Action Research
Producing verified, accessible research that clarifies how money, influence, and ideology shape our democracy.
Overcoming hate in the South Asian American Community.
We envision a democratic future rooted in equality, nonviolence, and shared liberation — where communities across race, faith, caste, and nationality stand together against extremism, uphold human dignity, and carry forward the unfinished work of civil rights leaders in the U.S. and freedom fighters in South Asia.
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The Problem
Wealthy South Asian Americans are increasingly using their money and influence to advance extremist policies that threaten democracy and undermine public institutions.
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The Answer
SACRED Acts builds long-term power and reclaims the historic tradition of South Asian and American civil rights leaders who worked together toward equality, nonviolence, and collective liberation.
The Problem
Wealthy South Asian Americans are increasingly using their money and influence to advance extremist policies that threaten democracy and undermine public institutions.
The Answer
SACRED Acts builds long-term power and reclaims the historic tradition of South Asian and American civil rights leaders who worked together toward equality, nonviolence, and collective liberation.
SACRED Acts renews our democracy through public education, narrative change, organizing, and action research. We build multiracial, multifaith, anti-caste coalitions rooted in equality, nonviolence, and collective liberation.
We expose how wealthy South Asian Americans use money and influence to advance extremist policies that threaten democracy and the public good. We equip leaders, journalists, and the public with verified insight to understand these forces clearly.
Public Education & Narrative Change
Countering disinformation and uplifting narratives rooted in dignity, justice, and belonging.
Organizing & Powerbuilding
Building multiracial, multifaith coalitions capable of shifting power at the state and national levels.
Movement Building
Equipping partners, leaders and institutions with tools to identify and resist anti-democratic South Asian actors.
Featured Research
Raja Will Take Money From Anyone
Over the course of his career as a candidate and Congressman, Krishnamoorthi has accepted at least $793,262 in political contributions from the Trump-aligned special interests.
This SACRED Acts and ACRE join report aims to provide Illinois primary voters with details of Krishnamoorthi's financial relationship to Trump-aligned special interests before deciding whom to support in the 2026 primary.
