The following websites provide much information related to the topics discussed on this one, though only the first few take truly radical positions. It is a personal collection categorised accordingly. I have no affiliation with any of them.
The most visionary
“…the project for direct political democracy, economic democracy (beyond the confines of the market economy and state planning), as well as democracy in the social realm and ecological democracy.”
“…a vision for an alternative way to operate an economy, instead of capitalism or twentieth century socialism.”
“…a radically critical position on limits to growth, the economy, Third World, the environment, and the alternative society… working for transition from consumer society to a simpler, more cooperative, just and ecologically sustainable society.”
Advocate of “comprehensive reform of the worldwide money system… [and] the need to shift other aspects of human life in society from dependency to self-direction and self-control.”
New Economics Foundation (NEF)
“…an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being. We aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues.”
Centre for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE)
“The mission of CASSE is to advance the steady state economy, with stabilized population and consumption, as a policy goal with widespread public support.”
Focussed on symptoms rather than disease, but informative and/or worthwhile
“Analysing the Global Debt Bubble” – the website of economist Steve Keen, one of the few who predicted the credit crisis that unleashed the Great Recession.
“No nonsense analysis of the Australian and global economy”.
A think tank which “conducts research on a broad range of economic, social and environmental issues in order to inform public debate and bring greater accountability to the democratic process.”
An international activist organisation which describes itself as “a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere.”
An Australian activist group which describes itself as “an independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation giving everyday Australians opportunities to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues.”
Also focussed on symptoms rather than disease - barely looked at, but potentially having something to offer
News
“…an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media sources. AlterNet’s aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, health care issues, and more.”
Independent Australian journalism aiming “to bring its readers the inside word on what’s really going on in politics, government, media, business, the arts, sport and other aspects of public life in Australia. Crikey reveals how the powerful operate behind the scenes, and it tackles the stories insiders are talking about but other media can’t or won’t cover.”
“an Australian website of news, analysis and satire”.
“…an independent platform for in-depth investigative reporting and critical analysis, to reveal systemic injustice and offer transformative ideas to strengthen democracy.”
Magazines
“…a global network of culture jammers and creatives working to change the way information flows, the way corporations wield power, and the way meaning is produced in our society.”
A “forum for serious analysis of public policy issues in plain and accessible language”, consisting of “views which dissent from the prevailing orthodoxy that the welfare state should be cut back in favour of economic efficiency and unfettered individual liberty.”
“Independent green news” and “Gloom and doom with a sense of humor.”
“Australia’s e-journal of social and political debate”.
“…an independent online phenomenon dedicated to raising the horizons of humanity by waging a culture war of words against misanthropy, priggishness, prejudice, luddism, illiberalism and irrationalism in all their ancient and modern forms.”
“…an eclectic mix of articles on ecology, alternative education, spirituality, sustainable development and the arts, as well as regular poetry, gardening and recipe columns, humour, reviews and more.”
A magazine aiming to “reframe… the biggest problems of our time in terms of their solutions… [and ] outline a path forward with in-depth analysis, tools for citizen engagement, and stories about real people working for a better world.”
Organisations
Economic Reform Australia (ERA)
“…a non-party-political organisation dedicated to educating and informing decision makers and the community about how to achieve a socially, environmentally and financially sustainable society. Of particular concern is the drift away from sustainable and just societies around the planet. We regard reform of the financial system as an essential prerequisite to other reforms aimed at tackling the world's immense social and environmental problems.”
The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability
An organisation which “aims to identify the characteristics (economic, cultural and environmental) of a truly sustainable society, articulate how the necessary transition can be effected and promote the implementation of the measures required for this purpose.”
A “research and media organization… involved in book publishing, support to humanitarian projects as well as educational outreach activities including the organization of public conferences and lectures. The Centre also acts as a think tank on crucial economic and geopolitical issues… [It] publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focussing on social, economic, strategic and environmental processes.”
The Institute for Economic Democracy
A “non-profit/educational foundation researching the causes of, and elimination of, poverty and war… organized to publish, publicize, and distribute high quality books on elimination of poverty and war and sustainable development of the impoverished world.”
Institute for Policy Research & Development (IPRD)
“…an independent, non-profit, transdisciplinary research organisation promoting equality, sustainability and security.”
Think tank devoted to issues of “peace, justice, and the environment in the U.S. and globally.”
A group with a stated mission to “contribute to reframing the economic policy debate to address the social and environmental imperatives and opportunities of the 21st Century” and a role “to serve as a virtual policy think tank and communications resource for the growing number of civil society groups concerned with economic justice, environmental sustainability, and peace that are forming alliances and coalitions under a New Economy banner.”
Other
Mostly one-person website devoted to “social, political, economic and environmental issues that affect us all… [and which] presents numerous global issues, aiming to show how they are inter-related.”
“A website for reform in democracy, environment, population, land use planning and energy policy.”