Internet Resources

Here you can find various internet tools for learning, lifestyle & current trends.

Learning and Education

• Khan Academy -Offers free online courses on various subjects.
• Coursera -Provides access to courses from top universities and institutions.
• edX -Offers a wide range of online courses and certifications.
• MIT OpenCourseWare -Provides free access to MIT's course materials.
• Duolingo -A popular platform for learning languages.

Research and Information

• Google Scholar -A search engine for scholarly articles and research papers.
• PubMed -For medical and life sciences research.
• JSTOR -Provides access to academic journals, books, and primary source materials.
• Wikipedia -A vast, user-edited encyclopedia covering a wide range of topics.

Coding and Programming

• GitHub -A platform for hosting and collaborating on software projects.
• Stack Overflow -A Q&A community for programmers.
• Codecademy -Offers interactive coding lessons.
• FreeCodeCamp -Provides free coding challenges and projects.

Online Tools

• Google Drive -For storing and collaborating on documents and files.
• Canva -An online graphic design tool.
• Evernote -A note-taking and organization app.
• Trello -A project management tool.

News and Current Events

• BBC News -Provides global news coverage.
• The New York Times -Offers in-depth news and analysis.
• NPR -For audio news and stories.
• Reddit -A community-driven platform with various news subreddits.

Entertainment

• Netflix -For streaming movies and TV shows.
• Spotify -A music streaming service.
• YouTube -A platform for sharing and watching videos.
• Twitch -For watching live streaming of gaming and creative content.

Social Media

• Facebook -A popular social networking platform.
• Twitter -A microblogging and social networking site.
• Instagram -A photo and video sharing app.
• LinkedIn -A professional networking platform.

Health and Fitness

• WebMD -Offers health information and resources.
• MyFitnessPal -A fitness and nutrition tracking app.
• Calm -For meditation and relaxation.
• Healthline -Provides health news and advice.
• Stop the Clot -Spread the word.
• NAMI -National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Shopping and E-commerce

• Amazon -A widely used online shopping platform.
• eBay -An online marketplace for buying and selling items.
• Etsy -A platform for handmade and vintage items.
• Zillow -For real estate listings and information.

Travel and Maps

• Google Maps -Offers maps, navigation, and location information.
• TripAdvisor -Provides travel recommendations and reviews.
• Skyscanner -A travel search engine for finding flights and hotels.
• Airbnb -For booking unique accommodations.

Here you can find information on indvidiual and community empowerment

Sites I Followed as a Graduate Student

• Demos -Powering the movement for a just, multiracial democracy.
• Crossroads Fund -Working on issues of racial, social and economic justice in the Chicago area.
• Test Positive Aware -To be a relentless champion for people affected by HIV and do all we can to help them thrive.

Online Petition Sites

• Change dot org - A platform for online petitions and grassroots organizing on a wide range of issues.
• Move on -An organization that promotes progressive policies and political change.
• Change Maker- A platform designed to help people create and share petitions on a wide range of topics.
• Daily Kos- A progressive political blogging and activist website that includes a petition platform.
• Action Network- Provides tools for creating petitions, organizing events and engaging with supporters to promote various causes.
• Ipetitions- A straightforward platform for creating and signing petitions on a wide array of issues.
• Care2- A social networking website that includes a petition platform for a wide range of social and environmental issues.

Human Rights Activism

• Amnesty International -Dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights and dignity of individuals around the world.
• Human Rights Watch -An international non-governmental organization committed to monitoring and advocating for human rights.
• International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) -An organization that works relentlessly to defend and promote human rights.

Environmental Activism

• Greenpeace-Known for campaigning against environmental degradation, climate change, as well as, advocating for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.
• Sierra Club-Dedicated to preserving and protecting natural landscapes and advocating for environmental conservation, clean energy and sustainability.
• 350.org- A grassroots environmental movement committed to addressing the urgent global issue of climate change by offering ways to improve carbon emissions.

Social Justice and Civil Rights

• Black Lives Matter-A civil rights movement advocating for the end of racial discrimination.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) -A civil liberties organization dedicated to defending and protecting individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
• NAACP - A venerable civil rights organization that has played a crucial role in advocating for racial justice and equality for Black Americans in the US.

Women's Rights and Gender Equality

• Women's March -A dynamic and inclusive feminist movement that mobilizes individuals to stand up for women's rights and social justice, as well as, promoting gender equality.
• HeForShe -A United Nations solidarity movement that encourages men and boys to actively support gender equality and women's rights.
• Planned Parenthood -A nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of reproductive health services, including family planning.

LGBTQ+ Rights

• Human Rights Campaign -An organization dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights and equality of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.
• GLAAD -A media advocacy organization committed to promoting fair and accurate representation of LGBTQ+ people in the media.
• The Trevor Project - A nonprofit organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.

Anti-Poverty and Economic Justice

• Oxfam -An organization dedicated to eradicating poverty and advancing social justice.
• Global Citizen -Anadvocacy organization that mobilizes people to take action on critical issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change through campaigns.
• Economic Policy Institute -A think tank that researches and analyzes economic policies to promote workers' rights, equity, and a fairer economic system in the US.

Peace and Anti-War Activism

• Code Pink -A grrassroots peace organization that actively campaigns against war, militarism, and injustice through nonviolent protests/ advocacy.
• Veterans for Peace - An organization of military veterans and allies who work resolutely to promote peaceful alternatives, push for the demilitarization of foreign policy, while seeking to prevent future conflict.
• CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) - Advocates for the reduction and elimination of nuclear weapons through diplomacy and disarmament initiatives.

Activist News and Media

• The Intercept -A independent online news publication known for its investigative journalism.
• Democracy Now! -A media outlet that provides progressive and independent journalism.
• Common Dreams -A progressive news and analysis website that offers a platform for diverse voices and opinions focused on social issues.

Indigenous Rights

• Indigenous Environmental Network -Encourages Indigenous communities to protect their lands and dvocate for environmental justice.
• National Congress of American Indians -Deals with outreach for the rights and well-being of tribal nations and Native people, while promoting their sovereignty.
• Cultural Survival -Protects he rights and self-determination of Indigenous and tribal communities world wide through advocacy, education, and media initiatives.

Refugee and Migrant Rights

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) -A humanitarian organization that provides life-saving support to refugees and people affected by conflict and disaster.
• Refugees International -Offers a strong and independent voice for displaced people and refugees.
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) -Provides resources related to refugees and displaced persons globally.