Activism    
Local Groups
and Issues
National Groups
and Issues
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Local

Student Voices
This site encourages civic and political activism for Denver teens. Click on National SV, then select Denver from the list. Lots of great links!

National

Do Something
Tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action.

The Hip-Hop Association
Music for social change, tolerance, civic participation and social reform.

Kids, Know Your Rights! A Young Person’s Guide to Intellectual Freedom A four-page PDF brochure written by members of ALSC’s Intellectual Freedom Committee.

MySpace Impact
News, events, videos, ways to get involved and more.

Oblivion
Youth Rights 'Zine
(site is closed for renovations until further notice)

Rock the Vote
Dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and helping youth realize and utilize their power to create political change in their communities.

Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)
The largest student environmental organization in the world. SEAC's goal is to put students in contact with the resources to best fit their needs.

Think MTV
Your cause. Your effect.

The Truth
A student-run project that aims to expose the underhanded advertising tactics cigarette companies use to get kids to smoke.

UR Votes Count
Find out about issues affecting the election and election process, issues, mall events, and get free stuff!

Wiretap, Youth in Pursuit of the Dirty Truth
WireTap is the independent information source by and for socially conscious youth.

YouthNoise
A social networking site created to motivate young people ages 13-26, to improve their lives and the lives of children and youth, worldwide, through volunteering, fundraising and speaking out.

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International

Ashoka Youth Venture
Dream it. Do it.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote internationally recognized human rights.

Taking It Global
A network of people taking action for a more sustainable planet.

Global Youth Resource Database
Want to find out who's who and what's what in the youth activism world? Find local groups, gatherings around the world and scholarships and awards available to young activists. It's all here.

The International Committee of the Red Cross: Youth Venture
Youth Venture empowers young people to create and launch their own enterprises, and through these enterprises, to take greater responsibility for their lives and communities.

The Miniature Earth
The big picture of humanity, and some of the demographics and realities of the human race. A truly memorable experience. It may take a couple minutes to load, but we think you'll find it worthwhile.

YesWorld.org
Youth for Environmental Sanity

Books

Fiction and nonfiction about getting active in your community!

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