Links We Like

On this page are:
Austin Area Organizations that Work for Social Justice
Great Local Independent Media Sources/Stores
Statewide Organizations that Work for Social Justice
Links for Girls and Teens
Links for Women – If you need some help

Austin Area Organizations that Work for Social Justice (We know this is incomplete – please drop us a line at info at nowaustin dot org and make suggestions!)

• 5604 Manor – A community center run by Workers Defense Project, Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and Third Coast Workers for Cooperation
• Austin Area Urban League – Empowering communities and changing lives with adult education, youth development programs, financial literacy classes, emergency home repair, advocacy, and more.
• Austin NAACP – Our local chapter of the NAACP is almost 100 years old!
• Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera (Austin So Close to the Border) – This group works to provide education in economic literacy and labor and civil rights in the global economy. ATCF also assists displaced and marginalized folks, especially those who are underprivileged to begin with, including youth, women, and immigrants.
• Code Pink Austin – “A women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that seeks positive change through creative action.” Some of the best protesters in town!
• Fair Food Austin – Works with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to advocate for fair wages and dignified working conditions in the US agricultural industry. They also educate consumers about the human rights abuses farmworkers face and the Campaign for Fair Food.
• House the Homeless – Provides services to homeless folks, advocates for their rights, and promotes a universal living wage.
• Lilith Fund – Provides financial assistance to women who need but cannot afford abortions
• Mamas of Color Rising – A collective of working class and poor mothers of color based in and around Austin, TX
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas – Our amazing local PP affiliate does so much, from advocacy to community education to providing great low-cost health care.
• SafePlace – Our nationally recognized local rape crisis and domestic violence organization also does community education and violence prevention.
• Saheli – For Asian families dealing with domestic violence
• Third Coast Activist Resource Center – The Center’s two main goals are to distribute educational resources and organize community events about U.S. policy around the world, and to strengthen the local activist network that is part of a national and international movement for global justice.
• Workers Defense Project – This great local labor advocacy group puts a special emphasis on gender equality, requiring equal leadership of men and women in the organization. Solidarity, y’all!

• Austin Indymedia – A grassroots media collective committed to providing an outlet for the circulation of voices and messages that are systematically marginalized by mainstream media. Their site hosts a great community calendar for progressive events!
• BookWoman – The only feminist bookstore in Texas! Not only a great source of feminist books, media, and gifts, BookWoman hosts community events, a book group, and other fun stuff.
• MonkeyWrench Books – A collectively-run and owned radical bookstore with a wee cafe, meeting space, and a committed staff of volunteers.
• Resistencia Books – A radical bookstore that focuses on Chicana/o, Latina/o, and Native American resources. They also host community events, meetings, and readings.