Progressive Causes | Gwennie Mae

The following are links to organizations that support progressive causes, from electing Democrats, to reporting on the erosion of our freedoms, to those who work to support voting rights. If you know of an organization not listed here, send the link to gwenniemae@outlook.com.

Electing Democrats

Indivisible—A movement of thousands of group leaders and more than a million members taking regular, iterative, and increasingly complex actions to resist the GOP's agenda, elect local champions, and fight for progressive policies.
Justice Democrats—We recruit and support progressive Democrats all over the country, starting with Congress. We’re working to transform the Democratic Party while building independent power. We do this by running primary challengers against out-of-touch Democratic incumbents and organizing to hold the party accountable for our issues.
No Excuses PAC—We are launching a new campaign to let fringe Democrats in the Senate know that if they stand in the way of progress, we will replace them. We run ads telling Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema that they will be primaried and replaced in 2024 if they join with Republicans to shrink their own party’s pandemic, climate, and economic investment plans.
Senate Majority PAC—Formed in 2011 to make sure that our Democratic candidates would not be forced to face such overwhelming odds against them again. Running transparent, low-overhead, independent campaigns, we defend Democrats from Republican attacks, aggressively contest open Senate seats, and go after Republicans on their own turf.
The Six Pac—Grassroots-Powered Progressives. Since 2020, the Six PAC has provided over $452,000 in direct support for Democratic candidates.

Journalism

Mother Jones is a reader-supported investigative news organization recently honored as Magazine of the Year by our peers in the industry. Our nonprofit newsroom goes deep on the biggest stories of the moment, from politics and criminal and racial justice, to education, climate change, and food/agriculture.

Legal

American Civil Liberties Union—Whether you are liberal or conservative, the ACLU fights for your constitutional rights. The ACLU’s mission remains to realize the promise of the Bill of Rights for all and to expand the reach of its guarantees. Beyond one person, party, or side—the ACLU dares to create a more perfect union.
Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.

Policy Organizations

Brennan Center for Justice is an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend our country’s systems of democracy and justice.
Common Cause wins concrete, pro-democracy reforms that break down barriers to participation, ensure each of us has an equal voice and vote, and rebuild trust in our government.
CREW—Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization composed of a small but nimble group of lawyers, researchers, and communicators. Together we not only highlight the negative impact of money in politics but take direct action to ensure accountability for those who abuse the political system and to change that system for the better.
Humanity Forward—Advances evidence-based bipartisan policies to address the biggest problems facing our families, our nation, and our world.
Open Society Foundations—founded by George Soros, we are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. We provide thousands of grants annually through a network of national and regional foundations and offices, funding a vast array of projects—many of them now shaped by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power, and work to ensure that government works for the people – not for big corporations. Founded in 1971, we now have 500,000 members and supporters throughout the country.
VoteVets elevates the voices of Veterans and military families through progressive legislative policies and electoral endorsements that impact the lives of active service members, Veterans, and the country.

Political

43 Alumni for America—Principles matter more than politics. That’s why we, a group of alumni who served President Bush, and other Republican presidents, governors, and Members of Congress, support Kamala Harris for President. Join us and our former Republican colleagues in casting your vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on Election Day, November 5rd, 2024. Together, we can help restore decency, honor, dignity, and true leadership to the White House.
Democratic Coalition - Formed in the Spring of 2016 with the main goal of making sure that Donald Trump never became President, the organization now exists to advance President Biden's agenda and elect more Democrats—while still holding Trump and his GOP allies accountable—through aggressive digital and traditional advertising, grassroots action, in-depth opposition research, and a nationwide rapid-response team.
Fair Fight—Created by Stacey Abrams after she lost the Georgia gubernatorial election in 2018. From illegal voter purges to hundreds of poll closures to four-hour lines, Georgia voters have faced a sophisticated but hauntingly familiar attack on their right to vote. Hundreds of thousands of voters were affected by poor election management and systematic voter suppression, crippling Georgia’s democracy.
Stop Moms for "Liberty"—We are a focused movement comprised of relentless defenders of public education from across this nation. We are fierce advocates of inclusive education in public schools. We are fighting back against the far-right extremist groups like Moms for Liberty who are pushing for book banning, and destroying public education.

Pro-Choice Organizations

Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
NARAL Pro-Choice America fights for reproductive freedom for every person in every state. Each day, we organize and mobilize to protect that freedom by fighting for access to abortion care, birth control, paid parental leave, and protection from pregnancy discrimination.
Planned Parenthood is a trusted healthcare provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.

Religious Freedom

Americans United for Separation of Church and State—We are lawyers and lobbyists, students and activists, religious leaders, and impassioned Americans. We are people of faith and people who don't profess any particular faith. We are a community that includes and welcomes people of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, ages, classes, and abilities.
Freedom From Religion Foundation works to protect the constitutional principle of the separation of church and state. FFRF, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, works as an effective state/church watchdog and voice for freethought (atheism, agnosticism, skepticism).

Science

314 Action—We are members of the STEM Community, grassroots supporters, and political activists committed to bring innovation to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, aggressively advocate for real solutions to Climate Change and elect more STEM-trained candidates to public office.

Voting Support

National Democratic Redistricting PAC—The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, chaired by the 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric H. Holder, Jr., is the first-ever strategic hub for a comprehensive redistricting strategy. With the support of former President Barack Obama, as well as key leaders around the country, the NDRC is attacking this problem from every angle to ensure the next round of redistricting is fair and that maps reflect the will of the voters. Together, we will rebuild a democracy where voters pick their politicians—not the other way around.
People for the American Way and its affiliate, People For the American Way Foundation, are progressive advocacy organizations founded to fight right-wing extremism and build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity, and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity.
Postcards to Voters are friendly, handwritten reminders from volunteers to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast.
Progressive Turnout Project is a grassroots-funded organization with a single mission: get Democrats to the polls. We design, test, and execute specialized voter-turnout programs targeting inconsistent Democratic voters in the most competitive districts in the country.
StandUp America—Our goal is simple: to demand the democracy we deserve. We’re working at the local, state, and federal levels to build a truly representative democracy by expanding voting rights, reducing the impact of big money in our elections, and breaking down structural barriers that conservatives have built to stop progress.

Women's Organizations

Emily’s List - Progressive organization that works to elect Democratic women all across the country.