Nonprofit OrganizationsCivil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

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THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE ADVOCACY IS A NATIONAL, NON-PROFIT LAW ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE MEDICARE COVERAGE, HEALTH EQUITY, AND QUALITY HEALTH CARE. THE CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY, FOCUSING ON THE CONCERNS OF PEOPLE WITH LONGER-TERM AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS.

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PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF PRIVACY, GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE INFORMATION AGE.

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CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATION DEDICATED TO EQUALITY FOR THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

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THE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING (CIR) ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS THE PUBLIC THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND GROUNDBREAKING STORYTELLING THAT SPARKS ACTION, IMPROVES LIVES AND PROTECTS OUR DEMOCRACY.

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TO PROTECT THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF ALL EMPLOYERS, USERS, AND EMPLOYEES TO WORK AND PARTICIPATE EQUALLY IN THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM WITHOUT FEAR OF VIOLENCE, INTIMIDATION OR DISCRIMINATION AS GUARANTEED TO SUCH EMPLOYERS, USERS, AND EMPLOYEES UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

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TO BUILD A MOVEMENT TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ENGAGING DIRECTLY WITH AFFECTED WOMEN TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS. OUR VISION IS AN ECONOMICALLY JUST WORLD WHERE POVERTY AND DISCRIMINATION HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED, THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN ARE RECOGNIZED AND VALUED, AND ALL WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE.

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CITIZEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF VIOLENT CRIME AND STAMPING OUT PUBLIC CORRUPTION.

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PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS ON THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

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TO PROVIDE TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE THE BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN CPS CUSTODY FROM COLLIN COUNTY.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of one or more specific ethnic groups or individuals who have a common national origin.

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FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES WORK TO INCREASE THE SCALE AND IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES AIMED AT ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER COMMUNITIES, PROMOTING EQUITY, AND ADVANCING RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND GENDER JUSTICE.

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TO FACILITATE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM BY REGISTERING VOTERS, VOTER EDUCATION AND GET OUT THE VOTE ACTIVITY

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, INC. WORKS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE BY BUILDING POWER AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. USING AN APPROACH THAT IS ROOTED IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE AND LOCAL ADVOCATES AND LEADERS, NIRH SEEKS TO CREATE A POLICY CLIMATE THAT SUPPORTS THE FREEDOM AND ABILITY OF EACH PERSON TO CONTROL THEIR REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL LIVES, FOSTERS THRIVING FAMILIES, AND DESTIGMATIZES ABORTION AND CONTRACEPTION. IT IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED SOLELY ON WORKING WITH STATE AND LOCAL GROUPS, USING A ROBUST PARTNERSHIP MODEL TO FIND AND IMPLEMENT CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY BUILDING THE SKILLSETS, CAPACITY, AND RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO THIS WORK. BY ADVOCATING ALONGSIDE AND ARMING STATE AND LOCAL ADVOCATES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ADVANCE REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BY MAKING CONNECTIONS WITHIN AND ACROSS

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The goal of this organization is to work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

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RCRC IS A NATIONAL, MULTIFAITH COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND ADVANCING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC WITNESS, PASTORAL PRESENCE, AND ADVOCACY.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

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The goal of this organization is to protect the rights of people guaranteed by the Constitution and promote the passage of laws or other social measures that extend individual rights or more effectively protect them.

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THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO EMPOWER MARYLANDERS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS SO THAT THE LAW VALUES AND UPLIFTS THEIR HUMANITY

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WOMENS HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON QUEER YOUTH AND ADULTS OF COLOR

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The goal of this organization is to encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.