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Local Groups
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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Phoenix Warriors for Democracy
Community advocates demanding democracy & integrity!
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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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Funky East Dallas Democrats, aka The FEDDs
The FEDDs use fun & friendship to get out the Dem VOTE in TX. Join the resistance. ✌🏻✌🏾✌🏿✌🏽✌🏻 Sign up for our newsletter so you hear about our regular events to have fun, build community, become more informed citizens, and make a difference in taking back Texas from extremists. https://linktr.ee/FEDDs Or visit our website and social media channels. https://funkyeastdallasdemocrats.com/ Together, we get shit done, y'all! ✌🏻✌🏾✌🏿✌🏽✌🏻
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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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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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Blue Revival NEPA
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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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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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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