Local Groups
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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Chesapeake Equity Network
The Chesapeake Equity Network is dedicated to creating positive change through community-driven action. We unite to advocate for equality, fairness, and justice in our neighborhoods and beyond. Together, we will focus on assisting all eligible voters in our area verify voting status, ballot information and ensure voters have access to and from their polling places.
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Democrats Empower Medina
We are a political club in Medina County, Ohio who are making waves and trying to get people involved in politics and more knowledgeable about candidates and issues through FUN social events. Website is http://www.empowermedina.com and we are also on Facebook and Instagram!
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Madrid For Change
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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SW
Coalition Builders for Action
Our group, the Leona Huddle, is an established activist group since 2017 with about 35 or so regularly attending members at our monthly meetings. We have a Facebook page (Leona Huddle) and our members get a weekly newsletter. We are now expanding to add a quarterly meetup to include other activist groups in Tampa to work together to register voters, contact elected officials about our issues, write letters and emails, make calls, canvass, etc.
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Building Our Future America - Stark County
Our local group connects like-minded people in our community who want to work with others who share their values to take back our power as citizens in a democratic republic. How? By expanding the role of citizens in establishing how our state government officials are held accountable to We the People.
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Macomb Resistance
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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Fierce Conversations
Our group will bring people together in our area to support each other and to become educated so we can have fierce conversations about project 2025 and the state of the Republican Party.
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EM
Good Trouble Chapel Hill
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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Showupforgood
Showupforgood is a project and a community. Its mission is unifying, recognizing, spreading, and organizing good in doable and effective ways. It is a modern-day, creative approach to a better world. Website: showupforgood.com Insta: @showupforgood Facebook: Facebook.com/showupforgood Bluesky @showupforgood.bsky.social email: [email protected]
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