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This category links to sites dealing with social controversies pertinent to the state.

Subcategories

• Activism
• Environment
• Gun Control
• Secession

Resources in This Category

• American for Cures Foundation

  http://www.americansforcures.org/
  Organization formed to advance the field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine, and to educate the public about its potential and progress. List of member organizations, past and future forums, donation, and contact information. [Formerly, Alliance for Stem Cell Research]

• California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse

  http://sickoflawsuits.org/california/
  Non-partisan movement of citizens and businesses who fight against lawsuit abuse. Includes history, issues and local activities.

• California Institute for Rural Studies

  http://www.cirsinc.org/
  Does research into sustainable agriculture, farmworker safety, and immigrant welfare.

• California Pro-Life Council

  http://www.californiaprolife.org/
  A non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian grassroots organization dedicated to the cessation of the perceived need for abortion, euthanasia and infanticide by working within the law to change the law and changing public opinion through education.

• California Reinvestment Committee

  http://www.calreinvest.org/
  Coalition of over 200 organizations that advocates increased access to credit on behalf of California's low-income communities.

• California Watch

  http://californiawatch.org/
  News and information from an investigative journalism group founded by the Center for Investigative Reporting, focusing on money in politics, education, public safety, health care and the environment. Also provides tools and resources for public use.

• Californians Against Waste

  http://www.cawrecycles.org/
  Background and history of this organization, recycling and composting information, news releases and related legislation.

• Californians for GE-Free Agriculture

  http://www.calgefree.org/
  Provides education and resources in support of the rights of farmers and communities to evaluate and address the environmental, human health, and economic risks of genetic engineering in agriculture.

• Californians for Population Stabilization

  http://www.capsweb.org/
  Promotes policies and programs designed to stabilize the population at a level to preserve a good quality of life for all Californians. Covers issues, news and how to join.

• Community Technology Foundation of California

  http://www.zerodivide.org/
  Grantmaking institution dedicated to collaborative efforts towards bridging the "digital divide" to all Californians. Background, projects, resources and grant information.

• Ferrets Anonymous

  http://www.ferretsanonymous.com/
  Supports ferret legalization in California. Advice on ferret care in a state where they are illegal, contact information, description of events, and news.

• LegalizeFerrets.org

  http://www.legalizeferrets.org/
  Offers news on ferret legalization efforts, information on the issues, actions needed and contact details.

• NARAL Pro-Choice California

  http://www.prochoicecalifornia.org/
  Organization concerned with legal abortion. Includes state legislation news, voters guides, newsletter and online contributions.

• Partnership for Immigrant Leadership and Action

  http://pilaweb.org/
  Provides training programs and get out the vote efforts for immigrants.

• Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California

  http://www.ppactionca.org/
  Pro-choice political action committee promotes education, counseling and clinical services in the fields of reproductive health care and family planning. Includes talking points and regional affiliates.

• PreventViolence.org

  http://preventviolence.org/
  "California spends six times more to incarcerate a youth than it does to educate one."

• Three Strikes and You're Out

  http://www.threestrikes.org/
  Supports California's Three Strikes sentencing law previously enacted by a vote of the people of the State of California.

• TURN: The Utilities Reform Network

  http://www.turn.org/
  Consumer advocacy organization that represents the small customers of California's utilities. History, issues, and press releases.

• We the People

  http://www.wtp.org/
  Non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the practice of democracy and the ability of people to shape the places where they live. Promotes disciplined study, conversation and civic engagement in a spirit of openness and mutual trust. Founded by Jerry Brown.

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