Institute for Global Communications
Encyclopedia
The Institute for Global Communications or IGC Internet is an institution that provides Internet
presence for groups deemed "progressive
" for example, the Andrea Dworkin
archive.
IGC Internet is a project of the Tides Center
.
Major sections of the IGC include:
In 1987, the Institute for Global Communications was formed to manage PeaceNet and the newly acquired EcoNet.
At its peak in 1998, IGC had over 35 full-time staff members.
Since then ConflictNet went out of existence and LaborNet left the IGC Networks. Internet
dial-up and mailing list services are now provided through partnerships with EarthLink and Topica.com. IGC still offers web hosting services to nonprofit groups, individuals, and small companies. eGrants now provides transaction services to nonprofits. Over 250 nonprofit organizations host their websites through IGC.
In 1988 the IGC formed an international link when it started hosting GreenNet in the United Kingdom
.
In 1990, in partnership with six international organizations, IGC co-founded the Association for Progressive Communications
(APC).
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
presence for groups deemed "progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
" for example, the Andrea Dworkin
Andrea Dworkin
Andrea Rita Dworkin was an American radical feminist and writer best known for her criticism of pornography, which she argued was linked to rape and other forms of violence against women....
archive.
IGC Internet is a project of the Tides Center
Tides Center
Tides Center is a non-profit organization in the United States which provides fiscal sponsorship for progressive groups. Tides Center is classified a 501 tax-exempt organization by the IRS...
.
Major sections of the IGC include:
- PeaceNet
- EcoNet
- WomensNet
- AntiRacismNet
- Webhosting
In 1987, the Institute for Global Communications was formed to manage PeaceNet and the newly acquired EcoNet.
At its peak in 1998, IGC had over 35 full-time staff members.
Since then ConflictNet went out of existence and LaborNet left the IGC Networks. Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
dial-up and mailing list services are now provided through partnerships with EarthLink and Topica.com. IGC still offers web hosting services to nonprofit groups, individuals, and small companies. eGrants now provides transaction services to nonprofits. Over 250 nonprofit organizations host their websites through IGC.
In 1988 the IGC formed an international link when it started hosting GreenNet in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
In 1990, in partnership with six international organizations, IGC co-founded the Association for Progressive Communications
Association for Progressive Communications
The Association for Progressive Communications is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication infrastructure, including Internet-based applications, to groups and individuals who work for peace, human rights, protection of the environment, and...
(APC).