Political and Advocacy Organizations

• Books Through Bars  - Dedicated to alleviating the dehumanizing effects of punishment through the sending of books and other reading materials to prisoners.
• Campus Greens  - National nonprofit organization provides support and resources to make students effective agents of social change.
• College Democrats  - UW-Madison student chapter of the national political party. Contains a mailing list, blog, photos, and details about the organization.
• Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow  - National non-profit organization run by students. Aims to promote environmental awareness and protection.
• Environmental Action Teams (EnAct)  - Environmental advocacy group that promotes waste reduction, energy conservation, water quality protection, air quality control, and sustainable living.
• F.H. King Students of Sustainable Agriculture  - Group of students as well as faculty and staff who share the ideals of sustainable living.
• Habitat for Humanity  - International nonprofit group aims to eliminate substandard housing.
• InfoShop  - Volunteer-run collective that offers various activism resources and tools.
• Madison Coalition for Animal Rights  - Peaceful advocacy for animal rights conducted through outreach, education, and campaigns.
• NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin  - Political arm of the pro-choice movement. Holds advocacy calls for reproductive freedom.
• Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE)  - Student organization that stands by the fight against sexual violence.
• Rape Crisis Center  - Provides free crisis intervention services to rape victims and their families.
• Sex Out Loud  - Advocacy organization promotes healthy sexuality through sex positive education and activism.
• Student Leadership Program  - Offering leadership training to all students at UW-Madison through various programs, services, and tailored workshops.
• Students for a Fair Wisconsin  - Fights for fairness and equality for lesbian, gay, and trans-gender Wisconsinites. Gives the issues, the latest news, and how to get involved.
• Vets for Vets  - Student organization created to identify and provide support to the needs of students with military experience.
• Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG)  - Enables students to gain experiential learning on effective democratic citizenship.