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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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Souderton Area for All
Souderton Area for All is a nonpartisan power-building coalition of residents, taxpayers, and current or former students of the Souderton Area School District. We are united by our common values of nonviolence, compassion, curiosity and connection, and believe the Souderton Area is STRONGEST when we: Recognize and celebrate our diverse multicultural community; Engage in critical self-reflection and lifelong learning; Collectively advocate for justice and equity through direct action; and Commit to building and maintaining an equitable public education system for all youth in the Souderton Area.
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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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Darke County Democratic & Independent Woman’s Group
Our local group connects like-minded people in our community who want to: * Educate, Empower and Energize citizens. * Promote principles of Democracy, Equality and Human Rights.
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Good Trouble Yakima Valley
Good Trouble Yakima brings together people from across the Yakima Valley to foster informed dialogue, promote civic engagement, and uphold democracy at the local, state, and national levels. Email [email protected] with questions!
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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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Phoenix Warriors for Democracy
Community advocates demanding democracy & integrity!
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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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Eat, Drink and Protect Democracy
Eat, Drink and Protect Democracy Based in Salem, Oregon, the focus of this group is to support one another as we monitor and respond to local threats to democracy that restrict civil and human rights. We meet the first Sunday of each month at a home in NE Salem from 4:00 - 5:30 or so. We've been communicating via email so don't be surprised if you don't see a lot of communication through this site. Each meeting begins with informal networking over wine or N/A drinks, then into a potluck dinner and ends with a formal meeting. Sharing meals facilitates connections and we ask that everyone pitches in. One person will volunteer a main dish and then everyone else offers side dishes that complement it. If you join, please let the coordinator know if you have any dietary restrictions. We have moved from a legislative focus to pursuing different (but similar) personal priorities while coming together when needed to address local issues. For example, several members are volunteering for Vanessa Nordyke's (mayoral candidate) campaign. We use group time to learn from one another, draw inspiration, review what we've done over the past month and discuss issues that threaten democracy. We are seeking committed folks because supporting democracy, barring a family emergency, illness, etc., is absolutely essential right now. The formal meeting entails: 1. Headspace Check-In (optional) - Holding space to vent about issues close to our hearts. 2. Inspiration Circle - Discuss what we've been up to over the last month and draw inspiration from one another. 3. Discussions - "Hot" topics (provided with agenda distributed before each meeting.) 4. Wrap-Up Host Provides: 1. A clean, comfortable venue for the monthly events. (max capacity: 14). 2. Plates and silverware. 3. Cleaning of glasses/plates/silverware. 4. Filtered water and glasses. Requirements: 1. You are willing and able to do SOMETHING to protect democracy. 2. You are accepting and open to diverse viewpoints that align with democratic principles. 3. You are willing to bring a dish to share. 4. Bring a bag to haul your personal dirty serving dishes/utensils. 5.. Bring drinks other than water (provided) New members, unknown to anyone in the group, will receive an invitation for a meet and greet at a local coffee shop. We hope you will join us!
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Kenosha Gremlins
A group dedicated to creating good trouble with the goal of supporting the constitution and democracy
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