General Resources
We make change by informing people.
Developing a counter narrative to the propaganda with facts.
Welcome to a space dedicated to shifting perspectives and
illuminating the remarkable advancements in global quality of life across time and place. In an era often dominated by narratives of decline, we aim to counter misinformation with the power of factual data. At SpeakUpShowUp.org, we
believe that informed understanding is the bedrock of positive change.
Here, you can test your assumptions about the world and
discover how, across numerous measures, humanity has made significant strides. Explore the evidence of progress and gain a deeper appreciation for the collective efforts that have shaped a better world, supported by insightful
data from leading aggregators.
Test your assumptions about the world: https://upgrader.gapminder.org/
The world is better than you think, when we all work
together!
Get the facts here:
https://www.worldometers.info/
Four books we recommend.
Progress: 10 Reasons to look forward to the future by Johan Norberg - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Progress/Johan-Norberg/9781786070654
Thank you for being late: An optimist guide to thriving in the age of accelerations by Thomas Friedman - https://www.thomaslfriedman.com/thank-you-for-being-late/
The better angels of our nature: Why
violence has declined by Steven Pinker - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250107817/factfulness/
Factfulness: 10 reasons why we are wrong about the world and why things are better than you think
by Hans Rosling - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250107817/factfulness/
Illegal deportations
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Defends immigrants' rights through litigation and advocacy.
National Immigration Law Center
(NILC) – Focuses on defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. https://www.nilc.org/
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
(ILRC) – Provides legal training and resources to support immigrant communities. https://www.ilrc.org/
United We Dream – A youth-led network advocating for the rights of undocumented individuals. https://unitedwedream.org/
Detention Watch Network – Works to expose and challenge the injustices of the immigration detention and deportation system. https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/
National Immigration Project – Provides
legal support and advocates for immigrant rights. https://nipnlg.org/
RAICES – Offers free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees. RAICES
Freedom for Immigrants – Aims to abolish immigration detention while supporting detained individuals. https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/
Al Otro Lado – Provides legal and humanitarian support to migrants and refugees. https://alotrolado.org/
Border Network for Human Rights – Advocates for immigration reform and human rights at the southern U.S. border. https://bnhr.org/
National Day Laborer Organizing
Network (NDLON) – Empowers low-wage immigrant workers to improve their working conditions. https://ndlon.org/
Justice for Immigrants – A campaign by
the U.S. Catholic Bishops to educate and advocate for immigration reform. https://justiceforimmigrants.org/
Immigration Equality – Provides legal services
and advocacy for LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants. Immigration Equality
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies –
Defends the rights of women, children, LGBTQ individuals, and others seeking
protection. https://cgrs.uclawsf.edu
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) –
Advocates for the rights of all immigrants and refugees. https://nnirr.org/
PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTHCARE
5 Calls - Five calls for U.S. constituents
to make a political impact https://5calls.org/
Social Security Works – Advocates for the protection and expansion of Social Security. https://socialsecurityworks.org/
Center for Medicare Advocacy – Works to advance
access to comprehensive Medicare coverage and quality healthcare. https://medicareadvocacy.org/
National Committee to Preserve Social
Security and Medicare – Educates and advocates to protect Social Security and Medicare. https://www.ncpssm.org/
Alliance for Retired Americans – Mobilizes
retired union members and community activists to advocate for social and economic justice. https://retiredamericans.org/
Healthcare-NOW! – Advocates for a single-payer healthcare
system. https://www.healthcare-now.org/
Physicians for a National Health
Program – A nonprofit research and education organization of over 20,000 physicians advocating for single-payer national health insurance. https://pnhp.org/
National Nurses United – The largest union of
registered nurses in the U.S., advocating for healthcare reform. https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/
Families USA – Advocates for high-quality, affordable healthcare and improved health for all. https://familiesusa.org/
Center on Budget and Policy
Priorities – Conducts research and analysis to inform public debates over proposed budget and tax policies. https://www.cbpp.org/about
Justice in Aging – Advocates for the rights of low-income older adults. https://justiceinaging.org/about/
Medicare Rights Center – Provides counseling and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries. https://justiceinaging.org/about/
National Academy of Social Insurance – Advances
solutions to challenges facing the nation by increasing public understanding of
how social insurance contributes to economic security.
Campaign for America's Future – Promotes progressive policies, including the protection of Social Security and
healthcare. https://www.campaignforamericasfuture.org/about-campaign-for-americas-future/
Public Citizen – Advocates for the public
interest, including healthcare access and drug pricing reform.
https://www.citizen.org/about/
Center for Economic and Policy
Research – Conducts economic research to promote democratic debate on important economic and social issues. https://cepr.net/experts/
National Council on Aging – Works to improve the lives of older adults, particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.
The Arc – Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including access to healthcare. https://thearc.org/
Community Catalyst – Advocates for a healthcare system that is affordable and accessible for all. https://communitycatalyst.org/
Health Care for America Now – A national grassroots campaign advocating for healthcare reform. https://www.healthcareforamericanow.org/
National Health Law Program – Protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals and
families. https://healthlaw.org/
PROTECT OUR VOTES
Election Protection – Provides a nonpartisan voter hotline and resources to prevent voter suppression. https://866ourvote.org/
Protect Our Election – Supports election officials and combats disinformation. https://www.protectourelection.com/
Power the Vote – Works to expand voting access and protect voters' rights. https://www.powerthevote.org/
America Votes – Coordinates efforts to build a more representative democracy. https://americavotes.org/
Common Cause – Advocates for open, honest, and accountable government, including voting rights. https://www.commoncause.org/
League of Women Voters – Encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. https://www.lwv.org/
Vote411 – Personalized Voter Information https://www.vote411.org/
Fair Fight Action – Promotes fair elections and combats voter suppression. https://www.fairfight.com/
Brennan Center for Justice – Works to reform, revitalize, and defend the systems of democracy and justice. https://www.brennancenter.org/
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund – Fights for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and public education. https://www.naacpldf.org/
Southern Poverty Law Center – Monitors hate groups and other extremists and exposes their activities to law enforcement agencies, the media, and the public. https://www.splcenter.org/
Rock the Vote – Engages and builds the political power of young people. https://www.rockthevote.org
Vote.org – Provides tools to help people
register to vote and find information about elections. https://www.vote.org/
When We All Vote – A nonpartisan initiative to increase participation in every election. https://whenweallvote.org/
All Voting is Local – Fights to eliminate discriminatory barriers to the ballot. https://allvotingislocal.org/
Let America Vote – Works to end voter
suppression and gerrymandering. https://letamericavote.org/
Democracy Works – Provides technology to help voters and election officials. https://www.democracy.works/
National Voter Registration Day – A nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating democracy https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
HeadCount – Registers voters at concerts and events. https://www.headcount.org/
Voto Latino – Empowers Latino communities through civic engagement. https://votolatino.org/
