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Local Groups
ERA NOW - Equal Rights Association
The Equal Rights Association (ERA NOW) began meeting following the 2016 election and was officially established as a nonpartisan, grassroots 501(c)(4) non-profit in 2019. Mission: To show up, stand up, and speak up for equal rights for all. Vision: We envision a respectful, just, and interconnected society. Principles: • We believe in fostering civil discourse and listening to different perspectives even if we disagree. • We believe in positive resistance to injustices and threats to our personal freedoms. • We believe education and learning about important issues is a key step to positive progress. • We believe in empowering and advocating for those experiencing injustice. • We believe building relationships and working together are best practices. • We believe in supporting local issues and public servants that are in harmony with the mission, vision, and principles of ERA NOW. FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eranow.equalrightsassociation FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ERANOW.EqualRightsAssociation IG: https://www.instagram.com/eranow.equalrightsassociation/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@eranow.equalrightsassociation Newsletter sign up: https://eepurl.com/dDOcH5
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Warren County Warriors
There are LOTS of us who do individual work, but if I can bring us all together, we would be a force to be reckoned with!
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Lovers BV
LOVERS BV - In our small mountain town of Buena Vista (BV), a group of people gathered to express their thoughts and opinions about what was happening nationally. We adopted the acronym for not just our commitment to non-violence and respect for all people, but because it brought us together: League of Obliged and Varied voices Exercising Our Rights and Safeguarding Democracy. Welcome to LOVERS BV, open to anyone in our beautiful Chaffee County. We come from all kinds of backgrounds and ages. We join to fight for our community, democracy, and standing for what is good and morally right.
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Knitty Gritty JC
The Knitty Gritty JC is a women led group in Jersey City resisting and persisting through education and action to strengthen our democracy. Join us to build community power. https://www.facebook.com/TheKnittyGrittyJC/ https://www.instagram.com/knittygrittyjc? Knitty Gritty JC wants to expand and connect with the larger community working together to strengthen our democracy.
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Phoenix Warriors for Democracy
Community advocates demanding democracy & integrity!
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Bonfire - Charlotte
Bonfire brings people together in real-world spaces, to grow, learn, and spark change — together, in person. We’re building community right in your backyard, with events and gatherings that offer opportunities for personal, professional, and political engagement and fulfillment. If you are looking for connection and joy, seeking inspiration or have some to share, we have a seat by our fire for you! Bonfire was created for women of all ages and backgrounds, but is not exclusive to women. Created in partnership with Red Wine & Blue’s TroubleNation, Bonfire groups are local communities led by volunteer organizers who want to bring people together where they live. TroubleNation provides the tools, training, and support to help these groups grow and thrive — while keeping community building at the center. The goal of the Charlotte Bonfire is to create community and joy in Charlotte, North Carolina! We meet on the third Wednesday of every month and look forward to growing our community and joyful connections across this beautiful city. If you are interested in exploring Charlotte, volunteering, participating in a book club, hearing from speakers, and meeting amazing people, please join us! Everyone is welcome!
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Liberals of OKI (Oak Island, NC)
The Liberals of OKI is a grassroots organization based on Oak Island, NC. We focus on spreading love and visibility through acts of kindness as well as promoting local campaigns and protests. We meet in person for social events as well as political. We welcome members of any party affiliation who support the resistance to Trump. Anyone in SE NC is welcome to apply. We have over 550 members with frequent real life events. We have a weekly dog walk, monthly, happy hours, painting parties, and holiday celebrations. We are so much more than comments in the cloud. If you l ike to paddle or cycle, we do that too! We will host a PRIDE celebration, post card writing parties, meet-and-greets with local candidates, and rallies/protests. We also have an action-item text campaign that helps members reach out to representatives three mornings a week. We pride ourselves on fighting hate in all its forms and in being allies to all marginalized groups. To become a member, we have a google form application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf61q7JK6MYIo3AqmfvUKI8BNaIKNwjDMUcGyvOVBXC-UPgrw/viewform?usp=sharing We face MAGA hatred everyday, but we are committed to being a connected, safe liberal community that fights for democracy. Please join us if you believe in fighting with and for your friends! Find us on Facebook @Liberals of OKI. Or email [email protected]
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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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SOVA Sisters
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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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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