Online Resources:

• wedonotconcede.com (Eugene, OR)
• truthinvoting.org (Eugene, OR)
• helpamericarecount.org
• evoting-experts.com
• indyvoter.org
• truthout.org
• votecobb.org
• VotesMustCount.com (Portland, OR)
• nov3.us
• nostolenelections.org
• vote2004.eriposte.com
• rapidresponsenetwork.org
• democracyfororegon.com
• democracyforamerica.com
• CleanVote (Portland, OR)
• solarbus.org
• www.fugw.org
• http://en.wikipedia.org

Alternative Media

• www.kboo.fm - Stay informed about news in the Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Mt. Hood and Vancouver, Washington communities.
• www.indymedia.org - A huge network of multimedia non-corporate news sources from around the world.
• www.workingforchange.com - daily online newsletter with progressive articles about politics. Direct links to specific activism opportunities under activism tab.
• www.thenewstandard.net - NEW! One of the first professional, independent, noncommercial hard news sources in the United States
• www.projectcensored.org - a media research group our of Sonoma State University which tracks the news published in independent journals and newsletters.
• www.commondreams.org - a national non-profit citizens' organization working to bring progressive Americans together to promote progressive visions for America's future.
• www.cjr.org/tools/owners - the Columbia Journalism Review's guide to media ownership and consolidation - Who Owns What?
• ww.alternet.org - Alternet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute, a non profit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism.
• The Randi Rhodes Show, 3-6 p.m. on Air America (620 AM in Portland)
• votergate.tv

Election Reform/Voter Rights

• www.fairvote.org - the Center for Democracy and Citizenship... Dream of what fair elections might look like. Info on instant runoff voting, redistricting, and other timely election issues. They also offer internships.
• www.votersunite.org - My favorite page on their site is the "Info" page, which has maps showing types of voting machines used in each state, flyers on electronic election issues, and state by state info on verified voting paper ballots.
• www.electionline.org - produced by the Election Reform Information Project, bills itself to be the nation's only non partisan, non advocacy website providing up-to-the-minute news and analysis on election reform.
• www.flhp.org - The Fannie Lou Hamer Project is a national education and advocacy organization that works to bring justice and equity to the campaign finance system.
• www.nvri.org - National Voting Rights Institute works to vindicate the constitutional right of all citizens, regardless of their economic status, to participate in the electoral process on an equal and meaningful basis.
• www.dnet.org - DemocracyNet, a project of the League of Women Voters Education Fund, works to foster greater civic participation and interaction between voters and candidates.

Activist Tips, Toolkits and Resources

• http://www.ran.org/action/toolbox/- Dope guide to activism strategies and tricks of the trade. Everything from how to organize a demonstration to letter-writing tips, getting a local resolution passed & a guide to protestors' rights.
• http://www.workingforchange.com/activism/tips.cfm - This page is an AMAZING resource for progressive activists - a nationwide database of elected officials (find yours), and a virtual whitepages for the media including publications, companies and specific contacts at each.
• http://www.starhawk.org/activism/consensus.html - A good, concise explanation of consensus process with tips on how to make it work.
• http://usliberals.about.com/cs/studentactivism/ - A list of links to sites about media deregulation, activist rights, tools for environmental and human rights activists.
• http://www.cypresscon.com/coalition.html -- from Cypress Consulting, a guide to coalition building.
• http://ctb.ku.edu/ - the Community Tool Box supports work in promoting community health and development. They have some great resources, information, and trainings on their website - aimed at engaging your community and improving participation.
• http://www.cfpa.org/progdirectory/ - Find progressive resources across all fifty states!
• http://www.2020vision.org/resources/r_activists.htm- 20/20 vision's tools for busy people to get involved in influencing political decisionmaking. Check out their site for ideas. They ask you to commit to 20 minutes of action per month.
• http://www.colorado.edu/conflict/full_text_search/AllCRCDocs/89-8.htm - The structure and process of peace movement organizations: effects on participation

Bring Progressives Together ONLINE!

• www.indyvoter.org - our amazing new web platform, coming to you soon!
• www.moveon.org - MoveOn is a movement, more than a resource, which has revolutionized grassroots political involvement by supporting concerned citizens in finding their voice and taking action. All we have to say about MoveOn is, go on their website and sign up!
• www.democracyinaction.org - Utilizes online activism tools and web publishing technology to facilitate the growth and activity of organizations who share ecological and social justice values.
• www.democracyinaction.org - Engage America seeks to ensure that progressive values are represented by getting forward-looking Americans to the polls.
• www.codepinkportland.org

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To find your congresspersons

• http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/.
• http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials
  

Contact Local Media

• Local Media Contact List
• Local Radio Contact List
  
  Oregonian emails:
  letters@news.oregonian.com
  publiceditor@news.oregonian.com
  newsroom@news.oregonian.com
  susannielsen@news.oregonian.com
  davidreinhard@news.oregonian.com
  davidsarasohn@news.oregonian.com
  
  Randi Rhodes Show Forum - POST POST POST
  http://forum.therandirhodesshow.com/

Letters for media & elected officials:

• Letter to Representatives [Download]
• Letter to Local Media [Download]