4 orgs in this cluster's subtree
Every organization with primary activities in Religious Liberty & Free Speech Litigation or any of its descendants. Click a column header to sort. Filter by name or state above the table.
| # | Organization | State | Revenue | Activities ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliance Defending Freedom Alliance Defending Freedom is a legal advocacy organization that litigates to protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, and traditional mar… | AZ | $104.5M | 14 |
| 2 | AMERICAN FREEDOM LAW CENTER INC The American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) is a nonprofit legal organization focused on defending constitutional rights and freedoms through litigation and advocac… | AZ | $431K | 6 |
| 3 | BARRY GOLDWATER INSTITUTE FOR The Goldwater Institute is a conservative and libertarian public policy think tank that advocates for limited government, individual liberty, and free markets.… | AZ | $7.8M | 1 |
| 4 | NEW TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN New Tolerance Campaign is a watchdog organization that challenges perceived double standards in tolerance promoted by institutions, civil rights groups, univer… | AZ | $172K | 1 |
strategies used in this cluster
Theories of action extracted from orgs in this subtree. Click any to see the full set of orgs running the same approach.
- Accountability Campaigns 1 orgBy running public campaigns to expose perceived hypocrisy in tolerance institutions, empower supporters to demand change, because public pressure undermines institutional legitimacy and forces reform. This strategy leverages public advocacy to challenge organizations that promote tolerance while allegedly enabling extremism or silencing dissent, particularly within educational and religious contexts. It distinguishes itself by targeting the credibility of mainstream institutions through moral and ideological inconsistency, rather than focusing solely on legal outcomes or direct service. Activists are mobilized to act as watchdogs, amplifying pressure through media and grassroots organizing.NEW TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN
- Condemn Political Violence 1 orgBy leveraging media advocacy and public pressure, shift public and institutional perception of left-wing political violence as domestic terrorism, because framing through high-visibility campaigns increases accountability from platforms and policymakers. This strategy uses media appearances, public campaigns, and narrative framing to stigmatize political violence, particularly from left-wing actors, by associating it with domestic terrorism. Unlike grassroots mobilization or direct service models, it focuses on changing discourse and pressuring institutions through reputational and public opinion risks. It is distinct in its reliance on mass communication tools to drive accountability rather than legal or community-based interventions.NEW TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN
- Cultural Narrative Shift 1 orgBy conducting cultural commentary through media engagement, we shift public perception on social issues, because challenging dominant narratives exposes ideological bias and creates space for alternative viewpoints. This strategy leverages media platforms to analyze and reinterpret corporate and cultural messaging, positioning the organization as a counter-voice to progressive narratives. Unlike direct legal advocacy or grassroots mobilization, it operates in the realm of ideas and discourse, aiming to reshape underlying cultural assumptions. It is distinct in its focus on elite and mass media as battlegrounds for ideological influence, particularly in service of religious liberty and free speech principles.NEW TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN
- Exposure and Discrediting 1 orgBy exposing hidden agendas, funding networks, and extremist affiliations, the organization undermines the legitimacy and influence of targeted groups, because public scrutiny and reputational damage reduce their ability to operate and recruit. This strategy centers on investigative research and public documentation to reveal alleged extremism, foreign ties, or covert objectives within targeted organizations, particularly on the left. By compiling and disseminating this information through databases and media outreach, the organization aims to shift public and institutional perception, distinguishing it from direct advocacy or legal intervention strategies.NEW TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN
- Public Forum Expansion 1 orgBy leveraging state constitutional free speech provisions to reclassify private spaces as public forums, organizations expand speech rights in commercial areas, because certain private spaces function as de facto public squares and should be held to public accountability standards. This strategy uses litigation to extend free speech protections to privately owned spaces that serve a public function, such as large shopping centers, by invoking state-level constitutional doctrines. It differs from federal-focused free speech litigation by capitalizing on stronger protections in some state constitutions, particularly in jurisdictions like California. This approach challenges the traditional public-private boundary in speech law, creating new venues for protected expression.AMERICAN FREEDOM LAW CENTER INC
- Public Pressure Campaigns 1 orgBy leveraging media engagement and public pressure to expose intolerance and political violence, organizations shift public opinion and compel accountability, because sustained visibility undermines the legitimacy of harmful actors and amplifies marginalized voices. This strategy centers on using strategic media analysis, public condemnation, and high-visibility campaigns to challenge entities enabling intolerance. Unlike litigation-focused or grassroots mobilization approaches, it prioritizes narrative control and reputational consequences to drive change, particularly effective in contexts where legal avenues are constrained or slow-moving. It is distinct in targeting public perception as a lever for systemic accountability, especially around free speech and religious liberty issues.NEW TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN