Local Groups
NJ Voters Want More Say
We are nonpartisan group of citizens focused on reforms to make the political process more responsive to New Jersey voters for better government. Members are from Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties primarily. New Jersey voters are dissatisfied and disengaged with politics in our state. We successfully fought with the statewide coalition Fair Ballot Alliance for Fair Ballots for 2024 US Senate primary elections to lay groundwork for the successful federal lawsuit that ended the 'county line'. There's more to be done in NJ and nationally with the new onset of political turmoil. We are launching anew on the Trouble Nation platform now in January 2025, initially on Zoom then hybrid with in person meetings. We'll decide what our primary focus points will be in our initial meeting date TBA. Options: 1) Here in New Jersey, the 2025 primary elections will actually be determined more by candidates connecting with voters, instead of pleasing unelected county party chairpersons. That poses a great opportunity to educate NJ voters on our new power to determine who wins primary elections. 2) There has been a disappointing capitulation of long respected news outlets to a much more biased coverage of news. We can collect & share resources of balanced, truthful news coverage to counter misinformation and disinformation. 3) There are several new entities formed in order to defend democracy from a cross-partisan standpoint. We can use their resources to plan our efforts and actions. One of these reports is linked in op-ed "American democracy is in crisis. We have a playbook to defend it" written by two scholars from the Brookings Institute, source of the original Marshall plan to rebuild democracy for Europe after WW II, Norm Eisen and Jonathan Katz use the experiences of Brazil and Poland to fend off the backsliding in their democracies. https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-democracy-crisis-brazil-poland-rcna188134
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Good Trouble Village
Good Trouble Village is a community movement where education, connection, outreach, and activism come together. We believe that meaningful change begins in relationship — to defend democracy and ensure equity and inclusion for every person.
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Revolution Rebrewed
Brewing Justice for Every Body and Every Story At Revolution Rebrewed, we're reigniting the fight for freedom with a focus on women's rights, veterans' rights, immigrant justice, and the empowerment of first-generation Americans. Rooted in the resilient spirit of Boston, we stand united against inequality, advocating for policies that protect bodily autonomy, ensure gender equity, honor those who have served, celebrate diversity, and uplift the journeys of those forging new paths in this country. Together, we're brewing a revolution for a fairer, freer future.
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Good Trouble Williamsburg
Williamsburg women who care about democracy, abortion rights, stopping book bans, protecting trans kids and the environment among other things.
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Westside Troublemakers
Our local group, Buckeye, Goodyear, Surprise, Avondale, and Litchfield Park, will connect like-minded people in our community who want to work with others who share their values to protect democracy on the local, state and national levels.
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Raising Our Vote
We want to inform, connect, and engage women in our area to save Ohio from the dumpster fires being lit daily by extremists in our state and national governments.
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Quiet Corner Shouts!
"Our mission is to harness the political power of diverse people to create transformative social change. Quiet Corner Shouts! is a grass roots organization providing opportunities for individuals to engage in their local communities through meetings and events. Quiet Corner Shouts! is committed to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity, and respect."
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Mechanicsburg Faithful Defenders
Our group is located near our state capital, Harrisburg, PA. Our mission? Support, educate and take action to stand up for and defend the rights of all people. We are advocating for justice, especially for those who are unable or fearful of doing so on their own. Please join Mechanicsburg Faithful Defenders of democracy. We are open to all!
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MADVoters Indiana
MADVoters (www.madvoters.org) is a social welfare nonprofit organization that seeks to advance equitable efforts in Indiana through education, outreach, and advocacy. Here's how we carry out this mission: * Provide accessible information to Hoosiers about their legislators, legislation, and the legislative process in Indiana. * Provide regular updates on relevant current events and issues in Indiana to Hoosiers. * Encourage active engagement with legislators and the electoral process. * Support voter registration and education efforts. * Support candidates who align with our core values by publicizing campaign volunteer opportunities and promoting them on social media. * Facilitate partnerships, connections, and collaboration with like-minded organizations and initiatives. Our efforts are driven by our 5 Core Values: Equitable and Accessible Healthcare Equitable Education Principles of Democracy Economic Equity Community Development & Safety
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ProgressNEO
We are working to turn Lake County blue. We meet monthly to focus on federal, state, and local issues affecting our communities. We will be the local voice to protect human rights while ensuring equal representation at all levels of government. Our unified voice is necessary to fill the leadership and advocacy gap in Lake County. For more information, check out our website: www.progressneo.com.
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