Local Groups
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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Forest City WineOs
Welcome to Forest City WineOs, Thank you for being here! If you are a new member I will contact you to set up time for a phone call or coffee. There are some members I have yet to hear back from, so check your spam if nothing has come to your inbox. First. Forest City WineOs group will celebrate one year in March, 2026 which is also election month. Red Wine & Blue now has an app which rolled out last August. The main purpose was to transition toward non-META applications for better quality security. While we do keep an eye on, and engage with National political protests, RWB's Trouble Nation groups are focused on local issues wherever the other groups are residing. We all collaborate and keep in touch often and directly thanks to the app. We have had the privilege of residing in a Blue State, however MAGA is creeping in like snakes wherever they can find a nook or a cranny. Examples are: Harlem School District banned books battle, but conservatives were pushed back by the work of many locals showing up. Hononegah High School conservative "Turning Point" student club. I understand Hononegah has been a conservative community for a very long terrible time. Mean to minorities and the school hallways and playgrounds is where it's seen. We need more BIG push backs now to get that America Club off the campus, before the hate becomes unstoppable. Trailer: That community has already tried LGBTQ+ oppression. Again, it was the local community that showed up and pushed back and succeeded. ICE abductions. Rockford Police Chief reports there have been 5 obductions so far. I saw no media reports on any of these. We are a social group as well as community warriors (warm grin). I average one email weekly that will list events both virtual, national topics, and in-person events which I schedule, but feel free to jump in with other ideas. We meet every-other week on Thursdays and Saturdays. Questions or typos? Use Discussion area or send The Organizer (me, JJ) a message. c Again, Thank you for being here! JJ
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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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Forward 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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Working Together in Marriottsville
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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Strength in Solidarity
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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CM
The Rights Sisters of Johnson Co.
We are a group of Johnson County, Iowa women who gather together to gain strength to go forward in action! We are inspired by the hearts and spirits of each other. Our hearts are guided by kindness and compassion for others.
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Downtown Nasty Women Social Group
We are a grassroots activist group, established in NYC in the aftermath of the 2016 election, dedicated to increasing voter participation, electing Democrats nationwide, and shifting the balance of power to improve lives. Our activist efforts include GOTV initiatives, fundraising, hosting elected officials, partnering with activist groups on weekly zoom calls, postcard writing, canvassing, phone banking, and other electoral and issue-based organizing. We send out a weekly newsletter to over 1400 people nationwide, featuring facts, actions, meeting alerts and information about national and NY policy/politics. Please check out resource and sign up to receive our weekly email to get apprised of our activities, events, and fundraisers.
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Cowboy State Common Ground
We are a group of independent Wyomingites who are passionate about exploring current issues from diverse perspectives, with a commitment to truth and justice. Our group is politically non-aligned, providing a neutral space for open and respectful discussions. Connect with like-minded individuals who value critical thinking and constructive dialogue.
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WTF is Happening Community Gatherings - Ohio
WTF is Happening: Community Gatherings for Connection, Creativity & Change WTF is Happening is a family-friendly series that brings people together through art, conversation, and collective action. Rooted in the belief that real change begins in community, each gathering is designed to spark connection, deepen understanding, and inspire local action. You’ll find local leaders listening, not lecturing. Experts showing up as humans. Organizations offering real tools for action, clear next steps, and grounded facts to help us better understand what’s at stake and how we can make a difference. Our first event is September 21, 2025, in partnership with Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center in Kent, Ohio. Everyone is welcome. WTF is Happening is joyful, honest, and rooted in the belief that we’re better and braver, together.
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