Library Guides: Activism: Groups and Activists

Activists Groups at OHIO: Get involved

There are hundreds of student organizations here at Ohio University for students to get involved in. Many are social, but many provide a platform to get involved in an issue you are passionate about. Ohio University has many different groups.

Also you will want to see the university's statement about free speech and protest on campus

Lists of activist groups.

The list below are some lists of activist groups on several topics. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but at least it will get you started.

African American civil rights groups
Animal rights groups
Anti-nuclear groups
Anti-war groups
Civil rights groups
Disability rights groups
Environmental rights groups
Freedom of expression groups
Gun rights groups
Human rights groups
LGBT rights groups

Encyclopdia of Associations

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The Encyclopedia of Associations, a standard reference work, is included in this e-compilation. It lists national, international, and local orgs with their purposes, memberships, etc.For example, a search here on "Global warming" offers 44 environmental groups such as Clean Air Watch and the Alliance for Climate Education.

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Activism

Activists Groups at OHIO: Get involved

Lists of activist groups.

Encyclopdia of Associations

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