Florida Free Speech Forum Broadcasts and Resources


Broadcasts of Florida Free Speech Forum presentations: WUFT FM 89.1 Gainesville and WJUF-FM 90 Inverness broadcasts at 6:30-7:30pm, on the first Monday of the month after each Forum

 
http://www.elections.alachua.fl.us/
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
Information and contacts for local and state officials. The Supervisor of Elections office is at 12 S.E. 1st Street in Gainesville; mailing address is P.O. Box 1496, Gainesville, FL 32601-6880. Phone is 352-374-5252 and fax 352-374-5264.

http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/hss/ref/news.html
News and Periodicals Online
A collection of U.S. and World newspapers and magazines freely available online, as compiled by the University of Florida Libraries.

http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/hss/ref/polling.html
Opinion Polls and Surveys
Gallup, Harris, Roper and others as compiled by University of Florida Libraries.

http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/docorder.html
Ordering Full Text of Articles
Online article services as compiled by University of Florida Libraries.

http://www.brechner.org/
The Brechner Center, a unit of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, is relied upon by media organizations nationwide for information about media law developments in Florida. Center personnel regularly discuss freedom of information issues with public officials, the media, and individual citizens. phone (352) 392-2273

http://www.CivicMediaCenter.org
Civic Media Center: A reading room and library of the non-corporate press. 1021 W. University Avenue. (352) 373-0010.

http://www.cityclub.org
Cleveland City Club Forum is frequently broadcast locally on WUFT-FM 89.1 Gainesville and WUFT-FM 90 Inverness. Originating from Cleveland, Ohio, this is the nation's oldest free speech forum. They may be contacted at the City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44114; or by phone (888)223-6786; fax (216) 621-0129.

http://www.commoncause.org/states/florida/
Common Cause is a grassroots citizens lobbying organization. Common Cause Florida is headquartered at 704 W. Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, or phone (850) 222-3883 or e-mail cmncause@tdo.infi.net

http://www.floridafaf.org/
First Amendment Foundation promotes free speech through studies and publications. They may be contacted at 336 East College Ave, Tallahasse, Fl. 32301, or by phone (800) 337-3518.

http://www.freedomforum.org/
The Freedom Forum is devoted to promoting free press, free speech, and free spirit for all people. Headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia., and there are several other offices. You may contact The Freedom Forum at 1101 Wilson Blvd., Ar lington, VA 22209; or phone (703) 528-0800; fax (703) 284-2879.

http://www.cdt.org/
The Center for Democracy and Technology tracks legislation and politicians' reactions. The goal of the center is to help preserve civil liberties as we gain new computer technologies.

http://www.eff.org/
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has news and alerts to current issues concerning freedom of speech on computer networks.

http://www.umn.edu/humanrts/
Human Rights Library , by the University of Minnesota Law School and West Publishing, is a core library which is searchable by subject or keywords.

http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/banned-books.html
Banned Books Online is a special exhibit of books that have been the objects of censorship or censorship attempts, featuring books ranging from Ulysses to Little Red Riding Hood. Other censorship information is also included in this site.

http://www.pfaw.org/
People for the American Way is made up of 300,000 members and activists committed to fighting the Religious Right's political agenda and building a progressive movement in America. Its national base is at 2000 M Street N.W. suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036; phone (202) 467-4999.

http://www.aclu.org
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an organization advocating individual rights. Headquarters are at 132 West 43d Street, New York, New York 10036; phone (212) 944-9800; e-mail aclu@aclu.org.

http://www.movingideas.org/
Policy Action Network provides timely information and leading ideas about national policy and politics. It has a virtual maggazine, "Idea Central," and homepages of several member organizations and affiliates. E-mail: epn.org

http://www.nfoic.org 
The National Freedom of Information Coalition is an alliance of free-standing, nonprofit state FOI and First Admendment organizations and of academic centers and individuals, concentrating on First Admendment and related issues. Head quarters is at 400 S. Record St., 6th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75202; phone (204) 977-6658.

http://www.splcenter.org/
The Southern Poverty Law Center is a non-profit organization that combats hate, intolerance, and discrimination through education and litigation. You may send your mail to: Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104; phone (334) 956-8200

http://www.adl.org/
The Anti-Defamation League is America's prime resource for information on organized bigotry. The League collects and assesses a vast amount of information on anti-Semites, racists and extremists. Contact information for the regional office covering Florida (except Palm Beach County) is E-mail, miami@adl.org or phone (305) 373-6306 or fax (305) 374-5887.

http://www.vote-smart.org/
Project Vote Smart is national research library of 40,000 candidates and elected officials, providing non-partisan information.  Located in Montana, they may be contacted on the Voter's Research Hot Line at 1-888-868-3762.

 


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