Defending Rights & Dissent Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
Defending Rights & Dissent is a national nonprofit focused on defending the rule of law and civil liberties challenged by broad national security and counter-terrorism policies. The organization works to protect principles related to rights and freedoms by encouraging civic participation, educating the public on the significance of these rights, and fostering grassroots networks that transform concern into informed debate and action. Based in Washington, DC, the group aims to support a diverse, nationwide grassroots movement across ideologies, ethnicities, geographies, and generations. The organization is positioned within the civic and social sector, emphasizing education, advocacy, and community mobilization to address citizens’ rights in the context of security policy. With a relatively small staff, it operates as a focused, issue-driven entity working to monitor and respond to policy developments that affect civil liberties.