Local Groups

Reading First Amendment Alliance

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
41 Members
Organizers
LW
Laura Wilson

Freedom to Read New Mexico

Freedom to Read New Mexico was created in response to rising national and local pressure to restrict access to books, especially books with BIPOC and queer representation. Our focus is on empowering people with the knowledge to advocate effectively in their own community. Help us to protect books and the people they represent. Join the mailing list here: https://freedomtoreadnewmexico.beehiiv.com/subscribe
38 Members
Organizers
GH
Garren Hochstetler

Illinois Library Alliance

Schools and libraries across Illinois need support from people who care about the First Amendment and the Right to Read. Join the Parents for Progress initiative to network with others around the Land of Lincoln who care. We will keep you up to date with news affecting the libraries and with ways to support our school and public libraries.
32 Members
Organizers
KJ
Kelly Jensen
JC
John Chrastka
1 Other

North Dakota First Amendment Defense Group

We are a coalition of North Dakota community members, educators, parents, librarians, and advocacy organizations dedicated to preserving Americans’ freedom to choose what we read. Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts. With the new bill proposed by House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, there is no time to waste. This is a space where we can discuss current issues and come together to fight for our First Amendment rights and all North Dakotans right to read any and all books.
25 Members
Organizers
AG
Aimee Geurts

Read Freely Alabama Chapter Defense

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
24 Members
Organizers
JC
John Chrastka
JH
Jessica Hayes

Galveston County Library Alliance

The Galveston County Library Alliance is a grassroots organization formed to defend the rights of all citizens against book censorship and to fight against ordinances and policies in League City and the broader county that wrongly restricts or reshelves books. The "Community Standards Review Committee" created by the League City Council threatens to suppress and ultimately ban books from the library.
24 Members
Organizers
KS
Katherine Swanson

Mass Right to Read

Please join the effort to preserve and extend the Right to Read across Massachusetts. Whether it is in libraries, schools, or the public square, our First Amendment rights matter in every corner of our state.
20 Members
Organizers
JC
John Chrastka

Let Davis Read

We are parents and citizens of Davis County, Utah, who are dedicated to defending school and public libraries and the individual right to read.
19 Members
Organizers
JH
Jessica Horton

NJ Regional Response Team

We're fighting for the right to read across New Jersey.
17 Members
Organizers
AP
Amy Penwell
TS
Tricina Strong-Beebe

Marathon County Public Library Alliance

Our group is dedicated to supporting the Marathon County Public Library
16 Members
Organizers
SA
Sonja Ackerman
BM
Beth Martin

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!