Social Justice

Grassroots environmental organization founded by author and public intellectual, Bill McKibben, to organize around climate justice. 350 was named after 350 parts per million - the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

The ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.Their web site's "Know Your Rights" section provides information on an individual's rights if: participating in a protest, stopped by the police or ICE, harassed while voting, and other situations. An excellent source of information on rights related to many populations: the disabled, LGBTQ, immigrants, prisoners, etc.

Quaker organization promoting peace and justice. Web site includes news,policy recommendations, organizing stories by decade and issue (1910-present). Resources include tip sheets on how to speak about an issue (ex: Muslim travel band) knowing your rights as an immigrant, and more.

International organization defending human rights around the world. Site contains "tool kits" for activists and country reports .

Working to address poverty in NJ, the APN is comprised of people with a lived experience of poverty, community and faith based organizations, private businesses, and concerned individuals. Their web site is a good resource for news related to anti-poverty initiatives, statistics, and policy recommendations.

Links to various anti-war organizations

News, press statements, and events of the Black Lives Matter movement. Includes toolkits: #talk about Trayvon, Healing Action Toolkit, Chapter Conflict Resolution Toolkit, and more.

COC researches, educates, and advocates from the Catholic social tradition for a peaceful and sustainable global community. Lectionary reflections, press and video clips. Projects include" Global Women's Project, Rethinking Bretton Woods, Education for Justice, and Integral Ecology and Development.

Grassroots women-led anti-war and militarism organization. News, press releases, action alerts, videos. Issues include: Syria, Iran, Palestine, drones, and others.

Food First has been addressing the injustices of hunger and the right to food sovereignty since 1975. A "people's think tank," Food First advances their mission through research, education, and action. Search here for news and policy briefs, backgrounders, food myths, and academic articles. Some topics covered are: the U.S. food system, agroecology, labor in the food system, land and resources, and more.

Greenpeace is a global organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a sustainable and peaceful future. Search for environmental news, fact sheets, and latest research. Be inspired with the column "Stories of Victories."

A national social justice network inspired by the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola.and working in partnership with Jesuit universities, high schools, and parishes. ISN focuses on social justice education and leadership formation. Search for an Advocacy Tool Kit, speaker videos, faith & Jesuit related information, and topics such as: war & peace, fair trade, human trafficking, and gun violence.

IWPR is a think tank that aims to shape policy and improve the lives of women by "applying quantitative and qualitative analysis of public policy through a gendered lens." IWPR's web site offers various reports on issues such as: work and family, poverty, welfare, and income security, reproductive rights. Maintains a "Best and Worst" states for women list and a blog called "FemChat."

Gun control advocacy and voter registration initiative.

Rooted in the Catholic Social Teaching, NETWORK lobbies for just social policies. Their web site offers an "Advocacy Toolbox" -educate, organize, lobby - and a 2020 Policy Vision that offers a just vision with regards to housing, healthcare, women & families, and taxes. Follow "Nuns on the Bus," a cross country tour which aims to discuss with voters the effects of Republican Tax Law on families and communities.

Statewide coalition working to create welcoming policies to support NJ immigrants. Information on issues such as: education, worker's rights, Let's Drive campaign. Search for DACA facts and legal services. Watch videos and webinars such as: "How to Support Undocumented Students," "Sanctuary Policies in New Jersey," and others.

New Jersey together is an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation, the Chicago community organization founded in 1940 by the legendary community organizer, Saul Alinksy. Based in Jersey City, New Jersey Together is a multi-faith coalition identifying and organizing around problems in neighborhoods and cities of Northern New Jersey to bring about creative and effective change. Search here for local news, issues, and organizing initiatives.

PCUSA is a Catholic peace organization grounded in the Gospel and principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Its programmatic work centers around: 1. Spirituality of Nonviolence, 2. Disarmament & Reconciliation, 3. Economic & Interracial Justice, and 4. Human Rights and Global Restoration.

The Southern Poverty Law Center, through the use of litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry, and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Search here to research: immigrant justice, LGBT rights, criminal justice reform, voting rights, and other issues. Web site includes a list of civil rights martyrs, a hate watch that monitors hate activity, and a hate map that lists hate groups by type and location around the United States.