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Provides free and low-cost legal services and education to promote justice for immigrants and
refugees in Central Texas. Includes list of current programs, job and volunteer opportunities, and
contact information for officers.
http://www.papaustin.org
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Palestine Solidarity Committee
Organization at the University of Texas at Austin that educates students about the struggle of the
Palestinian people. Includes calendar, articles, maps, suggested reading, and contact information
for officers.
http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/palestine/
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MEChA at the University of Tejaztlan at Austin
Draws attention to the needs and concerns of Chicanos, both in the educational system and in the
community. Includes meeting schedule and articles.
http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/mecha/
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Gray Panthers of Austin
Intergenerational advocacy organization working for universal health care, living wage, the right
to organize, peace, the environment, economic justice, affordable housing, and access to quality
education. Includes a calendar of events, newsletter, and legislative updates.
http://austingp.hypermart.net/
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American Civil Liberties Union: Central Texas Chapter
Features contact information and upcoming events.
http://www.aclutx.org/chapters/central/
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Texas Community Project
Non-profit organization working for sustainable growth and responsive government. Includes a list
of projects and success stories.
http://www.txcp.org/
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Stop Covert War
Promoting the preservation of Constitutional rights for all Americans by informing the public about
flagrant government abuse of those rights. Includes a calendar of events, tests you can do to
determine whether you are bugged, and a list of missing persons.
http://stopcovertwar.com/
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Austin Democracy Coalition
Strives to organize, educate, and work for a democratic process. Includes articles and information
about issues.
http://austindemocracycoalition.org/
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Austin NORML
Mailing list for a coalition of drug reform activists and organizations to raise general awareness
about the war on drugs and specifically marijuana.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/austinnorml/
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Alliance for Democracy (Austin)
Works to take power from corporations and put it back in the hands of the community by means of
education and action. Includes history of group and current projects.
http://www.main.org/alliance/
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Austin Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES)
Works on building cross-border solidarity with the people of El Salvador. Also opposes the Free
Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and a congressional grant of fast-track authority to the
President. Includes a calendar of events.
http://www.progressiveaustin.org/cispes/index.htm
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Austin Human Rights Campaign
Works for equal rights. Site includes contact information and upcoming events.
http://www.hrcaustin.org/
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Universal Living Wage Campaign
Includes formula, petition, articles, data about why the wage is necessary and how it has been
successful in other cities, calendar of events, information about how you can help, and donation
information.
http://www.universallivingwage.org/
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Liveable City
Addresses issues related to Austin's growth and development that affect quality of life. Site
includes survey, ways you can take action, and a mailing list.
http://www.liveablecity.org/
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WALK Austin
Organizes citizen support for increased use and safety of pedestrian facilities. Includes a
database of pedestrian problems, quotations about walking, and a list of questions to ask
candidates.
http://www.io.com/~snm/walk/
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Lawn Parking Ban
Coalition of neighborhood groups in favor of an ordinance banning allowing Austin citizens to park
vehicles in their front lawn. Includes a draft of the ordinance, FAQ, and a list of supporters.
http://www.main.org/parking/
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North Central I-35 Neighborhoods Coalition
Seeks a review by independent transportation experts, regional planners, and urban design
specialists of the proposed redesign of Interstate 35.
http://www.main.org/ncinc/
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PipelineAction.org
Includes extensive information about the dangers of Longhorn Pipeline, daily articles, polls, map
of the pipeline route, calendar, and list of members.
http://www.pipelineaction.org/
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Light Rail Now
Provides guidance, strategic insight, technical expertise, and networking in support of light rail.
Includes news, calendar, videos, articles, and mailing list.
http://www.lightrailnow.org/
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Austin Living Wage Coalition
Works toward the goal that every working person is entitled to a decent standard of living.
Includes living wage formula, ideas and myths, and events.
http://www.main.org/alwc/
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United Nations Association in Austin
Encourages American participation in the United Nations system. Includes news, list of projects
such as adopt-a-minefield, and calendar.
http://www.unausa-austin.org/
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