This social justice page is a place where I like to provide links and resources to progressive information. The views on these pages do not necessarily represent my views, but many of them present a view of the world that is similiar to my own. I consider social justice to be central to my view of faith. Relgiously, as a christian, I feel that Jesus was one of the best representatives of someone who was concerned with social justice. The best way to live out social justice, I feel, is to care for others. In order to care for others, you must be educated. Ignorance may mean bliss, but it certainly doesn't help to increase tolerance and understanding for our diverse world community.
Religiously Affiliated and Spiritually Connected Links:
ReligiousTolerance.org provides a resource of information about various religions.
Soujourners -- Christians for Peace and Justice
LOGO -- Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs (Advocacy)
Where to get progressive news:
TheNation.com
Resources in Cincinnati, Ohio
Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center
XRay Cincinnati -- a progressive magazine
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Definately Abled Activism and Opportunities:
American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Watch Organization
Definitely-Abled Youth Leadership Event
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
Advocate for mental health consumer rights
Jails -- America's Mental Ward
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered (LGBT) links:
I'm straight but not narrow. -- Safe Zone is a program that trains members of the Ohio University community to be allies for students who are LGBT
Feminist Concerns:
What Is Victoria's Secret? -- artists creating social commentary about women's bodies
Other Social Justice Sites:
Working Assets -- A socially just long distance/cellular phone organization -- get free Ben & Jerry's coupons with your bill -- also you can "round up" the nearest dollar each month and donate money to non-profit organizations who are making a difference in the world
The Nation -- progressive news
Collective Good-- Recycle your old cell phone. Protect our environment!
Nike Wages -- Educating for justice. -- this website shows info about sweat shop labor -- the speakers are awesome!
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