15 Cable / Broadcast Network Stations and How Much of Their Programming is LGBT Inclusive in 2009

(ref: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
The GLAAD Network Responsibility Index evaluates the quantity and quality of images of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people on television. Based on GLAAD’s 2009 report, below is a list of cable and network broadcast stations sorted according to the percentage of programming hours showing LGBT people and [...]

10 Interesting Facts About This Land is Your Land

(ref: Freedom Song by Mary Turck, woodyguthrie.org, wikipedia)

In 1940, Woody Guthrie wrote This Land is Your Land because he was tired of the radio overplaying Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” which he thought was unrealistic and complacent. [wikipedia] 
The tune for the song was taken from a gospel hymn “When the world’s on fire” recorded by [...]

9 Promises Made by Everyone Who Marched with Gandhi in 1921

[ref: soulforce.org]
This is the pledge to nonviolence signed by marchers with Mahatma Gandhi in 1921. Gandhi’s birthday is October 2nd.

A civil resister will harbor no anger.
A civil resister will suffer the anger of the opponent.
In so doing, a civil resister will put up with assaults from the opponent, never retaliate; but he will not [...]

Kids in Action #1: 10 Tips for Successful Petitions

(reference: The Kid’s Guide to Social Action by Barbara A Lewis)
“A universal feeling, whether well or ill founded, cannot safely be disregarded.” — Abraham Lincoln
“No one listens to me!” you might complain. But you can do something about it. You can collect other voices and create a louder noise — one that’s harder for people [...]