Online Activism: Some Of The Best Organizations To Support Through Email Action Campaigns

 

Spring samara seeds, photo by C. S. Sherin, 2021

*updated 06 Nov. 2023: see bottom of article

 

Do you ever wish you could do more to support movements for the environment and vulnerable people and/or species? Do you feel helpless about so many things going wrong in the world? Are you unable to contribute to movements and charities in monetary or in-person/physical action types of ways? 

There is another way to make a difference. You can engage in email activism. It does make a positive difference! How do you do it? You visit the page links below. Then fill out a form to take action. It's that simple! Email action campaigns by organizations that lobby and fight for justice for the environment and/or for vulnerable species, people, and policies is an invaluable tool of constructive activism.

Here is a list, in no particular order, of some of the most proven, trusted, and effective charitable organizations that you can sign up with, in order to regularly send emails to lobby and fight for important issues of our time. 

The links take you directly to their TAKE ACTION pages:

• Earthjustice: Because The Earth Needs A Good Lawyer
  
• Center For Biological Diversity: Saving Life On Earth
• Environmental Defense Fund: building a vital Earth for everyone
• ACLU: Defend the rights of all people nationwide
• Lakota Law: Lakota People's Law Project
• 350.org: for a world beyond fossil fuels
• Union of Concerned Scientists: fighting for a safer, healthier world
• Sierra Club: be a champion for the planet
• National Audubon Society: protects birds and the places they need
• The Nature Conservancy: Conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends
  

 

However, I do recommend paying attention to details when filling out forms for taking action. Make sure that you check or uncheck any boxes below your information, so that you have the best experience possible. 

For example, I never sign up for text messaging, so I'm careful to uncheck the box for that option, and I usually don't enter my phone number. And, I make sure to check the box that says I want to be alerted by email about other action campaigns the organization may have. 

Also, I recommend that you check out any charity you're not sure about at Charity Navigator. 

If you have any organizations you would recommend, specifically ones that provide ongoing action campaigns for subscribers, please leave a comment on this page. 

*UPDATE: One last thing to remember about signing up for these campaigns, some will add you automatically to an array of their mailings. Some organizations handle this better than others. If you receive unwanted emails, simply go to the bottom of the page and click "unsubscribe." Most of the time that will lead you to a page where you can opt out of emails that you don't want. Some make it easy. Others don't. That's the only downside.
 

More Photos Of Gorgeous Autumnal Tree Leaves

Hello! 

Well, the sun is fully out, and the sky is blue, so the fall leaves are absolutely blazing. Again, walking the dog at lunch time becomes a time for photos as well. And really, dogs love to back-track, pause, cross streets in odd places, and take a different route. Well, the younger ones do anyway! 

The turning of the leaves is so mesmerizing! It is like stained glass art, but in nature with trees and the sky! Nature is always such an inspiration for so many good things.

Here's some of the highlights from my walk today, for you to enjoy as well...

I mean, if colors speak to you on a normal day, this really grabs ya. 

Oh the yellows turn to gold. A lot start out pale and unremarkable, and then suddenly, the next day they are gold and glowing. 

The sun beaming through the orange-yellow tree and the purple-red tree in the back with the blue sky? Living art. 

Another stunning color palette: azure blue and light blue sky, deep red leaves,, and yellow with a tiny hint of green leaves in the back. 

This center red glowing leafed tree is quite tall and so slender! I love the pale green, orange and green mixed in the background with the sky too. The center tree is mostly in shade, so the red it muted, except for the some of the branches that are glowing red, a lovely neon. 

And, for the finale, a close up of red/orange leaves from right underneath. What a beautiful extravaganza! 

Hope you enjoyed the tour. 

Happy weekend!

Chandra

In The Fall, The Leaves Turning Captivates And Enthralls

In the fall, leaves turn to brilliant hues, then fall, and slowly wilt. The darkness arrives earlier and earlier each evening. So it is. And so it is. At least here, in the Midwest, US. 

On the other side of the world, spring flowers are blooming!

The Autumn leaves here are really starting to hit their stride. And they certainly hold their own compared to the beauty and intoxication of spring. There is a deep energy of cultivation and reflection in fall that nurtures dreams, poetry, art, reading, play, baking, cooking, and rest.

I am so busy studying... and, also so busy updating my website with a whole new system! Once that's done, then I will be able to add inventory. It is hard to find or make spare time. But, here I am!

Walking the dogs is a great way for me to get outside and take a break, almost every day. Thank goodness for our sweet little dogs. 

Today, while it was not too sunny, it was a nice surprise to see a bit of a brilliant blue sky here and there. Here are some photos I took of the trees today:

The reds are so stunning! Especially with the blue sky showing. 

 

This little tree...what a beauty!

It's really breathtaking in person, if you take the time to really look. 

This may not look as showstopping, but it was the center of the street, all the way down, with the glowing orange leaves that really made it for me, along with the yellow with the deep green.

 Oh gosh, and such a tall tree! Sheltered near a tall pine. Like stained glass sky. The greatest. 

It's absolutely a miracle. The inspiration of nature is incredible. Each time, unique and singular. I'm thankful for this. 

Well, until next time...

take good care of you.

all my best,

Chandra