Tides Foundation

"I expose the Tides Foundation and show you what it is, and I am now responsible for terrorists attacks?" Beck asked.  To read idiotic comments, click here.  To read more sensible comments, click here.  Glenn Beck is using hate speech, click here.

Tides Foundation 'partners with donors to increase and organize resources for positive social change.'


'For over 30 years, Tides Foundation has been leading the way in progressive philanthropy – not just by grantmaking to innovative nonprofits, but by offering a unique host of services to donors committed to fairness, equality, and the sustainability of this world.'  Founded 1976 by Drummond Pike. (See Pike's article on Glenn Beck, click here.



Organizations that began as projects of Tides Center include:


Campaign to Defend the Constitution   An organization of 'social justice' founded to support the constitutional separation of church and state and to oppose what it perceived as the growing influence of the religious right."  founded September 2005.


' ...an online grassroots movement intending to combat the growing power of the religious right. We will fight for the separation of church and state, individual freedom, scientific progress, pluralism, and tolerance while respecting people of faith and their right to express their beliefs.' 'The current erosion of the separation of church and state and the public's lack of understanding is at the heart of this project. This project will educate the public of the implications of current actions that are leading to the erosion.The Campaign to Defend the Constitution is a non-profit, non-partisan organization which seeks to preserve the separation of church and state in America.'


Higher Education Recruitment Consortium  'The mission of the National HERC is to facilitate national strategic initiatives that help the regional HERCs accomplish their goals and to promote HERC-wide visibility. The mission of the regional HERCs is to advance the efforts of their member institutions to recruit and retain outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and to assist dual career couples.'


People for the American Way  People For the American Way is dedicated to making the promise of America real for every American: Equality. Freedom of speech. Freedom of religion. The right to seek justice in a court of law. The right to cast a vote that counts. The American Way.

'Our vision is a vibrantly diverse democratic society in which everyone is treated equally under the law, given the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams, and encouraged to participate in our nation’s civic and political life. Our America respects diversity, nurtures creativity and combats hatred and bigotry.


We believe a society that reflects these constitutional principles and progressive values is worth fighting for, and we take seriously our responsibility to cultivate new generations of leaders and activists who will sustain these values for the life of this nation.


Our operational mission is to promote the American Way and defend it from attack, to build and nurture communities of support for our values, and to equip those communities to promote progressive policies, elect progressive candidates, and hold public officials accountable.'



Pew Internet and American Life Project


Rockridge Institute  Rockridge Institute is made up of "a team of scholars and researchers committed to American progressive ideals, working under the direction of Senior Fellow George Lakoff."


Social Venture Network  'inspires a community of business and social leaders to build a just economy and sustainable planet.'


Urgent Action Fund  'Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights (UAF) is a global women’s fund that exists to protect, strengthen and sustain women human rights defenders at critical moments in time. By intervening quickly when defenders are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work, UAF provides an efficient and effective model of strategic philanthropy.'


V-Day  'is an organized response against violence toward women.'




Projects of Tides Center include:


Apollo Alliance  'The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of labor, business, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution that will put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of high-quality, green-collar jobs.'


Center for Genetics and Society


Citizendium Foundation  'open wiki project dedicated to creating a free, comprehensive, and reliable repository of structured knowledge.'


Traction


Women, Food and Agriculture Network  'Our mission is to link and empower women to build food systems and communities that are healthy, just, sustainable, and that promote environmental integrity.'




Media Matters article about Glenn Beck


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