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Local Groups
Dark Skies for Democracy (Northern Arizona)
In Arizona, sometimes it’s a challenge to connect with like-minded folks politically and morally. The erosion of integrity and ethics in American politics and the rise of corruption at the highest levels is cause for alarm. There is a plethora of restrictive, nonsensical decisions being made by hateful, racist groups that will and are affecting many members of our nation. Currently, white Christian nationalism is driving many of these policies and legislation, ignoring our Constitutions clearly stated doctrine outlining the Separation of Church and State. Any religious ideology specifically designed to control and suppress entire groups of people against their will is wrong and unconstitutional. The targets have become; women’s rights, human rights in general (LGBTQIA+), immigrants rights (esp. here in AZ), book banning, school committees, voting rights, local elections, the environment, and more. This group will share information, have regular meetings, brainstorm ideas of protest, and educate ourselves and others. An important component of this group will be ways in which WE can learn how to communicate our message about the threats to our democratic freedoms to those who are not truly understanding what is happening in our country. I live near Sedona, AZ which is a Dark Sky Community, hence the name. I hope you'll give this group a try. Let's build something truly strong and beautiful... together!
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No Kings in Our House, Shelby Township
We will focus on the local Shelby Township government, including Utica Community Schools. A goal will be to gain more people to run against the current government that usually runs unopposed.
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Bonfire - Folsom/El Dorado Hills
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.
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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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Warriors For Democracy - We're Not Going Back
After we dust ourselves off and shed our last tears, let's regroup and come together to keep fighting for our democracy and our values. We can continue to make our voices heard. With so much out of our control on a bigger scale, let's keep focused on what we can do locally. Let's keep the record of our true history so we can pass it on to the next generation. Let's find a way to be the shining lights to help us all navigate through this darkness.
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Aloha Good Trouble
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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Community412
At Community412, COMMUNITY is key. We gather because we know we can’t get through difficult times alone. We may not always share the same views but we share basic values – anti-extremism, pro-democracy, and pro-civil rights. We focus on what we CAN do. We are not an "activist" group -- everyone decides for themselves what they care most about and feel comfortable doing. We strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to share thoughts and ideas because we believe it is uplifting to learn what folks are doing to try to have an impact, no matter how small.
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Carteret Change Makers
Carteret County residents deserve education that is fact-based and action-oriented. It’s important that this group meets people where they are and helps them understand their own power to create positive change in local, state and national issues that impact them.
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Aroostook Organizers for Change
AOC (see what we did there) was created as a safe space for Aroostook County residents to connect with like minded individuals who are interested in taking action locally To get involved, find us on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter here: Aroostookorganizers.me
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Good Z Trouble
The goal of this group is to engage Gen Z in the political discourse of their future. The mission is to provide clarity, hope, and hype to members through community activism, social in-person connections, and reliable educational events and material to drive engagement and awareness of what is happening now that will have effects later.
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