When you’re working for social change and tacking injustice, you might sometimes feel like you’re on your own. But there are others who are fighting the same battle.

Here are a few links to some of our favourite alternative news sites, blogs and organisations working to transform our communities to give you inspiration and ideas.

 

• New Maltida –  independent journalism covering Australian and international politics, media and culture since 2004.
• Crikey – indépendant media for indépendant minds.
• On Line Opinion – Australia’s e-journal of social and political debate.
• The Monthly – indépendant coverage of politics, society and culture.
• The Australia Institute: Research that Matters - a progressive Australian think tank conducting research on economic, social and environmental issues to inform public debate and bring greater accountability to the democratic process.
• Transitions Network – a worldwide charitable network aiming to inspire, encourage, connect, support and train communities as they self-organise to meet our needs for community, livelihoods and fun. 
• Citizens UK – training people who want to change the world in the principles of Community Organising so that with their neighbours they have the power to challenge politicians, councils, and businesses.
• New Economics Foundation - the UK’s leading think tank promoting social, economic and environmental justice to transform the economy so that it works for people and planet.
• Values and Frames – using values to build a more sustainable, equitable and democratic world led by an empowered, connected and durable movement of citizens.
• Common Cause USA – a grassroots organization dedicated to reinventing an open, honest, and accountable government that works for the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard.
• Bus Boys and Poets – five community cafes where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted through art, events and books.
• Human Rights Watch – an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.
• Pioneers Post – the UK social enterprise magazine with news, views knowledge and analysis on business and finance driving social progress.
• Get Up! Action for Australia – an independent, grassroots, community advocacy organisation that seeks to build a more progressive Australia and hold politicians to account. 
• Move Minds Global - building a social purpose culture where everyone has a role in making the world a better place.
• 350.org - a global climate movement including campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions.
• Avaaz – a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere.