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ACTIVISM
INFORMATION:
We are currently working on a new and
improved comprehensive
activist resource section. Please check back soon...
Are you tired of what
you see going on in the world around you? Do you want to make a
change for yourself, and the future? One voice can make a
difference. Just like a drop of rain in an ocean, the ripples can
be felt far away. Take a stand for what you believe in, and make
your voice heard. You can start today! Read your
local papers, visit your state's Legislative Website, write to
your representatives, join an activism group, or work alone.
We have
gathered some Information and links here to help you get started.
Don't suffer in silence... Stand up and be counted, here is your
chance to change the world for the better!
GETTING STARTED:
Whether you
are wanting to speak out for Open Records, or any other issue,
chances are there are already people who feel as you do in
regards to the subject. The best thing you can do is to acquaint
yourself with those who are already involved. Spend some time on
the Internet searching for Websites that deal with your topic.
Since we are mostly concerned with Open Records Activism here at
TAAP, we have compiled links and information that will help you
get started speaking out against Closed Birth Records
Legislation. However, the tips and tricks we provide here can be
applied to virtually any issue you wish to become involved with.
ORGANIZATIONS:
ABORN
Organization
(Adoptees and Birth Parents for Open Records
Nationwide)
This
Organization was founded in 1999 by
Gen Goad and Jeep Driving Genius
ABORN focuses on bringing National and Local attention to the
Open Records Movement Nationwide by organizing a variety of
initiatives to foster public education and Legislative Reforms.
Membership is open to all Adoptee Rights Supporters, except those
who benefit from (make money) Closed Birth Records Legislation.
Join Today for FREE!
Visit the ABORN Org. Website:
www.aborn.org
We at ABORN
are currently collecting data regarding Catholic Charities
related adoptions. If you would like to share your Catholic
Charities experience for our project please write to: Jeep@ABORN.org
Americans For
Open Records
(AmFOR)
Since it's
beginning in 1989, AmFOR has successfully reunited
over 10,000 families free of charge. It's founder Lori Carangelo
is
also the Owner of Access Press, home of "Statistics of
Adoption".
Check out AmFOR's Website and learn more about this wonderful
organization headed up by a wonderful woman!
http://home.earthlink.net/~accesspress/amfor.html
MAILING LISTS:
Mailing
Lists are an excellent way to stay connected to those
within the Adoption Activism Community. Be prepared though,
you will come across a very wide variety of views and opinions on
these lists. Also some lists generate a large amount of e-mail.
Visit
each lists homepage to find out how you can tailor the list to
your
needs.
For Mailing lists served by EGroups.com (formerly Onelist.com),
if
you find the amounts of mail to be too much, there are options
such as a daily digest, or Web Only/No Mail... be aware though,
some lists do not supply an archive so if you choose the No Mail
option, you may have no idea what is going on!
Adoption_Activism_USA
TAAP's very
own Internet Mailing List. Be notified when content
changes at this website, and interact with other Adoption
Activists
who are working around the country for Open Records, and other
Family and Adoption Related Issues.
To subscribe
to Adoption_Activism_USA please visit:
http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/Adoption_Activism_USA
To find
other email lists please visit these sites:
Egroups: http://www.egroups.com
Topica: http://www.topica.com
GENERAL POLITICAL INFORMATION:
Just because
election day is over doesn't mean it's time to sit back and relax
till the next cycle! Get involved in your local and state
governments and/or politically oriented organizations. One person
lending a hand to others already working to achieve the same
goals can be a tremendous boost. Many times in many of these
organizations there are a small number of activists who are
shouldering a brunt of the work. Many times even 1 or 2 hours a
week, heck a month, can help these people greatly. Please
consider getting more involved. As this election proves, every
vote counts. Make sure yours stands for what you believe in.
We have accumulated here Links to Various Politically Oriented
Websites. We hope it will help you become a more informed and
active participant in America's Democratic Electoral Process.
General Political
Sites:
Voter.com: http://www.voter.com
[Editor's note: I found this site particularly useful on election
night]
Politics.com: http://www.politics.com
Project Vote-Smart: http://www.vote-smart.com
Yahoo Politics: http://politics.yahoo.com
Political Party Websites:
(In
Alphabetical Order...)
The
Democratic National Committee http://www.democrats.org
The Green Party http://www.greenpartyus.org
The Libertarian Party http://www.lp.org
The Natural Law Party http://www.natural-law.org
The Reform Party http://www.reformparty.org
The Republican National Committee http://www.rnc.org
MEDIA RESOURCES
Letters to
the Editors, and submissions of stories are an excellent
way to get the word out about Adoption Reform and Adoptee
Rights. Have you seen a recent article, or has there been a
recent
local event that pertained to adoption or records? If so, seize
the
opportunity to let your voice be heard.
Always include contact information: Name, Address, E-address.
The following are several sites to find Local and National Papers
Online.
Newspapers A to Z.com: http://www.newspapersatoz.com/
Internet Public Library Reading Room: Online Newspapers
(Worldwide): http://www.ipl.org/reading/news/
The Paper Boy: Newspaper Search Engine:
http://www.thepaperboy.com/
NEW: Subscribe to
AdoptionClips!
Receive the latest news and information from online worldwide
sources regarding adoption and Foster Care delivered to your
mailbox every day. One email is sent per day containing the
Title, publication, Author and a short description of the article
found as well as the URL of the article online.
For more details visit the AdoptionClips homepage at Egroups: http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/AdoptionClips/
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