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Common Cause view detail comment email this

Common Cause is a lobbying organization whose main goal is to make "our government more accountable to its citizens." It does not support any of the political parties, but works for government reform. Its "grassroots activists lobby lawmakers on pending legislation, write letters to the editor and op-ed pieces for their local newspapers," about various issues. The site provides full text of their studies, reports, and releases on their legislative battles. The site index provides an easy way to browse the subjects. Searchable.
http://www.commoncause.org/
Topics: Activism, Law by Subject, Political Parties & Theories
Last updated Dec 23, 2005


Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) view detail comment email this

The website for this business oriented public interest law firm provides details about litigation and programs in the areas of private property and individual liberty rights, environmental policy, and halting "expanding government." PLF cases have included "defending the Boy Scouts of America against government discrimination" and "opposing the abuse of eminent domain." Also includes press releases and opinion pieces from this group dedicated to "rescuing liberty from the grasp of government."
http://community.pacificlegal.org/
Topics: Law by Subject
Last updated Jun 10, 2008


U.S. PIRG: Federation of State PIRGs view detail comment email this

State public interest research groups (PIRGs) "swork together nationally to share ideas and resources and cooperate on regional and national issues." The site provides links to all of the state PIRGs (about 30 states), as well as links to specific health, environmental, and social topics.
http://www.uspirg.org/
Topics: Health, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject
Last updated Dec 23, 2006




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