SOC 324: Social Stratification: Find positions

Statistics, analysis, and information on public perceptions of politics, culture, education, and more.

Non-partisan reports on issues of national interest.

A nonpartisan institute that pursues policies designed "to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways."

"promotes democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives."

"a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created... to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions." SEE especially EPI's State of Working America http://www.stateofworkingamerica.org/

Social science research into the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the US.

Research on the working class, from Youngstown State University.

"a non-profit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy."

PARCA is a private, nonprofit organization that aims "to provide objective, nonpartisan information that will lead to the improvement of state and local government in Alabama."

An Alabama organization dedicated to building "skills, habits, and capacities for more effective civic engagement and innovative decision making."

An excellent portal of information and analysis on wealth and income inequality, from "a progressive think tank dedicated to building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society."

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) works to break the cycle of poverty. See "Stories of Hope" and "Policies That Help."

"challenges the concentration of wealth and power that corrupts democracy, deepens the racial divide and tears communities apart."

"a private, nonprofit organization that challenges poverty and racial injustice, advocates for equal treatment in the criminal justice system, and creates hope for marginalized communities."

SPLC is "dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society." Among the issues they focus on are bigotry, economic justice, and criminal justice reform.

This organization generates useful policy research and publications related to Alabama.

"a statewide nonprofit organization that removes barriers to prosperity in Alabama through education, collaboration, and advocacy."

Seeks "to engage students and recent college graduates to address community needs"

A coalition that addresses housing needs and issues in Alabama