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Regardless of your political affiliation (or lack thereof), the success of the Obama campaign has demonstrated that grass roots activism - the intellectual input of everyday people - is incredibly powerful. I hope that we keep this marvelous momentum moving forward, with projects directed and developed by people of any age and every background. My goal ? To make a list to encourage, motivate and applaud those who aspire to improve the lives of individuals, communities, and/or the world.

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A citizen of Planet Earth and a lifelong optimist

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Isabella Catalog: A Heart Full of Peace by Joseph Goldstein

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Based upon the premise that what we hold in our hearts resonates with the rest of the world, this book is proof positive of our individual and collective ability to effect change . . . of the good and lasting sort.

Updated Jan 11, 2009

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Amazon: How to Live: A Search for Wisdom from Old People (While They Are Still on This Earth) by Henry Alford

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Examples of business and government leaders behaving badly now abound . . . and the impact of their decisions and actions range from morally disturbing to economically disastrous. Seems we could use a good dose of wisdom, insight and perspective. Henry Alford delivers just that in this collection of interviews with the more senior members of our society, who have been there, done that and reconsidered.

Updated Jan 8, 2009

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Victoria and Albert Museum: Ethical Fashion/Conscious Style

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As we become more aware of the negative environmental impact of certain chemicals and materials used in design, the working conditions of those who mass-produce garments and the possibilities for reusing, recycling and rethinking these materials and processes, the term "ethical fashion" has become a part of our fashion vocabulary. The Victoria and Albert Museum's website offers a thorough introduction to the topic, including interviews with designers and links to websites of organizations committed to making "ethical fashion" more than just a buzz word.

Updated Jan 8, 2009

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JustOneFrickinDay: Unisex Tshirts

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Working in conjunction with the Solar Electric Light Fund, Partners In Health and Burundi's Village Health Works, JOFD is now working to light up the night at a community health center. Your groovy new tee will improve, if not save, a life.

Updated Jan 7, 2009

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Kenneth Cole Official Site: AWEARNESS Book

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Inspire a life this holiday season with this provocative series of 86 essays by musicians, athletes, politicians, actors and movers and shakers. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the book will fuel the "The Awearness Fund," dedicated to sparking debate about the most salient social issues of our twenty-first century existence. A gift of hope that includes a matching thought-provoking tote.

Updated Oct 19, 2009

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The National Geographic Online Store: Peace - The Biography of a Symbol

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A symbol of optimism, which is now experiencing a timely renaissance in design and life, is explored in great photographic and journalistic depth within this 176-page history.

Updated Jan 4, 2009

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GOOD: The Magazine

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Choose your price for this magazine that focuses on what's new and what matters in our world today. Your subscription fee goes directly to non-profits, while the information you get in return includes hip journalism and down-to-earth editorials accompanied by the work of up-and-coming artists. Good gifting (and getting.)

Updated Dec 6, 2008

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Curly Girl Design: Women's Do Good Long-Sleeve Tee

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A splendid tee with a simple mission, to spread good and good cheer. Each tee comes in a recycled box, itself so lovely that you will want to put it to use yet again. Good gifting (and getting.) (via boho)

Updated Nov 18, 2008

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Kenneth Cole: Women's "Precedent Obama" jersey knit shirt

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Project Optimism begins in just 14 days. Celebrate this history-making moment with this stand-out, stand-up, stand-for-something tee.

Updated Jan 6, 2009

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Forever21: Women's Peace Rocks Tee

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Someone will have to get a little closer to you to notice that the front of this tee is studded with rhinestones, spelling out the message "Peace Rocks." What starts out as a whisper, turns into a roar.

Updated Dec 11, 2008

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