American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee - http://www.aclu-tn.org/
Dedicated to promoting and protecting constitutional rights. Includes information on advocacy, legislative, legal, and public education programs, membership and donations, students' rights, chapters across the state, and other topics. |
Democracy for Tennessee - http://www.democracyfortennessee.com/
State unit of Democracy for America, working to support change through grass-roots efforts, including the election of progressive candidates. Information about activities statewide. |
Tennesseans for Fair Taxation - http://www.fairtaxation.org
Group that supports state tax reform to reduce Tennessee's dependence on sales tax and distribute tax burden more equitably. |
Tennessee Alliance For Progress - http://www.tennesseeallianceforprogress.org/
Coalition advocating for educational opportunity, health care access, affordable housing, stewardship of natural resources, and other principles. Includes issues statements, analysis of candidates' views, and membership information. |
Tennessee Catholic Public Policy Commission - http://www.tncppc.org/
Studies issues and proposed legislation in the areas of education, criminal justice, human services, legal affairs, and health. Provides position papers and bill summaries. |
Tennessee Center for Policy Research - http://www.tennesseepolicy.org/
Supports policies that promote personal freedom and limited government. Includes analyses of public issues from that perspective. |
Tennessee Citizen Action - http://www.tnca.org/
Grassroots group based in Nashville focused on consumer concerns, such as consumer protection, health care, and government ethics. News and information about the organization and its issues. |
Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing - http://www.tcask.org/
Organized to oppose capital punishment. Includes information about chapters around the state, organization activities, and news and information related to the death penalty. |
Tennessee Digital Freedom Network - http://tndf.net/
Organized to support free use of digital technology in people's lives. Information about issues and their current status. |
Tennessee Eagle Forum - http://www.tneagleforum.org/
Works to enable enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public-policy making. Includes alerts on pending state and national legislation. |
Tennessee Education Association - http://www.teateachers.org/
Statewide teachers organization engaged in supporting public policies that promote and maintain public education, including state tax reform and increased school funding. |
Tennessee Farm Bureau - http://www.tnfarmbureau.org/
Group advocating on behalf of farmers and farming communities in Tennessee |
Tennessee Right To Life - http://www.tennesseerighttolife.org/
State affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee |
Vote Safe TN - http://www.votesafetn.org/
Advocacy group supporting the adoption of voter-verified paper ballots for Tennessee elections. |