Civic Leaders Links

• National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) Since 2011, Republicans gerrymandering, more aggressively than at any other time in our history. The result? Your vote might not count the way you think it does. The system is rigged. The fight to fix it is now.
• Truthout A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing independent news and commentary on a daily basis.
• #ClimateStrike Join the movement. It’s going to take all of us to end the age of fossil fuels and solve the climate crisis.
• Humanity Forward Humanity Forward is committing to delivering one-time, and recurring, basic income payments to individuals and families who stand to be most impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
• 46th Vice President Kamala Harris Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member, US Senator for California, former California AG, 2020 POTUS candidate, and one of 2 persons who consistently voted against #ImpeachedTrump’s nominees.
• Americans For Tax Fairness A diverse campaign of more than 420 national, state and local endorsing organizations united in support of a fair tax system that works for all Americans.
• Rev. Raphael Warnock US Senator for Georgia, and a voice that will finally help Georgia move forward.
• Judd Legum Important news and facts, straight to the point-need to know info, keeping them honest exposés, and important election news and information. A Must Follow!
• Popular Information Important news and facts, straight to the point-need to know info, keeping them honest exposés, and important election news and information. A Must Follow!
• Scott Funder One of the leading sources of #TrumpRussia info. Count the days to full indictments of 24/7 fraud Trump cabinet members thanks to Scott Dworkin’s work and activism!
• Ben & Jerry's View the issues Ben & Jerry’s is outspoken and unapologetic about, while leading in minimum-wage, equality and more.
• Patagonia The reason we created this site: KNOWING who’s working for us, NOT against us. Patagonia walks on the right side of history 24/7. Join them!
• Patagonia Works $20 Million and Change, an internal fund to help like-minded, responsible start-up companies bring about positive benefit to the environment.
• Charles Graham Very powerful educator, legislator, small business owner, and proud Lumbee running to represent #NC09 in the U.S. House.
• Choices Women's Medical Center One of the first abortion clinics in the country, now with a full range of reproductive health services. GYN exams, prenatal care, birth control, abortion services, counseling and more.
• Mr. Nick Estes Oceti Sakowin. Kul Wicasa. Lakol Wicoun. The original Red Scare. @The_Red_Nation Podcast. Lead Editor @redmediapr. Book: Our History is the Future.
• Ida B. Wells Society The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting is a news trade organization dedicated to increasing and retaining reporters and editors of color in the field of investigative reporting.
• UltraViolet UltraViolet is a powerful and rapidly growing community of people mobilized to fight sexism and create a more inclusive world that accurately represents all women, from politics and government to media and pop culture.
• KBL Vegan Purses and Accessories Stunning, quality vegan purses and accessories. Save an animal’s life and our planet, buy a vegan handbag, while looking stylish. Accessories and men’s items as well.
• Hazel Gizzle Pet Apparel and Accessories Unique and quality pet accessories and clothing for your fur babies.
• Innocence Project Dear inferior intellect-Ted Cruz, Innocence Project frees persons INNOCENT of crimes, falsely accused of crimes, and wrongfully convicted of crimes, NEVER committed.
• Josh Riley NY19 US House candidate, community leader, labor, pensions & family and medical leave advocate, post-Katrina legal aid advocate for workers impacted by hurricane, AND Thaddeus Stevens Award winner. JOSH DID THAT! We need him in Congress!
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Legend, icon, champion, civic leader, ambassador for peace, NBA Social Justice Champion, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 7X columnist of the year winner, Muslim leader, and more
• Neal Katyal An actual lawyer who defines lawyering, & who makes our nation proud. One of the great lawyers of our time, whose words inspire many. Constitutional lawyer, former acting Solicitor General, civil rights advocate, author, & all-around great person.
• Unrepresented Nations & Peoples Organization An international movement and organization established to empower the voices of unrepresented and marginalized peoples worldwide and to protect their rights to self-determination.
• ProPublica Independent, nonprofit newsroom to expose abuses of power & betrayals of the public trust by government, business, & other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism to spur reform through sustained spotlighting of wrongdoing.
• Eric Holder Attorney General, civil rights advocate, defender of voting rights, co-founder of NDRC, a great husband and dad, and all around great role model for young men.
• ColorOfChange.org We design campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward. Until justice is real.
• Robert De Niro The man, the legend and an important voice for our nation.
• Revolution Books Humanity needs revolution. The Revolution needs Revolution Books. Revolution Books needs you.
• 314 Action A grassroots community of over 400,000 scientists and advocates who care about science and facts, helping helping scientists run for office and win.
• Jane Fonda Feminist, humanitarian, mother, activist and an all-around amazing person that we’re so glad is on right side of history. Items for sale also help progressive causes.
• Amy McGrath Dear gawd, Kentucky, do the right thing: #DitchMitch!! What has Mitch done for Kentucky? We know what he’s done exclusively for wealthy, while creating poorest state with highest welfare use in nation.
• #FridaysForFuture A movement that began in August 2018, after then Greta Thunberg sat in front of the Swedish parliament every schoolday for three weeks, to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis.
• Peace Action Peace Action is a national, grassroots organization committed to organizing a powerful peace movement. We all must work together to stop endless wars.
• Friends of the Earth Fights for a more healthy and just world. Together we speak truth to power, expose those who endanger the health of people and the planet for corporate profit.
• Mary Jennings "MJ" Hegar US Air Force Combat Veteran, wife and mother for US Senate for Texas. She was and will always be the best choice against one of the most vile persons in politics, John Cornyn.
• Ethel's Club Ethel’s Club is the first social and wellness platform designed to celebrate people of color. Our motive? To spark the next renaissance with people of color at the forefront.
• Ben Crump Trial lawyer for justice. Crump believes in justice for all, and especially for those without a voice who need our help most of all.
• Inequality Media with Robert Reich Founded by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Jacob Kornbluth, to inform and engage the public about inequality and imbalance of power.
• The Root Co-founded by respected historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. An online magazine with great, knowledgeable, straight to the point and humorous articles, always intended to move the ball forward and over the goal line.
• New York Attorney General Tish James She did that! She took on the NRA, and is finally taking on the corrupt #badgradestrump crime regime!
• Tammy Faye Baker Actual christian, who loved all, gave to help all, didn’t participate in hate of others, and advocated for civil rights for all.
• 1619 Books New origin story for the United States, one that helped explain not only the persistence of anti-Black racism and inequality in American life today, but also the roots of so much of what makes the country unique.
• Mandela Barnes For Wisconsin Mr. Barnes is running against corrupt Ron Johnson, who has ignored #TaxCutsAndJobsAct, while Johnson aided an insurrection. Find out more about Barnes.
• Blue Amp Action Through Cliff Schecter, Blue Amp Action is a powerful voice for progressive causes, civil rights and women’s rights. Working for people, working for change.
• Michelle Obama FLOTUS, wife, mother, attorney, civic leader, author, humanitarian, Joining Forces co-founder, who goes high when worst of the worst, goes low. She. Did. That!
• Suraj Patel An progressive attorney, business leader, and lecturer on business ethics at New York University who worked for President Obama. Volunteer attorney for the ACLU
• NJ Reentry Corporation A non-profit agency with a social mission to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from incarceration.
• Know Your Rights Camp A free campaign for youth fully funded by Colin Kaepernick to raise awareness on higher education, self empowerment, and instruction to properly interact with law enforcement in various scenarios.
• #MarchForOurLives A force to be reckoned with and GOP should be very afraid of these inspiring individuals because they have ethics AND a conscience!!
• Rosie O'Donnell Legendary comedian, actress, activist, humanitarian and an all-around amazing and great person who makes a difference daily!! Her voice is ALWAYS to be heard!!
• David Letterman Intriguing and informative series: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, however, with each guest something new and forward-thinking is learned!
• Not On Our Watch Project Committed to robust advocacy and research in support of global human rights by drawing upon figures with powerful voices, to develop projects and campaigns that bring global attention to forgotten international crises.
• Revolution Club Building a movement for revolution! If you’re silent about fascism, later it will be too late to speak out! Find a chapter or book store near you.
• Kitchening in Bay Ridge Brooklyn Owner not only has a variety of great household items, but is a great person concerned about well-being of all and advocates for well-being of all in all aspects of her life.
• Sam Katz ASK ME HOW THIS HAPPENS … a script, a scrapbook, a memoir, and a MUST have item, especially if you’re starting out in entertainment industry.
• The Obama Foundation A living, working start-up for citizenship, an ongoing project for us to shape, together, what it means to be a good citizen.
• Stacey Abrams An amazing, smart, QUALIFIED and educated person who’d be a great governor for ANY state, especially Georgia!! And now her voice is helping improve our election process with more voter engagement.
• Willie Nelson Definitely an angel flying too close to ground! Unions, farmers, civil rights and an all around awesome legend.
• Captain Mark Kelly Retired U.S. Navy combat pilot, engineer, and NASA astronaut, but a smart guy because he married Gabby Giffords. In 2020, Kelly will fill Arizona’s US Senate seat with SCIENCE at the forefront.
• CREDO Action CREDO Action is the advocacy arm of CREDO, a social change organization that offers products – like CREDO Mobile – in order to fund grassroots activism and progressive nonprofit organizations.
• Professor Rutger Bregman Historian, author of Utopia For Realists, and wise person who scares the shit out of GOP, especially for 2020 election!! His knowledge is kryptonite to today’s Strom Thurmond GOP.
• Shawn Carter Foundation Founded by Gloria Carter and her son, Shawn “Jay Z”, The mission of the Shawn Carter Foundation is to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at institutions of higher learning.
• National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund A 501(c)4 that does non-partisan issue advocacy and electoral engagement to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice in states and cities across the country.
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund More than 100 years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on this simple idea: Your body is your own. If it is not, we cannot be truly free or equal.
• Beyoncé Artist, activist, civic leader, humanitarian, daughter, wife, mom, sister, Houstonian and more.
• Queen If you don’t know who Queen is and what they represent, music included, then it’s time for you to find out!
• The Mercury Phoenix Trust In the last 21 years, the Trust has given away over 15 million dollars in Freddie Mercury’s name and funded over 700 projects in the global battle against HIV/AIDS.
• Robert Reich Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow at the Blum Center for Developing Economies.
• Ritchie J. Torres NYC Council member representing Bronx. US Congressional-elect for New York’s 15th Congressional District.
• Mark Ruffalo Actor, activist, #climatecrisis voice needed and appreciated daily. We just wish he’d go full Hulk on #climatechange deniers, THEN we can get infrastructure stuff done, and Russiapublicans can stop labeling migrants from #climatecrisis areas as threats!
• Seth MacFarlane Stands on right side of history, daily. He speaks and walks the talk, and uses his voice for progress.
• The Sentry Investigative and policy team that follows the dirty money connected to African war criminals and transnational war profiteers and seeks to shut those benefiting from violence out of the international financial system.
• Julian Castro Twin brother of the great, Joaquin Castro and vice versa, son of Rosie, 2020 POTUS candidate for AMERICA and someone you should find out more about!
• Joe Sestak Former 3-star US Navy Admiral, former US Congressional Rep for Pennsylvania, dedicated toward everyone having access to the same quality of healthcare. Find out more about him!
• #FairFight2020 Advocates for election reform, engages in voter education, and encourages turnout in order to secure the voting rights of all Americans.
• The Equity Alliance Expanding the electorate, educate communities of color, engage and empower, monitor legislation, promote civic leadership, create alliances as a united front.
• Onward Together Let’s build a fairer, more inclusive America together! Dedicated to advancing the vision that earned nearly 66 million votes in the 2016 election.
• Trevor Noah Author, comedian, civic leader, whose voice is inspiring a generation. Find out more about him!
• Edward Branley #NOLA historian, progressive, blogger, humorist who breaks down latest events and gets us through each day with a smile.
• World Socialist Web Site Focused on intelligent appraisal of the problems of contemporary society. WSWS addresses itself to all who are dissatisfied with the present state of social life, as well as its cynical and reactionary treatment by the establishment media.
• UltraViolet UltraViolet Action creates a pathway for millions of women and our allies to directly influence the laws and policies that govern our lives. Equality at a higher frequency.
• U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Consumer advocate, tough on Wall Street corruption, and knows the system is rigged against working class. A voice that is continually needed to remind many of changes needed for working class.
• Action Together New Jersey #JusticeInJersey. Growing grassroots group from all over the Garden State which shares a passion for equal rights, for progressive ideals, and for building a brighter future for all Americans.
• Rihanna Artist, humanitarian, philanthropist, activist, and an all-around amazing person. And we love her cruelty-free Fenty products.
• Marie Newman for Illinois Marie defeated Dan Lipinski, who votes against women’s rights and on behalf of GOP and regressive policies consistently. Illinois Third District. IL-03
• GirlTrek In the footsteps of a civil rights legacy, GirlTrek is a national health movement that activates thousands of Black women to be change makers in their lives and communities, through walking.
• The Center for Popular Democracy Building power of communities to embody our vision of an inclusive, equitable society, where people of color, immigrants, working families, women, & LGBTQ communities thrive together, with a resilient economy and politics that reflect our priorities.
• More Than A Vote Change isn’t made by watching from the sidelines. Black athletes and artists working together to combat systemic, racist voter suppression.
• Al Franken US Senator from Minnesota, progressive, comic icon, whose voice still matters!
• Colonel (Retired) Morris "Moe" Davis US House Democratic nominee for NC 11. Air Force Colonel (Ret.), Ex-Guantanamo Chief Prosecutor, husband, father.
• U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal Congressmember, WA-07. Bold, Progressive & Unafraid. Lifelong organizer for immigrant, civil & human rights. Natl Health Policy Chair for Bernie2020. She/her.
• Angelo Carusone President & CEO of @mmfa; #DumpTrump organizer. Formerly @StopBeck. Onward!
• Jay Jones Democratic candidate for Attorney General of VA. Delegate for VA-89. @williamandmary & @UVALaw. Attorney. 757/@NorfolkVA native.
• NextGen America Created to build the grassroots power in key states and districts to elect pro-climate Democrats into office
• Theresa Greenfield US Senate candidate for Iowa, who hopefully replaces Joni Ernst, who doesn’t even know price of soybean when directly asked, while Mrs. Greenfield knows price of corn.
• #TaxTheRich Join the movement. Be ready to fight the misinformation campaign the rich & their powerful friends will wage to keep their billions at the expense of working class.
• Lee Merritt, Esq. Civic leader, civil rights attorney, Texas Attorney General Candidate.
• Zach Iscol Iraq War USMC Veteran. Founder of founded Hirepurpose (veterans & Gold Star family jobs) and Task & Purpose (#NotInvisible focus). Running for NYC Comptroller (2021).
• Lucas Kunce USMC Military veteran, antitrust advocate, progressive candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri.
• Terry McAuliffe Gubernatorial candidate for Virginia 2021, former Governor of Virginia, Chair of DNC. Pro-choice, pro-healthcare, pro-voting and civil rights, pro-LGBTQ, climate change aware environmentalist.
• Rantt Media Analyze news, shed light on injustices, and tell the stories that matter. Speaking truth to power. Join their community.
• Jamie (Jay) Charles Bakker Advocates for open, inclusive Christianity that embraces those with alternative lifestyles and encourages doubt and uncertainty. Decries the influence of politics in religion, which prevents civil discussion of topics such as homosexuality and abortion.
• Sunrise Movement A movement to stop climate change and create millions of good-paying jobs in the process. United to make climate change an urgent priority across America, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics.
• Dan Goldman US Congressional candidate, progressive, former prosecutor, and civic leader who understands and knows how to fight the greatest threats to our nation.
• Erik Bottcher Progressive, LGBTQ+, marriage equality, housing and climate change awareness NYC Council Member.
• A nod to the Green Book List of businesses, which may come in handy as violence against “all things” black increases, especially given “stand back and stand by”, and recent attacks.
• Yuh-Line Niou Lifelong Democrat and a powerful progressive leader for low-income, immigrant, and working families. Her work in the progressive movement has become a watershed for young people, especially women, the LGBTQ+, the AAPI community, and people of color.
• Mandela Barnes Lt. Gov. of Wisconsin, 2022 US Senate candidate, former Wisconsin State Representative. Son of a teacher and a 3rd shift UAW worker. Pro-union, middle-class families first, climate change awareness, and bringing US jobs back from overseas.
• Kathy Hochul Lt. Governor of NY State, and now first female Governor of NY State, who has always fought to protect the Affordable Care Act, a woman’s right to choose, and the rights of our LGBTQ community.
• AFL-CIO All working people deserve good jobs and the power to determine their wages and working conditions.
• National Organization For Women – NYC Chapter NOW-NYC advocates for the women and girls of New York. We aim to defend reproductive rights, create economic equality, promote women’s political representation, and end discrimination and violence against women.
• New York Society For Ethical Culture Ethical Culture is a religion centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world.
• Patriotic and Progressive PatrioticAndProgressive.org works to publicly emphasize that true American patriotism as belief in equality, inclusivity, diversity and social justice.
• Quincy Jones Nuff said, he’s QUINCY MOFO JONES!! A living legend, activist, ground breaker and one amazing and talented person. Find out what all he’s done in his life, or even just one day of his life.
• Don Cheadle Actor, activist, civic leader, and long admired since his roles in Rosewood, Colors AND The Fresh Prince too. Founding member of Not On Our Watch.
• Alyssa Milano Actress, activist, humanitarian who’s all in with the fight to move our country forward, together!!
• LeBron James Athlete, philantrophist, business leader, activist, and civic leader.
• Michael Harriot Writer of some really entertaining and educational articles that are always worth a read, plus a must read.
• Metta World Peace (Mr. Ron Artest) CEO, Father, Mental Health Advocate, Lover of Planet Earth, Professional Basketball Player
• Taylor Swift Artist, activist and civic leader.
• John Legend Artist, activist, educator and a positive work in progress.
• Dr. John Biggan Husband | 2020 #Dem Congressional Candidate Texas #TX24 | Neuroscientist, educator, author, Boy Scouts of America eagle scout, and most important, dog dad. 😉
• Shannon Freshour Ohio (OH-04). Protect the ACA, vote for a public option, protect Medicare. Middle-Class Tax Cuts & Economic Stability.
• John Hickenlooper Mayor of Denver, Governor of Colorado, former 2020 POTUS candidate, and 2020 Senate candidate. Find out more about him!
• John Delaney Former US Representative for Maryland, and 2020 POTUS candidate. Find out more about him and his voting record! Delaney introduced legislation to end partisan gerrymandering, The Open Our Democracy Act of 2017.
• Mike Gravel US Army 1st Lt., former Speaker of Alaska’s House of Representatives, former US Senator. Sen. Gravel ran for POTUS to bring a message of anti-imperialism and direct democracy to Democratic debates. Leftover funds will be donated for Flint, MI H20.
• Countable Countable makes it quick and easy to understand the laws Congress is considering. We also streamline the process of contacting your lawmaker, so you can tell them how you want them to vote on bills under consideration.
• Tedra Cobb Strategic planner, small business owner, former St. Lawrence County Legislator. #NY21
• Trish Zornio for U.S. Senate 2020 Scientist, 2020 U.S. Senate candidate for Colorado. Unfortunately, her district chose corrupt Cory Gardner (R), who aids and abets all things #badgradestrump.
• Perry Gershon Help replace offensive, Trump-extremist Lee Zeldin. Elect Perry Gershon to US Congress (#NY1). Find out more about Perry.
• #NoRA For A Better Life Moving culture into a less violent place by counteracting the influence of NRA money in the American political system
• Dr. Cindy Banyai Dr. Banyai had us at Moms Demand. That’s all you had to say! 🙂 FL-19 has voted red and wrong for decades, which has resulted in countless environmental and safety disasters.
• Water.org Water Charity For Safe Water & Sanitation. Safe water protects and saves lives. A global nonprofit organization.
• Win Without War Democratizing U.S. foreign policy and providing progressive alternatives to achieve more peaceful, just, and common sense policies to ensure that all people, regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, or economic status, benefit and feel secure.
• Kim Mangone for US Congress-CA23 Single Mom, USAF Vet, Systems Engineer. CA23
• Sisters of the Movement Our mission is to work in unity, demanding the implementation of POLICIES and LAWS that are fair and just for PEOPLE OF COLOR.
• Charles Booker Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate. Kentucky House of Representatives. Healthcare. Medicare for all. Pro-choice. Green New Deal. Universal Basic Income. Relieving student debt. Legalization of marijuana.
• FightFor15.org Launched in 2012 when fast-food workers walked off the job to demand 15-hour, union rights in NYC. Global fast-food workers, home health aides, child care teachers, airport workers, adjunct professors, retail employees and underpaid workers everywhere.
• Moms Clean Air Force Their mission is to protect children from air pollution and climate change. We envision a safe, stable, and equitable future where all children breathe clean air.
• Andre Sayegh Paterson, New Jersey Mayor focusing on stabilizing property taxes, improving public safety, and driving economic development.
• James Taylor An American singer, songwriter, and longtime political advocate. The multiple Grammy Award Winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been actively involved in campaigns through music for the past 50 years.
• National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy.
• Emmanuel Lulu Moss #SecretaryOfShade #TheCabinet! Must-view, live readings of books regarding important political matters. Bringing real talk politics to everyone!
• Center for Constitutional Rights Advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• Beto O’Rourke Former Congressional member. The better choice against unethical fraud, Eduardo Rafael “Ted” Cruz. Now he’s a candidate for POTUS 2020. Find out more about him!
• Jennifer McClellan Richmond, VA progressive legislator. 2021 Virginia candidate for Governor. Passed landmark laws to invest in education, health care access and protect reproductive rights, and made VA 1st Southern state to pass a state-level Voting Rights Act.
• U.S. Representative Mike Honda Retired but still a powerful voice. Educator and strong advocate for pro-choice, equality, protecting the right to vote, clean air and water, LGBTQ, equal education and justice.
• Tom Steyer Mr. Steyer is putting his money where his mouth is for #climatechange awareness and electing responsible leadership for all.
• GLAAD Rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
• Jemele Hill Journalist. Educator. Civic Leader. Unapologetic. And we stand with and for her!
• Lambda Legal 501(c)(3) nonprofit, national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
• Woodstock Museum Located in Woodstock, NY and a great source of educational information especially given today’s political disarray. Owner of museum is a must know for resistance information.
• All Americans Movement A cross-cultural unifying campaign to support marginalized communities most affected by #COVID19.
• CREDO Mobile Founded in 1985, CREDO gives you the power to make positive social change every day. Whenever you use a CREDO product or service, you generate critical donations for progressive causes you believe in.
• Puerto Rico Lives Matter Take action now. Puerto Rico needs you. #CancelTheDebt
• Sorry Not Sorry Podcast tackling social, political & culture issues from the perspective of unapologetic guests while highlighting activists doing amazing things and grassroots efforts throughout the country.
• Pat Flowers For Montana State Senate District 32 candidate for a robust public education system, access to affordable health care, and exceptional open access to our rivers and public lands.
• StoneKettle One of our favorite veterans, whose blog is always on point, educational and makes us proud daily!!!