A San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory Saturday 9 Jul ...

and farmers. As the vital link among farmers, conservationists and policy-makers, we’re
focused on ensuring the availability of fresh food, a healthy environment and strong local
economies across the nation. Web: http://farmland.org/ [29 Mar 2010]
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) An international Quaker-based
organization promoting peace and justice. This is the Pacific Mountain Regional Office, whose
programs address criminal justice alternatives, youth and militarism, emergency relief,
African concerns, Middle East peace, American Indian concerns, farm labor rights, homeless
organizing and rural economic alternatives. Address: 65 Ninth Street, San Francisco CA
94103-1401 Voice: (415) 565-0201 Fax: (415) 565-0204 Email: alessik@afsc.org
Web: http://www.afsc.org/ [09 Nov 2008]
American Hiking Society (AHS) Works to protect the nation’s trails and the hiking
experience. Hiking our nation’s trails offers Americans boundless opportunities to enjoy
nature, renew themselves and establish a lifetime of fitness. American Hiking Society works
toward ensuring that hiking trails and natural places are cherished and preserved for us and
for future generations as well. Web: http://www.americanhiking.org/ [19 Dec 2010]
American Homeowners Resource Center (AHRC) A comprehensive public interest
data center dealing with homeowner associations, with links to related Web sites. The data
center includes profiles of HOA's, the history of the development of HOA's as a form of
housing, relevant legislation and litigation, the lobbying efforts by special interests, the
Homeowner Bill of Rights and relevant news articles. The site provides links to HOA Web
sites, to local, state and federal government agencies, relevant publications, and private
organizations promoting human rights and social justice. As homeowner associations have
largely developed without any concern for individual rights of homeowners, the Homeowner
Bill of Rights seeks to redress that imbalance. Web: http://www.ahrc.com [28 Mar 2009]
American Humanist Association Represents both secular and religious naturalistic
humanism, and cooperates with other national and international humanist organizations to
advance the ideals of humanism. Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science,
inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. Affirming the dignity of each human being, it
supports the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and
planetary responsibility. Free of supernaturalism, it recognizes human beings as a part of
nature and holds that values --- be they religious, ethical, social, or political--have their source
in human experience and culture. Web: http://www.americanhumanist.org/ [09 Nov 2008]
American Indian Movement - West Voice: (415) 566-5788
Email: gazelbe@yahoo.com Web: http://www.aimwest.info [17 Feb 2009]
American Library Association The voice of America's libraries. Provides leadership for
the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the
profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for
all. Tracks legislation that restricts public access to information. Covers censorship and free
speech topics in a newsletter. Web: http://www.ala.org [02 Oct 2010]
American Muslim Voice (AMV) The AMV is committed to bridge the gap between all
communities and foster life long friendships with all. We will work with all Muslim and non-
Muslim organizations/groups who share our dedication and commitment to protect and
preserve civil liberties and constitutional rights for all and protect human rights. We regard
all humans as equal and will stand by all oppressed and targeted communities in their plight.
We feel strongly about protecting and improving human rights globally. Address: 39675
Cedar Blvd, Suite 295-D, Newark CA 94560 Voice: (650) 387-1994
Email: amvoiceorg@gmail.com Web: http://www.amuslimvoice.org [29 Mar 2010]
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) A civil rights organization
committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural
heritage. ADC, which is non-sectarian, non- partisan is the largest Arab-American grassroots
organization in the United States. It was founded in 1980 by former Senator James Abourezk