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Local Groups
OJR Common Ground
OJR Common Ground — Every Story Matters OJR Common Ground is a nonpartisan, grass-roots organization of concerned citizens. We believe every student in our district should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and feel safe at school. Our mission is simple, to build a stronger, more vibrant community where we find the common ground on the issues that matter most. We believe in working across political divides and fostering collaboration because, in the end, we are all neighbors, friends, and families with a shared interest in making our community stronger. We believe in a future where dialogue and collaboration lead the way. Please visit us on our website at: www.ojrcommonground.com Also you can follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ojrcommonground
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Aurora for Change
We are a progressive group that focuses on Aurora issues but also state and national. We do work in surrounding areas of Portage County primarily Kent and Kent State. Happy to have any Portage County people join.
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KC
Voices for Change in Coshocton County
We are a group of women who are Democrats working to make change and get more people to vote. We are driven by core Democratic values such as social justice, equality, access to healthcare, and climate action. We believe in the power of collective action to create positive change in society. We come from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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DG
MS Gulfcoast Trouble
Winning hearts and changing minds for a better nation in a very red state.
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ICT 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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Sharonville Democratic Unite
We are a small city inside the bigger Cincinnati area. It has been red for many many years. It's time we unite to help better serve all our citizens.
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ChangeMakers of ToH
We are a community of ChangeMakers united by a shared purpose: to foster meaningful connection, spark courageous conversations, and drive inclusive action within the Town of Hempstead and beyond. Together, we rise to challenge extremism, build bridges across differences, and create lasting change — one conversation, one initiative, one person at a time.
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Mischief Makers of Merit: Illuminating Truth Through Good Trouble
What We Stand For We stand for truth in an era of confusion. In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we believe every community deserves access to factual information free from manipulation. We stand against deliberate disinformation that divides communities and prevents informed civic participation. We are committed to illuminating truth, especially when powerful interests prefer shadows. Our Core Values Truth Above All: We pursue facts relentlessly, letting evidence guide us regardless of political convenience or prevailing narratives. Constructive Disruption: We embrace "good trouble" as necessary for change. When systems perpetuate misinformation, we disrupt respectfully but firmly. Community Empowerment: We believe an informed UP is a stronger UP. Our work aims to equip our neighbors with tools to recognize manipulation and make decisions based on facts. Intellectual Humility: We acknowledge the complexity of truth. We remain open to new evidence, willing to revise our understanding, and committed to nuance over-simplification. Courageous Transparency: We operate with openness about our methods and motivations, inviting scrutiny of our own work as we scrutinize others'. Creativity in Communication: We use innovative, engaging approaches to make complex information accessible to all community members. Why It Matters Misinformation isn't just a nuisance—it's a threat to our community's well-being. When people make decisions based on falsehoods: Local policies fail to address real needs Neighbors turn against neighbors over manufactured divisions Resources flow to problems that don't exist while genuine challenges go unaddressed Democracy itself weakens as informed voting becomes impossible Here in the UP, our tight-knit communities depend on trust and shared understanding. By illuminating truth through good trouble, we strengthen the foundations of our democracy, protect vulnerable community members from manipulation, and create space for genuine dialogue about our shared future. We believe that by standing firmly for truth—with both mischief and merit—we help create an Upper Peninsula where facts matter, people engage meaningfully in civic life, and communities thrive on common ground. In Shared Purpose, The Mischief Makers of Merit
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South Texas Grassroots Coalition
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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Collective Change Community
Collective for Change is a newly formed group of vocal like minded individuals who seek to do more to change the current state of our government and planet through connections with larger collectives. We hope to create real and lasting impacts for our local communities and beyond. We want to stay informed with reliable information and have safe space to share ideas and support for ALL our neighbors.
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