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Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, ext. 113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; Africa. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Fall 1987. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Countdown 2001
110 N. Payne St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2906 Phone: (703)684-4735
Issues: media; future; education; ideation; computer networking; BBS. Description: An electronic network being planned to link educators and high school students to facilitate sharing of experiences, information, and knowledge about how to create the best possible 21st century. Established: 1989. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
750 W. 2nd Ave., #104
Anchorage, AK 99501-2167 Phone: (907)276-1917
Issues: environment; ocean; forest; Arctic; conservation. Description: A grant-making organization receiving and disseminating funds and information to promote environmental protection in the greater Alaska region. Other Resources: Publishes ALASKA CONSERVATION DIRECTORY and ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION DISPATCH. Web or BBS: akcf@ igc.api.org. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1224-555 St. Mary Ave.
Winnepeg, MB-R3C 3X4 CANADA
Issues: media; future; politics; BBS; computer networking; ideation. Description: A communications network for discussion of issues and ideas. Type: media; computer. Source: IdeaNet.
77 Federal St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-1414 Phone: (202)887-0022
Affiliate: Institute for Alternative Journalism. Issues: media; BBS; press. Description: Alternative news wire service. Quarterly dues will get you an index every month and you can purchase articles for reprint. Contacts(s): Margaret Ingell (Executive Director) Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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.
610 Ethan Allen Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912-5400 Phone: (301)891-2997
Issues: peace; disarmament; conflict resolution. Description: The organization's purpose is to abolish war to insure human survival. Other Resources: Publishes periodical, THE PEACEBUILDER. Contacts(s): Peter Zuckerman (President) Fax: (301)891-2997. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. Established: 1985. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 577
Box 577
Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0577 Phone: (800)267-0707
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; green consumer. Other Resources: Publishes THE OFFICIAL RECYCLED PRODUCTS GUIDE, THE OFFICIAL RPG REPORTER, and runs RecyleLine, a BBS database. Contacts(s): Mike Fraser Fax: (315)471-3258. Established: 1985. Type: business. 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.
PO Box 205
Shushan, NY 12873-9989 Phone: (518)854-9436
Issues: environment; animal rights; endangered species; wildlife. Description: Provides independent professional coverage of the entire field of animal protection workdwide. Contacts(s): Merritt Clifton (Editor) Publisher: Kim Bartlett. Page#: 20. Subscriptions: $18/yr; $30/2yrs; $40/3yrs. Frequency: 10/yr. Circulation: 15M. Fax: (518)854-9601. Web or BBS: anmlpeople@aol.com. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1992. Type: periodical; NWS. Source: Macrocosm.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, ext. 113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; Asia; Pacific/Pacific Rim. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1986. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
39 S. Main St.
Ipswich, MA 01938-2396 Phone: (508)356-0038
Affiliate: Quebec-Labrador Foundation, Inc. Issues: environment; economics; conservation; rivers; wildlife/endangered species; community investment. Description: The Quebec-Labrador Foundation (QLF) is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the US and Canada. The Atlantic Center is an umbrella term for QLF programs. Through a variety of projects, QLF works to build support for conservation of natural resources within cultural contexts. Broadly defined, the primary program areas of QLF are rivers and watersheds; wildlife and habitats; rural landscapes and community development. Other Resources: See NEXUS under periodicals. Contacts(s): Brent Mitchell (Director/Conservation & Communications), Kathleen Blanchard Fax: (508)356-7322. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'qtautictr'. Dues: $25-$500/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1963. Additional Address: New England Field Office, Box 217, Montpelier, VT 05602 Contact: Tom Horn (Vice-President Programs), (802)229-0707. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 104
Collegeville, PA 19426-0104
Issues: media; computer networking; BBS. Description: Approximately 8,500 public computer bulletin board systems classified by area code and indexed by product/service with company name, address or location, phone, requirements for admission, and description of system. Contacts(s): Thomas W. Bubeck (Publisher) Published Date: 2/91. Page#: c90. Price: $26.95/ea. Frequency: Annual. Type: media; guide; computer. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 410150
San Francisco, CA 94141-0150 Phone: (415)621-8981
Affiliate: South North Communication Network. Issues: Third World; foreign policy; Central America. Description: Written and translated in Nicaragua, printed and distributed in San Francisco, CA. Provides first-hand news and analysis from perspective of Central Americans. Covers politics, economics, culture, popular movements, developments in the FSLN, human rights and more. Bilingual, English, and Spanish format. Other Resources: The South-North Communication Network is dedicated to providing a third-world perspective to the US public. In addition to distributing BARRICADA INTERNACIONAL, the network sponsors educational activities, lectures, and distributes other materials. Contacts(s): Barbara Johnson (Promotion), Ruth Warner (Administrative Director) Page#: 56. Price: $2.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 3.5M. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'barricada'. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Friends Committee on Unity with Nature
608 E. 11th St.
Davis, CA 95616-2000 Phone: (916)758-5407
Affiliate: Friends Committee on Unity with Nature. Issues: environment; spiritual; interfaith. Description: Primarily a means of communication among Friends' (Quaker) Meetings, this newsletter is about our spiritual relations with the environment, and also a means of bringing news from the "outside" world to Friends on the environment and our spiritual interests in it. Other Resources: Membership, meetings, and conferences, other flyers and booklets. Contacts(s): Chris Laning (Editor), Isabel Bliss (Clerk/Chair), (313)475-9976. Page#: 6. Price: $1.50/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 11/yr. Circulation: 425. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'pymcun'. Dues: Suggest $10 donation per yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Earth Day International
800 Yates St.
Victoria, BC-V8W 1L9 CANADA Phone: (604)382-1990
Affiliate: Earth Day International. Issues: future; environment; energy; economics; ideation; BBS; networking; appropriate technology;green consumer. Description: "Locally administered, readily accessible information banks, each containing material describing environmental products and services offered by hundreds and potentially thousands of companies." Eventually information will be stored on computer disk. Many regions and countries need greater accessibility to environmental technologies. By creating a mutually beneficial relationship between business interests and environmental needs, related businesses can be propelled to the "cutting edge". Other Resources: Send for free brochure. Fax: (604)382-1660. Type: reference; clearinghouse. 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.
222-C View St.
Mountain View, CA 94041 Phone: (415)968-8798
Issues: peace; economic conversion; disarmament. Description: Provides public education about the economic impact of the arms race and helps communities who are economically dependent on the military to convert their economic base to a more peaceful, conventional one. Resource list is available. Is dedicated to creating a sustainable future and building a society of peace, jobs, and justice. Founded to educate the public about the need for positive alternatives to excessive military spending and largely supported by members and donors nationwide. Other Resources: See BASE CONVERSION NEWS and POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES under periodicals. Also, SUGGESTIONS FOR ORGANIZERS under directories. Contacts(s): Michael Closson (Director) Fax: (415)968-1126. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'jwoke@igc.org'. Established: 1975. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5820 4th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107-5360 Phone: (505)344-3445
Issues: health; environment; economics; urban; community investment. Description: Promotes a holistic approach to managing natural and human resources; dedicated to restoring the vitality of communities and the resources on which they depend. Other Resources: Provides regular courses in Holistic Resource management and specialized training for community development needs. Publishes quarterly newsletter. Contacts(s): Shannon A. Horst (Director of Public Awareness), Mike Ziomko (Director of Development) Circulation: 2M. Other Formats: Private BBS for members, planned to go public. Fax: (505)344-9079. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1095 Market St., #618
San Francisco, CA 94103-1629 Phone: (415)255-2296
Issues: politics; peace; education; Democratic Socialism. Description: An educational organization aiming to promote democratic socialization. Other Resources: See magazine, SOCIALIST REVIEW. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'csre'. Established: 1970. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rutgers University
27 Clifton
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1529 Phone: (908)932-8782
Affiliate: Douglas College. Issues: feminism; education; justice; peace; politics; domestic violence; rape; disarmament; sexism; activism; leadership. Description: In Progress: An annotated directory of groups and bibliography of theoretical and practical works about women, violence and human rights, ranging from sexuality to militarism. Essays, editorials, and thinkpieces will outline ways in which women, from varying cultures, perceive these issues. For the time being, the Center plans to house the Women's Leadership Institute (5/91), facilitate visiting scholars, gather resources for policy makers, activists and educators in these areas. Other Resources: GENDER VIOLENCE: A DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE booklet; others to follow. Contacts(s): Charlotte Bunch (Director), Niamh Reilly (Program Associate) Published Date: 7/91. Fax: (908)932-8011. Web or BBS: Reilly@Zodiac - Rutgers. E-Mail: Reilly. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
200 Huntington Hall
University Station
Syracuse, NY 13244 Phone: (315)443-3851
Affiliate: Syracuse University. Issues: health; justice; education; disabled. Description: A policy, research, and advocacy organization involved in the national movement to insure the rights of people with disabilities. Since its founding, the Center has been involved in the study and promotion of open, integrated settings for people with disabilities. Other Resources: Publishes the following guides, THE NON RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT and UNDERSTANDING THE LAW. Slides, videos and media Packages available. HUMAN POLICY PRESS CATALOG (publishers); PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATING MODEL PRACTICES (directories). Contacts(s): Steve Taylor (Director), Rachael Zubal (Publications coordinator) Fax: (315)443-4338. Web or BBS: SpecialNet. E-Mail: 'nyctr.human.policy'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 845
Malibu, CA 90265-0845 Phone: (310)287-1556
Issues: politics; justice; education; spiritual; health; activism; interfaith; substance abuse; civil rights; intervention; CIA; criminal system. Description: Organized Democracy Watch: A campaign for lawful and open government, a citizens' action campaign destined to build a national consensus against covert activity. An interfaith, law and public policy center specializing in investigations, legal work, and public education. A team of lawyers and related professionals best known for winning the Silkwood settlement and cracking open the Iran-Contra Scandal. Membership has grown to 40,000. The government has been trying to destroy the Institute. Other Resources: See CONTRAGATE ALERT newsletter and CONVERGENCE newsletter. Produced COVER-UP, an award-winning film on the Iran-Contra scandal. Video and audio tapes available. Causes and Cures, a project designed to stop drugs. Contacts(s): Sara Nelson (Executive Director), Daniel Sheehan (General Counsel) Other Formats: Internet, user name - 'christic@igc.org'. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'christic'. Type: organization; institute. 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.
Community Telecomputing Laboratory
319 Wickenden Building
Clevelend, OH 44106
Affiliate: Community Telecomputing Laboratory. Issues: media; computer networking; BBS. Description: A free BBS conducted for the residents of Cleveland, Ohio. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 576
Rangeley, ME 04970 Phone: (207)864-2252
Affiliate: TRANET. Issues: economics; education; labor; intentional communities; economic conversion; worker ownership; homeschooling. Description: Publication and distribution of 4-page how-to booklets enabling communities to access a variety of means for reworking community function. Contacts(s): Bill Ellis (General Coordinator) Web or BBS: tranet@igc.apc.org. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm.
36 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003-4604 Phone: (212)254-2295
Issues: Third World; peace; Mid-East; intervention; foreign policy; international law; disarmament; nonviolence. Description: This coalition attempts to bring about a stop to all US intervention in the Middle East. This organization did intensive research into the US-Iraq War. Other Resources: See, also, International War Crimes Tribunal. Contacts(s): Ramsey Clark Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'afreeman'. Additional Address: 2489 Mission St. #28, San Francisco, CA 94110, (415)821-6545. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 1, Box 155-M
Rutledge, MO 63563 Phone: (816)883-5543
Affiliate: Foundation for Personal and Community Development. Issues: economics; intentional communities; cooperatives; community investment. Description: Since its inception, this magazine has been the periodical focusing on the dynamic and richly diverse world of intentional communities. It chronicles both what is happening in the movement and how communities foster social experimentation that is crucial for a culture in crisis. Other Resources: Co-published the 1990/91 DIRECTORY OF INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES. Contacts(s): Laird Schaub (Business Manager), Charles Betterton (Managing Editor), (815)256-2245. Publisher: Communities Publication Cooperative. Page#: 64. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.2M. Web or BBS: MCI Mail. E-Mail: QUEST. Labels: 1,200. Established: 1973. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 42663
Tucson, AZ 85733-2663 Phone: (602)577-2187
Affiliate: NEST, Inc. Issues: economics; intentional communities; community investment. Description: The CIRC is an information utility, communications hub, consulting resource and organizing service agency. Its mission is to facilitate the emergence of structures which empower the community through information, collection, sharing, and utilization. Other Resources: See GREEN REVOLUTION (periodicals). Contacts(s): Thomas H. Greco, Jr. (Director) Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'sol'. Established: 1990. Additional Address: NEST, Inc., Box 41144, Tucson, AZ 85717 Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
306 Coleridge Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602-3112 Phone: (814)946-9291
Issues: environment; spiritual; peace; politics; ideation transformation; recycling. Description: An educational center that sees itself as a catalyst in the present transition from the modern worldview to what could be called the ecological worldview, a transformation in which the earth is reenchanted and sacralized. Our newsletter is about individuals and groups who are imagining this new worldview. We also offer a lending library of books and periodicals that pertain to these concerns and a clearinghouse for ideas on the waste and toxics crisis. Contacts(s): Charles Leiden (President) Publisher: Compost Patch, Inc. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'clieden'. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
306 Coleridge Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602-3112 Phone: (814)946-9291
Issues: environment; spiritual; peace; politics; ideation transformation; recycling. Description: An educational entity that strives to share ideas about innovative and imaginative individuals, groups, and communities that are moving beyond our industrial, mechanized, and patriarchal paradigms that are consuming and exploiting the planet. Focus is on the resource (waste) issue. "We are a clearinghouse to these types of issues. A newsletter tells of these positive ideas and how people can help. We also offer a lending library and information packets. Write for a sample newsletter." Other Resources: Newsletter, COMPOST PATCH IDEAS. "We provide education about composting, recycling, and other ecological matters. We also sell books and other publications and materials related to our concerns." Contacts(s): Charles Leiden (Director) Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'cleiden'. Established: 1985. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7514 Kensington St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-3224 Phone: (412)371-1000
Issues: peace; justice; urban; conflict resolution; racism; minorities. Description: CRCI seeks to be a clearinghouse or resource center assisting everyday people who are working on resolving conflict in their own communities. Specifically, they are concerned with neighborhood disputes and racial, ethnic and religious conflict. Other Resources: Publishes a journal, CONFLICT RESOLUTION NOTES. Extensive library on conflict resolution, annotated index for sale. Book: THE MOVE CRISIS IN PHILADELPHIA: EXTREMIST GROUPS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ($9.95 + $1.50 postage). Contacts(s): Paul Wahrhaftig Subscriptions: Membership. Fax: (412)371-1000. Web or BBS: ConflictNet (PeaceNet). E-Mail: 'crcii'. Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute For Global Communications
18 De Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94117 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Institute For Global Communications. Issues: peace; media; future; computer networking; BBS; conflict resolution. Description: A computer network devoted entirely to the concepts of Conflict Resolution. Other Resources: EcoNet, PeaceNet, HomeoNet, and gateways to countless others. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
Box 20728
Portland, OR 97220-0728 Phone: (503)741-1794
Issues: peace; media; education; environment; activism; broadcasting; forests; BBS. Description: This BBS offers information on World Peace Universities Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2. Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3. Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4. Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5. Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6. Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7. Internationally located branch campuses. The BBS is located on ECONET. (Conference Worldpeaceu) Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $11 w/postage. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
Box 20728
Portland, OR 97220-0728 Phone: (503)741-1794
Affiliate: World Peace University. Issues: education; environment; alternative. Description: Achieve responsible fun, growth, and livelihoods. Utilize new, teachable, self-empowering, local outdoor activities: ethics, imageries, identifications, writings, reinforcements, gestalts, ecologies and physics. Catalyze lasting personal and global health by reawakening 53 biological senses which globally organize, balance, and regenerate Mature within and without. Other Resources: Training guidebooks, workshops, courses, and networking available. Contacts(s): Dr. Michael Cohen (Chairman, Integrated Ecology), Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor) Price: $11/ea. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Fax: (603)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 11470
Bainbridge Is, WA 98110-5470 Phone: (206)842-0216
Issues: environment; economics; education. Description: Mission: To facilitate widespread, effective, direct participation in the development of a humane and sustainable world. Principles: Recognition of the capacity of individuals to effect change; awareness of existing ways to implement humane and sustainable systems; priorities clarity--over which actions are both important and effective; how-to knowledge and skills for taking priority actions; the spread and accumulation of decentralized learning; and higher visibility of such movements. Other Resources: Publishes IN CONTEXT, a quarterly magazine. Offers consulting services and computer mediated seminars, Contacts(s): Robert Gilman (Executive Director), Diane Gilman (Associate Director) Fax: (206)842-5208. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'incontext'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Christic Institute
8773 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034-3226 Phone: (310)287-1556
Affiliate: Christic Institute. Issues: politics; justice; peace; Third World; environment; spiritual; international law; foreign policy; government accountability; anti-nuclear; interfaith. Description: A magazine on faith and politics. "We cover Law, Human Rights, International Affairs, Government Secrecy and Radiation Hazards." Contacts(s): Andrew Lang (Editor), Sara Nelson (Director) Page#: 14. Price: $6.25/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 50M. Other Formats: Internet, user name - 'christic@igc.org'. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'christic'. Type: periodical; magazine. 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.
Center for Computer Assistance.
617 7th Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2701
Affiliate: Center for Computer Assistance. Issues: health; media; disabled; computer networking; BBS. Description: The Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled (C-CAD) online through METRO: (817)429-5327 as well as through the in print newsletter C-CAD works to build electronic cottages for the disabled. Type: media; computer. Source: TRANET.
c/o Sandhill Farm
Route 1, Box 155-M
Rutledge, MO 63563 Phone: (816)883-5543
Issues: economics; intentional communities. Description: Most comprehensive, accurate, easy-to-use directory of North American communities ever compiled. Over 325 listed, plus 50 on other continents. Maps, extensive cross-reference charts, and fully indexed. Also 40 articles about community living, and listings for more than 200 alternative resources. Other Resources: Also the publishers of COMMUNITIES JOURNAL. Contacts(s): Laird Schaub (Business Manager), Geoph Kozeny (Database Coordinator) Published Date: 11/90; 1/93. Page#: 312. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Frequency: Biennial. Web or BBS: MCI. E-Mail: Quest. Dues: $16-40/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Labels: 29. Additional Address: Geoph Kozeny, c/o 1531 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94117 Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Oryx Press
4041 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012-3330 Phone: (800)457-6799
Issues: education; research; science. Description: 4,000+ research grants available from government, business, foundation, and private sources. Other Resources: BBS: DIALOG Information Services and SDC Information Services under title 'GRANTS," updated monthly. Publisher: Oryx Press. Published Date: 1/91. Page#: c1,340. Price: $110/ea. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Computer printout. Fax: (602)253-2741. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
3124 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705-1823 Phone: (510)649-1895
Issues: environment; politics; peace; activism; nonviolence. Description: Seeks to build a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, cultural, peace and social justice, anti-intervention, community and minority organizations and groups, and develop an ecological sustainable future dedicated to nonviolence and an alternative community based on nonhierarchical authority that is neither capitalist nor state socialism. Famous for their Wall St. actions. Other Resources: A monthly Network paper and the Community Action Network Bulletin Board (BBS). Contacts(s): Stephen Other Formats: BBS: (510) 843-8788. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 1415
Eugene, OR 97440-1415 Phone: (406)728-8114
Issues: environment; peace; activism; nonviolence; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: "The radical environmental journal" with extensive environmental news and sometimes controversial opinions. Supports "direct action" to protect the environment. It advocates no compromise in defense of wilderness and biodiversity. Page#: 40. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 8/yr. Circulation: 15M. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'earthfirst'. Established: 1970. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Committee on Unity With Nature
608 East 11th St.
Davis, CA 95616-2000 Phone: (916)758-5407
Affiliate: Committee on Unity With Nature. Issues: environment; spiritual; interfaith. Description: A magazine of insight, inspiration, and information on the spiritual basis of the concern we share for our environment and our planet. Articles, stories, poetry, and art on the spiritual-environmental connection from a variety of heritages and viewpoints are welcome, including the Biblical and the radical. The Committee was formed in 1985. Other Resources: Annual conferences, assistance to Quaker Meetings within our region in furthering environmental/spiritual concerns. Contacts(s): Chris Laning (Editor), Chuck Orr (Committee Chairman), (619)436-8346. Page#: 20. Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 600. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'pymcun'. Established: 1990. Office Address: 684 Benicia, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Additional Address: Pacific Yearly Meeting Committee on Unity With Nature, 1915 Montgomery Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8000
Berkeley, CA 94707-8000 Phone: (510)845-8977
Issues: environment; education; activism; global understanding. Description: Stickers of the Earth as seen from space produced for organizations and individuals. They can be purchased for a suggested price of $1/6, $25/200, or $100 /roll and can be personalized with your group, organization, or periodicals name on the back. Seals are printed with ink that is gentle to the environment and are not waterproof. Prices are treated as Donations. Trades welcome. Other Resources: Other items are: posters, Earth Flag, pins and various other Earth merchandise. Call after 12 noon P.S.T. Contacts(s): Paul C. Hoffman (Catalyst) Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'phoffman'. Tax Status: For Profit. Established: 1988. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 10697
Bainbridge Is, WA 98110-0697 Phone: (206)842-7986
Affiliate: Holyearth Foundation. Issues: peace; spiritual; environment; conflict resolution; global networking. Description: "Agents of conscious, loving change who individually commit themselves to a program of service which they themselves have conceived. In small ways and in large ways, within themselves and within their sphere of influence, they facilitate the shift from a system based on competition, aggression, suspicion and intolerance to a new consciousness based on cooperation, sharing, openness, and acceptance. Other Resources: Newsletter. Parry, formerly a psychologist then nuclear physicist with the Atomic Energy Commission before working with Mother Teresa, is author of ESSENE BOOK OF DAYS; THE EARTHSTEWARDS HANDBOOK; WARRIORS OF THE HEART, LEADERSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Contacts(s): Danaan Parry (Director), Diana Glasgow (Project Director) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 4M. Fax: (206)842-8918. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. Dues: $25/yr. includes newsletter. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Peach Pit Press
2414 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710-2414 Phone: (510)548-4393
Issues: environment; media; BBS; computer networking. Description: This reference guide provides useful information for the beginner to the expert in successfully computer-networking community. Information on computer set-up, online services, and various environmental BBS's. Contacts(s): Don Ritner (Author) Price: $18.95/ea. Fax: (510)541-5991. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Global Communications
18 De Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94117-1424 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Institute for Global Communications. Issues: environment; media; computer networking; BBS. Description: It is an international, computer based communication system committed to serving organizations and individuals who are working for environmental preservation and sustainability. Most importantly, it is a community of persons using the network for information sharing and collaboration with the intent of enhancing the effectiveness of all environmentally orientated programs. Other Resources: PeaceNet, HomeoNet, ConflictNet, and gateways to countless others. Contacts(s): Bill LeLand (Director) Web or BBS: Econet. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Community of Democratic Socialists of America
1608 N. Milwaukee, 4th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60647-5456 Phone: (312)752-3562
Affiliate: Environmental Community of Democratic Socialists of America. Issues: politics; environment; socialism. Description: "We review books and magazines for analysis and review from an ecosocialist perspective on topics such as ecology, toxics, transportation, electoral politics, socialism, military policy, worker safety, Canada and Mexico, Third World development. We publish short reviews." Contacts(s): J. Hughes (Editor) Page#: 16. Price: $1/sample. Subscriptions: $8/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: Bitnet. E-Mail: 'dsa@sam.spc.uchicago.edu'. Established: 1987. Type: periodical; magazine. 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.
National School Public Relations Association
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209-1109 Phone: (703)528-5840
Issues: education; future; media; ideation; BBS. Description: The news and information network of the NSPRA, running on The Source. Includes a database called "Classroom Ideas" - "updated weekly, contains bright ideas and tips for teachers to use in the classroom" - and a database called "Ed Exchange" - "an open bulletin board feature through which any subscriber can post a question, comment (and request responses)." Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 45831
Seattle, WA 98145-0831 Phone: (206)322-6838
Issues: education; media; graphics. Contacts(s): Leonard Rifas (Proprietor) Web or BBS: rifas@uwashington.edu. Type: business; catalog; service. Source: Macrocosm.
New Jersey Institute
Newark, NJ 07102
Issues: media; education; computer networking; BBS. Description: The home of many projects, including the Virtual Classroom, Connect Ed, and Carinet. EIES2 is the only truly tailorable computer conferencing software currently on the market. Other Resources: See Connected Education, Inc. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 6844
Malibu, CA 90264-6844 Phone: (310)456-0530
Issues: media; future; ideation; BBS. Description: Telephone-accessible talking computer network for Social Invention which facilitates "evolving global intelligence." An "affable brain system" for "the leading future-creators of Planet Earth." Contacts(s): Francis Jeffrey, (310)281-8590 Other Formats: MCI Mail, user name - 2154406@mciMail.com. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'fjeffrey'. Other:Telex 650-215-4406 MCI. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2488 Waiomao Rd. # A
Honolulu, HI 96816-3439
Issues: environment; media; telecommunications; broadcasting; press. Description: A global environmental news daily of the world's first international news agency dedicated exclusively to environmental issues. Our daily publication presents a global perspective on a myriad of subjects such as oceans, toxins, climate, health, species survival, wilderness, agriculture, law, water, scientific developments. products, services and politics. A Weekly Journal ($58), Daily Fax ($215), and an Electronic Newsline($55/year). Other Resources: Provides Weekly Updates, Electronic News Service, Environmental Information Packages, Radio News and Features. Contacts(s): Jim Crabtree (Managing Editor), Sunny Lewis (Publisher/Editor) Subscriptions: $215, $58/yr. $60, $18 per quarter. Frequency: Daily/weekly. Fax: (604)732-4400. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'ens'. Type: media; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
International Academy of Santa Barbara
Environmental Studies Institute, 800 Garden
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805)965-5010
Affiliate: Environmental Studies Institute. Issues: environment; media; press. Description: Available on CD-ROM. A huge database of this index journal is available to Econet users for customized searches. The database consists of citations to "environmentally oriented' periodicals--over 460 journal titles dateing back to 1972. Can conduct fee-based searches via email. Contacts(s): Mickey Flacks Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'lasb'. Type: reference; clearinghouse. 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.
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.
PO Box 170099
San Francisco, CA 94117-0099 Phone: (415)668-1784
Issues: media; arts; politics; press. Description: Reviews alternative press magazines. Contacts(s): Seth Friedman, Jerod Pore Price: sample $6. Subscriptions: $20/yr; $40 1st class; $35 Canada/Mexico. Frequency: 6/yr. Web or BBS: Well. E-Mail: 'jerod23@well.sf.ca'. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Business Directories, Inc.
5711 S. 86th Circle
Omaha, NE 68127-4146
Issues: health; family; feminism; family planning. Description: 4,870 listings arranged geographically and derived from the "Yellow Pages." Publisher: American Business Directories, Inc. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (402)331-1505. Web or BBS: Online Information Network. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, ext. 113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1987. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2745
Bangor, ME 04402-2745 Phone: (207)947-9819
Issues: justice; peace; politics; foreign policy; CIA; government accountability; veterans; political prisoners. Description: Dedicated to assisting families affected by the Cold War or covert operations, with special attention given to those families whose loved one has died or disappeared as a result of involvement in CIA/covert operations. Assists in Freedom of Information Act and investigations. A non-political organization that attempts to be more of a support group than to advocate foreign policy. Other Resources: See VETERANS AFFAIRS NEWS. Contacts(s): Sherry Sullivan (President/Investigator), (207)469-6883. Other Formats: ION. Fax: (207)945-6499. Web or BBS: Prodigy. E-Mail: 'bbmc57a'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Foundation Center
79 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10003-3034 Phone: (800)424-9836
Affiliate: Foundation Center. Issues: economics; philanthropy. Description: 6,600+ of the largest foundations in the US, all having $1 million or more in assets or awarding $100,000 or more in grants in a recent year. Other Resources: Formerly DIRECTORY OF NEW & EMERGING FOUNDATIONS. Contacts(s): Stan Olsen (Editor) Page#: c1,235. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (212)691-1828. Web or BBS: DIALOG Information Services. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Adaptations
Box 1070
Captain Cook, HI 96704-1070 Phone: (808)328-9044
Affiliate: Adaptations. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; permaculture. Description: See Adaptations. Other Resources: Mainly an organic farm, organizes local growers and markets. Group was organized in 1980. Contacts(s): Tane Dotta (Publisher) Page#: 8. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: PeaceNet/ConflictNet. E-Mail: 'adaptations'. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7700 Clarks Lake Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118-9420 Phone: (313)475-9976
Issues: environment; spiritual; interfaith. Description: "To the Testimony of conscientious objection to war, let us add conscientious protection of our planet." This organization has two primary goals: the development of a clear witness on environmental issue among Friends and like-minded people, and the support of informed, spirit-led action. This organization has a commitment to a sustainable future. Other Resources: See newsletter BEFRIENDING CREATION and guide, GENTLY WALKING ON THE EARTH. Contacts(s): Isabel Bliss (Clerk), Ted Bernard (Assistant Clerk), (614)594-2893. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'pymcun'. Dues: $10/yr. donation. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064 Phone: (509)486-4726
Issues: environment; agriculture; forests; trees; permaculture. Description: This Society is a network of individuals, local groups, and international organizations working to preserve forests and plant trees. Friends of the Trees has published a wide range of material; organized dozens of conferences, courses, workshops, and an annual spring tree sale. Other Resources: See newsletters, GREEN FRONT REPORT and INTERNATIONAL GREEN FRONT REPORT. Conducts permaculture design courses; and Forestry conference. See, also, Travellers Earth Repair Network (TERN). Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Dues: $10/yr.; $250/life. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Whole Earth Institute
27 Gate 5 Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965-1401
Affiliate: Whole Earth Institute. Issues: spiritual; future; transformation; analysis; research; ideation. Description: Scientific knowledge has succeeded in contradicting traditional religion, but has failed to provide meaning and hope. Into the void new mythologies emerge, strange beliefs multiply, space-age folklore spawns. The Fringes of Reason: A Field Guide to New Age Frontiers, Unusual Beliefs and Eccentric Sciences explores this world of modern mythology, its possibilities, and curiosities. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director) Web or BBS: The WELL. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
School of Business and Economics
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: (707)664-2377
Issues: media; future; ideation; computer networking; BBS. Description: This "electronic think tank" facilitates collaborative interaction among individuals, groups and institutions. Fulcrum functions via electronic mail through an inter-university consortium called Edunet (which uses GTE Telenet's Telemail conferencing system). Contacts(s): Saul Eisen (Administrator) Web or BBS: GTE Telnet's Telemail. E-Mail: 'edunet'. Established: 1981. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Business Directories/Information Inc.
5711 S. 86th Circle
Omaha, NE 68127-4146
Issues: spiritual; fundraising; philanthropy. Description: 2,310 listings arranged geographically and derived form the "Yellow Pages." Publisher: American Business Directories, Inc. Price: $105/ea.; prepaid. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Magnetic tape; diskette. 3x5 cards. Fax: (402)331-1505. Web or BBS: Online Information Network. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
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.
Chestnut Hill College
Germantown & Northwestern Avenues
Chestnut Hill, PA 19118 Phone: (215)248-1150
Affiliate: Global Information Motivators. Issues: education; media; computer networking; BBS. Description: Founded and run by educators, this educational computer communication and information network strives to increase student global literacy and computer literacy and computer literacy at the same time. Using it helps to prepare students for careers in the globally-connectedtechnical job market while increasing their understanding of world issues and information. Contacts(s): Wayne Jacoby (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
216 S. State St. #4
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (313)761-8142
Issues: environment; education; networking; water; youth; global understanding. Contacts(s): Mare Cromwell (Program Director), Chris Sneddon (Program Associate) Publisher: GREEN. Page#: 12-20. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: quarterly. Circulation: 2-3M. Fax: (313)761-4951. Web or BBS: EcoNet, Internet. E-Mail: 'gree' and 'mcromwell'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: organization; NET; newsletter; program. Source: Who.
Global Environment Project Institute
Box 819
Ketchum, ID 83340-0819
Affiliate: Global Environment Project Institute. Issues: environment; media; computer networking; BBS. Description: Its primary goal is to set up a computerized bulletin board with extensive information on pending environmental legislation. Has now joined forces with Econet and operates independently of GEPI. Other Resources: Guide, ECOTEAM WORKBOOK. Contacts(s): Deborah Shimkus (Executive Director) Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4202 Ashwoody Trail
Atlanta, GA 30319-1438 Phone: (404)458-5678
Issues: education; spiritual; global understanding; transformation. Description: A global network of educators dedicated to proclaiming and promoting a vision of education that fosters personal greatness, social justice, peace, and a sustainable environment. GATE recognizes that a paradigm shift is needed to affect mainstream education and seeks to accomplish this through programs and activities supported by membership. It further recognizes that there are individuals and other educational, social and political organizations prepared to commit to educational transformation. Other Resources: Conferences, reports and newsletter. Holistic Education Community Network. Contacts(s): Dr. Phil Gang, Dr. Nina Lynn (Executive Leaders), (802)365-7616. Other Formats: 'GANG' via Connect. Fax: (404)454-9749. Web or BBS: Internet or Peacenet. E-Mail: gang@dcjon.das.net. Other:(708)393-2177. Dues: $15/yr. Established: 1990. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5900-H Hollis St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
Issues: economics; media; future; BBS; computer networking. Description: Operates an ongoing computer teleconference generating "adaptive scenarios" relative to global business conditions, trends, challenges, activities. Fax: (510)547-8510. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Pesticide Action Network, N.Amer. Regional Center
116 New Montgomery #810
San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (415)541-9140
Affiliate: Pesticide Action Network. Issues: agriculture; environment; Third World; pesticides; farm workers; organic; networking. Description: Reports on the activities of pesticide activists around the world, providing information on, and analysis of, pesticide issues of international interest. Contacts(s): Ellen Hickey (Editor) Publisher: Pesticide Action Network. Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $25 indiv.,$50 small business, gov't. agency, library, $100 corporate/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1,500. Web or BBS: ECONET. E-Mail: PANNA. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm.
126 SE 3rd St.
Hallandale, FL 33009 Phone: (305)458-7941
Issues: economics; environment; investing. Description: This Bank is a politically democratic economics solution to the world's problems. Its charter creates a global cooperative that produces economic freedom as it restores the environment. The enterprise empowers the individual, implements a General Agreement for Free Trade, matches demand with supply relieves the world of debt and furnishes its own start up funds. Other Resources: Publishes BANK NEWSLETTER quarterly. Fax: (305)458-0426. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'jpozzi'. Established: 1985. Type: business; finance. Source: TRANET.
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700 Phone: (213)466-8091
Issues: future; media; ideation; computer networking; BBS. Description: Prof. Woetzel made this proposal in 1986, plus a parallel proposal for a Center for the Study of Ideas with offices in the US, East Germany and China: "Individuals would be encouraged to send in ideas that would be placed on computers and perhaps Established: 1986. Additional Address: 2315 Alcyona Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068 Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Global Information Services
43-23 Colden St.
Flushing, NY 11355-5901
Issues: media; future; education; ideation; computer networking; BBS. Description: GLOSAS, combining global teleconferencing and computer conferencing, simulation and game systems, computer bulletin boards and other telecommunicational media, seeks to construct a "Globally Distributed Decision Support System" to help decision-makers deal with interwoven problems: "Mind-empowerment tools to help people do better thinking." Promotes the exchange of university courses electronically around the world. Other Resources: A number of courses promoted by this transcultural educational initiative are already on-line around the Pacific Rim and the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation taking active roles. A directory of electronic courses is being developed. Web or BBS: GLOSAS. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2813
Bellingham, WA 98227-2813 Phone: (206)671-9950
Issues: environment; forests. Other Resources: Newsletter, NORTHWEST CONSERVATION: NEWS AND PRIORITIES. Fax: (206)271-8429. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'gea'. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 327
El Verano, CA 95433-0327 Phone: (707)935-7257
Issues: environment; spiritual; education; transformation. Description: An educational organization dedicated to the healing and harmonizing of the relationships between humanity and the Earth. Through its publications and other projects, the foundation aims to help bring about changes in attitudes perceptions, and world views that are based on ecological balance and respect for the integrity of all life-forms on Earth. Other Resources: Publishes newsletter, GREEN EARTH OBSERVER. Contacts(s): Ralph Metzner (President), (707)935-0906. Web or BBS: Peacenet/Econet. E-Mail: 'rmetzner'. Dues: $25/yr.; $15 low income. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1988. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 327
El Verano, CA 95433-0327 Phone: (707)935-7257
Affiliate: Green Earth Foundation. Issues: environment; spiritual; education; transformation. Description: A newsletter reporting on research, education, and dissemination of information that fosters and contributes to the healing and harmonizing of the relationships between humanity and nature. Also has interesting books on the New Age. Organizations and periodicals are also listed. Contacts(s): Ralph Metzner (Editor), Martha Katt (Production) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $25/yr.; $15/low income. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: Peacenet/Econet. E-Mail: 'rmetzner'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Friends of the Trees Society
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees Society. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; conservation; farmland; permaculture; herbs; forests. Description: This guide focuses on reforestation, fruit picking in Washington state, gardening sourcebooks, groups world-wide, arid-land permaculture, and herbal treatments. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Price: $8/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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.
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.
Harbinger Communications
250 Homestead Trail
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1200 Phone: (408)429-8727
Affiliate: Harbinger Communications. Issues: environment; politics; education; activism. Description: A directory of over 1,000 citizen groups, government agencies, and environmental education programs concerned with California environmental issues with detailed information and descriptions. Other Resources: The information can be accessed under the database section of Peacenet under Harbinger File. Contacts(s): Bill Leland (President) Published Date: 1/92. Page#: 288. Price: $17.50/ea. Frequency: 2/yr. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'harbinger'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
CPS Communications, Inc.
7200 W. Camino Real, #215
Boca Raton, FL 33433-5511
Issues: health. Description: 1,200+ journals specializing in the health care industry. Contacts(s): Beverly B. Reynolds (Publisher) Publisher: CPS Communications. Published Date: 12/90. Page#: 1200. Price: $200/ea. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 600. Fax: (407)368-7870. Web or BBS: Online through Perq Research. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
The Institute for Educational Studies
4202 Ashwoody Trail
Atlanta, GA 30319-1438
Affiliate: Institute for Educational Studies. Issues: education; media; health; ideation; computer networking; BBS. Description: Interested in evolving a global electronic community of holistic education professionals which models new possibilities for enhancing our creativity and effectiveness. Also working to link up like minds in order to create a critical mass for reconstructing education. Other Resources: See Global Alliance for Transforming Education. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute For Global Communications
18 De Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-1424 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Institute For Global Communications. Issues: health; media; education; computer networking; BBS. Description: A computer network devoted entirely to the health and holistic professions. Other Resources: EcoNet, PeaceNet, ConflictNet, and gateways to countless others. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Houston Green 2000
PO Box 27630
Houston, TX 77227-7630 Phone: (713)524-3228
Issues: environment; health; preventive medicine; vegetarianism; organic. Description: A complete guide to Houston for people who seek healthier food, complementary health care and environmentally friendly resources. Contacts(s): Steve Shapiro (CEO) Publisher: Houston Green 2000. Published Date: 11/95. Page#: 70-100. Price: $9 est. Bulk Prices: $6 est. Frequency: 1 dir.+3 updates/yr. Circulation: 5M est. Fax: (713)524-3246. Web or BBS: CompuServe. E-Mail: 74200.2704. Tax Status: For Profit. Established: 1994. Member of: N. American Vegetarian Society, PCRM, EarthSave. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692 ext.113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; justice; media; press; film. Description: 120 sources for books, periodicals, pamphlets, audiovisuals, and other educational resources on human rights in the Third World. Alphabetical with institution name, address, phone, description, activities, resources, and titles, prices and frequencies. For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton (Directors), Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1989. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Fax: (510)835-3017. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Labels: yes - inquire. Established: 1984. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Antioch College
795 Livermore
Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1607 Phone: (513)767-6444
Affiliate: International Peace Research Association. Issues: peace; education; environment; feminism; Third World; media; conflict resolution; disarmament; research; development. Description: Reports on scholarly research and peace development work by country and region. Lists peace resources and includes calendar. Contacts(s): Paul Smoker (Secretary General) Circulation: @1.3M. Fax: (513)767-1891. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'antiochcol'. Dues: $30, $15 low income. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1965. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14161 Riverside Dr., #3
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2363 Phone: (818)784-0325
Affiliate: MacroNET. Issues: future; media; computer networking; ideation; BBS. Description: An effort to link up and coordinate the efforts of as many of the world's ever-expanding group of Idea-Gathering Organizations ("IGO's") as possible and so give every good new idea whose creator wishes to share it a universally-known forum for speedy, wide dissemination, with credit. IdeaNet is now being mounted onto MacroNET, Macrocosm's BBS and databank. Contacts(s): Gregory Wright (Director/Founder) Established: 1985. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Context Institute
Box 11470
Bainbridge Is, WA 98110-5470 Phone: (206)842-0216
Affiliate: Context Institute. Issues: environment; economics; education. Description: Explores practical pathways to a positive future with a whole-systems perspective and emphasis on solutions, each issue goes deeply into a timely theme to serve up fresh thinking and workable approaches to current human problems. Past themes in this magazine: climate change, caring for families, transforming education, the ecology of the media, sustainability: the state of the art, earth/spirit, global warming, educational innovations, and consumption. '91 Alternative Press Award Winner. Other Resources: Consulting services. Contacts(s): Robert Gilman (Editor/Publisher), Alan Atkisson (Executive Editor) Page#: 64. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: $2.50ea/24. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 6M. Other Formats: MCI Mail. Fax: (206)842-5108. Web or BBS: Peacenet/Econet. E-Mail: 'incontext'. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Tides Foundation
18 De Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-1424 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Tides Foundation. Issues: media; peace; environment; health; Third World; computer networking; BBS. Description: IGC supports several international social-change computer networks, all using the same host computer and conferencing software. It is home of PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet and HomeoNet, and is linked to networks all over the world. Contacts(s): Geoff Sears (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)387-3034
Issues: peace; education; foreign policy; East-West; travel; conflict resolution; research. Description: This Institute tries to improve relations between the superpowers by opening channels of communication and exchange in order to bring about a nonviolent conflict resolution. It is trying to develop a broad network of responsible interchanges in the fields of culture, trade, science and education, and tourism. Other Resources: See journal, SURVIVING TOGETHER and, guides ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS and HOSTING SOVIET VISITORS. Contacts(s): John Sturino (Systems Coordinator) Fax: (202)667-3291. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'isar'. Established: 1983. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
485 Leatherfern
Sanibel, FL 33957 Phone: (813)472-1450
Issues: urban; environment; economics; justice; housing. Other Resources: See Eco City Journal Contacts(s): Kris Price (Executive Director) Web or BBS: EcoNet. E-Mail: Kprice@igc.org. Additional Address: Kris Price, PO Box 626, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Type: organization; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm.
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #509
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)543-2800
Issues: peace; demographics; justice; feminism; politics; environment; agriculture; energy; economics; spiritual; interfaith; poverty; lobbying; voting; family; racism; children; activism. Description: Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Catholic national organizations join to brings grassroots groups and individual and congregational members to DC to convert their values into votes for justice and peace. Issues: Domestic Poverty & Human Needs; International Peace; Civil, Human, & Voting Rights; Economic Policy & Sustainable Development; Energy, Environment & Agriculture; Justice for Women & Families. Formerly Interfaith Action for Economic Justice & National Impact. Other Resources: Magazine, INTERFAITH IMPACT, legislative hotline, 6 Issue Networks, action alerts, and Congressional memberships. $10 for additional Issue Networks/NETWORKER newsletters. Publications list. Contacts(s): Christie Goodman (Communications), (202)547-8107. Fax: (202)547-8107. Web or BBS: HandsNet. E-Mail: HN00146. Other:Hotline: (800)424-7292. Dues: $30/yr.; includes magazine & 1 issue Network. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Friends of the Trees
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests. Description: The Green Front Report is one of the most comprehensive sourcebooks on sustainable agriculture and world reforestation. It is a sourcebook of solutions: noteworthy deeds, projects, events, organizations, movements, individuals, periodicals, books, and articles concerning Regreening the Earth. It reviews 500 organizations and 350 books and periodicals. Other Resources: ACTINIDIA ENTHUSIASTS NEWSLETTERS #1-5, 1986 FRIENDS OF THE TREES YEARBOOK. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Published Date: 1991. Page#: 196. Price: $7/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Labels: 7. Established: 1988. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Antioch College
795 Livermore
Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1607 Phone: (513)767-6444
Issues: peace; education; environment; feminism; Third World; media; conflict resolution; foreign policy; international law; disarmament; development. Description: Promotes national studies and teaching related to the pursuit of world peace; Facilitates contacts and cooperation between scholars and educators globally; Encourages worldwide dissemination of results of peace research. Members in 70+ countries working around issues of Communications, Ecological Security, Nonviolence, Peace Movements, Weapons Technology and Disarmament, Militarism and Women and many more. Other Resources: Publishes the IPSA NEWSLETTER, quarterly, and a membership directory. Contacts(s): Paul Smoker (Secretary General) Fax: (513)767-1891. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'antiochcol'. Dues: $30, $15 low income. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1965. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
36 E. 12th St., 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-4604 Phone: (212)254-5385
Affiliate: Coalition to Stop US Intervention in the Mid-East. Issues: Third World; peace; Mid-East; intervention; foreign policy; international law; nonviolence; research; United Nations. Description: This Commission, through the UN, is attempting to bring to international justice the people responsible for war crimes during Operation Desert Storm. They are currently bringing 19 charges against Bush, Quayle, Cheney, Powell, Shwarzkopt and others involved in the war that has resulted in 250,000 Iraqi deaths. Other Resources: Free brochure, Special requests for information. WAR CRIMES, by Ramsey Clark is available for $12.95 + $2 S&H. Video, NOWHERE TO HIDE with Ramsey Clark for $25 + $3 S&H. Also, Commission of Inquiry for the International War Crimes Tribunal. Contacts(s): Ramsey Clark (Co-founder), Jelayne Miles (Co-coordinator) Fax: (212)979-1583. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'afreeman'. Additional Address: 2489 Mission St. #28, San Francisco, CA 94110 Contact: Vic Becker, (415)821-6545. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Volunteers for Peace/UNESCO
Box 202
Belmont, VT 05730-0202
Affiliate: Volunteers for Peace/UNESCO; CCIVS at UNESCO, Paris. Issues: education; Third World; peace; travel; volunteers. Description: This directory contains descriptions on 800+ workcamps in 34 countries throughout Europe, the USSR, Asia and Africa. workrooms are mostly in the summer months for 2-3 weeks and cost $80-$90. The directory contains all registration materials. Other Resources: Please write or call for a FREE copy of our newsletter. Contacts(s): Peter Coldwell (Director), Megan Brook (Co-director) Published Date: 4/91. Page#: 112. Bulk Prices: 10% off/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 4M. Fax: (802)259-2922. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'vfpusa'. Dues: $10/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
13 Daffodil Ln.
San Carlos, CA 94070-1552
Issues: media; BBS; computer networking. Description: Volume 3.3 description: This issue of the always excellent Intertek focuses on virtual communities. Arguments for and against the swift burial of USENET as an electro-cultural dinosaur. Gender bending and net sleazing on Internet Relay Chat. Excerpts from a thesis: Social Organization of the Computer Underground. Explanations of the Kerberos security system; why it's good on Unix and how to beat it. Social phenomena in MUDs. Market value comparisons of hard drives, hard currencies and hard drugs. Contacts(s): Steve Steinberg Page#: 40. Price: $4/ea. Subscriptions: $14/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Inventors Workshop International Educational Foundation
7332 Mason Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306-2822 Phone: (805)484-9786
Affiliate: Inventors Workshop International Educational Foundation. Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: This magazine focuses on new inventions across the country and world. The magazine seeks to help make the climate more acceptable for inventors to show their inventions and invent. Contacts(s): Alan Arthur Tratner (President) Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 20M+. Fax: (805)388-3097. Web or BBS: Inventnet. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7332 Mason Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306-2822 Phone: (818)340-4268
Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: The largest of the ethical inventor organizations in the USA," one of whose goals is "to improve the national climate for inventors and inventions." Alternative energy and environmental innovations. Annual tradeshow: "Inventech", monthly publications. Seminars. National radio show monthly Other Resources: INVENT! magazine; LIGHTBULB newsletter. "Inventors Bookshop" publications and A.V.'s. Membership for children, adults, and students. Contacts(s): Alan Arthur Tratner (President) Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 20M. Fax: (818)884-8312. Web or BBS: Inventnet. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1905
Boulder, CO 80306-1905
Issues: media; BBS; press; computer networking. Description: # 11 description: The most phun in one place. Rumors and doings of the computer underground. Aspen voice mail schematic. Fave boards and newsgroups. Contacts(s): Stevyn Page#: 52. Price: $2/ea. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Jerod Pore.
18 de Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94117 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Institute for Global Communications. Issues: labor; justice; peace; activism; unions; workplace democracy. Description: Dedicated to linking people working for human rights and economic justice for workers. News, information, conferences, databases, Internet services, E-mail, FAX, telex. Fax: (415)546-1794. Web or BBS: support@igc.apc.org. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: IGC/APC. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1986. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
250 W. 85th St.
New York, NY 10024-3208 Phone: (212)874-4020
Issues: economics; politics; analysis. Description: Economics and business are the topics analyzed in one of the few left-of-center business newsletters. The stock market, world trade and corporate misadventures are documented. Articles include: living stands, government policy, trade, debt, development, financial markets, Eastern Europe and USSR, limitations of conventional economic categories and statistics. "A salutary antidote to the economic mush in mainstream periodicals." - Alexander Cockburn. Contacts(s): Doug Henwood (Editor/Publisher), Christine V. Bratton (Associate Publishers) Page#: 8. Price: $2.50/ea. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $20, $50 institution. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'lbo'. Labels: 2,500. Established: 1986. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Sheridan Square Press, Inc
145 W. 4th St.
New York, NY 10012-1054 Phone: (212)254-1061
Affiliate: Institute for Media Analysis, Inc. Issues: media; politics; media watch; government accountability. Description: A magazine of media criticism focusing on misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda in the major print and broadcast organizations. It covers subjects which are ignored as well as hypocrisies, misleading emphases, and hidden premises; the biases which systematically share reporting. Other Resources: Books, monographs, conferences, and publications list/catalog available. Contacts(s): Ellen Ray (Executive Director), William Schaap (Managing Editor) Publisher: Sheridan Square Press. Page#: 24+. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 11/yr. Circulation: 10M. Fax: (212)254-9598. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'instmedia'. Other:MCI Mail = IMA. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 6306
Captain Cook, HI 96704-6306 Phone: (808)929-9691
Issues: family. Description: Focused on group marriage and other forms of multiple-adult "committed relationships". Includes personal accounts, member letters, newsbrief related to the lifestyle. Also contains member network related resources and annual conference information. Practical tips and support for those in the lifestyle. Other Resources: Support for local groups (networking and materials); lifestyle primer (book); phone line consultation service; annual conference. Contacts(s): Ryam Nearing (Director/Editor), B. Northrop (Operations/Graphics) Publisher: Polyfidelitous Educational Productions. Page#: 14. Price: $4 (back issues). Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 600. Web or BBS: The Well. E-Mail: 'pepsyn'. Dues: $25-$60/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Member of: Co-op America. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
6030 Wilshire Blvd, #200
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3617 Phone: (213)937-3596
Issues: Third World; health; Central America; disabled. Description: An organization dedicated to providing medical care for the victims of the war in El Salvador. Prosthetics Project provides artificial limbs to war-wounded amputees. Children's Project brings ill and wounded children to US for surgery. Provides medical supplies, equipment, and training to Salvadoran health care providers. Contacts(s): Mario Velsquez (Executive Director), Kim Groves (Assistant to Director) Fax: (213)935-7404. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'maes'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 673
Berkeley, CA 94701-0673 Phone: (510)848-0599
Issues: justice; politics; peace; civil liberties. Description: An archival library to house case files from human rights cases for use by other attorneys, et al, as models; and to house historic materials--National Lawyers Guild papers and files on McCarthyism, etc. Purpose and goals are to defend, strengthen, and extend civil rights and liberties, economic rights, and the right to peace. Publishes and distributes books and pamphlets and answers requests. Other Resources: Formerly Meikeljohn Civil Liberties Institute. See periodical, GUILD PRACTITIONER. Contacts(s): Ann Fagan Ginger Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'peacelaw'. Established: 1984. Office Address: 1715 Francisco St. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
106 W. Standley
Ukiah, CA 95482-4812 Phone: (707)468-1660
Issues: environment. Other Resources: The MENDOCINO COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTALIST and MENDOCINO COMMENTARY newspapers. Other Formats: EnvironNet, user name 'Gary Ball'; Rachal, user name 'Annasten'. Fax: (707)462-2370. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'bball'. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
21 S. 12th St.
Akron, PA 17501-1605 Phone: (717)859-1151
Issues: peace; spiritual; justice; faith; volunteers. Description: A relief, development, and service organization of North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches. Currently about 1,000 MCC workers - about 650 of them volunteers - serve in more than 50 countries, including the US and Canada, in areas of of health, development, education, social services, agriculture, appropriate technology and disaster relief. Other Resources: GUIDE TO PEACE RESOURCES available. See FOOD AND HUNGER NOTES (periodicals). Contacts(s): Hershey Leamon, (202)544-6564. Fax: (717)859-2171. Web or BBS: Mennolink. E-Mail: UCC. Other:Telex: 90-2210. Established: 1920. Additional Address: 21 S. 12th St., Akron, PA 17501 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Metasystems Design Group, Inc.
2000 15th St. N. #103
Arlington, VA 22201-2627 Phone: (703)243-6622
Affiliate: Metasystems Design Group, Inc. Issues: politics; media; future; peace; Third World; computer networking; BBS; leadership. Description: An on line international think-tank of leaders and change agents who discuss such issues as development in leadership, management, and human development theory; cross-cultural communication; and the potential for new communications technologies in politics and organizations. Metasystems Design also markets the Caucus conferencing software., (703)243-3608. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)536-1876
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; Mid-East. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1988. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW, #601
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)328-0002
Affiliate: Nuclear Information and Resource Service. Issues: energy; environment; health; media; computer networking; anti-nuclear; hazardous waste; BBS. Description: A computer BBS containing up-to-date information on every nuclear power plant in the country; technical assistance such as expert advice in interpreting and surmounting government regulations that discourage citizen participation in nuclear issues; regulatory and legislative alerts, letting you know about major events--in time to do something about them; and an information clearinghouse, a wide selection of information on nuclear power. Available at cost to NIRS members. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 90
Summertown, TN 38483-0090 Phone: (615)964-3992
Affiliate: Plenty USA. Issues: environment; justice. Description: A public policy research, education, and litigation project dealing with issues concerning the environment and ecology. Its focus is on long-term trans-generational injuries whose full impacts are not immediately felt and are more difficult to remedy in the future. Other Resources: Newsletter. Contacts(s): Albert Bates (Director) Page#: 4-8. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.4M. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'Natlaw'. Other:MCI Mail under A. Bates. Dues: Donation. Established: 1980. Additional Address: Plenty USA, Box 2306, Davis, CA 95617 Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Turner Broadcasting System
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30335-4201 Phone: (404)874-9696
Affiliate: Planet Live, Inc. Issues: environment; media; economics; demographics. Description: Originally Earthbeat, a weekly TV magazine series about the underreported side of global crisis--the inventive solutions to challenges of environment and economy, hunger and health, social justice and international relations. First show aired October 15, 1989. Presently, Network Earth can be viewed every Sunday at 11PM ET and 8PM PT and focuses primarily on environment issues. Narrated by George Log. Other Resources: Facilitates the Network Earth Forum, a Bulletin Board Service on CompuServe. Contacts(s): J.J. Ebaugh (Founder/CEO), (404)827-1500. Fax: (404)881-1799. Web or BBS: CompuServe. Established: 1989. Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
World Information Clearing Centre
Box 58
1211 Geneva, -0020 SWITZERLAND Phone: (022)798-5162
Issues: media; future; film; computer networking; ideation; BBS. Description: Exchange information on global problems in brief and lively ways through video, visual and computer technologies. Type: media; computer. Source: IdeaNet.
Atlantic Center for the Environment
39 S. Main St.
Ipswich, MA 01938-2330 Phone: (508)356-0038
Affiliate: Atlantic Center for the Environment. Issues: environment; urban; future; activism; networking. Description: This periodical helps build links between our culture and the environmental problems facing it. Contacts(s): Brent Mitchell (Director/Conservation & Communications) Page#: 12-20. Circulation: 6M. Fax: (508)356-7322. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'atantictr'. Dues: $25-$500/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1963. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW, #601
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)328-0002
Issues: environment; energy; health; hazardous waste; anti-nuclear. Description: A national clearinghouse and networking center for people concerned about nuclear power issues. Dedicated to sound, non-nuclear energy policy, it serves safe energy and environmental activists with reliable, accurate information, resources, and organizing assistance. Provides citizens with the information/tools necessary to challenge nuclear facilities/policies. Works to increase energy efficiency toward a sustainable, renewable energy future. Stop deregulation of radioactive waste. Other Resources: See THE NUCLEAR MONITOR, a newsletter and magazine, GROUNDSWELL; NIRS ALERT; publications list; NIRSNET (BBS) are available to members. Publishes an energy audit manual for towns and universities: TEACHER'S RESOURCE GUIDE. Internships offer $100-week. Contacts(s): Michael Mariotte, Diane D'Arrigo Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
442A Vicksburg St.
San Francisco, CA 94114 Phone: (415)821-6180
Issues: politics; economics; activism. Description: Supports grassroots leaders and organizers throughout the US with training, consultation, and publications designed to help them gain the knowledge and skills needed to build and maintain strong community organizations of low- to middle-income people. OTC consults with local leaders to help them launch new organizing projects and each year OTC offers two 4-day workshops on community organizing. Other Resources: OTC publishes a variety of materials of interest to community organizers and leaders of community organizations, including THE ORGANIZER MAILING, a quarterly compilation of articles and reprints. Contacts(s): Mike Miller (Executive Director), Moshe Ben Asher (Staff Organizer) Publisher: OTC. Page#: 80. Price: $12/ea. Subscriptions: $40, $50 organizations. Frequency: 4/yr. Other Formats: Prodigy under CSVF16A. Web or BBS: AOL. Established: 1973. Additional Address: 1095 Market St., #419, San Francisco, CA 94103, (415)552-8990. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1110 University Ave. #308
Honolulu, HI 96826-1593 Phone: (808)941-3789
Issues: media; computer networking; BBS; telecommunications. Description: Serves as a regional telecommunications organization which brings together in a single forum both the providers and users of communication services, as well as policy makers, lplanners, scientists and academicians. The council is the only NGO especially designed to embrace members from all countries that play a role in the development and beneficial use of telecommunications in the Pacific hemisphere. Contacts(s): Richard Barber (Executive Director), James G. Savage (Assistant Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. W
North Hollywood, CA 91604-3504 Phone: (818)506-1077
Affiliate: Pacifica Foundation. Issues: politics; media; broadcasting; culture. Description: This catalogue offers Pacifica Radio Archive's best selling tapes. The Archive is the oldest collection of public radio programs in the US. These 30,000 recordings, made by Pacifica and independent producers since 1949, represent a wide range of perspectives on many areas, including African-American history, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director) Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Other Formats: WELL under 'ppspra'. Fax: (818)985-8802. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'ppspacific'. Established: 1972. Type: media; guide. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20036-2001 Phone: (202)483-0043
Issues: Third World; health; environment; hunger; development. Description: An independent information and policy studies organization dedicated in working in partnership with others to raise public understanding of sustainable development. Other Resources: Magazine, PANASCOPE; Case studies of community-based resource management, COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: LESSONS FROM THE CARIBBEAN. Offices in Hungary, Paris and London. Contacts(s): Don Edwards (Executive Director), Dana Alston, (202)483-0044. Fax: (202)483-3059. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'panos'. Other:Telex: 490-000-8533PAN. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PBI/USA, Box 1233
Harvard Square Station
Cambridge, MA 02238 Phone: (617)625-1786
Issues: peace; justice; conflict resolution; civil liberties; nonviolence. Description: PBI sends unarmed peace teams invited into areas of violent repression or conflict to provide protective accompaniment to grassroots workers whose lives are threatened to foster reconciliation and peace dialogue and to education and train in nonviolence and human rights. Other Resources: Publishes a membership newsletter, PBI/USA REPORT. Contacts(s): Mary MacArthur, John Lindsay-Poland (Coordinators), (415)564-9707. Page#: 18. Subscriptions: $25/yr. includes newsletter. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 1.2M. Fax: (617)876-8186. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'pbiusa'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1981. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Peace and Justice Studies, University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117 Phone: (415)666-6349
Issues: peace; Third World; foreign policy. Description: The international quarterly of world peace. A new magazine which presents the best writing on peace research from around the world, carefully edited for the general reader, with reports from peacemaking in the field, and reviews of many new books appearing on the topic. Contacts(s): Robert Elias (Editor) Publisher: Peace Review Publications Inc. Page#: 128. Price: $7/ea. Bulk Prices: 25% off/28. Subscriptions: $28/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 900. Fax: (415)666-2346. Web or BBS: PeaceNet, Internet. E-Mail: eliasr@alm.admin.usfca.edu. Tax Status: For Profit. Established: 1989. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
9523 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, AL-T5H 3V2 CANADA Phone: (403)429-3659
Issues: peace; activism. Contacts(s): David Boroditsky (Publisher), Tooker Gomberg (Editor) Page#: c12. Price: $.25/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $50/yr. Frequency: Weekly. Circulation: 3M. Fax: (403)425-5767. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'tooker'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute For Global Communications
18 De Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-1424 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Institute For Global Communications. Issues: peace; media; education; computer networking; BBS. Description: A computer-based communications and information-sharing system providing electronic mail, conferences, BBS's, databases, Telex, Fax, and gateway services to help you gather, organize and share valuable up-to-date and comprehensive information about issues like peace, nuclear weapons, the arms race, arms control, Central America, environmental protection, international development, apartheid, social justice, human rights, and more. Peacenet is accessible if you have a computer and a modem. Other Resources: EcoNet, HomeoNet, ConflictNet, and gateways to countless others. PEACENET WORLD NEWS, an e-mail news digest service Web or BBS: PeaceNet. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Friends Service Committee
2161 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140-1336 Phone: (617)661-6130
Affiliate: American Friends Service Committee. Issues: peace; spiritual; feminism; activism; nonviolence; domestic violence; interfaith. Description: "A New England Peace and Social Justice Newsletter" published by the regional office of the AFSC. Eclectic emphasis on empowerment journalism, many listings of events, resources, campaigns, etc. Eyewitness reports of nonviolent actions. Serves activist community nationwide, with frequent reader participation/dialogue. Other Resources: Free sample; 20-year anthology available. Contacts(s): Pat Farren (Editor), Jeanne Gallo (Executive Secretary) Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/3rd class; $15/first class. Frequency: 11/yr. Circulation: 2M. Fax: (617)354-2832. Web or BBS: Peacenet. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Peace Network
610 Ethan Allen Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912-5400 Phone: (301)891-2997
Affiliate: American Peace Network. Issues: peace; education; activism; conflict resolution; global understanding. Description: This newsletter has one purpose in mind: Abolish War! This periodical accomplishes this by reporting on steps towards peace and informative articles on things that may retard the abolishment of war. Contacts(s): Peter Zuckerman (President) Price: $2.50/ea. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 6M. Fax: (301)891-2997. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 521
Los Angeles, CA 90053-0521
Issues: peace; media; arts; environment; broadcasting; film; poetry; music. Description: Provides broadcast videocassettes promoting global peace, justice, environmental stability, and spiritual growth. Formats include interviews, speeches, documentaries, musicians, and poets. Other Resources: Distribute a free copy of STEPS TO INNER PEACE upon request. Contacts(s): John Owen, Madeleine Schwab (Producers) Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'jowen'. Established: 1987. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 88
Media, PA 19063-0088 Phone: (215)565-9131
Issues: environment; media; resources; conservation; recycling; computer networking; BBS. Description: Pennsylvania's oldest nonprofit organization, recognized nationally for its expertise in recycling, waste reduction and litter control. Other Resources: Publishes booklet on recycling and waste reduction for consumers-- ALL ABOUT RECYCLING; the ENVIRONMENTAL SHOPPING HANDBOOK and provides a hotline, sells canvas shopping bags, and runs database/BBS (215) 892-9940. Also PRC NEWSLETTER. Contacts(s): Ruth Becker (Executive Director) Other:Hotline: (800)468-6772. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1939. Office Address: 25 West 3rd St., Media, PA 19063. Type: organization; council. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
Box 2306
Davis, CA 95617-2306 Phone: (916)753-0731
Affiliate: Plenty USA. Issues: agriculture; environment; justice. Description: "Plenty promotes the relief and development efforts of the Farm, a large cooperative community. An ambulance service in the Bronx and soybeans for protein in Guatemala are two key projects." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Peter Schweitzer Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3.5M. Other Formats: Peacenet/Econet, user name 'natlaw'. Web or BBS: MCI Mail. E-Mail: 'plentyusa'. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Box 2306
Davis, CA 95617-2306 Phone: (916)753-0731
Issues: Third World; demographics; agriculture; economics; hunger; community investment; rural communities; indigenous peoples; alternative markets; networking. Description: A development, education, and environmental organization working around the world in collaboration with groups and individuals in disadvantaged communities. Special focus on indigenous people and cross-cultural cooperation. Projects include small-scale agriculture, primary health care, micro-economic development, and village technology. Winner of The Right Livelihood Award. Other Resources: See PLENTY BULLETIN and Natural Rights Center. Contacts(s): Peter Schweitzer (Executive Director), Charles Haren (Program Director) Circulation: 3.5M. Other Formats: Peacenet/Econet, user name 'natlaw'. Web or BBS: MCI. E-Mail: Plenty USA. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
27 Gate Five Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: (415)332-1716
Issues: education; environment; global understanding; activism; research. Description: Parent organization of The Whole Earth Institute. The Foundation's purpose is to collect practical information and disseminate it to the public. Other Resources: See Whole Earth Institute, The Well (BBS), THE WHOLE EARTH CATALOG on CD-ROM, and THE WHOLE EARTH REVIEW. Contacts(s): Richard Schuffler Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 5114
Santa Monica, CA 90409-5114 Phone: (818)784-0325
Issues: education; media; arts; spiritual; film; transformation; culture. Description: An educational media production and networking company emphasizing transformational, progressive programs that inform, entertain, and inspire audiences in subjects ranging among the arts, environment, humanities, science, metaphysics and philosophy. Other Resources: Co-productions, live events, workshops, screenings, lectures, production services for other nonprofits. Contacts(s): Janice Yudell (Treasurer), Nicholas Dragon (Director), (310)998-1126. Web or BBS: Compuserve. E-Mail: '177000,1441'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Information Systems Department
1685 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401-3248 Phone: 310)458-8283
Issues: media; politics; computer networking; municipal; BBS. Description: Established to provide Santa Monica residents free electronic mail and conferencing. Users can also communicate directly with city government. Contacts(s): Jon Stevens Established: 1989. Additional Address: 1825 - C Euclid St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Mindful Press
3020 Bridgeway #295
Sausalito, CA 94965-2839
Issues: media; computer networking; press; BBS. Description: A proposed world-wide instantaneous publishing system for every kind of text, graphics, audio, film and computer data; a repository into which anyone may place material to be published; freedom of the press brought to the computer screen in a new, clarifying system of order. PAX has special rights to the use of Autodesk's Xanadu software for the universal publishing repository. Some 25 years in the making, a "universal electronic publishing network" which will operate on "hypertext". Other Resources: Videos, books, and T-shirts are available on the subject of this project in progress. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Research Foundation
Box 5036
Annapolis, MD 21403-7036
Affiliate: Environmental Research Foundation. Issues: media; environment; health; hazardous waste; computer networking; BBS. Description: RACHEL is a fully indexed on-line database. The database includes one Coast Guard's CHRIS Manual (Chemical Hazard Response Information System), re New Jersey Dept. of Health Fact Sheet on 1,100 toxic chemicals and over 6 years' worth of NEW YORK TIMES articles on the environment abstracted for easy access. Other Resources: There is no user charge. To sign up, write E.R.F. requesting a password. See CITIZEN'S TOXIC WASTE AUDIT MANUAL (directories). Contacts(s): Robbin Zeff (Associate Director), Maria Pellerano (Director of Finance) Price: $40/yr. Established: 1981. Office Address: 1432 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
170-40 Hanley Rd. #1B
Jamaica Estates, NY 13090 Phone: (718)658-5872
Affiliate: World Peace University. Issues: media; Third World; peace; broadcasting; Latin America. Description: A short-wave station (7.375 Mhz) which broadcasts worldwide, seven days a week, to provide practical information and insights into all aspects of world peace. A joint project of World Peace University, Oregon, and University of Peace in Costa Rica, dedicated to broadcasting programs to increase understanding about conflict resolution, sustainable development, elimination of world hunger, peace education, environmental conservation, social justice and cross-cultural issues. Other Resources: Airs peace oriented programming internationally in English and Spanish. Contacts(s): Ucatowsha (Journalist), Elizabeth A. Ulatowska (Reporter Radio/Television) Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Other:Fax (718)658-5158. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Office Address: Box 88, Santa Ana, Costa Rica Additional Address: Radio for Peace, Box 10869, Eugene, OR 97440 Contact: Dr. F. Richard Schneider (Chancellor) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
American Recycling Market
Box 577
Ogdensburg, NY 13669-0577 Phone: (800)267-0707
Affiliate: American Recycling Market. Issues: environment; media; recycling; green consumer; BBS. Description: An online information service for the recycling industry. Instant access to over 20,000 markets, 2,500 certified recycled products. DataBank, Traders Classified Service, Resource Library, and Electronic Mailroom. Contacts(s): Mike Fraser Fax: (315)471-3258. Established: 1985. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 60036
Reno, NV 89506-0036 Phone: (702)885-0166
Affiliate: Tides Foundation. Issues: peace; economics; politics; disarmament; government accountability; activism. Description: Supports and encourages rural citizens who are fighting to protect themselves and their communities from abuses of the US military. Promotes an integrated understanding of the role the military plays in our economic and political life. Other Resources: Publishes a quarterly newsletter called SKYGUARD. Contacts(s): Marla Painter (Executive Director), Juan Montes (Director of Programs) Fax: (702)885-0167. Web or BBS: Environet. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 28703
Oakland, CA 94604-8703 Phone: (510)834-4263
Issues: justice; Native Americans; indigenous peoples. Description: SAIIC's goals are to promote peace and social justice for Indian People: 1) by providing information to the general public in North America, Europe, and to human rights and solidarity organizations regarding the struggles for survival and self- determination of Indian peoples of South and Meso America; 2) by facilitating exchange and promoting direct communication and understanding between native peoples. Other Resources: SAIIC's projects and programs include: 1) publication of the Newsletters in Spanish and English, as well as other special publications; 2) Indian Visitor Program; 3) human rights advocacy; 4) 500 Years of Resistance project; 5) Indian Women's Project; Contacts(s): Nilo Cayuqueo (Coordinator), Peter Veilleux (Editor/Office Manager) Page#: 26-40. Bulk Prices: $35/2. Subscriptions: $15/yr.; $30/outside US. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 4M. Fax: (510)834-4264. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'saiic'. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Craig Summers, Chair
Dept. of Psychology, Laurentian University
Sudbury, ON-P3E 2C6 CANADA Phone: (705)675-1151
Affiliate: Laurentian University. Issues: peace; health; feminism; justice; education; politics; Native Americans; indigenous peoples; anti-nuclear; disarmament; psychology. Description: This group of psychologists focuses on the professional contributions that we can make to political and social issues. Militarism and the sanity of nuclear deterrence have been continuing foci. Activities have also included feminism, mental health institutionalization and native rights. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter. Contacts(s): Craig Summers (Chair) Web or BBS: Bitnet/Netnorth. E-Mail: @nickel.laurentian.ca. Dues: $8.56, $5.35 students (Canadian $). Member of: Section 2 of the Canadian Psychological Association. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Whole Earth Institute
27 Gate 5 Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965-1401 Phone: (415)332-1716
Affiliate: Whole Earth Institute. Issues: energy; appropriate technology; computer networking. Description: Signal: Communication Tools for the Information Age is a 240-page catalog covering everything hi-tech, low-tech, and no-tech related to human communications, from speaking, acting, and drawing to satellite TV, computer networks, music synthesizers and beyond, with our usual how-to-use-it, where-to-find-it reviews. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director) Page#: 240. Web or BBS: The WELL. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: business; catalog; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
165 Vallecitos de Oro
San Marcos, CA 92069-1436
Issues: environment; media; BBS; computer networking. Description: A distributor and publsiher of books concerned with ecology, computers, and general interest topics. Contacts(s): Leslie Smith (President) Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Center for Applied Urban Research
1313 Farnam on Mall
Omaha, NE 68102-1836
Issues: media; education; justice; computer networking; BBS. Contacts(s): Donald F. Norris (Book Reviewer) Type: periodical. Source: John Kremer.
American Business Directories/Information, Inc.
5711 S. 86th Circle
Omaha, NE 68127-4146 Phone: (402)593-4600
Issues: economics; urban; education; health; public health. Description: 47,830 listings arranged geographically by name and derived from the "Yellow Pages.". Other Resources: Regional editions available: Eastern, $865; Western, $535. Publisher: NY Public Library. Subscriptions: $1,295 prepaid. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Magnetic tape, diskette. 3x5 cards. Fax: (402)331-1505. Web or BBS: Online Information Network. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1724 11th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814-6513 Phone: (916)444-6616
Issues: energy; Third World; environment; solar; efficiency. Description: An organization promoting solar cooking to benefit people and environments worldwide. Their handbook tells how to make and use a simple convenient solar cooker. These cookers are proving effective in the Third World. Other Resources: Other teaching tools include foldable demonstration cooker, research, information network, training workshops and consultation. Quarterly newsletter, SOLAR BOX JOURNAL. Handbook $5 in US. Free to institutions abroad. Contacts(s): Beverly Blum (Executive Director), Kevin Coyle (Resources Coordinator) Fax: (916)447-8689. Web or BBS: Econet. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 28703
Oakland, CA 94604-8703 Phone: (510)834-4263
Issues: justice; Native Americans; indigenous peoples. Description: Supports the struggles of Native Americans for self-determination in South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico, by publishing a magazine, organizing conferences, urgent action bulletins, and organizing for 500 years of Native American Resistance. Other Resources: "We have a small library open to the public. We publish many special publications on various related issues and SAIIC Newsletter. We hold many public events and tours of South and Meso American Indian leaders. We also have a small library of videos." Contacts(s): Nilo Cayuqueo (Coordinator), Peter Veilleux (Editor/Office Manager) Fax: (510)834-4264. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'saiic'. Established: 1983. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1168
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1168 Phone: (919)967-4600
Issues: economics; environment; education; justice; youth; corporate responsibility. Description: SEAC is a national network of over 1,000 student environmental groups. SEAC's goal is to show the interconnections between environmental and other social concerns, and to make corporations more accountable to the public. Other Resources: See newsletter, THRESHOLD. Contacts(s): J. Burger (National Office Representative), Eric Odell (Newsletter Editor) Web or BBS: Bitnet. E-Mail: SEAC @ UNC.BITNET. Dues: $15, $25 group, $35 non-student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1988. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
C/O ISAR
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)387-3034
Affiliate: Institute for Soviet-American Relations. Issues: peace; East-West; disarmament. Description: Chronicles the many and diverse activities in Soviet-American relations. It reports on current events, exchanges, joint projects, public education, health and the environment. The journal provides a forum for very different points of view and exposes the reader to the complex nature of relations between the Soviet and American governments and between the peoples. Subscriptions: $15 students/teachers/seniors; $25; $35 libraries and organizations. Other Resources: HANDBOOK OF ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS 1990; profiles 313 nonprofit organizations active in Soviet-American activities with an appendix including relevant government offices in US & USSR, trade resources, and school exchanges. Contacts(s): Eliza Klose (Executive Director), Anne L. Hunt (Co-editor) Page#: 100. Price: $10/ea. Bulk Prices: $5ea/24. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 4M. Fax: (202)667-3291. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'isar'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Contact: John Sturino (Systems Coordinator) Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 567
Rangeley, ME 04970-0567
Issues: energy; Third World; peace; environment; appropriate technology; self-reliance; networking. Description: TRANET's Newsletter-Directory is an abstracting service and networking tool. It provides short briefs on publications, programs, projects, and peoples involved in environmental, peace, human rights, feminist, humanistic economy, and other A & T (Alternative & Transformational) movements. It is unique in its world-wide coverage with news and contact information of Alternative Japan, Alternative Europe, and news from the Third World. 200+ members who contribute to the exchange of information. Other Resources: TRANET also helps third world nations develop appropriate technology libraries and provides a networking clearinghouse to help its members link with one another. Contacts(s): Peter Thibeault (President), William N. Ellis (General Coordinator), (207)864-2252. Page#: 16. Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 2M. Web or BBS: Earthnet. E-Mail: 'ellisb'. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
245 - 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001-7301
Issues: justice; education; media; BBS; computer networking. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with sociology, general interest, health, science, and computer topics. Markets: schools, libraries. Contacts(s): Barry Fast (President) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
Phone: (312)986-0627
Issues: environment; health; agriculture; hazardous waste; anti-nuclear; pesticides. Description: Working to end the policies and practices that degrade the environment and the quality of life for the peoples of the Americas. Present campaigns: stopping pesticide "Circle of Poison," passing Pesticide Export Reform Act and Stopping trade deregulation under G.A.T.T. (focus on pesticides), stopping B.R.C. Classifying of nuclear waste. Other Resources: TERRA NEWSLETTER. Contacts(s): Phyllis Hasbrouck (Director), Susan Compernolle (Secretary), (312)262-4375. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'bgould'. Dues: $20/yr. includes newsletter. Established: 1989. Member of: National Coalition Against Misuse of Pesticides; Pesticide Action Network. Contact: Bruce Gould (Treasurer), (708)869-4000. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rua da Gloria, 122, Gr. 105
Rio de Janiero
RJ -, BRAZIL Phone: (021)242-1957
Issues: Third World; Latin America; Asia. Description: "Published as a step towards establishing a New International Information Order. It contains information on and analysis of the conditions and aspirations of emerging nations. Separate editions are published in Spanish and Portuguese." Excellent Third World coverage. Contacts(s): Bill Hinchberger (Editor, English), Andrea Moutinho (Business Manager), (021)222-1370. Page#: 65. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $9/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Web or BBS: Geonet. E-Mail: 'terceiro-mundo'. Other:(021)252-7440. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2204 Phone: (510)835-4692
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1984. Page#: 304. Price: $19.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2247 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; media; press; film. Description: The nation's most comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible library collections of print resources on the full range of Third World regions and issues. All audiovisual, organizational and print resources are kept on a computerized database. Other Resources: See Third World Resources under organizations. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Other Formats: Geonet ('Geo2:tfenton'). Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2247 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: Each issue of this newsletter contains a four-page guide to organizations and their print and audiovisual resources: (Spring) ASIA AND PACIFIC, (Summer) AFRICA, (Fall) LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, (Winter) the MIDDLE EAST, providing educators and activists with up-to-date, annotated materials from all Third World areas. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Page#: 24. Price: $2.50/ea. Bulk Prices: Call. Subscriptions: $10/yr.; $30/yr. organizations. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.5M. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2247 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; peace. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Fall 1990. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heidland 9
Fisherhude, -2802 GERMANY Phone: 4293-1264 or 65 (country code 49)
Issues: peace. Description: TPN is published several times a year and can be subscribed to free of charge. It is not copyright protected. If quoted they only ask that you use it as the source, refer to its address, that it is free and send them a copy of the reprint. TPN is a useful list of news items from the European front on issues of peace and disarmament that should interest all American readers. English. Other Resources: Formerly TRANSANTLANTIC PEACE NEWSLETTER (TPN). Contacts(s): Dr. Burkhard Luber Fax: 4293-1337 (country code 49). Web or BBS: PeaceNet/GreenNet. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; corporate responsibility. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Fall 1989. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
One CNN Center
Box 105366
Atlanta, GA 30335-4201 Phone: (404)827-3183
Issues: media; broadcasting. Description: This once back water independent station has become the alternative network for people who want entertainment, sports, culture, news and information. TBS sponsors many environmental, peace, and progressive projects. Other Resources: CNN, 24-hour newschannel; WTBS, 24-hour variety channel; TNT, 24-hour classic move channel; Network Earth, a environmental show and BBS on Compuserve; Captain Planet, an environmental superhero children's television show. Contacts(s): Barbara Pyle (Environmental Policy Department), Craig Duff (Coordinating Producer), (404)827-3973. Fax: (404)827-4292. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
People Against Racist Terror (PART)
Box 1990
Burbank, CA 91507-1990 Phone: (310)288-5003
Affiliate: People Against Racist Terror (PART). Issues: justice; feminism; education; media; urban; racism; sexism; gay/lesbian; political prisoners; pro-choice; minorities. Description: A youth-oriented anti-racist newsletter based in L.A. with a national distribution and network. It exposes organized neo-nazi groups, KKK, and random racist, sexist, anti-semitic, and homophobic violence. Educates in support of liberation and self-determination. Provides a forum for discussion of issues facing anti-racist organizers, contact lists of anti-racist groups nationally and locally. "We support outreach, self-organization, and education of young people." Other Resources: Research reports on projects of the racist right: links of neo-nazis to English only, Anti-Abortion movements; exposes of racists in the anti-war movement, racist use of TV, etc. Contacts(s): Michael Novick (Editor) Page#: 10. Price: $1/ea. Bulk Prices: $.50ea/24. Subscriptions: $5, $10 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: CompuServe. E-Mail: 71277.1625. Other:Message (213)461-3127. Established: 1988. Member of: Center for Democratic Renewal, John Brown Anti-Klan Network. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3881
Portland, ME 04104-3881 Phone: (207)797-2770
Issues: peace; education; economics; disarmament; conflict resolution; economic conversion. Description: A journal dedicated to educating the public over many issues that affect our countries economic, social, and foreign relations. These issues are the costs of war and the arms race, foreign policy, and abolishing war as a tool for foreign policy. Regular features include: President's Message, Project Reports, Essays, Book Reviews, VFP Chapter Directory. Contacts(s): Jerry Genesio (Executive Director) Page#: 34. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3M. Fax: (207)797-2770. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'vfphq'. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3881
Portland, ME 04104-3881 Phone: (207)797-2770
Issues: peace; education; economics; disarmament. Description: A veterans educational organization working with others to educate the general public concerning (a) costs of war, (b) the arms race, (c) US foreign policy issues, and (d) the exigency of abolishing war as an instrument of international policy. Membership open to veterans of all eras. 57 Chapters nationally. Other Resources: See POINT and VFP JOURNAL (periodicals); Special Issue Journal, "Abolish War! - The Last Campaign." A treatise on the exigency of abolishing war as an instrument of international policy. Contacts(s): Jerry Genesio (Executive Director) Circulation: 2M. Fax: (207)878-3618. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'vfphq'. Established: 1985. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
126 Rogers Street
Cambridge, MA 02142-1096 Phone: (617)868-5050
Affiliate: International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Issues: peace; disarmament; anti-nuclear. Description: Provides updates on impact of global issues of nuslearism, militarism, environment and development on human health, and updates on IPPNW and affiliate work in these areas. Contacts(s): Lynn Martin (Editor) Price: single copies free. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: quarterly. Circulation: 30M. Other Formats: available on-line through PeaceNet. Fax: (617)868-2560. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: ippnwbos. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm.
140 NE - 123rd Street
Box 610937
North Miami, FL 33161-5348
Issues: environment; politics; energy; media; Description: BBS; computer networking. Contacts(s): Jennifer Robertson (Book Buyer) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
Whole Earth Institute
27 Gate Five Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94966 Phone: (415)332-1716
Affiliate: Whole Earth Institute. Issues: media; computer networking; BBS. Description: A computer BBS that offers low-cost access to a unique communications tool. The WELL is divided into conferences that cover a wide range of topics in both general-interest and technical areas (Books, Parenting, Writers, Macintosh, etc.). It's a place where professionals and personal interactions overlap, weaving a tapestry of interactivity that approaches a village-like quality in an electronic environment. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director), (415)332-4335. Price: $3/hour online. Subscriptions: $8/month. Web or BBS: The WELL (415) 332-6106. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1968. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 922223
Sylmar, CA 91392-2223 Phone: (818)367-6324
Issues: environment; animal rights; vegetarian. Description: "Networking compassion to heal the Planet." "Our interest is to inform, educate and network caring individuals and organizations. Although our concern extends to all living things, our database focuses mainly on Animal Rights/Protection organizations around the country. This information is supplied on a not-for-profit basis to anyone." Contacts(s): Randy Ralston (Director) Fax: (818)363-3258. Web or BBS: CompuServe. E-Mail: 70521.1201. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
339 Lafayette St. #8
New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212)674-9499
Affiliate: Nicaragua Solidarity Network of Greater New York. Issues: Third World; peace; politics; Latin America; Central America. Description: Concise news summaries from computer networks, and the Englilsh-, French- and Spanish-language press. Covers Latin America and the Caribbean. Strong focus on grassroots movements. Widely used by alternative media. Contacts(s): Jare Guskin (Editor) Publisher: Nicaragua Solidarity Network. Page#: 6. Price: donation. Bulk Prices: Negotiable. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: weekly. Circulation: 250. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: nicanet@blythe.org. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm.
47 Calhoun Rd.
Waynesville, NC 28786-3003 Phone: (704)926-2200
Issues: environment; justice; education. Description: A directory of people, projects, and organizations in service to the Earth. Includes 41 visions written by notable writers. Contacts(s): Hans J. Keller (Editor), Sandra McClintock (Editor) Price: $19.95 + $4 S&H. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (704)926-9041. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'hkeller'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
27 Gate Five Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: (415)332-1716
Affiliate: Point Foundation. Issues: environment; green consumer; conservation. Description: The research and development arm of the Foundation. With the continued help of generous supporters, the Institute is a way in which Point can branch into new arenas of exploration and information dissemination. Creating a comprehensive Whole Earth resource data bank, hosting innovative conferences, and sponsoring active, multi-dimensional research studies such as our exploration of the environmental restoration movement are but a few of the projects planned by them. Other Resources: The WELL, BBS; WHOLE EARTH CATALOG on CD-ROM only; WHOLE EARTH REVIEW; guide, FRINGES OF REASON; and SIGNAL, a business catalog of hi-tech communications items. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director) Web or BBS: The WELL. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1968. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Point Foundation
27 Gate Five Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: (415)332-1716
Affiliate: Point Foundation. Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: The Review, which does not take ads, is the successor publication to the best-selling Whole Earth Catalogs, Whole Earth Review gives its readers access to information useful in their daily lives, access to new ideas, and access to a community of education that works, individual by individual, to make the future a better place to visit. Formerly CoEvolution Quarterly. Other Resources: Books; CD-ROM (The Electronic Whole Earth Catalog). The WELL - Electronic conferencing network. Cyberthon - a 24-hour adventure in virtual reality. The Hackers' Conference. Whole Earth Institute. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director) Publisher: Point Foundation. Page#: 144. Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $27/yr.; $35 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 50M. Web or BBS: The WELL. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1968. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Wind Energy Association
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: A newsletter informing the reader about regulatory and policy issues related to the use of wind energy at the state, federal, and international level; wind technology improvements; trade news; environmental issues of interest to the wind industry. Contacts(s): Randy Swisher (Executive Director), Mike Marvin (Director, Government Affairs) Page#: 4+. Subscriptions: $225/yr. Frequency: Weekly. Circulation: 400. Fax: (202)408-8536. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'awea'. Other:MCI Mail = AWEA. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Wind Energy Association
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: Information about current uses of wind energy and a listing of companies (manufacturers, developers, operators of wind farms, and consultants) in the wind industry. Contacts(s): Randy Swisher (Executive Director), Dianne Eppler (Director of Operations) Published Date: 4/90. Fax: (202)408-8536. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'awea'. Other:MCI Mail = AWEA. Labels: 10. Established: 1974. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Wind Energy Association
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: News of association events/activities, news of legislative affairs, and small turbines articles. Contacts(s): Randy Swisher (Executive Director), Mike Marvin (Director of Government Affairs) Page#: 4+. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (202)408-8536. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'awea'. Other:MCI Mail = AWEA. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors), (510)536-1876. Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1987. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 UN Plaza, 12th Fl.
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)599-1320
Affiliate: World Federalist Association. Issues: peace; justice; international law; United Nations; foreign policy. Description: An international organization promoting peace and justice through world law and a strengthened United Nations, dedicated to eliminating the use of force in international relations. WAWF was founded in Montreaux, Switzerland in 1947. "We are now an international movement with members in over 30 countries and national organizations in about 15 countries." WAWF has its international secretariat in Amsterdam and a United Nations office here in New York. Other Resources: Publishes WORLD FEDERALIST NEWS, a newsletter. Reports on UN legal and institutional initiatives. Contacts(s): Jack Yost (UN Representative) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $15/2 yrs for reports. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 2M. Fax: (212)599-1332. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'worldfed'. Established: 1947. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o WAWF
777 UN Plaza, 12th Fl.
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)599-1320
Affiliate: World Association for World Federation. Issues: peace; environment; international law; foreign policy; United Nations. Description: This newsletter presents a unique source of information and opinion on global issues, world integration and the strengthening of world institutions. Your paid subscription helps support the collection and dissemination of this information. Additional contributions are needed and much appreciated. Contacts(s): Jack Yost (Director) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $15/yr.; $10/students, seniors. Frequency: 8/yr. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'worldfed'. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
113 University Place
Box 722 Cooper Station
New York, NY 10003-4527 Phone: (212)982-8770
Affiliate: Lucis Trust. Issues: spiritual; peace; justice; faith; conflict resolution. Description: They seek to: aid in establishing right human relations, help mobilize the energy of goodwill everywhere in public opinion on the world, cooperate in the work of preparation for the reappearance of Christ (the "Coming One"), and educate world public opinion on the causes of world problems, so creating a thought forum of solution. Other Resources: The various activities and publications available through World Goodwill are listed in the "Reply Slip" included with each quarterly newsletter. Contacts(s): Ida Urso, Ph.D. (Director), Sarah McKechnie (President) Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'pcoles'. Established: 1932. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
113 University Place
Box 722 Cooper Station
New York, NY 10003-4527 Phone: (212)982-8770
Affiliate: World Goodwill. Issues: peace; spiritual; faith; conflict resolution. Description: This newsletter reports on the activities of its Organization. This newsletter also lists available periodicals from the parent organization. Good informative articles on the activities of World Goodwill. Contacts(s): Ida Urso, Ph.D. (Director), Sarah McKechnie (President) Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 18M. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'pcoles'. Established: 1932. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 10869
Eugene, OR 97440-2869 Phone: (503)283-8958
Affiliate: Radio for Peace International. Issues: peace; education; environment; media; activism; gloabl understanding; forests; broadcasting. Description: Offers: 1) On campus Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2) Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3) Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4) Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5) Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6) Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7) Internationally located branch campuses. Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Publishes a handbooks, HOW NATURE WORKS: REGENERATING KINSHIP WITH PLANET EARTH; and CONNECTING WITH NATURE. Newsletter. See, also, Radio for Peace (media). Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Price: $11 w/postage. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
401 San Miguel Way
Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: (916)456-9205
Issues: environment; economics; empowerment; economics; environment; Contacts(s): Mark Dubois (Director) Fax: (916)739-6951. Web or BBS: Econet: bankreform. E-Mail: WorldWise. Type: ORG. Source: Who.
Institute for Social & Cultural Communications
18 Millfield ST.
Woods Hole, MA 02543 Phone: (508)548-9063
Affiliate: Institute for Social & Cultural Communications. Issues: politics; justice; peace; environment; activism; ideation; analysis. Description: "This magazine is an entertaining collection of political and social commentary from a progressive perspective, aiming "to assist activist efforts to attain a better future." Special columns devoted to music, art, sports, and book reviews help make the cultural coverage of special interest. Top writers such as Noam Chomsky, Bell Hooks and Barbara Ehrenreich give promise to the future of this new political magazine." - C.Canan Other Resources: ZMI - ZMedia Institute (9 days in June); LBBS - computer bulletin board. Contacts(s): Lydia Sargent Page#: 64-72. Price: $3.95. Subscriptions: $25, $35 institution; $18 low-income. Frequency: 11/yr. Circulation: 21M. Fax: (508)457-0626. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/GENERAL.
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