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AARP
(American Association of Retired Persons) |
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| Members over 50. One of the most influential interest groups in the US |
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ACLU
(American Civil Liberties Union) |
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| Purpose is to defend the rights and liberties granted in the constitution |
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AFL-CIO
(American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) |
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| Largest federation of labor unions in the US |
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| American Bankers Association |
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| Represents the banking interests in the US |
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| Professional organization representing lawyers |
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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| Largest general farm organization in the US |
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| American Federation of State, Country, and Municipal Employees |
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| Largest labor union in the US that represents government employees |
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| Veteran's organization founded following WWI |
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American Medical Association
(AMA) |
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| Professional organization representing physicians |
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| Worldwide human rights organization |
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| Major non-partisan think tank in the US |
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| Made up of CEOs who look to promote pro-business policy |
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| Large US Christian advocacy group |
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| Interest group that promotes open accountability in government |
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| PAC that seeks to elect pro-choice female candidates to office |
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GLAAD
(Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) |
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| Promotes the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) image in the media |
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| Group whose primary cause is prevention of the environment |
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| A conservative think tank in the US |
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Institute for Policy Studies
(IPS) |
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| A liberal think tank in the US |
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| International Brotherhood of Teamsters |
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| Labor union traditionally associated with blue-collar workers |
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League of Women Voters
(LWV) |
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| Non-partisan public group that helps citizens reach a greater understanding of public policy |
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LULAC
(League of United Latin American Citizens) |
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| Latino political advocacy group in the US |
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MADD
(Mother Against Drunk Driving) |
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| Non-profit organization that looks to stop drunk driving |
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| Motion picture Association of America |
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| Administers the film rating system in the US |
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| Liberal PAC that has raised millions for democratic candidates |
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NAACP
(National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) |
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| Civil rights group whose primary cause is eliminating racial hate |
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NARAL
(National Abortion Rights Action League) |
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| Pro-choice organization that looks to prevent abortion restrictions |
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NAM
(National Association of Manufacturers) |
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| Nations largest industrial trade that promotes manufacturing in all 50 states |
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National Association of Realtors
(NAR) |
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| Americas largest real estate trade association |
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National Education Association
(NEA) |
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| Professional organization representing teachers |
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| Encourages farmer to work together on common issues |
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National organization for women
(NOW) |
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| Largest american feminist organization |
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National Rifle Association
(NRA) |
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| Represents the rights of gun owners in the US |
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| National Right to Life Committee |
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| Largest pro-life organization in the US |
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| Group that is concerned with the proper treatment of animals |
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| Advocates pro-choice legislation, comprehensive sex education and low cost health care |
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| One of the oldest existing environmental groups in the US |
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| Largest auto union in the US |
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| Worlds largest non-for-profit business federation |
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| Largest American combat veterans group |
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