Liberal groups rally after election defeats in revival of activism
Liberal organizations report surges in membership and donations after last month’s results. NOW adds 12,000 members to exceed 125,000. NAACP gains 17,000 beyond 400,000. ACLU sees 3,000 responses to a civil rights appeal. McGovern-backed Americans for Common Sense fields new funds as liberals resist Republican momentum.
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Americans For Democratic Action
Ralph Nader
National Organization For Women
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American Civil Liberties Union
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Americans For Common Sense
George McGovern
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David Cohen
Common Cause
Cohen
Reagan
Nader
Isbell
ACLU
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