Reporters contact representatives from interest groups to solicit quotes about news topics. To research the ideology of an editorialist or understand why a group was consulted, refer to their homepage through the alphabetic list found here. To find a source for a story, browse the subject arrangement to choose an appropriate group. Whether you want to understand the actions of an organization or a politician, find a journalistic source, lend your support to a cause, or find an internship or job, this project will provide a starting point to acquaint you with the variety of advocacy groups in the United States. Limiting this list will enable it to be updated more often and provide information to interest the general public as a whole.
Advocacy groups lobby elected officials in a number of ways.
All of these activites can affect the attitudes and actions of Represenatives and Senators, which can ultimately alter public policy. In January 2001, roughly 30 listings were withdrawn because of a lack of compliance with this site's scope. The Public Interest Law category did not, however, receive a review for scope, but no new organizations will be added to this page in the future. Revisions The list continues to grow and suggestions for additional groups are welcome. New advocacy groups, as recommended and accepted, will be added as quickly as possible.