{"id":90,"date":"2021-05-17T14:42:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T14:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/?p=90"},"modified":"2022-02-03T15:48:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T15:48:30","slug":"political-organizations-in-phila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/politics-of-pennsylvania\/political-organizations-in-phila\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Political Organizations in Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia is a large and culturally diverse city with no shortage of political organizations. From grassroots groups to major advocacy organizations, there are many ways to get involved in the political process in Philadelphia. This guide provides an overview of some of Philadelphia&#8217;s most active and influential political organizations. <!--more-->Whether you&#8217;re looking to get more informed about local politics or want to become more involved in your community, these groups can help you make your voice heard.<\/p>\n<h2>The political landscape of Philadelphia: a look at the major political organizations in Philly<\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of political organizations in Philadelphia that you can get involved with. Below is a guide to some of the most popular ones:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39\" src=\"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_political_organizations_in_philadelphia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_political_organizations_in_philadelphia.jpg 810w, http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_political_organizations_in_philadelphia-300x164.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_political_organizations_in_philadelphia-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is the state affiliate of the national Democratic Party. It&#8217;s responsible for organizing Democrats in Pennsylvania and helping them win elections.<\/li>\n<li>The Republican Party is the other major political party in Pennsylvania. It&#8217;s responsible for organizing Republicans and helping them win elections.<\/li>\n<li>The Philadelphia County Democratic Committee helps elect Democrats to the office at the county level. The committee also provides services and support to elected officials, candidates, and activists.<\/li>\n<li>The Philadelphia County Republican Committee does the same thing for Republicans at the county level.<\/li>\n<li>The Liberty City Seven is a grassroots organization committed to advancing progressive politics in Philadelphia. They organize protests, demonstrations, and other direct actions to advance their political agenda.<\/li>\n<li>The Philadelphia Young Republicans is a chapter of the national Young Republican organization that helps elect Republicans to the office while organizing young Philadelphians around issues they care about. It&#8217;s affiliated with the Pennsylvania Young Republicans and the national College Republican organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40\" src=\"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3_political_organizations_in_philadelphia.jpg\" alt=\"political activism\" width=\"609\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3_political_organizations_in_philadelphia.jpg 790w, http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3_political_organizations_in_philadelphia-300x177.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.justinforphilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3_political_organizations_in_philadelphia-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Philadelphia&#8217;s top social and political activism groups<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ways to become more politically and socially active in Philadelphia, you&#8217;re in luck. The city has a wide variety of activism groups that you can join to help <a title=\"make a difference in your community\" href=\"https:\/\/mannahydration.com\/blogs\/news\/10-ways-you-can-make-a-difference-in-your-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a difference in your community<\/a>. So, whether you&#8217;re interested in making policy changes or simply raising awareness about social issues, there&#8217;s a group for you. Keep reading for a list of some of the best social and political activism groups in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Many social and political activism groups in Philadelphia, each with its focus and agenda. Some of the most prominent groups are listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Philadelphia National Organization for Women (NOW) is a feminist organization that advocates for women&#8217;s rights.<\/li>\n<li>The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania protects civil liberties and defends individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution.<\/li>\n<li>Philly Stands Up! is a progressive grassroots group that organizes around economic justice, racial justice, climate change, and immigrant rights.<\/li>\n<li>215 People&#8217;s Alliance is a community-based organization fighting for social and economic justice in Philadelphia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia is a large and culturally diverse city with no shortage of political organizations. From grassroots groups to major advocacy organizations, there are many ways to get involved in the political process in Philadelphia. 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