Local Groups
Holler Back Girls
Holler Back Girls is a book-club-style community for working women, moms, and young women who want to get involved locally but don’t know where to start. We attend county commissioner meetings together, then gather to reflect, learn, and build community while developing the practical skills needed to be confident, effective civic participants.
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dEMOCRACY DEFENSE NETWORK
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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LH
NHC Educational Justice
Our Mission Statement: NHC Educational Justice is a group of activists who champion honest and open policy and decision-making within our schools to promote a safe, quality and equitable education for all. We attend all New Hanover County school board meetings and most school board committee meetings - either in person or virtually. We communicate key discussion topics and issues to the community through our FB page - https://www.facebook.com/NHCEJ/ - and engage our local community through various call to actions (email campaigns, petitions, etc). We also assist our community through various levels of support - including speaking on behalf of staff at board meetings, assisting parents through the IEP and/or complaint process, amplifying voices of community members and other organizations, etc. We are a small group of 6 women who are parents and/or retired NHCS educators and we are passionate about strengthening and investing into our public schools. We want to connect with other like minded local community members as we expand the work we do.
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SE
Lake County Liberty Lovers
We believe that community means looking out for one another—no matter who you are or where you come from. In a time where new government policies, ICE detentions, and deportations are impacting our friends and family, we refuse to look away. We stand firmly in the belief that every human being is equal and that democracy only works when we protect each other. Do you want to lend a hand? This is the place for you. Let’s prove that "neighbor" is a verb. Join us in making sure no one stands alone. Creemos que la comunidad significa cuidarse unos a otros, sin importar quiénes sean o de dónde vengan. En un momento en que las nuevas políticas gubernamentales, las detenciones de ICE y las deportaciones están afectando a nuestros amigos y familiares, nos negamos a mirar hacia otro lado. Creemos firmemente que todos los seres humanos son iguales y que la democracia solo funciona cuando nos protegemos mutuamente. ¿Quieres echar una mano? Este es el lugar para ti. Únete a nosotros para asegurarnos de que nadie se quede solo.
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MM
Pockets For Change
We are a group of women who gather in Waterford, MI . Our members also include other townhips in Oakland County. We advocate to protect our democracy and freedoms. We fight for women's rights, voting rights and for fair and equal treatment for everyone. If you feel alone, frustrated, scare or angry trying to cope with this current political envirionment, please reach out to us. We are here to support each other. We encourage action and involvement to deal with this turmoil and to feel empowered in our mission to make changes in our communities. We network to attend rallys and protests and other events. We strongly believe in the power of women, but are inclusive of men as well.
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AB
Community Advocates for Public Education
CAPE is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate and champion all students and staff, to protect quality public education to strengthen the future of our Big Walnut community. You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bwcape.
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LW
Downriver for Bodily Autonomy
Downriver for Bodily Autonomy is a grassroots organization committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights, gender equality, and individual freedoms in the Downriver community. We believe everyone should have the power to make decisions about their own body without political interference. Through advocacy, education, and community organizing, we fight for access to reproductive healthcare, support LGBTQIA+ rights, and work to build a more just and inclusive future for all.
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AV
Sacred Crones: Wise Women of the Western Suburbs
The Crone is an important part of a lost herstory. In ancient cultures around the world there were many stories, legends, and myths about the wisdom and magic of feminine elders. From the Norse Cerridwen to Egypt’s Heket, women of age were considered wise, and with wisdom came power. We are here to step into our roles as sacred crones, grateful for our age and the experience that comes with it, confident in our wisdom, and ready to wield the power we have gained. We are a group of middle-age and older women who have lived most of our lives suffering within the limits of patriarchy and we are done with it. We seek to dismantle the patriarchy and create a partnership society that is centered on children and community. Our mission is two-fold: first, we look for opportunities to take action right now such as getting involved with local government or protest groups, and second we are gathering a plan for 2029 by identifying areas of concern and change that we want implemented such as universal health and child care, caring for the environment, codifying women's rights and protections, and revamping all three areas of government so that those who serve actually represent the people. We meet every three weeks in person in Excelsior or virtual, and would love to welcome more like-minded Wise Women!
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KL
CS
Roots & Rights - Hillsborough
We are a group of badass women who are here to reground democracy in our area and contribute to the rights of all people.
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Piedmont Persisters
We are a chapter of Indivisible serving the Piedmont region of Virginia. We strive to be a cause-based organization and a third space for likeminded members of our community.
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MM