Local Groups
Macon Action
We are a non-partisan advocacy group of diverse & concerned citizens in Macon County. We are committed to making positive change in our community through education, voter engagement and influencing policies & representation at the local, state and national level.
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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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DS
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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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Friends of Immigrants
To collect and share resources for undocumented families/persons To share current needs that agencies/churches/groups that support immigrants To share current needs for action/advocacy
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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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Cecil Area Resisters
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. We are especially interested in encouraging people to register to vote and then to use their power and vote in every election.
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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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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
Transformation W-S
Transformation W-S is a coalition of individuals from around our community who are dedicated to protecting our trans and non-binary neighbors. Our mission is to provide safe spaces for local youth and adults to share information and resources, and to advocate for policies that promote equality and fairness for all.
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Cup of Sugar
Cup of Sugar exists to create small, durable rooms of attention where care, dignity, and relationship can be practiced under civic fracture and climate disruption, without scale, spectacle, or extraction. Citizenship, here, is practiced quietly—in decency, responsibility, and shared life. Cup of Sugar begins with a familiar gesture: borrowing something small from a neighbor. Not an argument. Not a program. Just attention. We offer brief reflections on everyday American life—moments of care, repair, and response that sustain democracy long before policies or positions take shape. In conjunction with Cup of Sugar, I began writing a publication titled NOTICINGS, which arises from living under civic fracture and climate disruption. NOTICINGS quietly rejects the idea that democracy or repair is a solo act, or that constant breaking-news outrage can sustain either. Democracy endures through shared attention to what is essential for care, safety, and dignity. To read more, please visit: https://gotcupofsugar.substack.com/
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LC