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Local Groups
WAVE: (Williamson County) WillCo Activating Voter Engagement
WAVE (Williamson County- WillCo Activating Voter Engagement) is a nonpartisan grassroots movement committed to educating, empowering, and activating the electorate across Tennessee. If you are feeling politically abandoned, bewildered, or (temporarily) powerless, we're your people! We believe in returning to fair representation of all constituents, informed and educated voters, and courageous civic engagement. In an era of gerrymandering, polarization, and assumed party voting, WAVE advocates for a responsible electorate that won't be taken for granted. Our votes are earned - not assumed - and our voices won’t be silenced. Our group started in Williamson County, Tennessee, and our gerrymandered lines include (but not limited to): Williamson, Benton, Maury, Davidson, Dickson, Sumner, Stewart, Wilson, Montgomery, Hickman, Giles, Lewis, Humphreys, Perry, Lawrence, and Wayne counties. Bottomline, we welcome all Tennesseans to our group. Our non-partisan goals aren’t bound by party affiliation. We’re listening, talking, and working together to hold elected leaders (local, state, and federal) accountable to the people they serve. Help us build a coalition of educated, empowered Tennessee voters by joining the WAVE today.
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Burien Bands Together
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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Birmingham/Bloomfield Families for Social Action
Please join our Facebook page to find upcoming events: www.facebook.com/share/g/1BK9Hap5Ft About What: Birmingham/Bloomfield Families for Social Action is a locally-based group of progressive citizens. We seek to create a centralized platform to build community, increase awareness, and share opportunities for collective action among our members. Who: Residents of Birmingham, Bloomfield, and the surrounding cities are welcome to join. If you live in SE Michigan, we'd love for you to join our group. Why: We seek to combat a news cycle that feels overwhelming and demoralizing by focusing on the everyday acts that we as citizens can take to make a real difference in our communities - local, national, and global. Group members are encouraged to share volunteer opportunities, fundraising drives, and awareness events that reflect our common beliefs as listed below. [Please note: all fundraising drives must support registered non-profits (check here: apps.irs.gov/app/eos). If the organization isn’t listed, please ask admin]. Common Beliefs: In this community, we believe: - All People Are Equal - Diversity Makes Us Stronger - Black Lives Matter - No Human Is Illegal - Science Is Real - Women’s Rights Are Human Rights - Climate Change Is a Crisis - Water Is Life - Love Is Love - Kindness Is Everything - People and Planet Over Profit - We Can Make a Difference “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)
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Education Working Group, Virginia Grassroots Coalition
The goal of our group is to coordinate efforts to advocate for and support public education, students and teachers. Currently we are collaborating with other groups to ensure qualty schoool board candidates are elected to Virginia school boards.
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Panda's Cove
Let's build a voting block of like minded women.
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Red Rock Alliance
We connect community members who want to protect our democracy, reject extremism, and promote respectful, fact-based, and nuanced discussion. We seek transparency in the government and work to change the current hateful binary we see in the news. We empower each other by sharing tools for peaceful advocacy and impactful action. We welcome neighbors of all political backgrounds, identities, and religious views. We model the values and behaviors we hope to see from our leaders, neighbors, and children.
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Fauquier United To Support Education
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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Your Liberal Mom Friends - Pgh West Hills
We are a brand new (nonpartisan but left leaning) progressive group of activist Robinson residents and Montour parents resisting the fascist regime. Focusing on staying informed in the West Hills and making Good trouble with noncompliance and noncooperation. This group is hyper localized so we can work together to keep an eye on our school boards in Montour, Moon, West A, Sto Rox, Cornell, QV, and surrounding local representatives and local government, keeping far right extremists out of the West Hills. We want you to join even if you're not into politics, it's about providing safety in numbers and building community.
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Bonfire Thousand Oaks
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. Bonfire Thousand Oaks is part of a national initiative founded by Shannon Watts to ignite the power and potential of women through personal, political, and professional fulfillment. We build inclusive, joyful, and supportive spaces for local connection and meaningful change. Curious about a Bonfire event ? Come as you are. No prep, no pressure — just conversation, connection, info about upcoming events and a chance to shape what Bonfire can be in Thousand Oaks.
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Bonfire Massachusetts - Cambridge/Strawberry Hill
This Bonfire is for women who live in Cambridge's Strawberry Hill neighborhood. We are keeping this group hyper-local, bringing us together in our living rooms and backyards to grow, learn, and spark change. We’re building community with events and gatherings that offer opportunities for personal, professional, and civic engagement. 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 Strawberry Hill Cambridge Bonfire holds monthly gatherings in member homes, local parks, schools, community centers, cafes, etc... The goal of this Bonfire is to create connection and a felt sense of community for those of us living in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood (including Aberdeen & Homer Ave). In addition to having one monthy gathering, we also have other events like taking care of the bike path, heading out for dancing, collecting food donations, sharing resources, etc....
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