Links
This page offers a list of links on diverse topics, for further reading.
Accessibility
"Color Contrast Analyzer" by Colors on the Web
A tool for measuring the contrast and accessibility of colors on your website.
"Making Text Legible" by Lighthouse International
Straightforward instructions with illustrations.
"Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0" by W3C
Meticulous instructions for making a website usable by EVERYONE.
A tool for measuring the contrast and accessibility of colors on your website.
"Making Text Legible" by Lighthouse International
Straightforward instructions with illustrations.
"Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0" by W3C
Meticulous instructions for making a website usable by EVERYONE.
Activism
Change.Org
A hub site for activism, focusing on petitions and fundraising across multiple causes. Supports social networking for members, indicating their support of different causes and organizations.
Contact Elected Officials
If you live in the United States of America, this page tells you how to contact your representatives at various levels of government. Choose your stances wisely, then speak up!
Earth Promise
Document the changes you make in your life, as you move toward a sustainable lifestyle.
EnviroEducation
Site listing schools that offer environmental programs.
Green Party
A progressive, Earth-friendly political party for the United States of America.
Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources
News, issues, and resources for supporting native cultures around the world.
Ocean Champions
Political news and activities to protect Earth's oceans.
Progressive Policy Institute
A guide to progressive issues, policies, and solutions.
Register to Vote
If you're eligible to vote in the United States of America, please register and make your opinions known. This site also offers voting news, and voter information for various parties.
Renewable Energy Activism
Massive link-list and database for organizations and activities dealing with green energy.
Union of Concerned Scientists
Browse the science behind issues such as clean energy, nuclear power, and food supply.
A hub site for activism, focusing on petitions and fundraising across multiple causes. Supports social networking for members, indicating their support of different causes and organizations.
Contact Elected Officials
If you live in the United States of America, this page tells you how to contact your representatives at various levels of government. Choose your stances wisely, then speak up!
Earth Promise
Document the changes you make in your life, as you move toward a sustainable lifestyle.
EnviroEducation
Site listing schools that offer environmental programs.
Green Party
A progressive, Earth-friendly political party for the United States of America.
Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources
News, issues, and resources for supporting native cultures around the world.
Ocean Champions
Political news and activities to protect Earth's oceans.
Progressive Policy Institute
A guide to progressive issues, policies, and solutions.
Register to Vote
If you're eligible to vote in the United States of America, please register and make your opinions known. This site also offers voting news, and voter information for various parties.
Renewable Energy Activism
Massive link-list and database for organizations and activities dealing with green energy.
Union of Concerned Scientists
Browse the science behind issues such as clean energy, nuclear power, and food supply.
Arts & Crafts
All Free Crafts
Instructions and patterns for craft projects in diverse fields.
Art of Recycling
Projects that reuse materials from something else.
ArtCyclopedia
Database of news, images, history, and other information about the arts.
Arts on e-How
News plus instructions for numerous art projects and techniques.
Arts News
Articles and essays about the arts gathered from across the web.
CraftBits
Free instructions for projects in many different craft fields.
Crafting a Green World
Projects that use natural and/or recycled materials.
"The Five Types of Crafts"
Article sorting crafts into textile, paper, decorative, fashion, and functional categories.
National Endowment for the Arts
Grants, publications, news, and other material about the arts courtesy of the U.S. government.
Instructions and patterns for craft projects in diverse fields.
Art of Recycling
Projects that reuse materials from something else.
ArtCyclopedia
Database of news, images, history, and other information about the arts.
Arts on e-How
News plus instructions for numerous art projects and techniques.
Arts News
Articles and essays about the arts gathered from across the web.
CraftBits
Free instructions for projects in many different craft fields.
Crafting a Green World
Projects that use natural and/or recycled materials.
"The Five Types of Crafts"
Article sorting crafts into textile, paper, decorative, fashion, and functional categories.
National Endowment for the Arts
Grants, publications, news, and other material about the arts courtesy of the U.S. government.
Blogging
Best Green Blogs
A guide to blogs about environmental and related issues.
Blog Explosion
A traffic-driver and social networking site for bloggers; covers a wide range of topics.
Dreamwidth
A blogging service (free or paid) similar to LiveJournal; more user-friendly, but smaller audience.
Green Alert
Blog about Earth-friendly crafts, environmental news, and related issues.
Green Collar Blog
News about finding a job in sustainable industries.
LiveJournal
A high-traffic blogging service (free or paid).
Networked Blogs
A social network to help blogs find readers, and readers find blogs; covers all topics. It has a feature for piping your blog content onto your Facebook page, if you wish.
Ozarque's Journal by Suzette Haden Elgin
Blog about linguistics, science fiction, culture, writing, communication, and many other fascinating things.
Stardancer News by M.C.A. Hogarth
Blog about writing, speculative fiction, family life, art, community, crowdfunding, and all kinds of other fun stuff.
A guide to blogs about environmental and related issues.
Blog Explosion
A traffic-driver and social networking site for bloggers; covers a wide range of topics.
Dreamwidth
A blogging service (free or paid) similar to LiveJournal; more user-friendly, but smaller audience.
Green Alert
Blog about Earth-friendly crafts, environmental news, and related issues.
Green Collar Blog
News about finding a job in sustainable industries.
LiveJournal
A high-traffic blogging service (free or paid).
Networked Blogs
A social network to help blogs find readers, and readers find blogs; covers all topics. It has a feature for piping your blog content onto your Facebook page, if you wish.
Ozarque's Journal by Suzette Haden Elgin
Blog about linguistics, science fiction, culture, writing, communication, and many other fascinating things.
Stardancer News by M.C.A. Hogarth
Blog about writing, speculative fiction, family life, art, community, crowdfunding, and all kinds of other fun stuff.
Community
Cohousing
Resources for communal living in a suburban or urban neighborhood environment.
Communication Skills
Website teaching communication for personal and interpersonal uses.
Community Indicators
Blog about measuring points for communal lifestyles and visioning.
EcoVillage Network
Hub site with news, essays, database, and other tools for connecting communities and individuals interested in sustainable living.
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Massive site with articles, database, wiki, and other resources for communal living. Useful for communities seeking members and for individuals seeking a community. Covers all models and philosophies of communal living.
Tree Bressen's Group Facilitation Site
Resources for teamwork and cooperative decision making.
Resources for communal living in a suburban or urban neighborhood environment.
Communication Skills
Website teaching communication for personal and interpersonal uses.
Community Indicators
Blog about measuring points for communal lifestyles and visioning.
EcoVillage Network
Hub site with news, essays, database, and other tools for connecting communities and individuals interested in sustainable living.
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Massive site with articles, database, wiki, and other resources for communal living. Useful for communities seeking members and for individuals seeking a community. Covers all models and philosophies of communal living.
Tree Bressen's Group Facilitation Site
Resources for teamwork and cooperative decision making.
Crowdfunding
The Admonishments of Kherishdar by M.C.A. Hogarth
Finished project; sociological science fiction about the challenges in an alien society. Read it free online or buy the illustrated paperback edition. Sequel to The Aphorisms of Kherishdar.
The Aphorisms of Kherishdar by M.C.A. Hogarth
Finished project; sociological science fiction about everyday life in an alien society. Read it free online or buy the illustrated paperback edition. Precedes The Admonishments of Kherishdar.
Crowdfunding on Dreamwidth
A low-traffic community blog for discussion of cyberfunded creativity and other crowdfunding.
Crowdfunding on LiveJournal
A higher-traffic community blog for discussion of cyberfunded creativity and other crowdfunding.
Finished project; sociological science fiction about the challenges in an alien society. Read it free online or buy the illustrated paperback edition. Sequel to The Aphorisms of Kherishdar.
The Aphorisms of Kherishdar by M.C.A. Hogarth
Finished project; sociological science fiction about everyday life in an alien society. Read it free online or buy the illustrated paperback edition. Precedes The Admonishments of Kherishdar.
Crowdfunding on Dreamwidth
A low-traffic community blog for discussion of cyberfunded creativity and other crowdfunding.
Crowdfunding on LiveJournal
A higher-traffic community blog for discussion of cyberfunded creativity and other crowdfunding.
Environment
Earth Day Network
Resources for Earth Day and other environmental activities.
EcoSalon
Articles and discussions about Earth-friendly topics.
Global Warming Solutions
News, personal tips, and political actions intended to slow climate change.
Sierra Club
News and activities for protecting our environment.
Resources for Earth Day and other environmental activities.
EcoSalon
Articles and discussions about Earth-friendly topics.
Global Warming Solutions
News, personal tips, and political actions intended to slow climate change.
Sierra Club
News and activities for protecting our environment.
Food
100 Mile Diet
Advocates eating primarily or exclusively local food; many resources.
Angel Food Ministries
Buy themed or mixed assortments of food at bargain prices; no proof of poverty required.
Cheap Cookin'
A LiveJournal community focused on kitchen frugality. Recipes, tips, links; discussions about appliances, small livestock, preservation techniques, and more.
Eat Wild: Grass-Fed Food and Facts
Promotes the consumption of domestic and wild meats raised on natural grazing or browsing instead of artificially provided grains. Benefits, books, shopping, and other resources.
Food Safety
Minimum cooking temperatures/times, storage tips, handling techniques, recall news, and other information on safe cooking and eating.
The Forager's Virtual Wild Food Field Guide
Instructions for identifying, gathering, and using wild foods.
Garden Fresh Recipes
A nice batch of recipes and preservation ideas for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Hillbilly Housewife
Low-cost home cooking from scratch; recipes, articles, and other information.
Hyperlocavore
A yardsharing community connecting would-be gardeners to garden space.
Local Harvest
Hub site for promoting and finding community-supported agriculture, farmer's markets, and small family farms.
Organic Consumers Association
Articles, petitions, shopping, and other resources for organic foods and other products.
Organic Valley Recipes
Recipes for organic, fresh, or otherwise natural foods.
Slow Food International
Promotes natural, homemade foods around the world.
Slow Food USA
Focuses on American practices of cooking and eating in the slow food tradition.
Vegetarian Recipes
For folks who prefer to avoid meat.
Whole Foods Market
Store finder, products, recipes, etc. for wholesome foods and other goods.
Wild Game Recipes
Many recipes for wild meats such as beaver, duck, elk, rabbit, and squirrel.
The Wordsmith's Recipes
Link to my LiveJournal tag with lots of original recipes; homemade ice cream, big-batch spaghetti sauces, crockpot meals, etc.
Advocates eating primarily or exclusively local food; many resources.
Angel Food Ministries
Buy themed or mixed assortments of food at bargain prices; no proof of poverty required.
Cheap Cookin'
A LiveJournal community focused on kitchen frugality. Recipes, tips, links; discussions about appliances, small livestock, preservation techniques, and more.
Eat Wild: Grass-Fed Food and Facts
Promotes the consumption of domestic and wild meats raised on natural grazing or browsing instead of artificially provided grains. Benefits, books, shopping, and other resources.
Food Safety
Minimum cooking temperatures/times, storage tips, handling techniques, recall news, and other information on safe cooking and eating.
The Forager's Virtual Wild Food Field Guide
Instructions for identifying, gathering, and using wild foods.
Garden Fresh Recipes
A nice batch of recipes and preservation ideas for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Hillbilly Housewife
Low-cost home cooking from scratch; recipes, articles, and other information.
Hyperlocavore
A yardsharing community connecting would-be gardeners to garden space.
Local Harvest
Hub site for promoting and finding community-supported agriculture, farmer's markets, and small family farms.
Organic Consumers Association
Articles, petitions, shopping, and other resources for organic foods and other products.
Organic Valley Recipes
Recipes for organic, fresh, or otherwise natural foods.
Slow Food International
Promotes natural, homemade foods around the world.
Slow Food USA
Focuses on American practices of cooking and eating in the slow food tradition.
Vegetarian Recipes
For folks who prefer to avoid meat.
Whole Foods Market
Store finder, products, recipes, etc. for wholesome foods and other goods.
Wild Game Recipes
Many recipes for wild meats such as beaver, duck, elk, rabbit, and squirrel.
The Wordsmith's Recipes
Link to my LiveJournal tag with lots of original recipes; homemade ice cream, big-batch spaghetti sauces, crockpot meals, etc.
Publishing
Chelsea Green Publisher
Books and news for sustainable living.
Diminuendo Press
Speculative poetry and other types of poetry.
Llewellyn Worldwide
A major Pagan/New Age publisher, mostly books for the popular audience but also a set of annuals including calendars and almanacs.
New Page Books
Publisher of Pagan and New Age books.
New Society Press
Books and blogs about communal living, social change, Earth-friendly skills, and other activism.
Sam's Dot Publishing
They print several speculative fiction and poetry magazines, along with some books.
Books and news for sustainable living.
Diminuendo Press
Speculative poetry and other types of poetry.
Llewellyn Worldwide
A major Pagan/New Age publisher, mostly books for the popular audience but also a set of annuals including calendars and almanacs.
New Page Books
Publisher of Pagan and New Age books.
New Society Press
Books and blogs about communal living, social change, Earth-friendly skills, and other activism.
Sam's Dot Publishing
They print several speculative fiction and poetry magazines, along with some books.