🟨Washington State Advocacy
A ranked guide to organizations shaping progressive change across Washington state
These organizations influence legislation, mobilize communities, and address statewide issues, such as environmental protection, health care, housing, and democratic reform. Many also work in coalition with national partners.
This guide includes a Tribal Advocacy & Indigenous Leadership section highlighting Native-led organizations active across Washington.
The websites provide action alerts, how-to-do-it guides, news reports, position papers, event announcements, videos, newsletters, and more to aid you in learning about the issues and taking steps to influence your elected representatives.
📝 Note for Washington residents:
If you live in the Puget Sound region or on the Olympic Peninsula, I’ve also posted new regional advocacy guides tailored to those areas:
These guides highlight local organizations working on the ground in your part of the state—many in collaboration with statewide partners.
Democracy & Voting Rights
An organization that engages citizens in political campaigns and advocates for progressive policies on various issues like health care and education.
League of Women Voters of Washington
A nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, advocating for voting rights and civic engagement.
Northwest Progressive Institute
A think tank and political action committee that promotes progressive policies and candidates throughout the Northwest.
The official party organization for the Democratic Party in Washington, advocating for progressive policies and candidates across the state. (County organizations listed in separate advocacy resources for Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula areas.)
Washington Coalition for Open Government (WashCOG)
Nonpartisan advocate for transparency, public access, and open meetings laws.
Environmental & Climate Justice
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)
PSR advocates for public health and environmental justice, focusing on the impacts of climate change, nuclear weapons, and other social determinants of health.
The Washington state branch of the global 350.org movement, focused on grassroots climate activism, public education, and local and state policy advocacy. Offers tools for contacting lawmakers, organizing campaigns, and training volunteers.
The Sierra Club in Washington focuses on protecting natural resources, combating climate change, and advocating for clean energy policies.
Washington Environmental Action
A coalition focused on environmental advocacy and action, promoting policies that protect Washington's natural resources and environment through grassroots mobilization and lobbying.
Washington State Parks Foundation
Supports and advocates for Washington’s 125+ state parks through community partnerships, fundraising, and public engagement to enhance access, equity, and stewardship.
Washington’s National Park Fund
The official philanthropic partner for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks—raising funds and public support for conservation, access, and youth programs amid uncertain federal priorities.
A coalition led by communities of color to advance equitable climate and environmental policy.
Health & Reproductive Rights
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
Advocates for a just, equitable, thriving world where everyone has access to sexual and reproductive health care and education. Separate Planned Parenthood affiliates provide health care services.
Focused solely on reproductive freedom through legislative advocacy and community action.
Health Care is a Human Right - WA
Campaigning for a universal, publicly funded health care system in Washington.
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Works to end domestic violence through advocacy, education, and support for survivors.
Immigrant Rights & Racial Justice
An organization that advocates for immigrant rights and policies that promote equity and justice for immigrant communities in Washington.
A grassroots organization led by undocumented immigrants and people of color that fights deportation, ICE detention, and incarceration.
Washington Community Action Network
Focused on social and economic justice, advocating for policies that benefit low-income communities and marginalized groups in Washington State.
Progress Alliance of Washington
A coalition of progressive organizations that support and promote progressive policies, candidates, and issues across Washington State.
Labor & Economic Justice
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Represents labor unions and works to advocate for workers' rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions across the state.
Washington State Budget & Policy Center
This organization focuses on economic justice, providing research and advocacy to promote equitable budget and policy decisions.
Washington Fair Trade Coalition
Advocates for fair trade policies that support workers' rights and environmental sustainability.
Housing, Homelessness & Basic Needs
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
It works to secure affordable housing for low-income individuals and families through advocacy, education, and coalition-building efforts across the state.
Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness
The coalition advocates for policies and resources to prevent and end homelessness, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to create sustainable solutions.
Provides legal advocacy for low-income individuals, focusing on housing, public benefits, and civil rights issues.
Civil Liberties, LGBTQ+ & Disability Rights
A leading civil rights organization that fights for individual rights and liberties in Washington through advocacy, litigation, and education.
A nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, ensuring access to services and fighting against discrimination.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - Washington State
Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, working on legislative initiatives and community engagement to promote inclusivity.
Advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Washington State, working to ensure equality and justice through legislative initiatives.
Tribal Advocacy & Indigenous Leadership
Native-led organizations play a vital role in protecting land, water, culture, and treaty rights. These groups serve tribal communities and support broader public good across the region.
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI)
Represents more than 50 tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Advocates for tribal sovereignty, natural resource protection, education, and intertribal cooperation.
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
National legal defense fund supporting tribal rights and sovereignty. Active in Washington on treaty rights, sacred lands, and environmental justice.
Seattle-based foundation supporting Native-led nonprofits, artists, and community development throughout the Northwest.
Washington Indian Civil Rights Commission (WICRC)
Promotes civil rights, cultural recognition, and educational equity for Native communities across Washington. Website temporarily unavailable.
Also see Indigenous & Tribal Rights — a separate Plainly, Garbl resource
A ranked guide to national, statewide, and additional Washington-based advocacy groups supporting Indigenous sovereignty, cultural preservation, and tribal justice. Partial lists of other tribal organizations are included in the advocacy group resources below for the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound Area
Other Washington State Resources
Top Issues in Washington State
Environmental Protection & Climate Justice: This includes addressing climate change, pollution, clean energy, and ecosystem preservation, as well as advocating for nuclear arms control for a safe and healthy environment.
Health Care Access and Reproductive Rights: Ensuring access to health care services, including reproductive and mental health.
Democracy & Voting Rights: Promoting transparency, access to the ballot, and fair political representation.
Immigrant Rights & Racial Justice: Advancing rights for immigrant and BIPOC communities through policy and organizing.
Labor Rights & Economic Equity: Supporting workers' rights, wages, and fair labor practices.
Housing & Homelessness: Addressing the growing homelessness crisis and advocating for access to affordable housing solutions for vulnerable populations.
Civil Liberties: Protecting individual freedoms of speech, privacy, identity, LGBTQ+ rights, and access to justice,
Education Equity: Advocating for equitable education policies and fair funding.
Disability Rights & Access: Promoting equity, accessibility, and independence for individuals with disabilities.
Domestic Violence and Survivor Support: Addressing domestic violence issues and providing support for survivors.
Technology, Privacy & Surveillance: Defending digital rights and fighting intrusive surveillance.
Community Development & Grassroots Organizing: Fostering leadership and supporting community initiatives and grassroots organizing.