Sierra Club
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Group Name/Hist Purpose/Current Issue Membership 2 Techniques employed NRA National Rifle Assoc, est 1871 Protect gun rights About 4 mil Point to 2nd amendment, gun safety demonstration NAACP Nat?l assoc for advancement of colored People Ensure public, social equality 425,000 members Uses courts to advantage passage of legislation AARP American Association of Retired Persons, est. 1958 Dedicated to improving quality of life for aging nation 40 + mil Sale of insurance Member financial assistance ACLU Am. Civil Liberties Union, est. 1920 Defend and preserve rights of U.S people More than half a million Provide court assistance, helps lawsuits where civil liberties are at risk LCV League of Conservation Voters Advocate for sound environmental policies