In times like these, it's hard to know what to do to help. Sometimes it's easy, but other times it's harder. You can call your reps, you can go to marches, you can pledge to vote again in 2018, but what can you do right now to help people who are in danger, at home and across the world? Here are a few places that could use a donation, if you're able.
1. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
"For almost 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States."--from their website2. Lambda Legal
"Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work."--from their website3. Human Rights First
"We know it is not enough to expose and protest injustice, so http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/aboutwe create the political environment and policy solutions necessary to ensure consistent respect for human rights. Whether we are protecting refugees, combating torture, or defending persecuted minorities, we focus not on making a point, but on making a difference. For more than 35 years, we’ve built bipartisan coalitions and teamed up with frontline activists and lawyers to tackle global challenges that demand American leadership."4. Save The Children
"Since its founding in 1919, Save the Children has worked tirelessly to help millions of refugee children and families—providing lifesaving assistance, improving access to education and quality healthcare, and protecting children from exploitation. We are committed to continuing this vital work, regardless of ethnicity, religion or any other factor." (from their press release on January 28 regarding President Trump's executive order)
5. Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA)
"Muslim Legal Fund of America is a charity that funds legal work and programs to defend Muslims against injustice in American courtrooms, prisons, and communities. Muslim Legal Fund of America is the ONLYnational tax-exempt nonprofit legal fund dedicated to defending Muslims’ civil rights and civil liberties in American courtrooms."--from their website
6. CUNY CLEAR: Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility
"Our work is defined by our relationships with communities and grassroots organizations whose members wish to shape and respond to national security and counterterrorism policies and practices affecting them. CLEAR’s community-oriented approach combines http://www.cunyclear.org/mission/legal representation with other services directed at satisfying the fuller range of community concerns."
7. Muslim Advocates
"We are experts with deep experience in the courtroom and powerful connections in Congress and the White House. As a thoughtful voice in Washington, we ensure the concerns of American Muslims are heard by leaders at the highest levels of government. As a watchdog of justice, we use the courts to bring to task those who threaten the rights of American Muslims. We are strategic in the battles we take on, so our resources have maximum impact. We create coalitions with our allies inside and outside of government to tackle the most urgent issues facing the American Muslim community." (From MA's About page)
8. Alliance For Justice
"Alliance for Justice believes that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when government makes decisions that affect their lives. We are a national association of over 100 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society." (From AFJ's About page)
9. American Immigration Lawyers Association
"The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 14,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace. AILA members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis. Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 39 chapters and over 50 national committees." (From AILA's About page)
10. Council on American-Islamic Relations
"CAIR exists to uphold the right to liberty that Americans are guaranteed under the Constitution. We will challenge any attempts to erode constitutionally-protected liberties. We will also continue to work to ensure that American Muslims play a positive and productive role in our society." - Former CAIR National Board Chairman and retired North Carolina State Senator Larry Shaw, March 2009