Local Groups
Northern Virginians for Democracy
Our local group connects 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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Red Rock Alliance
We connect community members who want to protect our democracy, reject extremism, and promote respectful, fact-based, and nuanced discussion. We seek transparency in the government and work to change the current hateful binary we see in the news. We empower each other by sharing tools for peaceful advocacy and impactful action. We welcome neighbors of all political backgrounds, identities, and religious views. We model the values and behaviors we hope to see from our leaders, neighbors, and children.
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Chesapeake Equity Network
The Chesapeake Equity Network is dedicated to creating positive change through community-driven action. We unite to advocate for equality, fairness, and justice in our neighborhoods and beyond. Together, we will focus on assisting all eligible voters in our area verify voting status, ballot information and ensure voters have access to and from their polling places.
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Burien Bands Together
Our local group connects 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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Roanoke County Schools United
A community of citizens, educators, parents, and students working together for Roanoke County Schools. https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeCountySchoolsUnited https://www.roanokecountyschoolsunited.org/
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American Troublemakers in Canada
Our local group will get Americans living in Canada involved.
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Hope and Cookies: Defending Democracy One Cookie at a Time
We believe that the best way to defend our democracy is with knowledge, and the best way to help is by providing caring people with information. Hope and Cookies hosts house parties where we share information about Project 2025 and other threats to our freedom. We want to give our members the confidence to talk to their friends and neighbors (or even total strangers) in a way that will make a difference. Come for dessert and leave empowered!
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Our Bodies Our Choice (OBOC)
Our Bodies Our Choice is a grassroots, non-partisan organization. Our mission is to mobilize women and allies in the New River Valley (Virginia) to fight for reproductive justice now and for future generations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560552609642 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourbodiesourchoiceswva Website: https://ourbodiesourchoice.org
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Rutherford County Library Alliance
The Rutherford County Library Alliance is dedicated to safeguarding the principles of intellectual freedom and unrestricted access to information within the public library system of Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our mission is rooted in unwavering support for the dedicated local library staff, as well as a steadfast commitment to fostering kindness and empathy for all individuals, while vehemently opposing any form of censorship within our community. https://rclibraryalliance.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553004674440 https://www.instagram.com/rclibraryalliance/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rclibraryalliance
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Birmingham/Bloomfield Families for Social Action
Please join our Facebook page to find upcoming events: www.facebook.com/share/g/1BK9Hap5Ft About What: Birmingham/Bloomfield Families for Social Action is a locally-based group of progressive citizens. We seek to create a centralized platform to build community, increase awareness, and share opportunities for collective action among our members. Who: Residents of Birmingham, Bloomfield, and the surrounding cities are welcome to join. If you live in SE Michigan, we'd love for you to join our group. Why: We seek to combat a news cycle that feels overwhelming and demoralizing by focusing on the everyday acts that we as citizens can take to make a real difference in our communities - local, national, and global. Group members are encouraged to share volunteer opportunities, fundraising drives, and awareness events that reflect our common beliefs as listed below. [Please note: all fundraising drives must support registered non-profits (check here: apps.irs.gov/app/eos). If the organization isn’t listed, please ask admin]. Common Beliefs: In this community, we believe: - All People Are Equal - Diversity Makes Us Stronger - Black Lives Matter - No Human Is Illegal - Science Is Real - Women’s Rights Are Human Rights - Climate Change Is a Crisis - Water Is Life - Love Is Love - Kindness Is Everything - People and Planet Over Profit - We Can Make a Difference “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)
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