How to Get Involved in the fight for justice
If the Presidential election results inspired you to become more involved in your country and community, get familiar with some the organizations and groups listed below. Each is involved in an important aspect of social justice, and each could benefit from your time and/or donations. If you can't afford either, simply spreading the word about their work is immensely impactful. Some are also hiring, so explore their websites!
Civil Liberties, Constitutional law, and Policy Advocacy
- American Civil Liberties Union (donate to join, or volunteer with your local affiliate)
- Center for Constitutional Rights
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (donate, become a member, volunteer with your local unit)
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund
- Center for American Progress
- National Council of La Raza
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- Bryan Stevenson's Equal Justice Initiative
- The Brennan Center for Justice
- National Women's Law Center
- National Urban League
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Environmental Justice
Equal Representation
Immigration
Journalism
Labor Unions
LGBTQ Rights
Prisoners' Rights
Reproductive Rights
- Planned Parenthood (in particular, state offices in rural areas and the south need donations and volunteers)
- NARAL Pro-Choice
- Guttmacher Institute
- Center for Reproductive Rights