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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.
Open in new tabAdvancing 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.
Open in new tabThe 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.
Open in new tabVoter 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.
Open in new tabStaff 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.
Open in new tabTrack 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.
Open in new tabFile 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.
Open in new tabClosing 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.
Open in new tabGuide 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.
Open in new tabTech & 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.
Open in new tabData 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.
Open in new tabCorporate 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.
Open in new tabVoter guide
Vote411
The LWV's online voter guide: candidate questionnaires, polling place lookup, and state-specific election information in one place.
Open in new tabScience 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.
Open in new tabSupreme 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.
Open in new tabPower 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.
Open in new tabMusic. 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.
Open in new tabEncyclopedia of elections
Ballotpedia
Neutral, fact-based coverage of ballots, candidates, and elected officials at every level — from city council to Congress.
Open in new tabUnbreaking 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.
Open in new tabTracking 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.
Open in new tabCivic action directory
START Guide
A comprehensive database of over 500 organizations categorized by focus area, including democratic reform, social justice, and government accountability.
Open in new tabDemocracy & justice
Brennan Center
Nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on voting rights, elections, and campaign finance reform.
Open in new tabMaking 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.
Open in new tabGovernment accountability
Common Cause
Nonpartisan grassroots organization promoting open, honest, and accountable government since 1970.
Open in new tabThe 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."
Open in new tabCampaign finance data
Open Secrets
Tracks money in U.S. politics — who is funding which candidates, lobbying disclosures, and donor searches. Independent and nonpartisan.
Open in new tabEvidence 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.
Open in new tabState legislature research
NCSL
The National Conference of State Legislatures provides nonpartisan research on state laws, elections, and policy across all 50 states.
Open in new tabState & 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.
Open in new tabExposing 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.
Open in new tabCivil liberties & voting
ACLU
Defends individual rights and liberties — including voting rights, free speech, and due process — through litigation and advocacy.
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