There are thousands of organizations, big and small, all over the country, helping to protect the nation and the people who live here. Some file lawsuits, some help register voters, some raise money for candidates or help candidates run - there are all kinds of groups helping in all kinds of ways.
One way you can get involved is by donating money or volunteering your time with organizations that strengthen democracy.
I've added organizations I think are doing good things - but there are so many more. You can search the internet for local or national organizations working on the issues that matter most to you.
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 organizations, in random order.
I'll be adding more organizations soon - keep checking back.
The National Immigration Litigation Alliance files lawsuits protecting the rights of immigrants and works with attorneys to strengthen their abilities to defend immigrants.
NILA has been instrumental in fighting illegal deportations to third-party countries.
Our Children's Trust is the world’s only non-profit public interest law firm dedicated exclusively to securing the legal rights of youth to a healthy atmosphere and safe climate.
The Indivisible movement is a progressive grassroots movement of millions of activists across every state.
Indivisible started as the Indivisible Guide, a Google Doc guide to organizing locally to pressure your elected officials to resist Trump’s agenda. It caught fire as millions of people picked up the guide and its name - Indivisible - and organized their own local Indivisible groups to put the guide into action.
Democracy Forward advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
Protect Democracy works to defeat authoritarianism in the US and protect and promote democracy.
Did you know Democrats don’t run in 50% of US races? We can't win when we don't run.
Contest Every Race is changing that.
The States Project funnels donations to state lawmakers who are committed to improving people's lives.
Movement Voter Project invests in local grassroots organizations across the country. They focus on year-round, long-term approaches rather than doing one big fundraising push at election time.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an American nonprofit civil rights organization that provides legal assistance in civil liberties cases.
Join in a national day of voter participation on October 17 - join your neighbors in helping eligible voters understand their options and make a voting plan.
Other things you can do:
Now is a great time to take action.
You can make a difference.
It's okay to start small.
Action is the antidote to fear and despair.
Even doing small things - learning more about how we can strengthen our democracy, sharing what you know with others, making a phone call - can make a difference.
Right now is a great time to take action.
