We are all on lots of organizational e-mail lists and sometimes it's difficult to have time to sort through them all. I unfortunately have to let a lot pile up in my inbox during busy days, and then try to take some time to clear them all out (if you want to know part of my secret, it's typing "in: inbox in: unread" in the Gmail search bar). I decided today was that day, and came across some actions I think are really worthwhile/creative, so I thought I would share them in a round-up post.
WeGiveADamn.org, whose model is to produce videos featuring both celebrities and non-celebrities talking about LGBT equality and why they "give a damn". It is especially targeted at straight allies, and a major aim is to share the content using social networking tools, as well as promote issue actions. Check it out and I'd be interested to hear what you think of the model. It's a project of Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund.
Color of Change has a petition (in a well-titled e-mail blast "What if AT&T blocked this e-mail?") to the FCC around the recent court decision on net neutrality. The FCC has the power to re-assert its authority in this space on broadband and institute consumer protections. Here's the petition. For more on the ruling and why this is a key way to move forward based on it, see Chris' post from the other day.
Kendrick Meek's campaign has a well-produced biographical film out today that's worth a look. Short version and long version.
One of Progressive Change Campaign Committee's reasons for founding is that sometimes the high-priced consultants don't bring as much value for their buck. At last year's America's Future Now conference, they even described some who mismanaged campaigns. So PCCC set up a talent pool page where they connect people with campaign skills with campaigns that need help at a better value. Everything from CSS to fundraising to speaking Spanish to if you are an artist or actor. You can fill it out here if you have something to contribute.
Speaking of PCCC, and because we have lots of our own worthwhile actions here, if you haven't signed up for them, you should. PCCC will donate $1 for each new name to OpenLeft, which helps keep our lights on. And speaking as someone who dislikes clogging inboxes including my own, they are one of the most worthwhile lists to be on. Sign up here.
CREDO's DeFox action "now with more Palin!" is frickin' awesome. Side effects of DeFoxing include "breakout of clarity, spreading of rationality, fits of rationalization, tolerance of others, lowered blood pressure, suppressed bloodlust, breakout of truth, analytical seepage, extra energy, faith in your fellow man, more enjoyment of things around you, reduced mockery, and/or loss of irritability."
If you have any good ones that have come across your inbox or whatnot, feel free to leave a comment. And if you like this feature, leave a comment and I'll try and do it more regularly.
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