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Political Advocacy Groups Resources

This category includes associations and organizations that endeavor to influence policy and legislation.

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Campaign To End The Death Penalty (CEDP)

http://www.nodeathpenalty.org/

Anti-death penalty organization. General information on the death penalty and fact sheets on current death row inmates and past executions. Includes "New Abolitionist" magazine, with full-text articles written by CEDP staff and current prisoners. Event calendar for public protests and local chapter guide.

Author: Campaign To End The Death Penalty

Subjects:

Law, Government & Political Science--Political Science--Politics--Political Advocacy Groups

Social Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare

Keywords: Death Penalty; Executions

Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF)

http://www.feminist.org/

łThe Feminist Majority and The Feminist Majority Foundation are committed to empowering women and winning equality through research, the sharing of information of value to feminists everywhere, and effective action. Our work is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of caring feminists -- women and men -- all across the USA and around the world. ˛

This site provides information about FMF programs and projects, it contains press releases and access to the Feminist Majority Report (newsletter.) Information about internships, conferences and key policy issues are also provided. The site is searchable.

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Subjects:

Law, Government & Political Science--Political Science--Politics--Political Advocacy Groups

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Women--Feminism

Keywords: Feminism; rights; service; issues; woman

National Association of Counties (NACo)

http://www.naco.org

"The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the national voice for America's county governments. Since 1935, NACo has represented the interests of counties before Congress and the Administration." This site contains a list of county and corporate members and links to state associations of counties, professional affiliates and other related organizations. It also provides information about member services, legislative issues and news affecting county governments.

Author: National Association of Counties (wmartin@spaceworks)

Subjects:

Law, Government & Political Science--Government--US State & Regional

Law, Government & Political Science--Political Science--Politics--Political Advocacy Groups

Keywords: Counties

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC)

http://www.privacyrights.org/

PRC is a nonprofit consumer information, research, and advocacy program, based in San Diego, California. PRC provides a variety of services and products to consumers, including a hotline for reporting privacy abuses, consumer advocacy, and educational materials. Their web site contains a variety resources that provide practical tips on safeguarding personal privacy, including privacy fact sheets (in English and Spanish), identity theft resources, speeches and testimony given by PRC, and links to the privacy-related Web sites.

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Business & Economics--Consumer Issues & Services

Law, Government & Political Science--Political Science--Politics--Political Advocacy Groups

Keywords: Privacy; Privacy concerns; Telemarketing; Junk mail; Credit; Privacy laws

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