Third World Traveler www.thirdworldtraveler.com If you are looking for information which has previously been unavailable, guarded and hidden…then…visit… This website contains articles and book excerpts that offer a critical view of how ‘seemingly’ compassionate social and economic policies have resulted in absolute destruction of the ‘third world’ nations. It also shows how global media is strategically being used as a social control mechanism for sustaining such policies. The site critically analyzes controversial and sensitive issues and provides detailed elaboration in a fact-based manner. Viewers are presented with an opportunity to become better informed about the hidden agendas behind slogans of global democracy and economic globalization. The site also contains an archive of articles and excerpts of famous authors ranging from Noam Chomsky to Eqbal Ahmad. Rage and Hope www.perfectfit.org This website voices the opinions of critical educators who use their personal biographies in order liberate our thoughts by understanding the atrocities of modern education. The website serves as a forum for educators who are strongly committed to the notion that education can be a transformative and learning process. The site describes the work and struggles of critical theorists such as Paulo Freire, Peter McLaren and Henry Giroux, who have taken such educational studies to the forefront of today’s debates. ZNet www.zmag.org ZNET is a classic example of The Internet being effectively used as a tool for social change. One might be overwhelmed by the variety and quantity of information presented, but the site is wonderfully well organized and easily navigable. ZNet is one of the best resource for understanding historical as well as current social and political crises and issues. The site also offers intellectual and radical insights of leading commentators on politics, education, economics etc. In addition, the site also contains inspirational statements and quotes in its well organized ‘Quotes Center. It has a separate ‘Cartoon’ section where various cartoonists have contributed by illustrating the existing inequalities, arrogant policies of various institutes etc., in a very unique manner. By placing its balance sheet the organizers have displayed supreme level of transparency and commitment towards social change. WWW.PROGRESSIVE.ORG www.peogressive.org Home to the progressive, this site contains selected articles and essays of its namesake magazine the progressive comprises of articles promoting peace and social justice. launched on january 9, 1909 by fiisconsin senator robert la follette in the name of la follette's fieekly as "a magazine of progress; social, intellectual, institutional", its name was changed to ‘the progressive’ in 1929. the views of the magazine have remained remarkably consistent over the years. in all of its activities, the progressive strives to put forward ideas that will help bring about a more just society and a more peaceful, humane world. The mission of the progressive is to be a journalistic voice for peace and social justice at home and abroad. the magazine, its affiliates, and its staff steadfastly oppose militarism, the concentration of power in corporate hands, the disenfranchisement of the citizenry, poverty and prejudice in all its guises, whilst championing peace, social and economic justice, civil rights, civil liberties, human rights, a preserved environment and a reinvigorated democracy. Current contributors to the magazine include david barsamian, kate Clinton, susan douglas, fiill durst, barbara ehrenreich, molly ivins, june jordan, fred mckissack, john nichols, adolph l. reed jr., and howard fflinn, to name a few. ffiewers can also discuss articles leaving their opinions online for further discussions. …surely a site that will reform your thinking!!!