WREN (Women's Rights and Empowerment Network)
Economic justice and reproductive freedom are closely linked. Without financial stability, women may not be able to make decisions about their reproductive health. And without access to reproductive healthcare, economic independence becomes harder to achieve.
50501
The fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. The idea—50 protests in 50 states on 1 day—was born and spread rapidly on social media. In just days, grassroots organizers—without any budget, centralized structure, or official backing—pulled off over 80 peaceful protests in all 50 states.
Postcards to Swing States (Progressive Turnout Project)
https://www.turnoutpac.org
Progressive Turnout Project is the largest voter contact organization in the country. Our mission: Rally Democrats to vote. We design, test, and execute specialized voter turnout programs targeting inconsistent Democratic voters in the most competitive elections up and down the ballot.
Red, Wine and Blue (Nationally affiliated)
Active working groups in five states, including North Carolina. Virtual groups in many other states. Connection through emails and website updates for organized events.
On Facebook, it's a private group, but you can ask to be a member. SWEEP (Suburban Women Engaged, Empowered, and Pissed)
Indivisible
Our democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We will stand together and we'll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values.
Horry County Democratic Party
Democrats are driving change in Horry County.
Progressive Turnout Project
https://www.turnoutpac.org
Rallying Democrats to vote with turnout programs
Inequality Media Civic Action
https://www.inequalitymediacivicaction.org
A nonpartisan media and civic organization that uses multimedia storytelling to educate and engage the public about economic inequality, political power imbalances, and their impact on democracy and public policy.
Common Cause
https://www.commoncause.org
Working to protect voters, limit Big Money influence, and improve transparency
Helpful APPS:
5 Calls - Facilitates calls to legislators with suggested scripts for different issues.
GovTrackUS—Tracks bills and legislative activity, including votes and the White House.
DomeWatch—Real-time information and updates about proceedings of the US House of Representatives, which includes live video streaming and interactive calendars.
Congress Vote Tracker—Tracks bills and voting records.
SUBSTACK
Multiple sites on this app keep you updated and give suggestions about how to cope.
- MEIDAS TOUCH
- THE INK
- THE CONTRARIAN (also available for email subscriptions—https://contrarian.substack.com)
- JOY'S HOUSE (Joy Reid)
- TALKING POINTS MEMO
- NEWSLETTER WITH ECM
- RICHARD REICH (also available for email subscriptions https://robertreich.substack.com)
- ABORTION EVERYDAY
- JOYCE VANCE
- HEATHER COX RICHARDSON (also available for email subscriptions—https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com)
- THE BULWARK (also available for email subscriptions—https://substack.com/@thebulwark)
Podcasts
Pod Save America - Hosted by former Obama aides, this program offers in-depth analysis and discussion of current political events.
NPR Politics - Provides daily insights from NPR's top political reporters.
The Times, Politics Unpacked— Breaks down the latest political news/issues and provides insight and analysis from leading British political figures.