Local Groups

Randolph County First Amendment Defense Group

We are a community coalition that believes in strong libraries, independent trustees, and decisions grounded in policy — not politics.

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counter-force

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts, and also defending schools and local governments.

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We are a group of parents, educators, and community members dedicated to preserving the right of our children and young adults to read challenging, diverse literature as part of a well-rounded education. We trust our educators to foster a love of reading in our students and challenge them to develop critical thinking skills that will prepare them for the world around them.

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First City Freedom to Read Team

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries and schools from book-banning efforts.

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Example: Campbell First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.

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Geauga-Cuyahoga First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts in suburban Geauga and Cuyahoga Counties, and includes training and support for engaging on social media.

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Carroll County First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts and increasing access to a variety of literature to students and young adults by removing social and economic barriers.

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U-Turn

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.

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Summerville Freedom to Read Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts in Summerville, South Carolina

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Example: (Broward County) Save Our Books

Our group's focus is two-fold. (1) Actively fighting book bans by speaking up and contacting local representatives and (2) Reclaiming the books that have already been banned so that history and free-thinking are preserved.

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Why Join or Lead a Group?

Through our local groups feature, you can take direct action in your community backed by our full database of emails, metadata, and social media network. Only you understand the problems faced in your community. We need people like you to launch a local campaign to fight for your First Amendment Rights!

By starting your own local group, you will become a leader and role model for your community.

As an organizer, you will be able to use this website to:

Launch Petitions

Create events

Build community around your campaign

Get organized and communicate with your community

Get support from a Fight For The First staff member

If you wish to create a local group and become a leader search your local area with by zip code, state, or city. If you don't see one already, take the lead and launch a group!