Influence Networks

These informational hubs provide a comprehensive look into specific public policy issues and the various influences that work to shape the way each issue is perceived by the public.

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View Middle East Activism Network

Middle East Activism Network

MENA activism refers to individuals and organizations that seek to influence policy and opinion regarding issues related to the Middle East and North Africa region,…

View Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)

Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)

Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (better known by its acronym, BDS) is an international campaign to delegitimize the State of Israel as the expression of the…

View Second Trump Administration

Second Trump Administration

This profile refers to the second presidential administration of Donald Trump that commenced in January 2025 following his second election to the presidency in November…

View Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a movement ostensibly seeking to reform police conduct especially as it involves use of force against African-American suspects and civilians.

View Opposition to Nuclear Energy

Opposition to Nuclear Energy

There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. …

View Revolutionary Communist International (RCI)

Revolutionary Communist International (RCI)

The Revolutionary Communist International (RCI) is a radical Communist-affiliated organization that advocates for the creation of a “world socialist revolution.” RCI claims to have members…

View ESG Activism

ESG Activism

ESG activism refers to individuals and organizations that advocate for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) criteria as part of evaluating business operations. ESG considerations…

View Wildcard Giving

Wildcard Giving

Wildcard Giving is a group of left-of-center grantmaking entities that serve as the philanthropic vehicles for billionaire WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton and his wife Tegan…

View Teachers Unions

Teachers Unions

Teachers unions, like other government-employee unions, are a key player in the left-of-center infrastructure. The national teachers unions — National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation…

View Service Employees International Union

Service Employees International Union

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is one of America’s largest, most controversial, and most politically involved labor unions. The SEIU, which represents building services…