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We've gathered resources for progressives in the wake of the election. Browse, read, connect and when you're ready, take action.
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5 Calls
TAKE ACTION
Make your voice heard. 5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact.
Advocates for Youth
TAKE ACTION
Advocates for Youth supports thousands of young people in the US as they fight for sexual health, rights, and justice.
Americans of Conscience checklist
TAKE ACTION
To provide tools that encourage engagement to strengthen American democracy and social justice.
Arena
RUN FOR OFFICE
Arena convenes, trains, and supports the next generation of candidates and campaign staff.
Ballotpedia
DATA & INFO
Ballotpedia is a nonprofit and nonpartisan online political encyclopedia that covers federal, state, and local politics, elections, and public policy in the United States.
Can I Vote
VOTING HELP
Need help with voting? You've come to the right place. This nonpartisan website was created by state election officials to help eligible voters figure out how and where to go vote. Can I Vote does not capture any information, but instead links directly to state election websites and trusted resources.
Civic Tech Field Guide
TECH INNOVATION
The Civic Tech Field Guide is the world’s most complete collection of projects, tools, and organizations using tech for democracy. It’s primarily a crowdsourced directory where you can find helpful resources and inspiration, and share your own work with the world. We also publish research and regular updates about the state of the field.
Deeds Not Words
TAKE ACTION
At Deeds, we believe in galvanizing the power of young people to become agents of change igniting cultural shifts through leader development, grassroots organizing, and the power of creative expression.
Democracy Fund
FUNDER
Democracy Fund is a foundation working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. Created by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, Democracy Fund and its partner organization Democracy Fund Voice have together committed almost $425 million in grants since 2014 to support those working to strengthen our democracy.
Democratic Large-Cap Core Fund
VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET
The Democratic Large-Cap Core Fund (ticker: DEMZ) is the first investment product that strives to replicate the S&P 500, without the GOP.
It’s a fund that is designed to provide similar risk and performance as the S&P 500 but it only includes companies that have made over 75% of their political contributions to Democratic causes and candidates.
Emily's List
TAKE ACTION
At EMILYs List, we work to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and our communities.
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP.gov)
VOTING HELP
Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens
Global Coalition for Democracy
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
Democracy International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Cologne, Germany. Democracy International wants people to have the final political power. In this view, Democracy International aims to strengthen direct democracy and citizens’ participation on the local, national and transnational level across the globe.
Greenpeace
TAKE ACTION
Greenpeace is a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green, just, and joyful future.
KIND
DIRECT SUPPORT
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. KIND envisions a world in which every unaccompanied child on the move has access to legal representation and has their rights and well-being protected as they migrate alone in search of safety.
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions (Just Security)
LEGAL ACTION
This public resource tracks legal challenges to Trump administration actions.
Mobilize.us
TECH TOOLS
Mobilize is an American technology platform and network that allows volunteers to sign up for events such as rallies, virtual meetings, canvassing, phone banking, and get out the vote.
My Civic Workout
TAKE ACTION
Our mission is to help those feeling overwhelmed, daunted, and disheartened to engage in meaningful civic activism. We know that activism can be hard, but it gets easier with practice, and we're here to help you get started.
National Civic League
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
The mission of the National Civic League is to advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities.
People Powered
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
People Powered is a global hub for participatory democracy - the direct participation of community members in making the policy decisions that affect their lives.
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE)
FUNDER
PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement) is a member-centric philanthropic laboratory for funders seeking to maximize their impact on democracy and civic life in the United States. Our members share a belief that America will be healthier and more successful, resilient, and productive, if democracy is strong and the office of citizen is treated as central to how it functions. We believe that American democracy will thrive when all of its people are informed and engaged in the process of creating it.
Positive News
MEDIA
While most of the news overwhelms people with negative narratives, instead Positive News is here to offer a lens on the world that helps give people a fuller picture of reality, supports their wellbeing and empowers them to make a positive difference. In doing so, we’re showing the rest of the media that good news matters.
Project 2025 Tracker
DATA & INFO
Project 2025 Tracker began as a humble spreadsheet created by /u/rusticgorilla, combined with /u/mollynaquafina's vision for making this information accessible to everyone through a dedicated website.
What started as a passion project by two Redditors has grown into a community-driven resource, powered by people like you who believe in the importance of transparent, detailed analysis.
Public Citizen
LEGAL ACTION
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 fight to ensure that government works for the people – not big corporations. Founded in 1971, we now have 500,000 members and supporters throughout the country.
Resistbot
TAKE ACTION
Resistbot is a chatbot that turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes.
SSIR
SOCIAL IMPACT
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) is an award-winning magazine and website that covers cross-sector solutions to global problems. SSIR is published by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University.
Swing Left
TAKE ACTION
Swing Left helps win elections for Democrats by making it as easy as possible for anyone to have maximum impact on the elections that determine the balance of power in our country.
The Ink
MEDIA
Welcome to The.Ink, a newsletter from me, Anand Giridharadas, asking hard questions about politics and culture, money and power.
I will bring you regular interviews with writers, thinkers, doers, artists, political leaders, movement builders, and others whose ideas you need to engage with.
The Ink will always strive to make you think and to see the world in new ways.
The States Project
TAKE ACTION
The States Project connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.
UNHCR
DIRECT SUPPORT
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution and those denied a nationality.
USAID Resource Hub
TAKE ACTION
A centralized resource hub/database designed to support nonprofit and international development professionals, organizations, and advocates navigating the impacts of the USAID shutdown—and beyond.
Vote from Abroad
VOTING HELP
If you're a US citizen living outside the US, use VoteFromAbroad.org for an easy, secure way to make your voice heard as an US citizen.
WTFJHT
MEDIA
WTF Just Happened Today is today's essential newsletter, blog, and community chronicling the daily shock and awe in national politics. Read in moderation.
Women's March
TAKE ACTION
Women’s March is building a base of feminists to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. By 2050, we will be a feminist-led movement that ensures anyone and everyone has the freedom to lead empowered lives in safety and security in their bodies, in their communities, and throughout the country.
openDemocracy
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
openDemocracy is an independent international media platform. We produce high-quality journalism which challenges power, inspires change and builds leadership among groups underrepresented in the media. Headquartered in London, we have team members across four continents.
ACLU
LEGAL ACTION
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
Alt 18F
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated.
Apolitical
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
Where public servants come to connect and learn.
Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO)
TAKE ACTION
The Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO), founded in 1973 and headquartered in Paris, is a global, non-partisan non-profit association with members in over 40 countries. AARO builds awareness in the U.S. of the issues affecting Americans overseas and the inequities regarding their rights, and seeks fair treatment by the U.S. government for Americans abroad. AARO also informs its members of the issues affecting them and of their rights and responsibilities as American citizens.
Brennan Center for Justice
LEGAL ACTION
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law works to build an America that is democratic, just, and free.
Cause Artist
SOCIAL IMPACT
Causeartist is the premier media platform dedicated to highlighting the latest in social impact startups and innovation. We bring you news, insights, and stories from the global social entrepreneurship and sustainability ecosystem.
Crooked Media
MEDIA
Crooked Media is an American progressive political media company. It was founded in 2017 by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, all former top Barack Obama staffers and co-hosts of the Keepin' It 1600 podcast. Dan Pfeiffer, also a former Obama employee, co-hosts their flagship podcast Pod Save America with them.
Democracy Docket
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts. With a comprehensive database of over 800 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election and voting-related litigation, providing filings, in-depth analysis and up-to-date developments about court proceedings.
Democracy Next
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
DemocracyNext is a global platform for democratic innovation.
Our mission is to shift who has power and how we take decisions in government and other organisations of daily life. We work towards a more just, joyful, and collaborative future where everyone has meaningful power to shape their societies.
Department of People Who Work for a Living (AFL-CIO)
TAKE ACTION
We’ll be ensuring the federal government works for working people and isn’t destroyed by billionaires like Elon Musk. We’ll report on the facts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts and what you can do to fight back.
Fair Vote
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
FairVote is a nonpartisan organization working for better elections for all. We research and advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American, with a focus on two key reforms: ranked choice voting and the Fair Representation Act.
Fix Democracy First
TAKE ACTION
Fix Democracy First (FDF) is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization focused on achieving fair elections and government policies that reflect the will of the people, not the power of money.
Goods Unite Us
VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET
Goods Unite Us has spent thousands of hours vetting companies' political expenditures in federal elections. Goods Unite Us can help inform your purchases by exposing who you’re supporting when you shop certain brands and companies.
Indivisible
TAKE ACTION
We’re a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
Leadership Now Project
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
National membership organization of business and thought leaders committed to fixing American democracy. We are committed to ensuring the United States has a strong democracy and economy. By focusing on meaningful research and education, operational excellence, and member value, we drive results.
Majority 54 (podcast from Meidas Touch)
MEDIA
A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue.
MoveOn.org
TAKE ACTION
MoveOn is where millions mobilize for a better society—one where everyone can thrive.
Whether it’s supporting a candidate, passing legislation, or changing our culture, MoveOn members are committed to an inclusive and progressive future. We envision a world marked by equality, sustainability, justice, and love. And we mobilize together to achieve it.
NYCLU
LEGAL ACTION
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) advances civil rights and civil liberties so that all New Yorkers can live with dignity, liberty, justice, and equality.
Off Message
MEDIA
Off Message is a newsletter by Brian Beutler, about politics, media, and culture in America, and about how to see past the distorting effects—the lies, jargon, and talking points—that can make these realms so confusing.
People's Action
TAKE ACTION
People’s Action is a proud national network of 38 member-based, power-building organizations in 29 states with more than a million members and tens of thousands of national volunteers. We are from every background, speak many languages, and live in small towns, cities and rural areas.
Popular Information
MEDIA
You are not a spectator, and democracy is not a game. But so much of what is written about politics treats you that way. That’s why I created Popular Information. It is daily news and analysis that respects you as a citizen. You won’t just learn about who is up and who is down. You’ll get in-depth information and perspective on the things that really matter. - Judd Legum
ProPublica
MEDIA
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account.
Protect Democracy
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological nonprofit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy. Our experts and advocates use litigation, legislative and communications strategies, technology, research, and analysis to stand up for free and fair elections, the rule of law, fact-based debate, and a better democracy for future generations.
Replacing the Refs - Election Deniers info
TAKE ACTION
Replacing the Refs is a project of States United Action
Run for Something
RUN FOR OFFICE
Run for Something was launched on January 20th, 2017 with a simple premise:
Run for Something will recruit and support young, diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build sustainable power for Democrats in all 50 states.
States United Democracy Center
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY
States United Action is a nonpartisan section 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission to protect our elections and our democracy.
We advocate for policies that protect election integrity, hold democracy violators accountable, prevent the political violence that threatens to undermine the will of the American people, and advance truth about our elections.
The Digest
TECH INNOVATION
Newsletter offering curated findings and actionable knowledge at the intersection of technology, innovation and governance. A service of the GovLab at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering.
The Outrage
MERCH
The Outrage is a hub for activism. We're leveraging the power of community + fashion to mobilize our growing network of activists to shift the political landscape of our country and change the world we're living in.
TheBridge
NETWORKS
A non-partisan organization breaking down silos and connecting professionals across technology, policy, politics, and society — building stronger, more collaborative relationships.
US Women's Caucus
TAKE ACTION
We are an alliance of US feminists collaborating to advance human rights and gender equity for women and girls worldwide. We engage in joint advocacy at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). We research and exchange information on issues of vital interest to women. We advocate for greater gender equality at home and abroad with the US State Department, US Mission to the UN, the White House and the US Congress.
Vote Save America
TAKE ACTION
It’s a website, an initiative, and a community designed to help guide you with each step you need to take throughout the year to have the impact you want. We’ll help you not only get registered to vote and learn about candidates on your ballot, but also volunteer locally.
Vote.org
VOTING HELP
Vote.org is the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan voting registration and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) technology platform in America. We build best-in-class, culturally competent programs, cutting-edge voter tools and high-profile partnerships to reach and empower voters across America – especially historically underserved voters of color and underrepresented young voters.
We Are Worth Fighting For
TAKE ACTION
Worth Fighting For is a joint project of Indivisible, MoveOn, Public Citizen, Working Families Party, and other partners.
Women's Refugee Commission
DIRECT SUPPORT
The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is creating a better world for refugees. WRC catalyzes transformative change to protect and empower women, children, and youth displaced by conflict and crisis.
Directory notes: All descriptions are taken from organization websites or wikipedia. Categories are approximate, many listings could fit in multiple categories. Watch Your Seat is not affiliated with these organizations, please use your judgement in deciding if any of these organizations are right for you to engage with.
Our next planned update will be more specific categorizations and tailored search, and new listings are being added continuously. This is a work in progress, please share feedback.
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