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Joanna Rothkopf
joannarothkopf
Senior Editor, Jezebel

I think this was the woman who was interviewed by This American Life in their last episode. Don’t dismiss her, she had a lot of very smart things to say and everything she said about how congress works is absolutely correct. Read more

Please add the National Council of Jewish Women. The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families Read more

I recently discovered Amazon Smile (on amazon.com), which automatically sends a portion of your purchase amount to the charity of your choice. Currently, I have my charity set to a Planned Parenthood in Texas. You can change the charity at any time. Read more

Please add World Pulse to this list, a social network of women changemakers from 190 countries powering global social change through women’s stories and support. Read more

Adding The Osborne Association to the list, for working tirelessly to end mass incarceration, working to protect families with incarcerated parents, and preparing inmates with the social and vocational skills required for successful reentry into family life, the work force, and society at large. Read more

May I add the Sex Workers Outreach Project? We’re a volunteer based harm reduction organization that focus on human rights for sex workers of all genders, races, & expressions. www.swopusa.org
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And don’t forget to choose your favorite organization and always order from Amazon via Amazon Smile. It’s a small thing but it’s something. Read more

Please include the National Association of the Deaf, one of the oldest (if not THE) civil-rights organizations in America. They were founded in 1880 and have consistently fought for the rights and equality for Deaf citizens in America. www.NAD.org Read more

You list the NAACP but I can’t help but notice that you don’t list LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens), the NAACP’s Latino counterpart. Is there a controversy about them I am unaware of? Read more

Natural Resources Defense Council and Conservation Law Foundation are also environmental powerhouses. And like all things, look to local and regional environmental groups as well. I work on clean energy issues on the state level where a lot gets decided. Read more

I’ll also pitch Farm Aid, because we need to support organizations that are up against corporate interests in favor of the little guy & gal. Read more

I want to add the Women’s Law Project- a feminist legal org doing reproductive rights advocacy work, violence against women systems advocacy, and economic equity. Based in Pennsylvania but with a national impact. 
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