Free speech isn’t just a constitutional line — it’s a lifeline for democracy. The First Amendment Protection category defends the essential rights to speak out, protest, organize, publish, and practice (or not practice) religion without fear of censorship or retaliation.
Authoritarians know that the easiest way to control a nation is to control what the nation can say. So we fight gag orders, book bans, protest crackdowns, surveillance of journalists, and every attempt to scare people into silence.
The First Amendment is the first defense.We intend to protect it — loudly.
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Free Press is an organization focused on free expression and First Amendment rights. Its work includes media accountability, communications rights, and technology advocacy.Coverage: National and Read more...
Interfaith Alliance is an organization focused on democracy and civic rights. Its work includes religious freedom advocacy, voter mobilization, and organizing training.Coverage: National and multistate. Read more...
Because democracy doesn’t defend itself—and neither do your voting rights. Democracy Defenders Action supports legal challenges, strategic campaigns, and grassroots efforts to protect free and Read more...
Because democracy dies in darkness—and sometimes it needs a FOIA and a flashlight. POGO is an independent watchdog that investigates and exposes government corruption, abuse Read more...
Because equality isn’t negotiable—and neither is fighting back. The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the U.S., battling discrimination, defending Read more...
Because when journalists get attacked, democracy gets mugged too. The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker documents arrests, assaults, harassment, and censorship of journalists across America. If Read more...
Because democracy doesn’t need a Bible verse.The FFRF Action Fund pushes back against religious extremism in public policy, mobilizing secular voters, lobbying for science-based laws, Read more...
Americans United fights for freedom without favor, and equality without exception. AU fights to preserve the wall between church and state—whether it’s opposing religious extremism Read more...
Free Speech For People is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to strengthen democracy and ensure everyone has an equal voice and an equal vote. Read more...
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