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Vetted nonpartisan civic organizations we trust. We do not endorse any single group — these are tools for participation, not partisan endorsement.

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Civil society legal framework

U.S. State Dept: NGO Guide

An official overview of the legal and regulatory environment for non-governmental organizations in the U.S., explaining tax status and the role of an independent civil society.

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Advancing democracy through law

Campaign Legal Center

A nonpartisan legal organization that uses litigation and policy advocacy to protect the right to vote and reduce the influence of money in politics.

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The power mapping database

LittleSis

A free, grassroots-driven database that tracks the connections between influential figures, corporations, and politicians. It serves as a transparent "Big Brother" for the powerful.

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Voter ed since 1920

League of Women Voters

Voter registration drives, candidate forums, and nonpartisan ballot guides for every state. One of the oldest civic organizations in the country.

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Staff your local election

Power the Polls

A nonpartisan initiative dedicated to recruiting a new generation of poll workers to ensure elections run smoothly and polling places stay open for all voters.

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Track bills and votes

GovTrack

A nonpartisan tool for tracking legislation and members of the U.S. Congress. Provides real-time updates on bill progress, committee activities, and individual voting records.

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File public records requests

MuckRock

A nonpartisan, collaborative news site and tool that helps citizens file FOIA requests, track responses, and browse a massive archive of declassified government documents.

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Closing the voting gap

When We All Vote

A nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting. It focuses on increasing participation in every election by closing the race and age voting gaps through community organizing.

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Guide to federal careers

Go Government

A nonpartisan resource designed to help students and job seekers navigate the federal hiring process and find opportunities to serve in the U.S. government.

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Tech & election integrity

Verified Voting

A nonpartisan organization that monitors the technology used in elections. They advocate for voter-verified paper trails and robust audits to ensure that voting machines are secure and accurate.

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Data for urban sustainability

Center for Neighborhood Technology

A nonpartisan organization that uses data and analysis to help urban communities become more sustainable, equitable, and resilient through tools like the Housing and Transportation Index.

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Corporate spending watchdog

Center for Political Accountability

A nonpartisan organization dedicated to bringing transparency and accountability to corporate political spending, primarily through the CPA-Zicklin Index.

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Voter guide

Vote411

The LWV's online voter guide: candidate questionnaires, polling place lookup, and state-specific election information in one place.

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Science meets policy

AAAS CASE Program

An educational program that teaches science and engineering students about the federal policy-making process, the budget, and how to effectively advocate for research.

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Supreme Court transparency

Fix the Court

A nonpartisan organization advocating for openness in the federal courts. They lead the push for cameras in the Supreme Court, term limits for justices, and stricter financial and ethics disclosures.

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Power mapping & transparency

Public Accountability Initiative

A nonpartisan watchdog that maintains LittleSis, a database used to map the networks of influence between influential individuals, corporations, and government officials.

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Music. Culture. Voting.

HeadCount

A nonpartisan organization that uses the power of music and popular culture to register voters. They have a massive presence at concerts and music festivals to engage young and first-time voters.

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Encyclopedia of elections

Ballotpedia

Neutral, fact-based coverage of ballots, candidates, and elected officials at every level — from city council to Congress.

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Unbreaking America

RepresentUs

A nonpartisan grassroots movement that advocates for the American Anti-Corruption Act—a platform to stop political bribery, end secret money, and fix broken elections at every level.

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Tracking economic subsidies

Good Jobs First

A nonpartisan resource center that promotes corporate and government accountability by tracking economic development subsidies and corporate tax breaks across the U.S.

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Civic action directory

START Guide

A comprehensive database of over 500 organizations categorized by focus area, including democratic reform, social justice, and government accountability.

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Democracy & justice

Brennan Center

Nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on voting rights, elections, and campaign finance reform.

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Making government transparent

Sunlight Foundation

A nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology and data to make government transparent and accountable, focusing on open data policy and criminal justice reform.

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Government accountability

Common Cause

Nonpartisan grassroots organization promoting open, honest, and accountable government since 1970.

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The facts on everyone

Vote Smart

A nonpartisan research organization that provides candidate ratings from hundreds of interest groups, voting records, and their signature "Political Courage Test."

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Campaign finance data

Open Secrets

Tracks money in U.S. politics — who is funding which candidates, lobbying disclosures, and donor searches. Independent and nonpartisan.

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Evidence for social policy

Urban Institute

A nonpartisan research organization that provides data and insights to help solve social and economic problems, focusing on everything from housing and healthcare to tax policy.

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State legislature research

NCSL

The National Conference of State Legislatures provides nonpartisan research on state laws, elections, and policy across all 50 states.

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State & local transparency

NFOIC

A nonpartisan coalition that protects the public's right to open government by providing resources to navigate state-specific Freedom of Information (FOI) laws and records.

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Exposing federal corruption

POGO

The Project On Government Oversight is an independent watchdog that investigates and exposes corruption and misconduct in the federal government to ensure a more effective democracy.

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Civil liberties & voting

ACLU

Defends individual rights and liberties — including voting rights, free speech, and due process — through litigation and advocacy.

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