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Progressive Organizations
Seeks to draw more young Americans into a long-term discussion on the future of our country and our party. A national organization with regional and local chapters. Focus on research, on-line discussion, special events and conferences.
Mission -To improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians -To secure, protect and defend the freedoms and civil liberties of all North Carolinians through litigation, legislation and public education -To educate the people of North Carolina about their legal and civil rights, and freedoms through empowerment and outreach and open forums
Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina
MISSION The Alliance mission is to serve people living with HIV/AIDS, their loved ones, caregivers and communities at large, through compassionate and non-judgmental care, prevention, education and advocacy. WHO WE SERVE The Alliance serves people with HIV/AIDS and their families through direct services such as providing transportation to medical appointments, providing housing and skilled nursing services. We serve the Triangle community through education and prevention programs and advocacy for those afflicted with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
"The largest voter mobilization project in history," a national 527 that focuses on swing state impact and creates opportunities for blue-state residents to affect swing state voters.
Organizes concerts to energize opposition to Bush, and hosts blog. National concept with city-based chapters.
Billionaires for Bush is a do-it-yourself street theater and media campaign using humor to show how the Bush administration has favored the corporate elite at the expense of everyday Americans. Billionaires for Bush is organized as an independent 527 committee, with headquarters in NYC and over 70 chapters nationwide. For more information, please visit www.BillionairesForBush.com.
Community Board #1 (CB #1) is made up of a group of volunteers (no more than 50 persons) who live, work or have other interests in the area, plus the City Council Members serving any part of the area. Like a town hall, public meetings of CB #1 are a place where interested citizens discuss community issues, monitor government performance, and advise city agencies on neighborhood matters.
Catholic Worker of Raleigh, North Carolina
We are Sheila Stumph, Scott Langley, and whoever else is passing through town or staying for a visit. We are also you - our extended community that makes what we do possible. The Hospitality House, founded in the spirit and life of the Catholic Worker Movement, is located half a mile from North Carolina's death row at Central Prison. We provide visitors to the prison with a place to sleep, home-cooked meals and local transportation. We offer all of these services free of charge. Most importantly, we offer our home as a place of safety, peace, unconditional love, support and friendship.
Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping will save your soul from consumer narcosis through street actions and revival shows.
Hosts opportunities for New Yorkers to travel to and call swing states. A national organization with an active New York arm.
Makes online activism easy and effective. Anonymous philanthropists donate $1 to progressive action groups for every act of one-click participation in web-based campaigns
Committee to ReDefeat the President
ReDefeatBush.com is a political action committee whose goal is to register one million new Democratic voters in swing states. We organize weekly Calling Crews across the country at which volunteers register voters in battleground states using their cell phones. We fund our activities via humorous, unique, anti-Bush merchandise.
Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest.
Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest.
The Common Sense Foundation is a North Carolina non-partisan public policy organization. We believe in equality, equity, and justice for all people regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or economic status. Our primary goal is to ensure that state government and the political process attend to the interrelated economic, political, social, and cultural needs of those who are systematically denied access to power. To that end we Develop and promote a multi-issue progressive agenda. Provide exposure to progressive issues and voices. Encourage more media coverage of progressive issues and voices. Help grassroots/progressive organizations improve their access to the media and participation in the legislative process. Serve as constant, persistent watchdog over state government and the political process. Our major activities include: A variety of publications. Presenting our views in other media including radio, television, and newspapers, and through public speaking appearances. Training and other forms of technical assistance. Regular monitoring of governmental activities. Networking with other progressive organizations.
A team of concert-organizers who host shows the entire price of admission to which goes directly the the DNC
Organizing protests during the Republican Convention in New York
Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century organizes terrific gatherings at which high-profile politicians and authors speak to 20- and 30-something crowd.
Draws social networks into opportunities for volunteerism and action that other organizations have set up. A loosely-organized Brooklyn-based group.
Working for Justice and Democracy in North Carolina Democracy North Carolina is a nonpartisan organization working to fulfill the promise of "one person, one vote," the bedrock principle of equal rights and self-determination. We the people deserve and demand a government that is responsive to us and committed to the public good. You can help us make this ideal the reality in our state.
Democracy for America (Durham-Chapel Hill Chapter)
Democracy for America (Raleigh Chapter)
Local grassroots group supporting Howard Dean's national organization, Democracy for America. Organizes Meetups throughout NYC to keep local grassroots Dean supporters involved in progressive politics here and across the country.
Putting the grass back in grassroots, this group basks in the sun and shade in the park on weekend afternoons, and uses free weekend cellular minutes to reach out to swing-state voters. A ll you need is a cell phone with weekend minutes and a willingness to spend a few hours under the trees helping uproot a particularly malignant Bush.
New Yorkers politicized through the Clark campaign. Hold fundraisers for favored candidates – including, innovatively, a project to focus New York funds and resources on the Mitikades Congressional campaign in Ohio.
What can one say about the DNC?
Democratic Party (Durham County)
Democratic Party (North Carolina)
Democratic Party (Orange County, NC)
Democratic Party (Orange County, NC)
Democratic Party (Wake County, NC)
Demos' purpose is to help build a society where America can achieve its highest democratic ideals. We believe that requires a democracy that is robust and inclusive, with high levels of electoral participation and civic engagement, and an economy where prosperity and opportunity are broadly shared and disparity is reduced. Founded in 1999, Demos' work combines research with advocacy - melding the commitment to ideas of a think tank with the organizing strategies of an advocacy group.
An alliance of talents in art, music, fashion,film, publishing, theater, public relations, advertising and other creative media who share a deep commitment to America’s progressive traditions and a profound dismay about the direction our current leaders have taken -- and who host events and fundraisers to bring about regime change at home.
An on-line campaign to draft Bruce Springsteen into performing at Giants Stadium during the Republican Convention
A weekly Democratic drinking club in Hell's Kitchen, where young progressives share ideas while sharing pitchers
Drinking Liberally (Raleigh Chapter)
The hosts of monthly happy hours at which political authors and free appetizers draw new people into politics
Provides you with everything you need to register voters in swing states...including ways to get there.
The Drum Major Institute for Public Policy is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to challenging the tired orthodoxies of both the right and the left. The goal: progressive public policy for social and economic fairness. DMI's approach is unwavering: We do not issue reports to see our name in print or hold forums for the sake of mere talk. We seek to change policy by conducting research into overlooked, but important social and economic issues, by leveraging our strategic relationships to engage policymakers and opinion leaders in our work, and by offering platforms to amplify the ideas of those who are working for social and economic fairness.
The Co-op is a living and dynamic institution. It is constantly being shaped through the participation of all kinds of people- new and familiar, young and old. Staff and members strive to create a shopping environment that is stimulating, creative, and, overall, friendly and welcoming to everyone. We'll hope you'll feel at home here!
Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Foundation
Dedicated to building a new generation of female candidates and political activists in New York State through fundraisers, forums and special events
Raises funds for and helps draw attention to pro-choice candidates
Equality North Carolina is a statewide advoacy organization that works to secure equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender North Carolinians.
Greene Dragon invites all patriotic revelers to join the American Revel-ution, a fun and freewheeling independence movement from President-Select George II and his corporate monarchy.
NY, America’s first annual Imagine Festival, a Festival of Arts, Issues and Ideas coincides with the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. The Imagine Festival will host over 100 events that mix artistic and educational activities through a series of concerts, performances, screenings, forums, town meetings and other extraordinary cultural happenings. From August 28 to September 2, 2004 we will come together to share our intelligence, creativity and passion at 50 venues citywide. The Imagine Festival consists of a broad range of activities ranging from educational forums to large-scale performances, from site-specific art installations to our city’s libraries. These events take place throughout New York City with a goal of reaching out to all of the city’s many diverse communities. NY, America, Inc. is the coordinating organization of the festival and is dedicated to publicizing, promoting and coordinating the many events taking place during the festival. We are dedicated to bringing artists and institutions together, fostering community that supports socially responsible artistic expression. NY, America, Inc. is a 501c3, not-for–profit organization
Ipas is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization that works globally to increase women’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce abortion-related deaths and injuries. We seek to expand the availability, quality, and sustainability of abortion and related reproductive health services, as well as to improve the enabling environment. Ipas believes that no woman should have to risk her life or health because she lacks safe reproductive health choices.
The official campaign office for John Kerry with opportunities to volunteer, donate or learn more about the issues
A partnership of North Carolina organizations and citizens committed to: building awareness of why streams, farms, forests, parks, gamelands and historic places are critical to the future of North Carolina; and advocating for state funding to protect places that matter to our citizens and communities.
Encourages simple steps to impact swing-state elections, including friend-to-friend correspondence, suggesting models for grassroots organizing and highlighting the political voices of poets and writers.
League of Women Voters: Chapel Hill, NC
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
A century-old Hell’s Kitchen Democratic club that continues to organize voter registration drives and host political speakers
Encourages its 1.6 million members to join nation-wide petitions, donate money to progressive causes and take individual acts for innovative publicity and fundraising events
Uses music as a vehicle to promote engagement in progressive politics. They do voter registration at concerts, engage bands and venues to speak out on issues, and hold events to raise awareness for progressive candidates.
In December of 2001, recognizing North Carolina’s importance in the battle for reproductive freedom and based on contact with local North Carolinians about their desire to have a local presence, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Inc. and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation began investing significant resources and support to re-establish a NARAL Pro-Choice America presence in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Conservation Network is a statewide network of over 120 environmental, community and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting North Carolina’s environment and public health. The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment.
North Carolina Lambda Youth Network (NCLYN) is a nonprofit organization supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied (LGBTQA) youth through leadership development and social justice.
NC Peace & Justice Coalition We are a movement-building coalition whose primary purpose is to coordinate and support the work of existing groups and build linkages and solidarity across the many issues of peace and justice. We link the wars abroad with the assaults at home, and U.S. militarism to the corporate economic interests it serves. One of our fundamental aims is to make the peace movement a strong ally to movements for social and economic justice. We pay special attention in all aspects of our work to the inclusion and leadership of constituencies bearing the brunt of the war’s impact at home, such as people of color, youth, women, and workers. We are pro-active in addressing power dynamics within our movement, especially regarding issues of race, class, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, nationality, disability, cultural heritage, and ethnicity. We will strive to embody in our day-to-day work the values we espouse and the world we seek to build. We support and encourage grassroots organizing. Whenever feasible we make major decisions within the North Carolina Peace and Justice Coalition by consensus. We uphold the right of all people to determine their own future, free from the threat of “pre-emptive attacks” and “regime change,” military occupation, and outside control of their economic resources. We call for the peaceful resolution of disputes amongst states; respect for national sovereignty, international law, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the defense and extension of basic democratic freedoms to all; social and economic justice; and the use of public spending to meet human and environmental needs.
NC WARN is a grassroots non-profit using science and activism to tackle climate change and reduce hazards to public health and the environment from nuclear power and other polluting electricity production
New Democratic Majority is a grassroots organization growing out of the energy of the 2004 Democratic Primary. Our mission is to get progressive Democrats elected and get elected Democrats progressive. From our base in New York City, we are dedicated to turning back the tide of the radical right, reclaiming the Democratic Party for progressive values, renewing individual involvement in civic life, and working together to elect candidates to local, state, and national office.
New York's only citywide, independent, non-profit organization promoting and protecting our parks as essential to city life.
The Justice Center is North Carolina’s leading private, nonprofit anti-poverty organization. Its mission is to reduce and eliminate poverty in North Carolina by helping to ensure that every North Carolina household gains access to the resources, services and fair treatment that it needs in order to enjoy economic security. Founded in 1996 through the merger of two former Legal Services organizations and staffed by a diverse array of professionals, the Justice Center pursues its ambitious mission through four main strategies: 1. Litigation - Justice Center lawyers take on carefully selected, high-impact cases that are designed to protect and expand the rights of low-income groups and individuals. 2. Research and analysis - Justice Center experts research and analyze public policies affecting low-income North Carolinians, identify strategies for improvement and publish their findings in an array of reports, newsletters and issue briefs. 3. Public Policy Advocacy - Justice Center advocates speak out on behalf of vulnerable North Carolinians and work to win concrete policy changes from elected officials and administrative agencies. 4. Grassroots Action - Justice Center activists build relationships with groups and individuals at the grassroots level and pursue a two-way process of education and empowerment.
A group that says: No War On The World, No Detentions and Round-Ups; No Police State Restrictions
Operation Bubbe is an effort to recruit 100 Jews from safe states unhappy with the Bush administration to travel to South Florida for election day and the preceding weekend to help Jewish retirees to the polls. The participants will be volunteering with America Coming Together. Once in Florida, volunteers will participate in a variety of activities, including up to four days of GOTV work in the Jewish community, an Operation Bubbe volunteer party/pep rally, and a victory celebration after the polls close on election day. All volunteers will be trained before deployment. Operation Bubbe will not provide transportation to Florida, but will provide any other reasonable assistance necessary to enable all volunteers to participate fully, including transportation and lodging in South Florida. We will focus on helping Jewish seniors in selected condo associations and retirement communities, primarily in Palm Beach County.
Using boat-trips along the Mississippi to engage more young Americans in political dialogue
Peace Action of North Carolina
Peace Action, the merger of SANE and The Nuclear Freeze, has effectively mobilized for peace and disarmament for nearly fifty years. As the nation's largest grassroots peace group we get results: from the 1963 treaty to ban above ground nuclear testing, to the 1996 signing of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, from ending the war in Vietnam, to blocking weapons sales to human rights abusing countries, and eliminating funding for new nuclear weapons, Peace Action and its 100,000 members have been, and continue to be, at the forefront of the international movement for peace.
Energetic advocates for the values and institutions that make a diverse democratic society.
Planned Parenthood of Central NC
The Planned Parenthood community is made up of 123 independent organizations operating under the Planned Parenthood name. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA) is the nation's largest and most trusted voluntary reproductive health care organization. In addition to PPFA, there are 122 affiliated Planned Parenthood organizations dedicated to providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services to nearly five million women, men and teenagers every year.
A collective dedicated to providing resources for direct action against the RNC. The site has an RNC events calendar, logistics and resources, downloadable flyers and posters, a media archive and more
NOW's purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. This purpose includes, but is not limited to, equal rights and responsibilities in all aspects of citizenship, public service, employment, education, and family life, and it includes freedom from discrimination because of race, ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual preference/orientation, or parenthood.
Reverend Billy & The Church Of Stop Shopping
Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping have been preaching the anti-consumerism word for five years
Runners wear matching "Run Against Bush" t-shirts and jog together every Saturday morning in cities across America. In DC, they run around the White House; in NYC, through Central Park. Proceeds from t-shirt sales go to campaigns in swing states.
SURGE (Students United for a Responsible Global Environment)
SURGE, Students United for a Responsible Global Environment, is a nonviolent network led by students, but not limited to students, dedicated to achieving social, economic, political, and environmental justice through collective education and action.
The Scrap Exchange (TSE) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that collects material donations from hundreds of individuals, businesses, industries, and municipal sources and distributes them through our Creative ReUse Center located in Durham, North Carolina. Further distribution of the materials occurs in the form of outreach events, workshops, and birthday parties. The materials collected represent a snapshot of local industry and businesses. Our donors receive a tax-deductible donation receipt for the fair market value, the arts community has access to hard to find, affordable materials, and TSE prevents reusable items from entering the waste stream.
Sierra Club Capital Group North Carolina
With nearly 3500 members in Cumberland, Franklin, Johnston, Wake, and Warren Counties, North Carolina, the Capital Group celebrated its twenty-second year in November 2004. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Capital Group is one of 13 local groups in the North Carolina Chapter representing more than 19,000 members statewide and 750,000 worldwide. Each month, the Capital Group invites a guest or member to discuss environmental issues of particular concern with us at our monthly program. Past discussions have included a broad range of topics--from "Canoeing the Green River" to "The Environmental Effects of the US War on Drugs in Columbia, South America." We always enjoy refreshments and socializing after the meeting. These meetings are open to members and non-members; all are welcome. Our club is made of many wonderful volunteers and active members with diverse interests who share a common interest in exploring and preserving our natural environment. Whatever your interest, there is a CGSC committee or activity group for you!
Your anti-Bush travel agency. Ultra-convenient, 100% volunteer operated program for people of all ages, everywhere. (Formerly Swing State Summer Break)
Theaters Against the War is an international coalition of performing arts venues. In New York, these groups host a monthly political open mic and regular informational meetings.
A place for people who are working for social justice, equality and a new culture that puts human needs first. Through its programs and events, the Brecht Forum brings people together across social and cultural boundaries and artistic and academic disciplines to promote critical analysis, creative thinking, collaboartive projects and networking in an independent community-level environment. Throughout the year, the Brecht Forum offers a wide-ranging program of classes, public lectures and seminars, art exhibitions, performances, popular education workshops, and language classes. These activities are developed in collaboration with the many social movements and the diverse communities of this most cosmopolitan of cities, and our programs bring together leading intellectuals, activists and artists from New York, across the U.S., and internationally.
The Theater of the Oppressed is a form of popular theater, of, by, and for people engaged in the struggle for liberation.
A grassroots environmental group that uses educational outreach and direct action to promote a more sustainable, less toxic city. For more than 15 years, TIME'S UP! has worked to educate people about the environmental impacts of everyday decisions, from the food we buy to the means of transportation we use.
Traction = a social network of left-leaning 20- and 30-somethings who are spicing up progressive activism by throwing fun, issue-based events that inform, inspire and connect us with other savvy Gen X & Yers. Traction is based in the Triangle region of NC and spreading fast.
Engages an on-line community of progressives in one-click activism that sends messages to elected officials and the media
A collective of small theater groups planning political theater programming for the weeks during and around the Republican Convention.
Mission Wellstone Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to continuing Paul and Sheila Wellstone's fight for economic justice and progressive social change.
The national organization with chapters on a range of lower levels, they are the official party-connected home for young Democrats
A place for different organizations, collectives and groups organizing against the RNC to share resources and ideas.