Local Groups
Resist + Persist - Miami County OH
Welcome to “Resist + Persist - Miami County, Ohio”! This is the official page for likeminded individuals in Miami County who are passionate about protecting voting rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, public education, and gun regulations. Maybe you were a registered Republican before Trump took office in 2016 and now feel a little lost—you’re more than welcome to join us! This group is a space to seek support, ask questions, share thoughts, and post about upcoming events in our community. For a long time, many of us stayed quiet about politics. Whether in our communities, among friends and family, or on social media, we kept our opinions to ourselves. If politics came up, we either said nothing or reluctantly nodded along, afraid to speak our truth. When did we all become afraid to speak up? In a county where a strong, passionate, and deeply rooted MAGA movement grows each year, it’s easy to feel intimidated. Many MAGA supporters struggle to differentiate real news from misinformation. Add in their immediate defensiveness or stone walling, the result can be wildly unpredictable—and yes, even frightening. On November 3, 2024, we came to a harsh realization: this MAGA cult-like movement isn’t slowing down—it’s intensifying. For too long, we naively assumed that people would see through the lies. After all, Trump is a convicted felon (among many other things). So how did we get here? We must start speaking up, challenging harmful views, and confronting the discomfort—even if it means losing friends or family. As we brace for the hardships of another Trump administration, we need to stand together and push back. This group is also a safe space for those who aren’t yet ready to be publicly vocal. Many of us fear backlash—not just for ourselves, but for our families. We understand that hesitation, and there is no judgment here. So whether you choose to be loud in public or loud in this group, we need each other now more than ever. To those Democrats and Liberals who have already been fighting—thank you. Your courage has paved the way for the rest of us. Help us find that same bravery. Now, we finally have a community we can turn to. Invite like-minded friends, get involved, and let’s work together to push for change. Our goal: Engage with the community, advocate for policies that matter, and have civil yet challenging conversations in this overwhelmingly Republican area.
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Good Trouble Corvallis
Our group connects like-minded people in Corvallis who want to work with others who share their values to protect our community. Since our voices are most powerful and our efforts most effective when we work at the local level, we'll focus on harnessing the talents, passions and skills of our community members to work on issues right here in Corvallis. We'll also engage at the state and federal level when we can!
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Oyster River Rise
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. COMING UP! Tues., July 22, 7-9 PM - Freedom Cafe | Screening & Discussion of “Bad Faith” Documentary August [Stay Tuned for details!] Book Group & Discussion for “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century” by Timothy Snyder September [Stay Tuned for details!] | Our Big, Beautiful BRAINSTORM & Planning Workshop
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Wimberley Roundtable
Our mission is to foster a thriving and united Wimberley Valley by engaging our community to collaboratively address challenges in education, affordability, water sustainability, transportation, and other issues of common concern to ensure a brighter future for all residents. We welcome you to join us. The Wimberley Roundtable, a Texas nonprofit, is nonpartisan and does not support nor oppose candidates or political parties. We are centered in the Wimberley Valley area in Central Texas, and we include all those whose school district is Wimberley ISD. Please join the group – and also Like and Follow our Facebook page. Or visit our website, www.wimberleyroundtable.org.
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Good Trouble Mendocino County
Welcome To All of You The great news is that just a few weeks ago, when I attended my first Zoom Meeting with Red Wine & Blue to listen to Heather Cox Richardson detail what Project 2025 is, and why we should be concerned, there were only a small number of TroubleNation Groups, mostly in the midwest in about 5 states. That presentation was so well attended and responded to, that in the past two weeks, they have had requests for more than 350 new TroubleNation groups starting up, just like us. California had no groups and now they have many starting up. So we are part of a very exciting grassroots movement that is gaining momentum. The goal of the Zoom Meeting on July 15th was to make sure voters are aware of Project 2025. At the time, only 30% of Americans had heard anything about it. That is already turning around. In the past two weeks, more than 50% of voters have heard mention of it, and our goal is to make sure 70% or more know the dangers it poses, before the Democratic Convention takes place. I look forward to working with you. Let's make it spread! THREE GOALS- 1. Educate yourself about Project 2025 and spread the word to as many people as possible. 2. Do all we can to support the candidates that believe in DIVERSITY INCLUSION and SUPPORT A GENUINE DEMOCRACY. 3. Do all we can to ensure that we keep the Senate and flip the House so that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can make the kind of real progress they envision. There are 22 Congressional races that are virtual TOSS-UPS- could go either way with a push, that we can influence. There are 7 Senate seats that are TOSS UPS. And there are a number of critical races in Swing States where the GOP is putting lots of MAGA money into unseating Democrats in the Senate. We will be talking about those to keep people tuned in and need to about how support the Democrats however we can. Feel free to look around the TroubleNation site. It is is LOADED with information and resources on every topic imaginable. I am sure you will find lots of valuable information. So far, it appears that Tuesdays are the best evening for meetings I am hoping to keep any future meetings to once a month or less- only when critically necessary. Otherwise, I think we can communicate effectively via this web page, don't you? We will use it to work out concerns, answer questions and post events and upcoming podcasts that will keep us updated on the latest information. So glad you're all here- Melissa Phillips
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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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Good Trouble Augusta County
This Augusta County group will connect like-minded people in our community who want to work with others that share their values to protect democracy on the local, state and national levels.
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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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NEW VOW (North East Wisconsin Voices of Women)
NEW VOW (North East Wisconsin Voices of Women) encourages, empowers and energizes women to action to protect democracy and stamp out extremism. VOW will engage and connect women via the Red, White and Blue platform to share information and tools on issues affecting women to ensure lasting change in Wisconsin and the U.S. http://www.facebook.com/voicesofwomenteach
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Berkshire Citizens Engaged
A safe space for Berkshire County, MA residents to gather in support, to learn about and resist Project 2025 and political extremism. Group topics can include: -Sharing of resources -Voter registration information and drives -Classes, discussions about civics, political process, how to get engaged in local, state and Federal politics -Community organization and engagement to create safe spaces *This group can not fundraise or collect donations for any specific candidate or political party.
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