Links
Also see the following NCL links pages: Alliance
for National Renewal Directory, New Politics
Program Links
Alliance for Better Campaigns
The Alliance for Better Campaigns is a public interest group that seeks to
improve elections by promoting campaigns in which the most useful information
reaches the greatest number of citizens in the most engaging ways.
http://bettercampaigns.org
American Assembly
The Uniting America Series:
A series of community events focused on some of the most divisive issues in
American society: economic growth and opportunity, religion in public life,
strengthening families and racial equality.
http://www.unitingamerica.org
ARISE
The ARISE Foundation works to assist at-risk youth in achieving their highest
potential, enriching their own lives and those they interact with.
http://www.ariselife-skills.org
Center for Civic Education
The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation
dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible participation
in civic life by citizens committed to values and principles fundamental to
American constitutional democracy.
http://www.civiced.org
Center for Voting and Democracy
The Center for Voting and Democracy is dedicated to fair elections where every
vote counts and all voters are represented. As a catalyst for reform, we conduct
research, analysis, education and advocacy to build understanding of and support
for more democratic voting systems. We promote instant runoff voting and forms
of proportional representation as alternatives to winner-take-all plurality
elections.
http://www.fairvote.org
Communications Intern Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest
2040 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Citizen participation is the essence of democracy, and charitable organizations
are one of the most effective vehicles for encouraging people to engage in
the democratic process. Lobbying by charity volunteer leaders and staff provides
vital expertise to government decision-makers that result in more informed
law and policy. CLPI exists to be a voice for nonprofits’ lobbying role
and to help organizations find their own voice and power through public interest
lobbying.
http://www.clpi.org
Common Cause
Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's lobbying organization promoting
open, honest and accountable government. Supported by the dues and contributions
of over 200,000 members in every state across the nation, Common Cause represents
the unified voice of the people against corruption in government and big money
special interests.
http://www.commoncause.org
International City/County Management Association
Strengthening the quality of local government through professional management.
http://www.icma.org
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages
the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to
increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public
policy through education and advocacy.
http://www.lwv.org
MetLife http://www.metlife.org
National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) was created in 1935 when county
officials wanted to have a strong voice in the nation's capital. More than
six decades later, NACo continues to ensure that the nation's 3066 counties
are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress. NACo's
membership totals more than 2,000 counties, representing over 80 percent of
the nation's population.
http://www.naco.org
National League of Cities
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization
representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission
is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership,
and governance.
http://www.nlc.org
Project Vote Smart
The Last Trusted Source For Political Information
http://www.vote-smart.org
The Southeast Community Research Center (SCRC)
Serving as an active conduit for communities, researchers and academic
institutions.
http://www.CBPR.org
Take Your Kids To Vote
http://www.takeyourkidstovote.org
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