» 1000 Friends of Iowa    Focusing on promoting responsible land use in community, state, and federal development decisions. Includes information about membership, programs, policy updates, land use bulletins and resources.    http://www.kfoi.org/

» American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa    Nonprofit organization promoting and defending the values reflected in the Bill of Rights through public advocacy, lobbying and litigation. Includes membership information, events, newsletters and contacts.    http://www.aclu-ia.org/

» Environment Iowa    Statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Details issues, results, staff profiles, newsletters, and job and volunteer opportunities. Located in Des Moines.    http://www.environmentiowa.org/

» Iowa Citizen Action Network    Largest grass roots consumer and environmental watchdog organization in the state. Contains profile, vision, issue campaigns, membership information and job openings.    http://www.iowacan.org/

» Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement | Iowa CCI    Organizes people of all ethnic backgrounds to create social, economic and environmental justice in their local communities and across the state. Includes information about issues, calendar of events, membership and ways to help.    http://www.iowacci.org/

» Iowa Civil Liberties Union    Press releases, local events, legislative updates, information on how to obtain legal assistance. [Requires Flash].    http://www.iowaclu.org/

» Iowans For Peace    Coalition of Eastern Iowa's major peace and justice organizations. Includes news, upcoming events, resources, and mailing list.    http://70.57.222.103/ifp/

» Iowans For Sensible Priorities    Nonprofit, non-partisan 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating the public about the inequities of the current federal budget. Includes events, articles, video clip, membership application, list of local partners and supporters. Located in Des Moines.    http://www.sensibleiowans.org/

» The Alliance for Global Justice    Group of individuals in central Iowa promoting patriotism that supports fellow citizens and national ideals and remaining critical of militaristic adventurism abroad and curtailment of civil liberties at home. Includes information about current activities    http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/AGJ.htm

» Voter-Owned Iowa    Grassroots organization uniting people of all ethnic backgrounds to take control of their communities, address local problems and be a vehicle for social, economic, and environmental justice. Includes calendar of events and membership information.    http://www.voterownediowa.org/