Where to donate post-election
It’s been a week since November 8th, a week since the 2016 presidential election. On the morning of November 9th, almost every news headline, shared Facebook link, and dinner table conversation revolved around the election. As the week progressed, the frustration and anger of many turned into calls to action. One of the simplest ways to begin is by donating to organizations that have been working tirelessly for years and that are most endangered by the results of Trump's election.This list is by no means complete, but here are a few places to start.Planned Parenthood: A huge provider of reproductive care in America, Planned Parenthood provides sex education, contraception, testing for sexually transmitted infections, and screening for cancers, among many other services. Click here to find volunteer and internship opportunities and here to donate. (Side note: a number of people have recently begun donating on behalf of Mike Pence, an outspoken opponent of abortion and Planned Parenthood).American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): This organization “works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.” The ACLU issued a statement in response to Donald Trump’s election. Donate here.National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): Historically, the NAACP has fought for civil rights by drawing attention to racial discrimination and working to remove barriers created by racial prejudice. Donate here and find your local chapter here.The Southern Poverty Law Center: The SPLC is “dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.” This organization monitors, collects, and reports hate crimes and uses legal action, education, and many forms of advocacy to work towards justice. Donate here.EarthJustice: The largest nonprofit environmental law organization in the US, EarthJustice works to protect wildlife, to fight for clean and healthy communities, and to battle for clean energy. It represents all clients free of charge. Donate here and sign up for action alerts here.Border Angels: A nonprofit that works for human rights, humane immigration reform, and social justice, focusing on the US-Mexican border. Border Angels runs education and awareness programs. Donate here.National Immigration Law Center (NILC): One of the leading organizations in the US that protects the rights of low-income immigrants. Through impact litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, and strategic communications, NILC advocates for low-income immigrants and speaks out about the impact of immigration reform and policy. Donate here.The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): The biggest Muslim civil liberties organization in the US, CAIR works to increase public understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and create alliances that work toward justice and mutual understanding. Donate here and find your local chapter here.Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN): The largest organization against sexual violence the US. RAINN runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline and provides programs to prevent sexual violence, support victims, and bring justice to perpetrators. Donate here and find volunteer opportunities here.Lambda Legal: As the largest national legal organization in the US, Lambda Legal works to protect the civil liberties of the LGBT population and those affected by HIV. Donate here.Human Rights Campaign: The biggest LGBTQ civil rights organization in the US that represents over 1.5 million people. Donate here.I have chosen only a few of the countless organizations working toward environmental justice and justice for the Black, Latinx, Muslim, LGBTQ+, immigrant, sexual assault victim, and minority communities most targeted by this election. For a more comprehensive list of places to donate or volunteer, click here and here.Image via