The first step to getting involved is getting informed! 

We hand-picked some resources to help members and supporters learn more about current political movements, legislation, and civil rights. These link out to separate websites, so use caution as you navigate.

Government Transparency & Data

Government Transparency & Data

• ProPublica – Investigative journalism nonprofit focusing on corruption and abuses of power. 
  • www.propublica.org
• The Lever – Investigative journalism platform exposing corruption and corporate influence.
  • www.levernews.com
• OpenSecrets – Tracks money in politics, campaign finance, and lobbying.
  • www.opensecrets.org
• The Center for Public Integrity – Investigates abuses of power in government.
  • www.publicintegrity.org
• Data for Progress – Progressive think tank using data to inform policy.
  • www.dataforprogress.org
• Sunlight Foundation – Focuses on transparency and accountability in government.
  • www.sunlightfoundation.com
• GovTrack.us – Tracks bills, votes, and legislators in Congress.
  • www.govtrack.us

Justice & Equity

• Brennan Center for Justice – Focuses on democracy reform, voting rights, and racial justice.
  • www.brennancenter.org
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Defends civil liberties and government accountability.
  • www.aclu.org
• Prison Policy Initiative – Provides data-driven research on criminal justice reform.
  • www.prisonpolicy.org
• Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) – Tracks hate groups and advocates for justice.
  • www.splcenter.org
• Democracy Now! – Independent news covering social justice and government accountability.
  • www.democracynow.org

Michigan Democratic and Non-Partisan Activism Groups

1. Michigan United:
   • Description: A coalition advocating for social and economic justice, addressing issues like immigrant rights, workers' rights, and environmental justice.
   • Website: miunited.org
2. Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV):
   • Description: An organization dedicated to protecting Michigan's environment through political action, endorsing candidates committed to environmental issues.
   • Website: michiganlcv.org
3. Voters Not Politicians:
   • Description: A grassroots organization focused on promoting fair, transparent, and impartial governance, notably leading efforts to end gerrymandering in Michigan.
   • Website: votersnotpoliticians.com
4. League of Women Voters of Michigan:
   • Description: A nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues.
   • Website: lwvmi.org
5. Common Cause Michigan:
   • Description: A nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy, focusing on issues like voting rights and government accountability.
   • Website: commoncause.org/michigan/
6. Michigan Voices:
   • Description: A statewide civic engagement collaborative aiming to educate and engage underrepresented communities, ensuring equitable access to the democratic process.
   • Website: michiganvoices.org
7. MI PODER:
   • Description: A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving Michigan's Latinx population, focusing on social welfare and civic engagement.
   • Website: mi-poder.org
8. Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy:
   • Description: A nonpartisan organization promoting effective bipartisan government oversight and civil discourse.
   • Website: levin-center.org​