Defending Rights & Dissent
| Formation | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Merger of | Bill of Rights Defense Committee, Defending Dissent Foundation |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Website | www.rightsanddissent.org |
Formerly called | National Committee to Abolish the House Un-American Activities Committee; National Committee Against Repressive Legislation |
Defending Rights & Dissent (DRAD) is a national NFPO advocacy organization in the United States, dedicated to defending civil liberties, exposing government repression, and protecting the right of political dissent. DRAD was formed as the merger of the Defending Dissent Foundation (DDF) and the Bill of Rights Defense Committee (BORDC). DRAD is currently active in defending the right to protest, opposing political surveillance, and campaigning against the prosecution of national security whistleblowers.