Itala Valenzuela (Sr. Technical Adviser) Fax: (202)332-4496. Type: organization; center. Source: Who.
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.
1709 New York Ave. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20006-5206 Phone: (202)638-6300
Affiliate: World Resources Institute. Issues: environment; Third World; conservation; development. Description: This group tries to find the balance between development and conservation by proposing socially responsible development. Contacts(s): Thomas Fox Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1815 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-3604 Phone: (202)466-8185
Issues: demographics; Third World; environment; immigration; population; research; analysis. Description: A tax-exempt institute dedicated to research and policy analysis on the broad social, economic, environmental and demographic effects of immigration on American society. The Center uses research, policy analysis, publications, and dialogue to meet the nation's need for sound and balanced information to aid the search for effective immigration laws and practices geared to America's changing interests and conditions. Other Resources: Publishes periodical, SCOPE. Contacts(s): David Simcox (Executive Director) Fax: (202)466-8076. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Institute For Policy Studies
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035
Description: See BUILDING MUNICIPAL FOREIGN POLICIES: AN ACTION HANDBOOK FOR CITIZENS AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS under directories. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 444
Washington, DC 20044-0444 Phone: (202)675-1071
Contacts(s): Elizabeth H. Hunt (Secretary Board of Directors), RR 1 Box 220, Castleton, VA 22716--9722. Contact: Chief Oren Joheqisho Lyons 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.
309 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1148 Phone: (202)546-1880
Issues: media; press. Description: A nonpartisan organization which sells stories related to environmental and other issues to news agencies. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1725 DeSales St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20036-4406 Phone: (202)429-5609
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; oceans; volunteers. Description: Through the preservation and conservation of marine habitats, preventing marine pollution, managing fisheries for conservation, the center seeks to preserve and protect endangered marine species. Other Resources: Sea Turtle Rescue Fund and CITIZENS' GUIDE TO PLASTICS.o Plastics. Catalog, WHALE GIFTS COLLECTION. See also, American Committee for International Conservation. Volunteer positions available. Contacts(s): Roger E. McManus (President), James Strock Dues: $20/yr. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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.
122 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5610 Phone: (202)544-1681
Affiliate: Fund for Peace. Issues: justice; politics; peace; civil liberties; foreign policy; CIA. Description: Resists incursions against civil liberties justified on national security grounds, pursuing that goal through a carefully designed program of research, litigation, public education, and government relations. Has substantive expertise on national security matters; experience in negotiating with the intelligence community, executive agencies, and the Congress; and the research and litigation skills necessary to influence policy on national security issues when civil liberties are at stake. Other Resources: Publications list available. Publishes FIRST PRINCIPLES: NATIONAL SECURITY and CIVIL LIBERTIES (co-sponsored by the ACLU Foundation and the Fund for Peace). Established: 1974. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1804 Vernon St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1217
Description: See CENTSITIVITY under directories. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)387-6030
Issues: politics; municipal; networking. Description: A nonpartisan public policy center focusing on innovation at the state and local level. NCPA links policy ideas, constituencies, and forward thinking political leaders together. Other Resources: Newsletter, WAYS AND MEANS; Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies. Contacts(s): Jeffrey Tyrens (President), Linda Tarr-Whelan (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005-3516 Phone: (202)347-5700
Issues: demographics; environment; Third World; population. Description: Seeks to educate the masses on how to control an explosive population crisis. There is only so much resources for the world and at todays growth rates those will be exhausted. Believes in providing contraceptives to underdeveloped countries and other means of birth control. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 16th St. NW, #710
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)232-2252
Affiliate: Renew America. Issues: energy; environment; conservation; renewables. Other Resources: Fund For Renewable Energy & the Environment Contacts(s): Tina C. Hobson (Executive Director), Denis Hayes (Chairman), (202)232-2252. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW #300
Washington, DC 20009-1148 Phone: (202)667-6982
Affiliate: Island Press. Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; energy; conservation; recycling. Other Resources: See ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCEBOOK and Island Press., (202)232-7933. Office Address: 1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Additional Address: Star Route L, Box 38, Covelo, CA 95428--9800. Contact: Kenneth A. Cook (Legislative Hotline), (202)667-6982. 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.
4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016-5690 Phone: (202)885-9100
Issues: justice; urban; spiritual; politics; peace; Third World; disarmament; hunger; development; interfaith. Description: Research center for theology and public policy in five areas: disarmament, health care, urban issues, minority rights, world political economy; emphasis on North/South relations and world hunger. Contacts(s): James Nash (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)872-1770
Issues: feminism; politics; analysis; lobbying. Description: An organization that analyzes the policies being passed into legislation on their effects on the female population. Contacts(s): Carol Foreman (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Issues: economics; health; media; environment; analysis; psychology. Description: National organization that opposes the increasing commercialism of American life. Will document and publicize the infusion of commercial interests into all corners of American life, including education, broadcasting and sports. Will seek to help immunize citizens against the compulsive-impulsive fostered by the purveyors of "more." Will promote a lifestyle of moderate consumption, civic involvement and environmentalism. Will achieve its goals through publicity, conferences and education. Contacts(s): Paul Del Grosso, Michael Jacobson 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.
3700 13th St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-2592 Phone: (202)635-2757
Issues: peace; justice; Third World; spiritual; foreign policy; global understanding; hunger; development; intervention; faith. Description: An independent, interdisciplinary team engaged in social analysis, theological reflection, policy advocacy and public education on issues of peace and justice. rooted in a faith commitment and guided by a global vision, current programs focus on international development, peace initiatives, economic alternatives, women in society and church, the cultural crisis, and social theology. Engages in an extensive program of workshops and writing to help North Americans understand the global scene. Other Resources: Publishes RESOURCE CATALOG; Newsletter, CENTER FOCUS; and Books, TORCH IN THE NIGHT and CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: OUR BEST KEPT SECRET (Orbis Books). See, also, Coalition for Peace in the Horn of Africa. Contacts(s): Peter J. Henriot (Executive Director), James Hug Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 N. Capitol St. NE, #710
Washington, DC 20002-4239 Phone: (202)408-1080
Issues: peace; Third World; economics; foreign policy; budget; economic conversion. Description: This center studies and reports on how our government spends money on different aspects of the budget. This includes foreign policy and defense. They also focus on how the "peace dividend " will be spent. Other Resources: Defense Budget Project. Contacts(s): Robert Greenstein Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Religious Task Force on Central America
1747 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1108 Phone: (202)387-7652
Affiliate: Religious Task Force on Central America. Issues: Third World; spiritual; faith; disarmament; intervention. Description: ""Walking alongside our brothers and sisters in Central America" has been the purpose of this group's newspaper for about ten years now. It is a first choice for people of faith working for democracy in the region." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Margaret Swedish Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
ICC Building
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
Description: See UPDATE under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
3112 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2710
Description: See PERIODIC REPORTS FROM CARECEN and CARECEN SPEAKS under periodicals. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
Center for Non-Traditional Education
1804 Vernon St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1217 Phone: (202)462-6333
Affiliate: Center for Non-Traditional Education. Issues: education. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
EPICA
1470 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2804 Phone: (202)332-0292
Affiliate: Ecumenical Program on Central America & the Caribbean (EPICA). Issues: Third World; politics; Central America; volunteers. Description: A journal that depicts the works of many brave volunteers working in Central America to change the society there along with the actions of the church there and here in the US. Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Page#: 16. Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 2M. Fax: (202)332-1184. Labels: 5,000. Established: 1968. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: education; politics; economics. Description: Well-known and respected as an opinion magazine dealing with contemporary issues in higher learning, the award winning Change spotlights trends, provides new insights, and analyzes the implications of educational programs. Aritlces cover influential institutions and individuals, new teaching methods, finances, governance, and public policy. Subscriptions: $23, $45 institutions. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: HELDREF.
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.
1155 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-4800 Phone: (202)872-4583
Contacts(s): Bette Hileman (Senior Editor) Fax: (202)872-8727. Type: periodical. Source: Who.
Center for National Policy
317 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5701 Phone: (202)546-9300
Affiliate: Center for National Policy. Issues: peace; environment; health; hazardous waste. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013-1182 Phone: (703)821-2086
Affiliate: Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information. Issues: family; media; feminism; justice; child abuse; children; film. Description: Distributors of over 300 films, videotapes, filmstrips with tapes, slides with tapes, and audiovisual packages about child abuse and neglect and family violence. Arranged alphabetically by title; indexed by product, subject, and distributor name. Categories include title, name of producer, distributor name and address, description of materials, including length, format, and price. Published Date: 2/90. Page#: 160. Price: $20/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Office Address: 8201 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA 22103. Type: media; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Social Legislation Service
440 First St. NW #310
Washington, DC 20001-2085
Issues: family; education; children. Type: organization; government. Source: City Limits.
Humane Society of the US
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1525 Phone: (202)452-1100
Affiliate: Humane Society of the US. Issues: environment; education; animal rights. Description: Magazine for teachers of pre-K-6th grade pupils. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
122 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2109 Phone: (202)628-8787
Issues: justice; demographics; education; politics; children; hunger; poverty; lobbying; literacy; youth; childhood. Description: Through carefully planned, long-term large-scale programs and policies educates and encourages prevention investment in children before they get sick, drop out of school, or get into trouble. Preference given to disadvantaged. Gathers data, publishes reports, provides information. Specialists in health, education, child development, adolescent pregnancy prevention, youth employment. Monitors government policies, lobbies in Congress and provides assistance to concerned entities. Other Resources: See AN ADVOCATE'S GUIDE TO THE MEDIA; newsletter, CDF REPORTS; THE HEALTH OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN (annual book); STATE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES (directories). Publications guide. Contacts(s): Marian Wright-Edelman (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
725 15th St. NW, #505
Washington, DC 20005-2109 Phone: (202)347-3300
Description: See FAMILY DAY CARE BULLETIN under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 1989
Marion, OH 43306-4089
Description: The Cronicle is full of information: lists of grants, fund-raising ideas, job oportunities, deadlines, text, regulations, IRS rulings, statistIcs, and much more. Contacts(s): Philip W. Semas (Editor) Office Address: 1255 23rd St., N.W. Washinton, DC 20037. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm.
Women's Technical Assistance Project
733 15th St. NW, #510B
Washington, DC 20005-2112 Phone: (202)638-0449
Affiliate: Women's Technical Assistance Project. Issues: spiritual; feminism; labor; economics; jobs; philanthropy; fundraising. Price: $54.10/ea. Type: reference; guide. Source: GEO.
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.
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)546-3202
Issues: justice; peace; spiritual; politics; faith; disarmament; activism; foreign policy. Description: Provides a witness to government on peace and justice issues, and assists church members in making their citizenship reflective of their faith. Other Resources: Brethren Press (publisher); SERRV SLEF-HELP HANDCRAFTS (catalog). Contacts(s): Leland Wilson, Mr. Shantilal Bhagat, (312)742-5100. Established: 1962. Additional Address: 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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.
Global Tomorrow Coalition
1325 G St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)628-4016
Affiliate: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Issues: environment; peace; politics. Contacts(s): Don Lesh (President), Walter Corson Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1301 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1815 Phone: (800)USA-DEBT
Issues: economics; politics; education; government accountability; taxation; budget. Description: This organization is fighting government mismanagement and waste at all levels. It was established to inform the American public about the findings of the Grace Commission. Contacts(s): George S. Goldenberger (President), (202)467-5300. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. 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.
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-9707
Affiliate: US Public Interest Research Group. Issues: energy; economics; anti-nuclear; solar. Description: A research and advocacy organization working on a range of energy policy issues with an emphasis on solar energy development and opposition to nuclear power. Over the years it has issued over 200 books and shorter reports. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1973. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1634 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4003 Phone: (202)639-8889
Issues: Third World; foreign policy. Contacts(s): John H. Costello Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1311 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005-4151 Phone: (202)626-3780
Issues: economics; politics; labor; justice; taxation. Description: A national coalition of unions, national public interest groups, and state and local citizen organizations involved in tax issues that seeks tax justice for working people, the elderly, and those on fixed incomes; and opposes measures to shift the tax burden onto these groups. Other Resources: Provides research, technical assistance, lobbies Congress and works with national and state press to get tax reform for low and middle income people. Contacts(s): Kathy Ceronsky Established: 1979. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Center for Marine Conservation
1725 DeSales St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20036-4406 Phone: (202)429-5609
Affiliate: Center for Marine Conservation. Issues: environment; oceans; wildlife/endangered species; hazardous waste; waste management. Contacts(s): Kathryn J. O'Hara, Suzanne Iudicello & Rose Bierce Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Civil Liberties Union, DC
122 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5610 Phone: (202)544-1681
Affiliate: American Civil Liberties Union, DC. Issues: justice; civil liberties; censorship; death penalty; criminal system. Description: "This newsletter describes new legislation needing support or defeat, on issues of concern to the ACLU. Such issues range from free speech to the death penalty, with voting records documented." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Sherille Ismail Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1978. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
499 S. Capitol St. SW
Washington, DC 20003 Phone: (202)554-0614
Issues: energy; environment; alternatives; air pollution/climate change. Contacts(s): Bill Holmberg Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1320 18th St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-1811 Phone: (202)457-1286
Affiliate: Clean Water Action. Issues: environment; health; hazardous waste; rivers; oceans; waste management; water. Description: "Water pollution by industry and governments is opposed here. Whether it is exotic toxic waste chemicals in our oceans or everyday household sewage in the nearest river, it is an unnecessary evil, this newsletter believes." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Zev Remba Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $24, $40 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ENVIRONMENT.
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.
Carrying Capacity Network
1325 G St. NW, #1003
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)879-3044
Affiliate: Carrying Capacity Network. Issues: environment; demographics; energy; activism; population; conservation; networking. Description: This bulletin provides activists with essential information on environmental, population and resource issues along with the linkages among them from a carrying capacity perspective. It highlights the efforts of organizations dealing with these issues. Contacts(s): Stephen M. Mabley (Network Coordinator) Page#: 8-12. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Fax: (202)879-3019. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'smabley'. Dues: $35/yr.; $80/organization. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Association for Community Based Education
1804 Vernon St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1217 Phone: (202)462-6333
Affiliate: Association for Community Based Education. Issues: education. Description: A national membership organization for alternative educational institutions, the Clearinghouse has a directory of community-based groups involved in adult and community education. Involved in setting up programs and developing training that may be utilized by community groups. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013-1182 Phone: (703)821-2086
Issues: family; media; feminism; child abuse; domestic violence; rape; exual abuse; film; criminal system. Description: Distributors of over 300 films, videotapes, filmstrips with tapes, slides with tapes, and audiovisual packages about child abuse and neglect and family violence. Other Resources: See CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND FAMILY VIOLENCE AUDIOVISUAL CATALOG. Published Date: 2/90. Page#: 160. Price: $20/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Office Address: 8201 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA 22201. Type: media; clearinghouse. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Climate Institute
324 4th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5821 Phone: (202)547-0104
Affiliate: Climate Institute. Issues: environment; global warming. Description: This newsletter covers issues relating to global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. It has well written and informative articles on the issues relating to this global phenomenon. Contacts(s): Nancy Wilson (Editor) Frequency: 10/yr. Fax: (202)547-0111. Dues: $95/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1986. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2550 Main St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (202)457-6601
Contacts(s): Donald & Shirley Pearlman, James E. Hug Fax: (202)457-6315. Type: organization; council. Source: Who.
324 4th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5821 Phone: (202)547-0104
Issues: environment; global warming; air pollution; networking. Description: Creates an interchange among climate researchers and analysts, policymakers and planners, opinion makers and the public, through conferences and symposia, video and audio tapes, books and papers. A worldwide bridge between scientists, government, and private decision makers on greenhouse warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. Other Resources: CLIMATE ALERT newsletter. Contacts(s): Stephen Leatherman (Chairman), John C. Topping, Jr. (President) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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: environment; justice; jobs; volunteers. Description: Free publication. Send SASE to Co-op America. Available to those who are seeking education and jobs that help create a just and sustainable society., (202)872-5307. Price: Free. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: reference; guide. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
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.
Religious Coalition for a Moral Drug Policy
3421 M Street NW #351
Washington, DC 20007-3552
Affiliate: Religious Coalition for a Moral Drug Policy. Issues: justice; spiritual; substance abuse; hemp. Description: Not all churches are fascistic demagogues of hypocritical morality. Here are words of wisdom from people of diverse, mainstream faiths who call the War on Drugs an immoral, devastating, unwinnable war against people. Page#: 3. Price: Free. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
5140 Sherier Place, NW
Washington, DC 20016-3322 Phone: (202)363-6850
Issues: education; urban; economics; volunteers. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3700 13th St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-2519 Phone: (202)635-2757
Affiliate: Center of Concern. Issues: Third World; peace; justice; foreign policy. Description: An association of more than 60 US NGO's which have pledged to work on US policy issues in Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The formation of the Coalition is a reflection of the growing concern on the part of many that the root cause of the crisis facing the peoples of the Horn must begin to be addressed by US policy, and that band-aids are no longer sufficient to salve the conscience of the US public. Contacts(s): John Pendergast (Co-Chair) Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1501 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1401 Phone: (202)387-5000
Issues: justice; health; minorities; public health; welfare rights. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211
Issues: health; holistic; New Age. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1730 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20006-4706 Phone: (202)393-4760
Issues: economics; politics; corporate responsibilty; corporate control/economic concentration; government accountability. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
235 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1107 Phone: (202)546-9554
Issues: environment; oceans; waste management. Description: A corporation formed by a number of groups and individuals concerned about the effects on the US coasts of unprecedented development pressure. Was founded for the purpose of increasing public awareness of the coast's immense value, bringing new, important scientific facts about coastal ecology to public attention, encouraging groups nationwide to work for protection of valuable coastal resources and urging federal, state, and local governments to protect coastal ecosystems. Other Resources: Publishes -- AND TWO IF BY SEA, FIGHTING THE ATTACK ON AMERICA'S COASTS -- a citizen's guide. Contacts(s): Beth Millemann (Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Type: organization; alliance. 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.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: education. Description: The unique, interdisciplinary journal that support faculty members in their often-overlooked role as teachers. It's a journal with practical ideas, successful methods, and new programs for faculty development. A lively page, The Quick Fix, brings you a simple technique or an idea that works. For all teachers and for administrators concerned with faculty development - this journal brings inspiration and excitement back to college teaching! Subscriptions: $42/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
Gallaudet Research Institute
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-3660 Phone: (202)651-5460
Affiliate: Gallaudet Research Institute. Issues: justice; health; students; disabled. Description: About 155 post-secondary institutions offering special services for deaf students arranged geographically and indexed by career field. Contacts(s): Brenda W. Rawlings Page#: 150. Price: $12.95/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 29151
Washington, DC 20017-0151 Phone: (202)529-5115
Issues: peace; justice; politics. Contacts(s): Chris Cobourn Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)462-0505
Issues: politics; economics; health; analysis; research; activism; lobbying. Description: Established to investigate ways of expanding and promoting the public interest movement, its organizations, and its constituency. Other Resources: See PERIODICALS OF PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS: A CITIZEN'S GUIDE (directories). Established: 1974. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
838 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10021-7012 Phone: (212)249-0100
Affiliate: Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Issues: justice; Third World; feminism; spiritual; faith; civil liberties. Description: Synagogue social action is the process of translating the principles of Judaism into action in our communities, the nation, and the world. It cooperates with other groups in American life, Jewish and non-Jewish, in seeking to implement the positions on social issues taken by the Union at its biennial convention. Issues: race relations, civil liberties, Soviet Jewry, separation of church/State, Israel, poverty, abortion reform, women's rights, Jews in Arab lands, etc. Contacts(s): Albert Vorspan (Director), Rabbi David Saperstein Additional Address: 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Law Center, The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052 Phone: (202)994-7390
Contacts(s): Louis B. Sohn Type: organization; committee. Source: Who.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #3011
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)745-2450
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: politics; environment; foreign policy; disarmament. Description: The Committee is made up of many former government officials and other affluent people. It directs and offers ideas to the director, who publishes briefing papers, sets up lecture tours, and other public information ideas along with the CNS staff. Other Resources: "We publish briefing papers on subjects relevant to national security at the time (like: chemical weapons, ballistic missiles, US Defense Budget, etc.)." Contacts(s): Jonathan Brown (Research Assistant), John Parachini (Director) Fax: (201)381-6298. Established: 1980. Additional Address: Council on Economic Priorities, 30 Irving Plaza, New York, NY 10003 Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)637-3773
Issues: environment; Third World; development; Latin America. Contacts(s): Stewart Hudson Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 12056
Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202)265-0890
Issues: Third World; justice; Central America; intervention; indigenous people. Description: Committee focuses on the problems with the people of El Salvador. Focuses on bringing a mutual solidarity and understanding between the two peoples of the US and El Salvador. Other Resources: Alert!: Focus on Central America Contacts(s): Angela Sanbranno Office Address: 1314 14th St., NW, Washington, DC Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2030 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3306 Phone: (202)833-1200
Issues: politics; economics; justice; energy; government accountability; lobbying; municipal; foreign policy; budget; civil rights; voting; corporate responsibility. Description: A leading force in the battle for honest and accountable government at the national, state, and local level. Does not accept government grants or money from foundations, labor unions, or corporations for its financial support. Its purpose was to join individuals from across the nation in an effort to lobby officials on national issues of mutual concern. Also reports special interest campaign contributions in congressional races, standards of ethics, military spending, lobby disclosure, etc. Other Resources: Publishes COMMON CAUSE MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Fred Wertheimer (President) Circulation: 270M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 220
Washington, DC 20044-0220 Phone: (202)833-1200
Affiliate: Common Cause. Issues: politics; economics; justice; energy; government accountability; activism; lobbying; municipal; foreign policy; budget; civil rights; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: Focuses on national issues and features investigative articles, in-depth interviews, legislative updates, and Action Alerts explaining issues and suggesting lobbying actions member might take. Contacts(s): Fred Wertheimer (President) Office Address: 2030 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1347 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-1885
Issues: justice; politics; peace. Description: A catalog of books about social, alternative and political issues. Contacts(s): Joe Lewis Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
World Resources Institute
1709 New York Ave. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20006-5206 Phone: (202)638-6300
Affiliate: World Resources Institute. Issues: environment; energy; conservation. Published Date: 1988. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
501 3rd St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2760 Phone: (202)434-1100
Affiliate: AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; media; unions. Contacts(s): Morton Bahr (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Renew America
1400 16th St. NW, #710
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)232-2252
Affiliate: Renew America. Issues: environment; energy; health; hazardous waste; renewables. Contacts(s): Albert J. Fritsch (Author) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Community Change
1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007-3626 Phone: (202)342-0519
Affiliate: Center for Community Change. Issues: economics; urban; politics; community investment; activism. Description: How-to articles, commentaries on issues affecting the poor, and profiles of successful community organizing. Contacts(s): Tim Saasta (Editor), Allen Fishbein Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1987. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: CIty Limits.
1029 Vermont Ave. NW, #717
Washington, DC 20005-3517 Phone: (202)628-2981
Issues: urban; agriculture; economics; demographics; networking; development; community investment; rural communities; housing. Description: An information service for people working on housing and investing in urban neighborhoods and rural communities. Other Resources: A database of 300 community-based cases. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
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.
Rural America, Inc.
1440 New York Ave. N.W., #440
Washington, DC 20005-2111
Description: See COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION REPORTER (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Rural America, Inc.
1440 New York Ave. NW, #440
Washington, DC 20005-2111 Phone: (202)628-1480
Affiliate: Rural America, Inc./Community Transportation Association of America. Issues: energy; agriculture; environment; transportation; rural communities. Description: This periodical deals with rural transportation and ways that it can be successfully implemented., (202)628-2537. Price: $45/ea. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
425 2nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2003 Phone: (202)393-4409
Issues: demographics; urban; politics; poverty; homelessness; activism; hunger; housing. Description: Provides shelter for the homeless and abused. Contacts(s): Mitch Snyder (deceased) (Founder) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
945 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4531 Phone: (202)393-0126
Issues: Third World; justice; Central America. Description: Concerned with human rights in El Salvador. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Society for International Development, USA Chapters Committee
1401 New York Ave., #1100
Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202)347-1800
Affiliate: Society for International Development, USA Chapters Committee. Issues: Third World; development. Description: This newsletter focuses on the economic policies prevailing from capitals all around the world today. It can be seen as a compass to guide people to the politically correct frame of mind. Contacts(s): Enrique Iglesias (President), Nancy Swing, (703)752-2710. Frequency: 4/yr. Additional Address: 265 Rocky Run Rd., Falmouth, VA 22405 Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-1148 Phone: (800)828-1302
Affiliate: CEIP Fund. Issues: environment; jobs; volunteers. Description: This book presents the essential information needed to plan any career search; hobby outlook, salary levels, volunteer and internship opportunities and entry requirements in the field. Gives readers an overview of the environmental field, as well as examples of the actual projects, jobs, and opportunities available. In-depth interviews detail the day-to-day responsibilities of more than 100 professionals in all fields of the environment. Publisher: Island Press. Published Date: 1989. Page#: 328. Price: $14.95 paper; $24.95 cloth. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1794 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2805 Phone: (202)328-8160
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; hazardous waste; conservation; water; farmland; rivers; pesticides. Description: A tax-exempt organization that provides environmental information and guidelines for community action. Other Resources: Publishes, WASTE: CHOICES FOR COMMUNITIES; FARMLAND: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; DRINKING WATER: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; GROUNDWATER: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; PESTICIDES: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; .GLOBAL WARMING & ENERGY CHOICES; HOUSEHOLD WASTE. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. 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.
1225 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-3914 Phone: (202)371-1091
Issues: justice; spiritual; politics; economics; faith; minorities. Description: An organization dealing with the role of blacks in todays social, economic, and political environment. Contacts(s): Dr. Elisha Byrd Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1004 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
H2-344 House Annex II
Washington, DC 20003-2142 Phone: (202)675-6730
Issues: urban; agriculture; justice; racism; lobbying; welfare rights; rural communities; minorities. Description: Seeks to preserve our national commitment to fair treatment for urban and rural America, the elderly, students, small businessmen and women, middle and low income wage earners and the economically disadvantaged. Engaged in public policy analysis, legislative education and research. Started by 13 Black members of the House to strengthen their effort to address legislative concerns of minorities. Full employment to welfare reform, South Africa to human rights, minority business to education. Other Resources: Publishes magazine, POINT OF VIEW. Contacts(s): Julian C. Dixon (President), Ron V. Dellums (Chairman), (202)226-7790. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
555 House Annex No. 2
Washington, DC 20515
Issues: future. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
409 3rd St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-3212 Phone: (202)863-1700
Issues: economics; politics; future; volunteers. Description: Bank your service credits as you volunteer service to the elderly, poor or neighbors. The idea and demonstrations of computer banks in which service credits can be saved until needed or exchanged for services you need has reached Congress. Reports on possible legislation which would provide Federal support for the establishment of Service Credit Banks. Type: organization; institute. 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.
National Wildlife Federation
8925 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22184-0001 Phone: (800)432-6564
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; education; conservation Contacts(s): Rue Gordon (Editor), Ann Kreisler (Editorial Assistant), (703)790-4370. Publisher: National Wildlife Federation. Published Date: 6/05. Page#: 500. Price: $20.00. Fax: (703)442-7332., 1400 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC 20036-2266. Type: directory. Source: Macrocosm.
1250 24th St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20037-1132 Phone: (202)293-4800
Affiliate: World Wildlife Fund (US). Issues: environment; Third World; health; conservation; land use; hazardous waste; research; development. Description: A research and public education organization promoting wise use of the Earth's resources. Conducts research and/or provides technical assistance in land use, toxic substances, risk assessment, water resources, environmental dispute resolution, environmental issues in developing countries, and reports periodically on environmental conditions and trends. Other Resources: Publishes CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LETTER; RESOLVE; Successful Communities (a field program); Books, Films, Reports, and Conferences. Publications Catalog available. CONTROLLING NONPOINT-SOURCE WATER POLLUTION (directories). See World Wildlife Fund. Contacts(s): Kathryn S. Fuller (President), Douglas Wheeler (Executive Vice-President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1948. Type: organization; foundation. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
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.
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.
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.
Global Tomorrow Coalition
1325 G St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)628-4016
Affiliate: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Issues: politics; environment; energy; activism Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Mir Initiative
Box 28183
Washington, DC 20038-8183 Phone: (202)857-8037
Affiliate: Mir Initiative & Baikal Foundation. Issues: education; peace; environment; East-West; travel. Description: "The joint work of an American nonprofit and a Soviet non-governmental organization. Our purpose is to promote multicultural perspectives of environmental and social issues. The drop of the Iron Curtain has allowed greater cooperation between people of the East and West than was possible before... " This Project brings people from many different cultures and continents together to share their skills and collaborate in effecting positive solutions to problems. Other Resources: International voluntary workcamps, citizen diplomacy programs, internships. Presently doing an ecology video of Lake Baikal, Siberia, building an ecologically-clean hotel, and offering work experience in that area. Contacts(s): Alexandra van der Sleefen, (202)232-1930. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1736 Columbia Rd. NW, #202
Washington, DC 20009-2846 Phone: (202)382-1753
Description: See WHAT IS TO BE READ (periodicals). Type: media. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 91280
Washington, DC 20090-1280 Phone: (301)587-4700
Issues: demographics; Third World; hunger; poverty; homelessness; development. Description: A private foundation concerned with helping families throughout the world building better housing and better communications. currently CHF directs the great bulk of its efforts toward helping low income persons in developing countries to meet their housing needs. Contacts(s): Jim Trousdale, Judith A. Hermanson Tax Status: Nonprofit. Office Address: 1010 Wayne Ave., #240, Silver Springs, MD 20901. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1401 New York Ave. NW., #1100
Washington, DC 20005-2102 Phone: (202)638-6222
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: The only national confederation of co-ops of all kinds in the US today, it promotes co-op development domestically and internationally. Also educates and provides technical assistance. Other Resources: See, also, Society for International Development. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1945. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 18384
Washington, DC 20036-8384 Phone: (202)429-6928
Issues: economics; politics; corporate responsibility; government accountability; criminal system. Office Address: 1322 18th St., Washington, DC 20036. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1730 K St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20006-3868
Description: See directory under same name. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1730 K St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20006-3868 Phone: (202)223-4735
Affiliate: Council for Urban Economic Development. Issues: urban; economics; politics; justice; community investment; planning; minorities. Description: Approximately 1,000 economic development professionals working in local and state governments; private sector professionals and corporations; local and community development corporations; neighborhood and manpower groups. Contacts(s): Cynthia Vaugh (Editor) Published Date: 1/90. Page#: 100. Price: $100/ea. Circulation: 1.6M. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
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.
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)543-4100
Affiliate: Council for a Livable World. Issues: peace; disarmament. Description: "Preventing nuclear war is the goal. Legislative action toward this end is promoted in the newsletter's pages." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jerome Grossman (Chairman), John Isaacs (President) Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1962. Additional Address: 20 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Contact: Wayne Jaquith (Boston Director), (617)542-2282. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
722 Jackson Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4978 Phone: (202)395-5750
Issues: environment. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1828 L St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-5104 Phone: (202)466-6512
Issues: economics; politics; spiritual; philanthropy. Description: A membership organization. Contacts(s): Debbie Vinson Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
724 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4500
Description: See WASHINGTON REPORT ON THE HEMISPHERE (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
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.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-1148 Phone: (800)828-1302
Issues: environment; agriculture; land; ocean; rivers; wetlands; rural communities. Contacts(s): Stephen F. Harper, Luther Propst (Editors) Publisher: Island Press. Published Date: 1989. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-4996
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: energy; environment; anti-nuclear; appropriate technology; renewables. Description: A powerful voice in the movement to end reliance on nuclear power and to promote safe, economical, and environmentally sound energy alternatives. Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: arts; literature. Description: In closely focused critical essays on contemporary fiction, it presents the first serious, detailed discussion of the fiction of our time - Bellow in the fifties, Barth and Hawkes in the sixties, Pynchon and Vonnegut in the seventies. Many first bibliographies also appear. Authors critiqued are from any country and usually have yet to develop a widespread reputation. Subscriptions: $39/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: future; ideation; analysis. Description: A unique journal that compiles the new thinking on today's perplexing problems. The editors of this far-reaching publication search through a flood of printed material to bring you the significant new ideas of the day. The timely articles in Current often come from unusual sources and are chosen without any particular bias; they define problems and suggest solutions. Subscriptions: $25, $50 institutions. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
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.
1244 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2416 Phone: (202)659-9510
Affiliate: Defenders of Wildlife. Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation. Description: A magazine that provides "provocative, in-depth coverage of major US and foreign wildlife conservation issues. It is beautifully illustrated with outstanding color photography." Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Buzzworm.
1244 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2416 Phone: (202)659-9510
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; volunteers. Description: A national membership organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of all native wild animals and plants in their natural habitats through education and appreciation, reducing environmental hazards, and reasoned advocacy. Projects: Restoration of the grey wolf to Yellowstone; protecting marine mammals from plastic debris and discarded fish nets. strengthening the National Wildlife Refuge System. Other Resources: See DEFENDERS magazine. Also conducts an activist network that includes nearly 6,000 individuals. Volunteer positions available at any of the four regional offices. Contacts(s): Rupert M. Cutler (President), John Fitzgerald (Chair International Committee), (202)229-4967. Dues: $20, $15/students-seniors/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 N. Capitol St. NE, #710
Washington, DC 20002-4239 Phone: (202)408-1517
Affiliate: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Issues: peace; economics; politics; analysis; economic conversion; government accountability. Description: An independent research organization which analyzes defense budget and spending issues and national security policy. It is funded by grants from major foundations. Established to provide timely commentary on and analysis of defense budget, defense spending and national security issues for policymakers, the media and the public. Contacts(s): Natalie Goldring, Stephen Alexis Cain Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Defense Information
1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1821 Phone: (202)862-0700
Affiliate: Center for Defense Information. Issues: peace; disarmament. Description: "This newsletter is unusual in that its staffers come from a background in the military and intelligence, and share a desire for a secure but reduced defense. Statistics and calm, studied reasoning take precedence over the emotion often displayed in other"peace publications, which suits its audience just fine." - C.Canan Contacts(s): David Johnson Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1972. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
200 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20210-0001
Description: See WORKING WOMAN'S GUIDE TO HER JOB RIGHTS (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Dept. of Education; 400 Maryland Ave. SW, MES
Washington, DC 20202
Description: See DIRECTORY OF SELECTED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Publications Department
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20520 Phone: (202)647-6575
Affiliate: Bureau of Public Affairs. Issues: education. Description: Government publications on various topics from social services, drug abuse, environmental or educational. Send for publications list. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
Department of Urban Development
Washington, DC 20425
Description: See DIRECTORY OF PRIVATE FAIR HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Society for International Development, USA Chapters Committee
1401 New York Ave., #1100
Washington, DC 20335 Phone: (202)347-1800
Affiliate: Society for International Development, USA Chapters Committee. Issues: Third World; development. Contacts(s): Enrique Iglesias (President), Nancy Swing, (703)752-2710. Additional Address: 265 Rocky Run Rd., Falmouth, VA 22405 Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 I St. NW, #520
Washington, DC 20005-2208 Phone: (202)898-1566
Issues: future; environment; energy; economics; ideation. Contacts(s): Stephen Hellinger (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Devres Inc.
2426 Ontario Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2705
Issues: Third World; feminism; development. Contacts(s): Jayne Millar Wood Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o International Voluntary Services (IVS)
1424 16th St. NW, #204
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-5533
Affiliate: International Voluntary Services (IVS). Issues: Third World; development; volunteers; hunger. Description: This newsletter informs the public of IVS activities. Contacts(s): Suzanne Beane Stafford (Interim Executive Director), Andrea Brock (Director, Communications) Fax: (202)387-4234. Established: 1988. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Howard University School of Divinity Research Center
1400 Shepherd St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-3023 Phone: (202)686-2255
Issues: justice; spiritual; interfaith; minorities. Description: Approximately 900 African American religious denominations; resource and service agencies that serve the African American community; religious educational institutions, research organizations, and professional religious organizations; African American colleges and universities founded by religious bodies; African American religious scholars. Contacts(s): Dr. Wardell J. Payne (Research Director) Publisher: Howard University Press. Published Date: 1990. Page#: c400. Fax: (202)686-2255. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
2001 L St. NW, # 700
Washington, DC 20036-4910 Phone: (202)785-6323
Affiliate: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development. Issues: Third World; economics; Africa; alternative markets. Description: Nearly 500 organizations engaged in research and training in the fields of economic and social development in Africa. Both English and French are used in text. Published Date: 1987. Page#: 260. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (202)785-0350. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Center for Non-Traditional Education
1804 Vernon St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1217 Phone: (202)462-6333
Affiliate: Association for Community Based Education. Issues: spiritual; economics; education; philanthropy. Description: About 45 foundations with interests in funding community based education programs. Arranged alphabetical, indexed by average grant size, interest, other area of interest. Contacts(s): Joan Eads (Editor) Published Date: 1/87. Page#: c90. Price: $15/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
O.A.S. Bookshop
17th & Constitution Aves. NW
Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202)458-3000
Affiliate: Organization of American States. Issues: Third World; education; Latin America; students; travel; jobs; volunteers; development. Description: Cultural, informative, professional, and semiprofessional associations in Latin America; also includes fellowships and studies programs. Additional Address: Organization of American States, 17th & Constitution Sts., Washington, DC 20006 Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
National Institute of Disability & Rehabilitative Services
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 Phone: (202)783-3238
Affiliate: National Institute of Disability & Rehabilitative Services. Issues: health; justice; disabled. Description: Approximately 400 major national organizations which disseminate information on disabilities and services for disabled persons. Contacts(s): Inez Marie Fitzgerald Publisher: Government Printing Office. Page#: 350. Price: $17/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics
710 N. Capitol St. NW
Washington, DC 20401-0004
Affiliate: US Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Issues: labor; unions. Publisher: Government Printing Office. Type: reference; DIR:. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American College of Nurse-Midwives
1522 K St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20005-1202 Phone: (202)289-0171
Affiliate: American College of Nurse-Midwives. Issues: health; feminism; birth. Description: About 600 nurse and midwifery practices. Contacts(s): Deborah R. Timmons Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (202)289-4395. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
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.
National Puerto Rican Coalition
1700 K St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20006-3817 Phone: (202)223-3915
Affiliate: National Puerto Rican Coalition. Issues: Third World; Caribbean. Description: About 60 local and national organizations in the US interested in programs and issues affecting the Puerto Rican community. Fax: (202)429-2223. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Office of Vocational & Adult Education, Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20202-0001 Phone: (202)401-3550
Affiliate: Department of Education. Issues: health; disabled. Description: Over 95 federal and non-federal agencies and programs, associations, clearinghouses, foundations, and other resources for educators working with disabled adults. Contacts(s): William R. Langner (Education Program Specialist) Page#: 125. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Irregular. Other Formats: Microfiche from National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4780; $6.95. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Office & Department of Special Education Programs
Dept. of Education; 400 Maryland Ave. SW, MES
Washington, DC 20202 Phone: (202)205-9807
Affiliate: Department of Special Education Programs. Issues: education; health; justice; childhood; disabled. Description: 235+ projects in educational research, personnel preparation, and handicapped children's services sponsored by government agencies, universities, and other organizations and funded under the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program and the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research; other divisions of the Office of Special Education Programs. Prepared by the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Contacts(s): Marcia J. Decker (Managing Editor) Page#: 200. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Microfiche and photocopy from ERIC Document Reproduction Service, Computer Mircofilm Corp. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Widowed Persons Service; AARP
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20004-2204 Phone: (202)434-2277
Affiliate: American Association of Retired Persons. Issues: health; psychology; death/dying; counseling. Description: About 500 associations, clubs, and agencies offering counseling and other forms of assistance to widows and widowers. Arranged geographically. Contacts(s): Carrie Bacon (Editor) Published Date: 8/90. Page#: 80. Subscriptions: Free to libraries and public service organizations. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
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.
National Council for International Health
1701 K St. NW, #600
Washington, DC 20006-1503 Phone: (202)833-0070
Affiliate: National Council for International Health. Issues: health; feminism; family; demographics; Third World; population; family planning; nutrition; hunger; volunteers. Description: 400+ private voluntary organizations, universities, civic groups, professional associations, and other groups which have health, nutrition, and population/family planning programs in developing countries. Contacts(s): Dr. Antoinette Brown Published Date: 1991. Page#: 200. Price: $35/ea. + $2 shipping. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (202)833-0075. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Worldwide
1331 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4706 Phone: (202)347-1514
Affiliate: Worldwide. Issues: feminism; environment. Contacts(s): Joan Martin-Brown (Chairman), Cynthia R. Helms (President, Washington Forum) Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Policy Studies
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)234-9382
Affiliate: Institute for Policy Studies. Issues: demographics; justice; poverty. Contacts(s): Joe Belden Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1006 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4306 Phone: (202)682-9056
Issues: peace; disarmament. Description: Organization trying to end the annual Air Force Association exhibition of weapons at Sheraton Hotel. Educates the public and puts pressure on Sheraton. Contacts(s): Paul Magno Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #509
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)543-2800
Affiliate: Interfaith Impact for Justice and Peace. Issues: demographics; justice; economics; spiritual; interfaith. Other Resources: NETWORKER newsletter., (800)424-7290. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
North American Conference on Religion & Ecology
5 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, DC 20005-4153 Phone: (202)462-2591
Affiliate: North American Conference on Religion & Ecology. Issues: environment; spiritual; interfaith. Description: Bimonthly on religion and ecology, featuring articles on "my greening," homiletic tips, contacts for local action, environmental practices and liturgies, articles of substance. Diane Sherwood, editor. Contacts(s): Donald B. Conroy (President), Diane Sherwood Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1514 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-6227
Contacts(s): Sarah Lynn Adams (Correspondent) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
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.
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1525 Phone: (202)452-1100
Contacts(s): Jan A. Hartke Fax: (202)778-6132. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
1228 1/2 31st St. NW # 410
Washington, DC 20007-3414 Phone: (202)342-2564
Contacts(s): Florence Stone (Consultant) Fax: (202)342-0751. Type: organization. Source: Who.
American Committee on US-Soviet Relations
109 11th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-3997 Phone: (202)546-1700
Affiliate: American Committee on US-Soviet Relations. Issues: peace; disarmament; conflict resolution; East-West. Description: "Detente and discussion between the US and the socialist countries are promoted. These are recommended as a positive alternative to military and economic conflict." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jeanne Mattison Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1977. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, #812
Washington, DC 20036-3101 Phone: (202)775-8810
Issues: economics. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1470 Irving St.NW
Washington, DC 20010 Phone: (202)332-0292
Issues: Third World; politics; Central America. Description: Educates the American public about social and political struggles in Central America and the Caribbean and about US impact on development of these societies. EPICA is a small press and solidarity organization which publishes educational materials on Central America and the Caribbean and offers faith-based forums such as delegations and workshops using a popular education model on El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Other Resources: See CHALLENGE: A JOURNAL OF FAITH AND ACTION IN CENTRAL AMERICA (periodical). Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Fax: (202)332-1184. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'epica'. Established: 1968. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004-2608 Phone: (202)508-5460
Contacts(s): Robert Beck (Director), Thomas Kuhn (President) Fax: (202)508-5403. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
American Planning Association
1776 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-1904 Phone: (202)872-0611
Affiliate: American Planning Association. Issues: education; urban; environment; energy; planning; architecture. 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.
1776 Eye Street
Washington, DC 20006
Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
235 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1107 Phone: (202)546-9554
Affiliate: Environmental Action Foundation. Issues: energy; environment; politics; efficiency; acid rain; global warming; lobbying. Description: Representing 20 national public interest organizations, promoting energy efficiency as part of an environmentally sound and cost-effective solution to the problems of acid rain, global warming, smog and loss of wilderness. A political lobbying organization. Other Resources: See Environmental Action, Inc. and ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION magazine. Contacts(s): Nancy Hirsch, Nicholas A. Fedoruk (Director) Other:(202)745-4870. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation
1319 18th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036-1802 Phone: (202)362-6445
Affiliate: Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation. Issues: environment. Description: A forum for critical analysis and interpretation of issues concerning the physical, biological, and social environment. This magazine offers an integrated view of the many aspects of environmental management at both the regional and global levels. All subjects in environmental science and policy are treated objectively, intelligently, and authoritatively. Contacts(s): Barbara T. Richman (Managing Editor) Publisher: Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation. Page#: 48. Price: $4.50/ea. Subscriptions: $24, $48 institution. Frequency: 10/yr. Circulation: 16M. Established: 1956. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o National Public Radio
2025 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3309 Phone: (202)797-6800
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; media; wildlife/endangered species; broadcasting. Description: Radio show hosted by Jay D. Hair, President of the NWF on NPR., (202)822-2000. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Resource Institute
1709 New York Ave. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20006-5206
Issues: environment; hazardous waste; conservation. Description: Facts to guide your daily actions; State, national, global statistics; Waste and clean-up information; Ratings of "green" US cities. Everything you need to know about the environment to make responsible choices. Price: $9.95. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1616 P St. NW, #150
Washington, DC 20036-1494 Phone: (202)387-3500
Issues: environment; law; forests; corporate responsibility; waste management; hazardous waste; lobbying. Description: Staff of lawyers, scientists and economists conducts research, public education, litigation, and administration and legislative advocacy on environmental issues; international interests focus on role of multinational development banks in encouraging exploitation of resources for export. Lawsuits for wildlife, clean air, environment and public health. Currently focussing on solid waste management, global climate change, tropical rainforest deforestation and toxin control. Other Resources: See EDF LETTER. Publications list available and brochure describing everything you ever wanted to know about recycling, COMING FULL CIRCLE: SUCCESSFUL RECYCLING TODAY. Summer internships. See Questers Tours and Travels. Contacts(s): Bruce Rich (Chairman, International Program), Michael J. Bean (Wildlife Program Director) Other:(800)CALL EDF. Dues: $20/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Additional Address: 257 Park Ave. S, New York, NY, 10010 -7386 Contact: Frederic D. Krupp, (212)505-2100. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3007 Tilden St. NW, #4L
Washington, DC 20008-3008 Phone: (202)537-7100
Issues: environment; health; education; economics; conservation; hazardous waste; wilderness. Description: A federation of 24 environmental and conservation agencies that help prevent human health problems from air, water and toxic pollution; protect and conserve fresh water, marine and land based resources, preserve biological diversity and wildlife habitat; and develop educational programs which promote a sound and balanced use of natural resources. Other Resources: See, Earth Share, a program that allows you to invest through long distance dialing. Contacts(s): Kalman Stein (Executive Director) Fax: (202)537-7101. Other:(800)875-3863. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Type: organization; federation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1493 Phone: (202)328-5150
Affiliate: Environmental Law Institute. Issues: environment; law. Other Resources: Publishes ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REPORTER, NATIONAL WETLANDS NEWSLETTER, and a definitive reference titled LAW OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and many other reports and books. Contacts(s): J. William Futrell (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1325 G St. NW, #1003
Washington, DC 20005-3157 Phone: (202)879-3000
Affiliate: Carrying Capacity Network. Issues: demographics; environment; population. Other Resources: Publishes THE OTHER SIDE and TEF data; SAVING THE DREAM, QUALITY OF LIFE IN AMERICA. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
International Chamber of Commerce, UNEP
Room DC 2-0803, United Nations
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)963-8139
Affiliate: United Nations Environment Programme. Issues: economics; environment; peace; United Nations. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1493 Phone: (202)939-3800
Issues: environment; law; volunteers. Description: Nationally recognized nonpartisan research and education center on environmental law and policy providing information and analysis services to a growing international constituency of professionals in law, government, finance, industry, and advocacy organizations. Staff includes lawyers, journalists, economists and scientist who do not litigate or lobby. Special interest include: Transboundary pollution, global warming, medical, solid and hazardous clean-up and wetlands protection. Other Resources: See ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REPORTER; THE ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM; NATIONAL WETLANDS NEWSLETTER; DIRECTORY OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES. Reference, LAW OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and many others. Internships available, and volunteers needed for publications. Contacts(s): J. William Futrell (President), Elissa Parker (Director), (202)939-3853. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1493 Phone: (202)328-5150
Affiliate: Environmental Law Institute. Issues: environment; law. Description: Reports on new legislation, proposed and enacted, that effects the environment today. It also reports on the improvement of institutional ability to implement existing law. Other Resources: Publishes THE ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM, NATIONAL WETLANDS NEWSLETTER, and a definitive reference titled LAW OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and many other books and reports. Contacts(s): J. William Futrell (President), Barry Breen (Editor), (202)328-5002. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1300 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20577-0006
Description: See Inter-American Development Bank (business). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
218 D St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1900 Phone: (202)544-2600
Affiliate: Friends of the Earth. Issues: environment; demographics; politics; population; lobbying. Description: An environmental organization which takes steps around the world to influence public policy to protect our future. Other Resources: Publishes monthly newsletter, ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE. Friends of the Earth and Oceanic Society are members of the Institute. Contacts(s): Michael Clark (President), Brent Blackwelder; Jack Doyle Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Congressional Quarterly
1414 22nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1003 Phone: (202)887-8500
Issues: environment. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Wildlife Federation
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-6800
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; conservation. Description: Annual subjective assessment of the state of natural resources and quality of life in America. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5036
Annapolis, MD 21403-7036
Issues: environment; health; hazardous waste; waste management. Description: "Provides technical assistance to environmental groups to strengthen democracy at the local level. We gather technical information, translate it into laymen's terms, then disseminate it using our weekly newsletter, our database, and direct personal assistance." Other Resources: Weekly newsletter, RACHELS HAZARDOUS WASTE NEWS; BBS, R.A.C.H.E.L.; and a publications list. Contacts(s): Robin Zeff (Associate Director), Maria Pellerans (Director of Finance) Established: 1981. Office Address: 1432 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Policy Institute
218 D St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1900 Phone: (202)544-2600
Affiliate: Environmental Policy Institute. Issues: environment; politics; conservation; lobbying. Description: Newsletter. Contacts(s): Michael S. Clark (President) Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
122 C St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20001-2109 Phone: (202)628-1400
Issues: energy; environment; air pollution. Description: Independent nonpartisan organization mobilizes congressional leadership for a healthy environment and economy. Seeks incentives for energy efficiency, water conservation, pollution prevention and international cooperation. Contacts(s): Gareth Porter, Douglas Siglin, (202)546-3200. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 28156
Washington, DC 20038-8156 Phone: (202)783-3380
Affiliate: Fellowship of Reconciliation. Issues: peace; spiritual; faith; nonviolence. Description: A body of Episcopalians dedicated to discovering and practicing the Biblical concept of peace: shalom. This includes a commitment to renounce, so far as is possible, participation in war and other forms of violence. EPF assists Episcopalians and others to follow Christ's call to be peacemakers, through prayer, study, education, and action. Thus, the Fellowship endeavors to develop within the Church a community of Christians pledged to peace, justice, reconciliation, and nonviolence. Other Resources: Publishes quarterly newsletter, newsletter for local chapters, pamphlets on peace and justice issues, and bulletin inserts for parishes. Draft counseling assistance & materials, peace education resource materials, videos, speakers. Contacts(s): Mary Miller (Executive Secretary), Ann P. McElroy (Chair), (408)252-1998. Fax: (202)393-3695. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'epf'. Other:(408)252-3181. Dues: $25, $35/couple; $5/limited income. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1939. Office Address: 1317 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Additional Address: Fellowship of Reconciliation, Box 271, Nyack, NY 10960 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 28156
Washington, DC 20038-8156 Phone: (202)783-3380
Affiliate: Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Issues: peace; spiritual; faith. Description: See Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Contacts(s): Ann P. McElroy (Chair), Mary H. Miller (Executive Secretary), (202)783-3380. Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3M. Fax: (202)393-3695. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'epf'. Other:(408)252-3181. Dues: $25, $35 couple, $5 limited income. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1939. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
Box 19405
Washington, DC 20036-9405
Description: See MULTINATIONAL MONITOR (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1015 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2605 Phone: (202)682-1200
Issues: politics; justice. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Greenpeace
1436 U St.
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)462-1177
Affiliate: Greenpeace. Issues: environment; health; hazardous waste. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4201 Court Ave. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20008
Issues: Third World; peace; justice; Middle East. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
307 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5701 Phone: (202)546-3300
Affiliate: Federation of American Scientists. Issues: peace; politics; anti-nuclear; lobbying. Description: "Some 5,000 scientists have united to support this lobby for peace and reduction of nuclear arms. All scientists and those interested in science in the public interest will find it beneficial to subscribe." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jeremy J. Stone Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $25, $50 institution. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1947. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
Children's Foundation
725 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2109 Phone: (202)347-3300
Affiliate: Children's Foundation. Issues: family; day care. Description: "Better child care is advocated here, with the benefit of the experience of the Foundation. Stories on home-based care predominate, with tips on care of children and on positive legislation for home-care providers." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Kay Hollestell Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10, $15 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CHILDREN.
Interfaith Impact for Justice and Peace
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #509
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (800)424-7290
Affiliate: Interfaith Impact for Justice and Peace. Issues: agriculture; economics; spiritual; family farms; interfaith. Description: Newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Alan Guttmacher Institute
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 5th Fl.
Washington, DC 20036-1023 Phone: (202)296-4012
Affiliate: Alan Guttmacher Institute. Issues: feminism; demographics; pro-choice; population. Description: This journal focuses on the responsible ways couples can plan having children. Also provides information to teens on birth control and the legislation being put in place to take away peoples rights to choice. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Carrying Capacity Network
1325 G St. NW, #1003
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)879-3044
Affiliate: Carrying Capacity Network. Issues: media; environment; peace; demographics; press; telecommunications; population. Description: Relays to subscribers urgent calls for action from a variety of sources addressing carrying capacity issues which demand immediate action such as resource conservation, energy, population, development, and economic and related social issues in the US. Contacts(s): Stephen M. Mabley (Network Coordinator) Price: $25/yr. Fax: (202)879-3019. Dues: $35, $50-80 organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Office of Personnel Management
US Government, 1900 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20415 Phone: (202)376-3800
Issues: future; economics; ideation; budget. Description: Under this program, 37 individuals or groups have won awards for money-saving suggestions since its inception. In 1987, 169,000 people (about 7% of all federal employees) submitted suggestions; about 43,000 of the ideas were implemented, saving the government some $386 million! Established: 1954. Type: organization; GOV:. Source: IdeaNet.
Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-0005
Affiliate: Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs. Issues: justice; Native Americans. Description: Programs "specifically designed to benefit Indian tribes and individuals... Indians or Indian tribes as eligible beneficiaries, and...(programs) deemed to be of special interest to Indians." Contacts(s): Richard S. Jones Published Date: 1988. Page#: c300. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, #701
Washington, DC 20009-1039 Phone: (202)328-7004
Issues: demographics; justice; Third World; immigration; refugees. Type: ORG. Source: Macrocosm USA.
307 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5701 Phone: (202)546-3300
Issues: peace; environment; energy; education; health; hazardous waste; science; anti-nuclear. Description: Conducts research and lobbying on problems that affect science and society, including arms control and disarmament. This organization promotes the development of teaching materials, resources and curricula concerning nuclear war. Other Resources: Publishes a bulletin, CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION BULLETIN; PUBLIC INTEREST REPORT; and FAS PUBLIC INTEREST REPORTS. Sponsors Nuclear War Education Project. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 S St. NW
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-1415
Issues: feminism; labor; politics; equal rights. Description: Established to attain equal opportunity for women in education and employment. Other Resources: See WOMEN'S YELLOW BOOK (directories). Established: 1972. Type: organization; federation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Southern Finance Project
329 Renesslear
Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (919)419-1841
Issues: economics; agriculture; politics; environment; government accountability; corporate responsibility; activism; taxation. Description: Mr. Hightower was formerly with the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Presently the focus is the S & L bailout. Other Resources: Starting a radio program. Contacts(s): Tom Schlesinger, Steve Kest (Coordinators) Office Address: Hightower, Box 13516, Austin, TX 78711. Additional Address: 739 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Jim Hightower (Chairman/Founder) Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Cooperative Business Association
1401 New York Ave. NW, #1100
Washington, DC 20005-2102 Phone: (202)638-6222
Affiliate: National Cooperative Business Association. Issues: economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: 20,000 cooperatives, cooperative associations, and resource organizations are listed geographically, alphabetically, and by sector. With this, the only directory of its kind, consumers and producers can find cooperatives and cooperatives can find one another. Contacts(s): Robert Scherer (President), Leta Mach (Communications) Publisher: Cooperative Information Consortium. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 288. Price: $4.95/ea. Bulk Prices: $4.45ea/24. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for National Security Studies
122 Maryland Ave. NE, #207R
Washington, DC 20002-5610 Phone: (202)544-5380
Affiliate: Center for National Security Studies. Issues: justice; politics; civil liberties; law; government accountability. Description: "Legislation and judicial decisions are of concern in this newsletter. Typical articles are on government snooping, the Freedom of Information Act, and national security vis-a-vis civil liberties." - C.Canan Jointly funded by the ACLU and Fund for Peace. Contacts(s): Ann Profizich Subscriptions: $15/yr.; $10 students. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
815 16th St. NW, #406
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)737-7200
Issues: labor; agriculture; unions. Contacts(s): Keith Mestrich Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1750 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2305 Phone: (202)429-4555
Issues: demographics; agriculture; hunger; food distribution. Contacts(s): George Scharffenberger Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1750 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2305 Phone: (202)452-8444
Issues: agriculture; demographics; hunger; food distribution. Contacts(s): Barbara McBridge, Dagmar Farr Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)986-2200
Issues: demographics; agriculture; Third World; food distribution; hunger; poverty; homelessness. Description: Through field organizing, litigation, research, public information, and advocacy FAC seeks to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in America by playing a role in the development and formulation of government policies concerning these issues. Nonpartisan advocacy group that works primarily on federally-funded assistance programs; monitors federal policy developments; prepares publications; conducts trainings; and answers questions about funding anti-hunger programs. Other Resources: See newsletter, FOODLINES and National Anti-Hunger Coalition. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Food Research and Action Center
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)986-2200
Affiliate: Food Research and Action Center. Issues: demographics; justice; health; politics; nutrition; welfare rights; Medicare; national health; hunger; poverty. Description: "The purpose of this selection goes beyond the right to adequate nutrition and government food programs and also covers assaults by welfare budget slashers who would cut other social welfare programs. Nutrition programs for seniors, children, and low-income folks are the essence of Foodlines, however, which is published for the beneficiaries as well as for the program advocates. Provides information on issues concerning low-income Americans" - C.Canan Contacts(s): Cecilia Perry Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
729 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10019-6831 Phone: (212)764-4050
Issues: Third World; foreign policy; intervention. Description: Objective is to stimulate an informed, thoughtful and articulate public opinion on foreign policy issues facing the US. By bringing the facts and a broad range of views and perspectives before the American people, FPA strives to encourage greater public understanding and involvement in international issues. Annual catalogue of publications available. Other Resources: See guides, GREAT DECISIONS; GUIDE TO CAREERS IN WORLD AFFAIRS; TEACHER'S RESOURCE GUIDE; periodicals, HEADLINE SERIES and FOREIGN POLICY PREVIEW newsletter. Annual catalogue of publications available. Contacts(s): John W. Kiermaier (President), Mia T. Kissil (Executive Secretary) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1918. Additional Address: 1800 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Arms Control Association
2400 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1153 Phone: (202)862-7940
Affiliate: Arms Control Association. Issues: politics; Third World; foreign policy. Description: This magazine promotes public support of arms control through the press; works to foster an improved relationship between nations by creating a better understanding of foreign policy; and keeps its readers abreast of important legislative developments. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1130 17th St. NW, #630
Washington, DC 20036-4604 Phone: (202)466-2823
Affiliate: Greenhouse Crisis Foundation. Issues: economics; environment; energy; agriculture; politics; health; hazardous waste; boycotts; global warming; biotechnology; appropriate technology. Description: Activities are centered around the environmental, economic, and ethical concerns raised by the development and commercialization of emerging technologies. By education, litigation, and grassroots organization, the Foundation is focusing public attention and scrutiny on the present revolutions in technology. It hopes to encourage examination of emerging technologies in their full social and economic context, taking both benefits and potential adverse impacts into consideration. Other Resources: Actively monitors biotechnology research and regulation warning that unless properly regulated and used, biotechnology will cause far-reaching environmental damage. Wisconsin address has list of companies that do not use Bovine Growth Hormones. Contacts(s): Jeremy Rifkin (President) Member of: Global Greenhouse Network. Additional Address: 3318 Gregory St., Madison, WI 53711, (608)233-3346. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Americans for Safe Food
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Americans for Safe Food. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Listing of meat sources. While ASF does not guarantee that these sources are sustainably and humanely raised, it provides meat eaters with a good starting point. ASF also offers and ORGANIC MAIL ORDER PRODUCE LIST. Both retail for $1.50 each. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Public Citizen
2000 P St. NW, #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: media; politics; justice; government accountability; civil rights; law. Description: "A project of Ralph Nader's Center, we provide technical and legal assistance to individuals, public interest groups, and the media who seek access to information held by government agencies. We are available to consult by phone or mail. The Clearinghouse also litigates a number of cases each year to protect the public's right to access government information." Contacts(s): Rima V. Silenas (Assistant Director), (202)785-3704. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
245 2nd St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5795 Phone: (202)547-6000
Issues: peace; justice; politics; spiritual; disarmament; interfaith; lobbying. Description: Works towards a non-military world order based so firmly on justice, spiritual unity, and voluntary cooperation that there would be no place for war. Today, through congressional testimony, direct lobbying, and publications, FCNL's legislative staff and constituency informs members of Congress, their staffs, and colleague organizations about peace and social justice issues. Just as importantly, it works with grassroots activists nationwide to educate and organize for peace & social justice. Other Resources: See WASHINGTON NEWSLETTER and INDIAN REPORT (periodicals); Action Alerts, providing timely and informative calls for action to improve lobbying efforts at home; HOW-TO Series; ISSUES IN BRIEF Series. Contacts(s): Nancy Alexander, Alison D. Oldham (Legal Action Coordinator) Other:Hotline (202)547-4343. Established: 1943. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 Post Rd., #205
Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203)656-1522
Issues: environment; politics; animal rights; wildlife/endangered species; oceans; lobbying; corporate responsibility; boycotts; law; volunteers. Description: An international animal protection organization dedicated to eliminating human brutality to animals. Programs are as follows: A breeding control service; wildlife and marine mammal protection including the fur trade, national refuge, public lands; a wild animal orphanage and rehabilitation center in Liberia; protection of animal used in experiments and testing; protection of farm animals. Other Resources: Committee for Humane Legislation in DC. Volunteers needed in each branch for low cost breeding programs, as well as grassroots activities and other services., (203)866-5223. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1957. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2013 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1009 Phone: (202)234-3600
Issues: environment; peace; United Nations; forests; wildlife/endangered species; air pollution. Description: Established to help the UN Environmental Programme in two main ways: First, by building public support for UNEP and its cooperating organizations which safeguard and enhance the global environment, and second, by tracking and reporting to UNEP key trends in US public. Contacts(s): Richard Hellman (President) Established: 1984. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007-3626 Phone: (202)342-0717
Issues: demographics; justice; development; hunger; poverty; volunteers. Contacts(s): Lisa Woll Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
815 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-4141 Phone: (202)783-3993
Affiliate: AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; unions. Description: Organizes and implements labor movement projects involving the minimum wage, child labor, boycott & strike support. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Industrial Union
815 16th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)842-7800
Affiliate: Industrial Union/AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; economics; politics; jobs; budget; unions. Description: Established to educate the public on policies to achieve a full employment economy. Other Resources: See JOBS IMPACT BULLETIN; and National Committee for Full Employment. Established: 1974. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
122 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5610 Phone: (202)546-3732
Issues: politics; justice; media; government accountability; civil rights; law; press; corporate responsibility. Description: Established to actively promote an accountable, honest performance from government, including relations with corporations and labor unions, through journalistic and litigation activities. Contacts(s): Anne Zill Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St., NW Ste.1400
Washington, DC 20006-2802 Phone: (202)293-3220
Issues: peace; education; draft; students. Description: Provides loans to students who forfeit all federal student aid by refusing to register for the draft. Fax: (202)293-3218. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm.
1400 16th St. NW, #710
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)232-2252
Affiliate: Center for Renewable Resources. Issues: energy; environment; conservation; renewables. Description: An educational forum and network dedicated to the development of a safe and sustainable environment. Supported by a membership of concerned individuals as well as by charitable foundations. Other Resources: See Renew America, one of its projects. Contacts(s): Tina C. Hobson (Executive Director), Denis Hayes (Chairman) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Council for the United Nations University
4421 Garrison St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-4055 Phone: (202)686-5179
Affiliate: American Council for the UN University. Issues: peace; future; conflict resolution. Description: Handbook to resolve prejudice between mystically-oriented and technocratically oriented. Many examples of how the two orientations are necessary at this point in history to make the future integration of consciousness and high technology work for peaceful future. "Conscious Technology" as a new vision is shown to grow from contemporary world events, philosophy, and evolution of civilization. 307 pages, illustrated, and appendix. Other Resources: Published in English 1989 (Acropolis). Published in Japanese 1991 (TBS - Britannica). Contacts(s): Jerome C. Glenn (Executive Director, ACUNU), Evan Dvorsek (Database Management, ACUNU) Publisher: Acropolis. Page#: 307. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Fax: (202)289-8670. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'jglenn'. Other:531 (EIES). Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1050 17th St. NW #1000
Washington, DC 20036-5503
Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1523 28th St. NW
Washington, DC 20007-3059 Phone: (202)338-2930
Contacts(s): Nick Van Praag (Freelance Journalist) Fax: (202)477-0551. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-3660
Description: See COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAMS FOR DEAF STUDENTS under directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
800 Florida Ave.
Washington, DC 20002
Description: See INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF PERIODICALS RELATED TO DEAFNESS and COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAMS FOR THE DEAF. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm.
1734 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2990 Phone: (202)347-3168
Issues: feminism; politics. Contacts(s): Phyllis J. Dudenhoffer (International President) Fax: (202)835-0246. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: health; psychology. Description: ...publishes articles of monograph length that make an outstanding contribution to the field of psychology. Articles may deal with the biological as well as the behavioral and social aspects of psychology and may present a series of research studies, a new theory, or an in-depth criticism of an existing theory. Notable articles include "Children's Conceptions of Shadow Phenomena" and "Normative Conformity and Racial Prejudice in South Africa." Subscriptions: $65/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
1801 K St. NW, #1105-L
Washington, DC 20006-1301 Phone: (202)887-4850
Issues: environment; recycling. Other Resources: Publishes list of glass collection and recycling centers in 27 states and a guide for anyone interested in planning, building, and operating a multi-material recycling center. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 15th flr.
Washington, DC 20004-1703 Phone: (202)637-3162
Contacts(s): John Shlaes (Executive Director) Fax: (202)638-1043. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Who.
Institute for Policy Studies
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)234-9382
Affiliate: Institute for Policy Studies. Issues: politics; peace; municipal; foreign policy; international law. Description: This magazine covers the wide range of foreign policy initiatives launched from city halls around the nation, including sister city programs, nuclear free zones, international trade development, divestment, human rights, and more. Originally published by Center for Innovative Diplomacy as the BULLETIN OF MUNICIPAL FOREIGN POLICY, founded by Larry Agran. Page#: 60. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 10M. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Global Tomorrow Coalition
1325 G St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)628-4016
Affiliate: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Issues: environment; energy; demographics; health; population; forests; hazardous waste. Description: A guide to sustaining the Earth's future with the latest information on: Air, Water, Climate Change, Energy, Toxic Waste, Tropical Forests, Population, and much more. A practical supplement to the PBS series RACE TO SAVE THE PLANET. Updated and expanded version of the GTC book CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. Contacts(s): Dr. Walter H. Corson Publisher: Beacon Press. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1007 Maryland Ave. NE # 302
Washington, DC 20002-5344 Phone: (202)546-8459
Contacts(s): Nkenge Toure Type: organization; program. Source: Who.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW #520
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)483-1100
Contacts(s): Prabhu Chawla (Executive Editor), Shahadat Mpofu (Editor) Fax: 1 202 328 39. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
1818 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20433-0001 Phone: (202)673-1053
Contacts(s): Iaw Johnson (Administrator) Fax: (202)477-0551. Type: organization. Source: Who.
Box 12073
Washington, DC 20005-0973 Phone: (202)547-0104
Contacts(s): Ata Qureshi (Director) Fax: (202)547-0111. Type: organization; program. Source: Who.
1130 17th St. NW, #630
Washington, DC 20036-4604 Phone: (202)466-2823
Affiliate: Foundation on Economic Trends. Issues: environment; energy; global warming. Description: Comprised of key public interest organizations and legislators from 35 countries. Its primary mission is to raise awareness and mobilize public opinion regarding the greenhouse effect and global warming trends. Contacts(s): Jeremy Rifkin Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Forestry Association
Box 2000, National Capitol Station
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Affiliate: American Forestry Association. Issues: environment; forests; conservation; global warming. Contacts(s): R. Neil Sampson (Executive Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Forestry Association
Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Affiliate: American Forestry Association. Issues: environment; forests; conservation; global warming. Description: Newsletter. Contacts(s): R. Neil Sampson (Executive Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1325 G St. NW, #1010
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)628-4016
Issues: environment; demographics; future; population. Description: A national alliance of 120 organizations and individuals concerned with global trends in environmental degradation, population growth, and natural resource management, committed to creating a more sustainable future. Active in both non-formal public education work through a series of national conferences called Global Scope and a formal education through the publication of a series of teacher packets on the CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT and CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO GLOBAL ISSUES. Other Resources: See INTERACTION newsletter. Internships available in legislative research, global issues forums and office management. See GLOBAL ECOLOGY HANDBOOK and CONTACT DIRECTORY: LOCAL ACTION ON GLOBAL ISSUES (directories). Contacts(s): Don Lesh (President), Diane G. Lowrie (Vice-President) Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
602 S. King St., #402
Leesburg, VA 22075-3907 Phone: (703)478-8652
Issues: environment; Third World; agriculture; education; water; development; hunger. Description: Founded to educate the public as to the severity of the world's water problems, at home and abroad and to begin the process of solving some of these problems by funding demonstration projects. Some of these projects are now underway in the Third World, bringing water where there was none and making unsafe water safe. Established: 1982. Additional Address: 2119 Leroy Pl, Washington, DC 20008 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
507 Seward Sq. SE # 4
Washington, DC 20003-1163 Phone: (202)546-3457
Contacts(s): Daniel Evans Fax: (202)225-9095. Type: not determined. 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.
PCRM
5100 Wisconsin Ave., NW Ste.404
Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202)686-2210
Affiliate: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Issues: health; preventive medicine; nutrition. Contacts(s): Doug Hall (Managing Editor) Publisher: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Page#: 22. Price: membership. Frequency: quarterly. Circulation: 63M. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm.
810 1st St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4227 Phone: (202)408-0034
Issues: politics; economics; labor; health; energy; public health; occupational safety; hazardous waste; whistle-blowing; government accountability; corporate responsibility. Description: Public interest organization supporting public employees and corporate workers who seek to prevent waste, corruption and threats to public health/safety. Has developed a unique program that offers desperately needed legal counsel and representation to government and corporate whistle-blowers and local citizen groups; investigative services to state and local government bodies; legal education to law students pursing public interest careers; and information to the general public on above issues. Other Resources: Publishes quarterly newsletter, BRIDGING THE GAP. Contacts(s): Louis Clark (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1977. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 16th St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-5429
Issues: environment; conservation; development; forests. Description: Advocates the preservation and wise management of the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau, with special focus on air pollution, Utah Wilderness designation and the Glen Canyon Dam operations. Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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. Description: A computer-based information service on peace organizations and resources. Peace directories for the following: South, Lower Midwest, Western States, Southwest, Northwest and Pacific Rim, New England, New York, Mid Atlantic, Upper Midwest, and California. Separate addenda are available for $3.00 a region. Full set (10 volumes): $109.75. All orders must be prepaid and include shipping and handling. Other Resources: See listings for directories under the above names. Contacts(s): Phyllis E. Emigh (Information Manager) Page#: 125-190. Price: $10-15/ea. Labels: 50. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gray Panthers
2025 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #821
Washington, DC 20006-1813 Phone: (202)387-3111
Affiliate: Gray Panthers. Issues: health; justice; family; seniors. Description: Nationwide list of local groups. Contacts(s): Abby Lederman (Editor) Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
2025 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #821
Washington, DC 20006-1813 Phone: (202)387-3111
Issues: health; politics; family; seniors; lobbying. Description: Works on issues of social justice of concern to older Americans in particular: forced retirement, nursing home abuse, good housing, basic health care for all. All ages welcome to participate. Directory available. Contacts(s): Frances Humphreys Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Tilden Press
1519 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20036-1115 Phone: (800)955-4733
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: "...the authoritative, independent voice of environmentally safe shopping, written by Joel Makower, author of THE GREEN CONSUMER. Full of investigations, product and company information, money- and Earth-saving tips." "Innovative, irreverent,"-LA Times. Newsletter. Other Resources: Also publishes THE GREEN BUSINESS LETTER for $97 a year. Contacts(s): Joel Makower (Publisher) Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $27/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Buzzworm.
Bruce Co.
1850 K St. NW, #290
Washington, DC 20006-2213 Phone: (202)775-6650
Affiliate: Enviornmental Protection Agency. Issues: energy; efficiency. Description: By upgrading the lighting in your workplace, you can actually cut the cost of your electric bill. This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program offers an informational video, a brochure, or a slide presentation for more information. Other Formats: BBS--(202)775-9971. Fax: (202)775-6680. Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1250 23rd St. NW, #275
Washington, DC 20037-1164 Phone: (202)331-7337
Issues: environment; economics;. green consumer. Fax: (202)331-7533. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
1130 17th St. NW, #630
Washington, DC 20036-4604 Phone: (202)466-2823
Affiliate: Foundation on Economic Trends. Issues: environment; energy; global warming. Description: Established to reverse the potential catastrophic results of the Greenhouse Effect, by educating the public as to what alternative solutions can be researched, explored, and implemented. Other Resources: Guides, 101 WAYS TO HELP SAVE THE PLANET and GREENHOUSE CRISIS, A CITIZEN'S GUIDE. Contacts(s): Jeremy Rifkin (President) Fax: (202)429-9602. Other:Telex 904059-WSH. Type: organization. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Greenhouse Crisis Foundation
1130 17th St. NW, #630
Washington, DC 20036-4604 Phone: (800)ECO-LINE
Affiliate: Greenhouse Crisis Foundation/Council on Economic Trends. Issues: environment; global warming. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Greenpeace
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997
Affiliate: Greenpeace. Issues: environment; economics; corporate resposibility; boycotts; government accountability; consumer protection. Description: A thorough investigation into "greenwashing." Publisher: Odonian Press. Published Date: 1993. Type: reference; guide. Source: EF!.
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)462-1177
Affiliate: Greenpeace, USA. Issues: environment; peace; energy; politics; health; animal rights; oceans; rivers; wildlife/endangered species; nonviolence; activism; anti-nuclear; polar; corporate responsibility; government accountability; hazardous waste. Description: "Nonviolent direct action is a key tactic of Greenpeace in defending human and animal rights at sea and on land. Petitions, rallies, and direct interference against nuclear weapons ships and whaling expeditions are some ways this group fights the good fight. The magazine is slick and well-written, and will probably move you to action on these issues." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jeanne Wahlen (Communications Director), Daphne Wysham (Editor) Page#: 28. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ENVIRONMENT.
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)462-1177
Issues: environment; energy; peace; politics; health; animal rights; oceans; rivers; wildlife/endangered species; nonviolence; disarmament; activism; anti-nuclear; polar; corporate responsibility; government accountability; hazardous waste. Description: An international organization that advocates grassroots nonviolent direct action to save whales, seals, wolves, stop nuclear tests and stop toxics. Fathered the "Rainbow Warrior" which was blown-up by French agents in Australia. Advocates nuclear disarmament, public education, nonviolent direct action, research, and worldwide organizing, anything that might grab the attention of the media and bring these injustices to public attention. Other Resources: See GREENPEACE ACTION Magazine; EVERYONE'S GUIDE TO TOXICS IN THE HOME; STEPPING LIGHTLY ON THE EARTH. Volunteers accepted at 23 locations around the world. Pundit Watch on PeaceNet/EcoNet. See, also, American Peace Test and Planetary Survival Alliance. Contacts(s): Peter Bahouth (Executive Director), Peter Dexter (Media Director), (202)232-1590. Other:Info: (202)319-2444. Dues: $15/yr. Additional Address: Box 3720, Washington, DC 20007 Contact: Clifton E. Curtis (Lobbyist) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
282 N. Washington St.
Falls Church, VA 22046-4579 Phone: (703)237-5130
Contacts(s): Pete Nelson (Editor-in-Chief), A. Adam Glenn (Managing Editor) Fax: (703)237-5149., 2702 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007--4670. Contact: Glenn Adam (Editor) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Nuclear Information & Resource Service
1424 16th St. NW, #601
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)328-0002
Affiliate: Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Issues: energy; environment; health; anti-nuclear; hazardous waste. Description: "Nuclear energy is the primary concern, with other environmental issues covered as well. If you are active in opposing your area nuclear power plant or construction site, you will want to subscribe to this magazine." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Michael Mariotte Price: Free. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1978. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ENVIRONMENT.
c/o Concern, Inc.
1794 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2805 Phone: (202)328-8160
Affiliate: Concern, Inc. Issues: environment; health; water; public health. Description: This booklet explains what groundwater is, its availability and depletion as well as how it is contaminated and the consequences to public health. Pertinent laws and suggestions for individual and community action are given. Contacts(s): Susan Boyd (Executive Director), Burks Lapham (Chairman) Price: $4/ea. Fax: (202)387-3378. Web or BBS: Econet. Established: 1970. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Council on Education, Office of Educational Credits
1 Dupont Circle NW, #800
Washington, DC 20036-1110 Phone: (202)939-9300
Affiliate: American Council on Education. Issues: education; students. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Co-op America
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (800)424-2667
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: environment; justice; volunteers; students; youth. Description: A publication available to those who are seeking education and experience that help create a just and sustainable society., (202)872-5307. Price: $5.00. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Clean Water Action
1320 18th St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-1811 Phone: (202)457-1286
Affiliate: Clean Water Action. Issues: economics; environment. Description: A 30-page booklet of consumer-oriented environmental tips. Television productions, videotapes, and a slide presentation are all being planned. Contacts(s): Debbie Keller Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1319 F St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20004-1106 Phone: (202)347-9600
Issues: justice; economics; politics; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; government accountability; monopolies. Description: National consumer organization that works to reform the civil legal system and educate people so they can handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and fairly. Its legislative agenda includes ending lawyers' monopoly over legal services, simplifying legal processes, reducing costs, providing alternatives to lawsuits and bringing public accountability to the regulation of the legal profession. Contacts(s): Richard Hebert Established: 1978. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1 Dupont Circle NW, #800
Washington, DC 20036-1110
Description: See HEATH RESOURCE DIRECTORY. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
HEATH Resource Center
1 Dupont Circle NW, #800
Washington, DC 20036-1110 Phone: (800)544-3284
Affiliate: HEATH Resource Center. Issues: justice; health; disabled. Description: About 150 publishers of information resources for the handicapped and educators in postsecondary education. Contacts(s): Anne Davie (Editor) Published Date: 5/91. Page#: 25. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Biennial. Other Formats: Diskette, free; audiocassette. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Humane Society of the US
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1525 Phone: (202)452-1100
Affiliate: Humane Society of the US. Issues: environment; animal rights. Description: Magazine. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peacemakers
2025 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1011 Phone: (202)265-7582
Affiliate: World Peacemakers. Issues: peace; spiritual; interfaith. Description: A call of faith and action guided by this publication. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 96627
Washington, DC 20090-6627 Phone: (202)898-0792
Issues: justice; urban; politics; gun control; criminal system. Description: A citizen's organization formed by handgun victims that persuaded Congress to continue a ban on the interstate sale of handguns; won major victories to outlaw armor-peircing "cop killer" bullets, new machine guns and undetectable plastic guns; victories in Maryland keeping Saturday Night Special ban in place. Promoted Brady Bill and Assault Weapon Bill. Contacts(s): Charles J. Orasin (President), Sarah Brady (Chair) Established: 1983. Office Address: 1225 Eye St. NW, #1100, Washington, DC 20005. Contact: N.T. Pete Shields (Chairman Emeritus) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Population Environment Balance
1325 G St. NW, #1003
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)879-3000
Affiliate: Population Environment Balance. Issues: demographics; environment; population; conservation. Description: A humorous, "short takes" newsletter, focusing on US population and environmental issues. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 10M. Dues: $25/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Buzzworm.
Health Research Group
2000 P St. NW, #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)872-0320
Affiliate: Health Research Group. Issues: health; politics; labor; consumer protection; preventive medicine; government accountability; corporate responsibility; occupational safety. Description: "Information from tightly sealed government and industry files on health issues, as well as information on common health problems, is explained monthly. From aspirin deaths to X-ray safety - this newsletter will eventually cover it all." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Sidney M. Wolfe Price: $1.50/ea. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
2000 P St. NW., #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Fights for protections against unsafe foods, drugs, and workplaces, and for greater consumer control over health decisions. Publishes the monthly HEALTH LETTER newsletter. Other Resources: See HEALTH LETTER newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLPP)
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (703)243-0993
Affiliate: National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLPP). Issues: agriculture; energy; health; Third World; nutrition; organic; farmland; food distribution; development; appropriate technology. Description: The ultimate directory for sustainable/organic agriculture. More than 1000 farmers, food distributors, and international development groups are listed. 1400 entries contain full descriptions, and all contain name, address, phone, and contact. There are both subject and geographic indexes. Includes agriculture and horticulture organizations, research institutes, development programs, political organizations, appropriate technology institutes and design groups. One of a kind! Contacts(s): Deborah Preston (Publisher's Assistant), Steve Fustero (Marketing Director), (202)462-8800. Publisher: Potomac Valley Press. Published Date: 12/91. Page#: 160. Price: $16.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (202)265-6564. Dues: $24, $50 organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
409 12th St. SW, #309
Washington, DC 20024-2125 Phone: (202)863-2458
Issues: health; family; education; birth; day care. Description: Approximately 70 member organizations providing educational services and materials (primarily literature) concerning prenatal and infant care; approximately 15 additional nonmember organizations offering similar services or products. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 170. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
4000 Albemarle St., NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851
Description: See ENVIRONMENT magazine. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202
Description: See Human Rights Watch. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.