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Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a large left-of-center animal liberation and vegetarianism advocacy nonprofit. Founded in 1954, HSUS lobbies to end cruelty to animals and for an end to human use of animals for food and fiber.
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Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) promotes left-of-center conservationist and environmentalist policies. A membership organization of hunters and fishers, it is dedicated to promoting federal control of public lands and opposing expanded oil and gas production in the United States. The organization also has ties to organized labor and the
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Hansjorg Wyss (Hansjörg, sometimes spelled Hansjoerg; pronounced “Veese”) is a Swiss entrepreneur and businessman. He is the former CEO of multinational medical device manufacturer Synthes. Wyss’ net worth is estimated to be over $6.1 billion. 1 Wyss is an
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Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC) is a research and analysis organization based in Boston. The organization studies criminal justice, education, smaller cities, the economy, and transportation. MassINC states it supports left-of-center diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) approaches.
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The AI for Good Foundation engages in artificial intelligence (AI) research, data analysis and sharing, and leveraging AI and machine learning to develop tools that measure and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The Morino Institute is the private grantmaking vehicle of left-of-center businessman Mario Morino. Morino was one of the first to incorporate venture-capital-style giving to advocacy. He would later bring that mentality to his participation in the left-of-center donor network Democracy Alliance, which supports funding left-of-center causes.
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National Affairs is a quarterly journal of long-form essays focused on American domestic policy, political economy, society, culture, and political thought, especially as it relates to self-government. 1 National Affairs models itself after the now-defunct quarterly
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) social-liberal activist organization based in the counties surrounding Los Angeles, California. The ACLU Southern California engages in litigation, lobbying and influencing legislation, and political activism. The ACLU of Southern
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World Population Balance (known as Population Balance) is a left-of-center organization that opposes human population growth and pro-natal policies. The organization’s motto is “shrink toward abundance.” 1 It claims that pronatalism harms the environment
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The Society for the Rule of Law and Democracy Inc. (SRL), formerly known as the Checks and Balances Group, is a right-of-center legal society dedicated to opposing former President Donald Trump in the legal system.
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Katherine Maher is an American nonprofit executive who worked as chief executive officer of the Wikimedia Foundation from 2014 to 2021 and was appointed president and CEO of National Public Radio in March 2024. In April 2024, Maher attracted controversy for numerous statements indicating left-of-center political views after
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The Campbell Foundation is a left-of-center grantmaking organization that primarily supports environmentalist organizations focused on issues relating to the Chesapeake Bay and environmentalist organizations on the West Coast. 1 The organization contributes to numerous local chapters of the
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Elk Hills Research is an organization based in Washington, D.C., that conducts research and engages in political strategy in support of environmental protection laws, against corporate mergers, and in favor of left-of-center environmental, social, governance (ESG) principles.
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The Wyoming Outdoor Council is an environmentalist advocacy organization that lobbies for left-leaning environmental causes, primarily the restriction of industrial land use in Wyoming. Background The Wyoming Outdoor Council was founded in 1967 by Tom Bell. Bell’s vision was “to bring together various organizations throughout the state to speak as
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The Islamic Foundation North (IFN) was established in 1977 at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois. It has been in its current location in Libertyville, Illinois since 2004. The group offers religious, social, and civic activities to the Muslim community, promotes Islam to non-believers, and furthers cooperation between Muslims and
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Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) supports young unaccompanied refugees who cross the English Channel illegally into the county of Kent, England. It was established in 2003 and is located in Canterbury, Kent County, England.
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The Atlantic Philanthropic Service Company (APSC) was the American arm of Atlantic Philanthropies, the grantmaking foundation of the late Charles “Chuck” Feeney. 1 In
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The DISARM Foundation is an anti-disinformation, open-source project that offers organizations support with identifying and countering perceived instances of disinformation. 1 History The DISARM Foundation grew out of a meeting of aligned
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The Charles Butt Foundation is a private philanthropy that donates to pro-public-school and anti-school-choice initiatives in the state of Texas. It was founded by Charles Butt, the billionaire heir to and CEO of the H-E-B grocery chain.
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The Islamic Revivalist Movement is headquartered at Masjid Al Mumin, a mosque in Cleveland, Ohio. It was founded by Afzal Nabi in 1953. 1
