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(We will continue to update and revise -December 31, 2024)

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Civil Organizations Helping People at Risk

⦁ American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Defends individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution
⦁ Planned Parenthood: Provides reproductive health care and education.
⦁ Center for Reproductive Rights: Uses legal advocacy to advance reproductive rights globally
⦁ National Organization for Women (NOW): Advocates for women’s rights and equality
⦁ Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
⦁ United We Dream: The largest immigrant youth-led network advocating for the rights of undocumented individuals
⦁ Reporters Without Borders: Defends freedom of information and press freedom.
⦁ Transgender Law Center: Advocates for transgender rights through legal strategies.
⦁ Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): Defends civil rights and promotes understanding of Islam.
⦁ National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): Advocates for women’s rights through policy and litigation
⦁ Lambda Legal: Focuses on LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS legal advocacy.
⦁ SisterSong: A national collective advocating for reproductive justice for women of color.
⦁ Freedom for Immigrants: Works to abolish immigration detention and support affected individuals.
⦁ Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): Promotes press freedom and defends journalists’ rights.
⦁ National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): Advocates for policy changes to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
⦁ Muslim Advocates: Works on legal advocacy and education to combat discrimination against Muslims.
⦁ Amnesty International USA: Campaigns for human rights and against injustices worldwide.
⦁ National Immigration Law Center (NILC): Advocates for the rights of low-income immigrants.
⦁ Reproductive Health Access Project: Promotes access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception.
⦁ Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF): Provides legal assistance and advocacy for transgender individuals.
⦁ Women’s Refugee Commission: Advocates for the rights and protection of women and children refugees.
⦁ Freedom of the Press Foundation: Supports and defends public-interest journalism.
⦁ National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR): Advocates for the rights of immigrants and refugees.
⦁ Equality Now: Advocates for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls.
⦁ Black Women’s Health Imperative: Addresses health disparities affecting Black women.
⦁ Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC): Advocates for civil and human rights for Asian Americans.
⦁ National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice: Advocates for reproductive health and justice for Latinas.
⦁ GLAAD: Promotes LGBTQ+ acceptance through media advocacy.
⦁ National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA): Advocates for the rights of domestic workers.
⦁ Women’s March: Organizes for women’s rights and social justice.
⦁ National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC): Defends freedom of expression and opposes censorship.
⦁ Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC): Provides legal training and advocacy for immigrant rights.
⦁ National LGBTQ Task Force: Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and policy changes.
⦁ Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC): Advocates for civil rights and policy reforms affecting Muslim Americans.
⦁ National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR): Advocates for LGBTQ+ legal rights.
⦁ Border Angels: Advocates for human rights and humane immigration reform.
⦁ URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity: Mobilizes young people for reproductive and gender equity
⦁ Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP): Provides financial assistance for abortion services

Additional Organizations

  • Center for American Progress (CAP)
    Focus: Progressive public policy research and advocacy
    Key Issues: Economic inequality, climate change, healthcare, national security
  • Color Of Change
    Focus: Largest online racial justice organization in the U.S.
    Key Issues: Criminal justice reform, voting rights, media representation, corporate accountability
  • Demos
    Focus: Think tank and advocacy group seeking to create an equitable democracy
    Key Issues: Voting rights, economic equality, racial justice, progressive policy
  • Earthjustice
    Focus: Environmental law organization providing legal representation on climate and conservation cases
    Key Issues: Climate change, public health, wildlife protection, clean energy
  • Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
    Focus: Nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy group
    Key Issues: LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality, anti-discrimination policies
  • Indivisible
    Focus: Grassroots movement formed in response to 2016 elections to resist regressive policies
    Key Issues: Civic engagement, community organizing, progressive candidate support
  • Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
    Focus: Grassroots movement advocating for stronger gun safety legislation
    Key Issues: Gun violence prevention, safer communities, responsible gun ownership
  • NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
    Focus: Oldest civil rights organization in the U.S., dedicated to eliminating racial discrimination
    Key Issues: Civil rights, voter mobilization, criminal justice, education equality

Voting/Voter Rights

Every election cycle is important and has impact upon our quality of life. The 2024 election cycle, the choices have rarely been so stark. Of the two major U.S. political parties, one is led by a convicted felon who is committed to implement policies detailed in Project 2025 and Agenda 47. Policies such as slashing taxes for corporations and the wealthy, reversing policies geared toward climate action and environmental protection, destroying federal support for women’s rights, race & gender equality, mass deportations, withdrawing support for NATO, and continuing to appoint judges who are inexperienced and biased.

While we encourage you to register on the civ.works platform and support our work, there are other imperatives at present: