tagged w/ Youth Activism
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I taught myself animation, how to draw and much more.
September 02, 2008
I was working on a groups short - that is full of dinosaurs.
I work with diffrent visual aspect. I was trying something new on Internet.I taught myself animation, how to draw and much more.
September 02, 2008
I was... more
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Back in December activist from Utah Tim DeChristopher disrupted a federal auction for oil and gas leases by bidding for land with money he didn’t have, causing some energy companies pulled out of the bidding, and others had to pay more money.
He thought that the Obama administration might get his back for standing up for the rights of future generations...but he just got charged with two federal felony counts yesterday so I guess not. If convicted, he could face as much as 10 years in prison.Back in December activist from Utah Tim DeChristopher disrupted a federal auction for... more
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Demonstrators march for jobs, justice, climate, etc, unified in their agreement that the priorities of the G-20 governments are currently pretty f---ed up, and demanding that they "Put People First" ahead of profits.
Love to see democracy in action. If we want a just economic recovery in the US and around the world, we the people had better stand up and demand it.Demonstrators march for jobs, justice, climate, etc, unified in their agreement that... more
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Time magazine covers PowerShift--a gathering of 11,000 youth from across the US who gathered in DC as part of a movement to fight climate change and demand environmental justice.
Time asks if the threat of Climate Change and the need to cut carbon emissions will trump the calls of "environmental justice".
This is the movement of our generation, what kind of movement is it going to be?Time magazine covers PowerShift--a gathering of 11,000 youth from across the US who... more
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"No one on the corner got PV like us, we rocking solar power, but efficiency's a must""No one on the corner got PV like us, we rocking solar power, but... more
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Obama has supported the Expansion of Programs for Service and volunteer programs focused on education.
If you're thinking about supporting SOS Outreach's youth development programs then now is the time, their fundraiser ends on April first! They are very close to their goal. Your donation will help put them on track to support 5,000 kids at over 40 ski resorts nationwide this year.Obama has supported the Expansion of Programs for Service and volunteer programs... more
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We have just been offered an incredible opportunity. Worldchanging has been challenged to raise $10,000 in recurring reader pledges by May 15, 2009. If we do, our challenger will support Worldchanging with a $100,000 grant.
This is one of the most important gifts Worldchanging has ever been offered, and we need your support to get it.
We know you want a sustainable future. You know that Worldchanging is a small, frugal nonprofit that does award-winning work exploring the best innovations for solving our most pressing planetary problems. Worldchanging.com's books, media interviews and public talks help advance innovations that make a bright green future possible. And now we're just about to launch into a year of our most important work yet.
That work will stop unless you help us weather the recession. Precisely because we've been such an entrepreneurial nonprofit, earning most of the money to do our work, we have been hit hard by the economic downturn. If we're going to continue, we need your continued support to get us back on solid ground. As a token of our appreciation, we're offering a few exclusive gifts, described below.
We hope we can count on you to help us meet this one-of-a-kind challenge.
Thank you for your contribution.
Sincerely,
Alex Steffen and the Worldchanging TeamWe have just been offered an incredible opportunity. Worldchanging has been challenged... more
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Last week, I caught up with Worldchanging ally Ethan Schaffer, Director of Major Gifts and Grants at Northwest-based nonprofit Climate Solutions, to talk about his recent participation in Power Shift 2009. The epic event featured four days of workshops, speakers and music focused on mobilizing, networking, learning, teaching and lobbying Congress to make real progress on global warming. More than 12,000 people attended the event, which organizers are calling the largest gathering of U.S. youth climate activists in history.Last week, I caught up with Worldchanging ally Ethan Schaffer, Director of Major Gifts... more
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The BioTour crew attends the third presidential debate at Hofstra University and talks to students about what issues they are fighting for. Whether the environment or the economy, health care, student loans, or the war in Iraq, these are the issues our generation cares about in the fight for a better future. Listen up!The BioTour crew attends the third presidential debate at Hofstra University and talks... more
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From February 27th to March 2nd, more than 10,000 young leaders from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. for Power Shift 2009. Together, we will take a message of bold, comprehensive, and immediate action on climate change to Capital Hill.
On March 2nd, thousands will gather at the coal-fired Capitol Power Plant for largest civil disobedience for the climate in U.S. history.
NOW is the time for the first national movement for climate justice and energy solutions. Join thousands of people, young and old, who are taking action to lead us toward a just and sustainable future.From February 27th to March 2nd, more than 10,000 young leaders from across the... more
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BioTour friend Alexis Ringwald and a team of eco-friendly adventurers have just completed a tour across India with solar-powered plug-in electric cars, vegetable oil-powered trucks and other green innovations.
"Why did this tour happen?” asked Ringwald. “Why this mad, insane plan to travel across India in a caravan of solar electric cars and jatropha trucks with solar music, art, dance and a potent message for climate solutions? Well ... the world needs crazy ideas to change things, because the conventional way of thinking is not working anymore.”
Power to eco-nomads everywhere!BioTour friend Alexis Ringwald and a team of eco-friendly adventurers have just... more
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BioTour visits Common Ground High School in New Haven, CT—an environmental learning and leadership charter school committed to cultivating habits of healthy living and sustainable environmental practice. We explored Common Ground’s impressive organic farm, spoke to engaged students and impassioned teachers, and witnessed inspiring ways in which sustainability education can truly open young minds.
Episode 8 of the BioTour on the Campaign Trail series.BioTour visits Common Ground High School in New Haven, CT—an environmental... more
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Brian Life (http://www.brianlife.com/) tags our bus in Bushwick, Brooklyn on the morning of our appearance at the third presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Music by Rosetta Stoned (http://www.myspace.com/rosettas).
Episode 9 of the BioTour on the Campaign Trail series.Brian Life (http://www.brianlife.com/) tags our bus in Bushwick, Brooklyn on the... more
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10,000 young people are set to make history at this year's PowerShift. We will rally to the beats of THE ROOTS and SANTOGOLD as we celebrate our power as a united youth movement.
The BioTour bus will be there. Will you? Sign up NOW at https://www.regonline.com/checkin.asp?eventid=67213810,000 young people are set to make history at this year's PowerShift. We will... more
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This fall, BioTour joined the Energy Action Coalition and local leaders across the country on the PowerVote Campaign--an effort to engage youth and gather pledges to vote for a clean and just energy future. Together, youth across the nation gathered over 300,000 pledges for the PowerVote Campaign. But, the pledge doesn't end at the voting booth. We must take ownership of our democracy, and continuously work with As and pressure our elected representatives to do their crucial part in building a sustainable future.
Episode 7 of the BioTour on the Campaign Trail series.This fall, BioTour joined the Energy Action Coalition and local leaders across the... more
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The BioTour crew visits Live Power Community Farm in Covelo, California to learn about community supported agriculture, biodynamic farming, and the way agriculture can help us build a sustainable society.
Episode 4 of the BioTour on the Campaign Trail series.The BioTour crew visits Live Power Community Farm in Covelo, California to learn about... more
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Northern Michigan University students Lisa McCarthy and Sarah Swanson are giving presentations across the Upper Peninsula on their recent Lutheran World Relief trip to Nicaragua during which they met with coffee farmers and learned about fair trade.
The NMU students were among 13 Americans on Lutheran World Relief Study Tour entitled NICARAGUA: Pour Justice to the Brim from January 5-12, 2009
The group visited the capitol of Managua, and the coffee growing regions of Matagalpa, Jinotega and La Reyna.
Fair trade ensures fair wages, and protects women's rights and human rights plus fights poverty and protects the environment.
At the peak of the coffee harvest, the students visited many aspects of the industry including dry mills, wet mills and coffee cooperatives.
They spoke on January 13, 2008 to a group at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ) in Marquette, MI.Northern Michigan University students Lisa McCarthy and Sarah Swanson are giving... more
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The new BioTour crew gathers at a farm outside of Madison, Wisconsin to turn two old school busses into renewable energy super-powered land-ships. Hilarity ensues.
Episode 3 of the BioTour on the Campaign Trail series.The new BioTour crew gathers at a farm outside of Madison, Wisconsin to turn two old... more
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BioTour is an environmental education non-profit that traverses the country on school buses that have been converted to run on waste vegetable oil and solar paneled electrical power. This fall, on BioTour's fourth national tour, thirteen young people hit the road in two converted school buses. We visited 41 states and held dozens of educational events at universities, K-12 schools, and community gatherings. The BioTour bus is working towards building a national movement for Sustainability--through both smart policies and realistic practices in renewable energy.
Episode 1 of the BioTour on the Campaign Trail series.BioTour is an environmental education non-profit that traverses the country on school... more
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Freekibble.com's primary mission is to provide good, healthy food to dogs and cats to those shelters who are working so hard to see that none of them go hungry - they need our help. We'll continue to provide free kibble to the Humane Society of Central Oregon and now we're expanding to add more shelters in need of free kibble.
Mimi Ausland, a 12 year old girl from Bend, Oregon, wanted to help feed the hungry dogs at her local animal shelter. "There are 10's of thousands of dogs in animal shelters across the country, all needing to be fed a good meal." Say hello to freekibble.com! And now it's time to feed the cats too! http://www.freekibblekat.com/
Freekibble.com's primary mission is to provide good, healthy food to dogs and... more
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