Local Groups
Democracy Defenders
Our local group aims to unite strong women in our community who are committed to protecting democracy at local, state, and national levels alongside like-minded individuals. We focus on promoting equitable education, LGBTQIA+ rights, enhancing access to resources for Black and Brown communities, and advocating for womenโs reproductive care.
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Members
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Organizers
JC
![Jaime Castellanos Jaime Castellanos](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/511189/avatar/IMG_4143.png?1701116507)
JC
![Jaime Castellanos Jaime Castellanos](/assets/green_member-a7acafe468949b35ba019bf2c14b83452fa675d76d3874702fc9f1d0f30a481d.png)
CO Public Education Good Trouble Team
Howdy, Colorado! This is a nonpartisan and multi-partisan group that brings together people and groups around Colorado who support public education. We work together in many different ways - depending on our own needs, talent and time. We grew out of an informal group of grassroots people from communities around Colorado who have been working together for the past year (and more) - not just Denver and the Front Range. Some of us align with a specific political party and others don't. Some people in our network have established groups for their school district already. Others are just 1 or 2 people who want to make an impact but think they are alone! We help our fellow grassroots community members and groups learn about and understand the complex issues related to school boards, districts, and public education so they can TAKE ACTION, whether that's a simple as being an informed voter, or organizing in their community. Our superpowers: Communication. Connections. Community. And Cross-Pollination. Members of our group share a commitment to public education that is effective, accountable, and inclusive. This includes a focus on elected and employed leaders, and their vendors, who demonstrate a commitment to leading with integrity, transparency and respect for the common good. To quote one of our community members: We work in the cracks. We collaborate to share strategy AND tactics related to far-right extremist attacks on public education. This includes reaching out to national resources on behalf of others in Colorado. We also deploy our network to help others rapidly scale up as grassroots efforts come together. We embrace the many different lanes where our community members, friends, and colleagues work. After all, it takes a village! ICYMI: Members of our group also lead the launch of Colorado State Caucus for Democracy and Education. Reporter and education writer Karin Chenoweth founded Democracy and Education in the fall of 2022. Since then, it has grown to include a vibrant group of school board members, former members, candidates, and people involved in school board campaigns from all over the country, many of whom have successfully faced down extremist threats.
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Members
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Organizers
LW
![Liz Wilson Liz Wilson](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/505448/avatar/Liz_W_July_2024.jpg?1721665527)
JC
![Jessica Capsel Jessica Capsel](/assets/green_member-a7acafe468949b35ba019bf2c14b83452fa675d76d3874702fc9f1d0f30a481d.png)
First Coast Troubled
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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Members
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Organizers
CP
![Carole Poindexter Carole Poindexter](/assets/green_member-a7acafe468949b35ba019bf2c14b83452fa675d76d3874702fc9f1d0f30a481d.png)
CG
![Carolyn Godwin Carolyn Godwin](/assets/light_blue_member-5634a677d133dffa3a6675cd8317198d61a7b2e5e0ee72516b92cda4b9ac9fb4.png)
Central Midlands Good Troublemakers
We are a community of "suburban women" in the central midlands of SC who value things that are good for ourselves individually, for our families, and for our community.
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Members
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Organizers
AS
![Alexandria Skinner Alexandria Skinner](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/534472/avatar/29f3e8e2-9ea6-41a0-ad95-a9d02db273a2.jpeg?1724622818)
Roanoke Valley For Democracy
We are working to register and educate voters in order to protect democracy in our country! Please join us!
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Members
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Organizers
AT
![Admin Team Admin Team](/assets/light_blue_member-5634a677d133dffa3a6675cd8317198d61a7b2e5e0ee72516b92cda4b9ac9fb4.png)
SWEEP Minnesota
Welcome to the state-level group of SWEEP by Red Wine & Blue for Minnesota. SWEEP stands for Suburban Women โ Engaged, Empowered, and Pissed! This is a safe (and brave!) space for all individuals who embrace inclusivity and reject hate and extremism. SWEEP Minnesota is open to all like-minded individuals looking to learn, organize, and band together across this state. Most of our group's discussion and organizing will take place on our Facebook page. Follow this link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweepminnesota
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Organizers
MM
![Missy McGinnes Missy McGinnes](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/494648/avatar/Missy_headshot.jpg?1694812103)
2025 and Beyond!
Our local group connects like-minded people in our community - Ames, Story County, central Iowa - who want to work with others who share their values to protect democracy on the local, state and national levels. We seek to create community, cause a little trouble, have fun, and make some impact!! Glad you found us.
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Members
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Organizers
ER
![Ellen Rasmussen Ellen Rasmussen](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/534837/avatar/Ellen_head_shot.jpg?1722100755)
LT
![Laura Teske Laura Teske](/assets/light_blue_member-5634a677d133dffa3a6675cd8317198d61a7b2e5e0ee72516b92cda4b9ac9fb4.png)
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Red Wine & Blue: Virginia
๐ Welcome to the Party! ๐ We are a sisterhood working to change the world together, one suburb at a time. Red Wine & Blue provides everything women need to successfully organize in their communities and beyond. Want to get stuff done and have fun along the way? Join us. Let us know how you'd like to get involved: click here Join even more conversations in our Facebook group: redwinebluevirginia Suburban women are busy as hell. We do not believe you have to be a political activist to do your part. We believe in meeting you where you are and then moving where we want to go together. We are more than just a Facebook group and have organizers on the ground in Virginia to work with you! Contact us at [email protected] Penny, Program Director Lara, Deputy Program Director
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Organizers
LB
![Lara Bury Lara Bury](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/500216/avatar/zoom.jpg?1709841391)
VR
![Virginia Red Wine & Blue Virginia Red Wine & Blue](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/505518/avatar/RWB_Social_Logo_Final.png?1695135406)
Silver Line Collective
With boots on the ground and wine in our hands, we're the badass women in communities along metro's new silver line that leads out of Washington DC into the northwestern suburbs of Virginia. The Silver Line Collective is committed to lifting Kamala into the White House and keeping Virginia blue! __________________ Want to spot an SLC member? Look for women who... -Honor and Lift Each Other- embrace diversity of all kinds, and boost, support, and inspire -Are Authentic- come to our group just as you are, from where you are. You are enough -Assume Positive Intentions From Each Other - we are doing what we're able from our various situations, schedules, commitments, and comfort levels. Events are invitations, not obligations -Show Grace- we're learning and growing individually and as a group, and that's awesome but sometimes messy -Respect SLC Members' Privacy- not everyone wants to publicize their political business
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Organizers
KL
![Katie Le Katie Le](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/536508/avatar/IMG_0981.jpeg?1723574453)
JK
![Jennifer Knox Jennifer Knox](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/537786/avatar/IMG_6545.jpeg?1723569622)
WOKE (Working On Keeping Educated/Empowered/Enlightened) Nation
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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Members
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Organizers
MM
![Mamie (Dee) Melvin Mamie (Dee) Melvin](https://static.controlshift.app/users/images/533297/avatar/Dee_for_TN.jpg?1721936804)