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Political/Activist
Amnesty International
Amnesty International’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on
preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental
integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from
discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human
rights. Amnesty International is independent of any government,
political ideology or religious creed. It does not support or oppose any
government or political system, nor does it support or oppose the views
of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely
with the impartial protection of human rights. The purpose of The
Albion College Chapter of Amnesty International is to raise community
awareness of human rights violations around the world. By providing
information about human rights, The Albion College Chapter of Amnesty
International aims to encourage community activism in helping to put an
end to these violations. Actions by which information regarding human
rights violations will be provided to the community will be, but are not
limited to, letter writing campaigns, informational presentations,
debates, teach-ins, and guest speakers. In addition, The Albion College
Chapter of Amnesty International will operate under the guidelines and
advice of Amnesty International USA.
College Democrats
The purpose of the College Democrats is to
represent and foster the views of the Democratic Party at Albion College. As a
political organization we help college students become involved in political
issues and elections through campaigning, sponsoring speakers, and attending
regional, state, and national political functions. The Democrats provide
information to the campus regarding the Democratic platform and its candidates
for office. The group also works on voter registration drives, increasing
voter turnout, and other citizenship activities regardless of political
affiliation.
College Republicans
College Republicans promote an awareness of political
issues from a conservative point of view. This is accomplished
through campaign work for Republican candidates, guest
speakers, and group discussions. The organization offers
interested students opportunities for leadership and connections with state and local GOP officials.
Ecological Awareness Club
Ecological Awareness Club (Eco-club) is dedicated to
promoting education and awareness of environmental concerns within the Albion community. Activities include
expanding campus-wide
recycling, sponsoring environmental programs and speakers and
promoting changes to campus policy. The main goal is to disseminate
information and encourage activism.
Libertarians
The purpose of the Albion College Libertarians is to foster the formulation and
exchange of ideas that promote individual liberty and freedom. This
organization may aid in functions or programs designated by the Libertarian
Party.
Peace Action
Albion College Peace Action is an affiliate of the Student Peace Action Network
(SPAN), the student chapter of the national grassroots organization Peace
Action. Peace Action shall seek to promote peace, justice, and social
responsibility in the community, nationally, and globally, through the exercise
of the freedoms of assembly, conscience, and speech. We shall seek to
generate positive change through education (including but not limited to
sponsoring speakers, film series, forums, peace-related conferences/trips, and
so forth) and direct action (including but not limited to demonstrations,
teach-ins, letter-writing campaigns, petitions, and so forth)
Socialists Educational Forum
Socialists Educational Forum provides an alternative and critical perspective on
political and social justice issues. The political perspectives include:
Marxism, Socialism, and Anarchism in relation to topics such as
anti-globalization and anti-capitalism. This organization escapes the
Lockian ideology of liberal versus conservative and seeks to create a critical
consciousness of political diversity on campus. |
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