Local Groups

Wisconsin Freedom to Read Project

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries–public and school–from book-banning, censorship, and partisanship. Whether you're in Peshtigo, Beloit, Milwaukee, or Ashland, this is the space to talk about what's happening in your community, make plans, and take action to ensure the survival of these sacred public institutions.

46 Members

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Reading First Amendment Alliance

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

41 Members

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Liberate Leach Library

Our group is dedicated to protecting Londonderry residents' right to a fiscally responsible and ethical board of library trustees. We demand that the board adhere to the NHLTA Code of Ethics in conducting its business with and for the Leach Library. We support Leach Library management for their expertise in their field, and in their ability to serve the library's core mission: to provide free access to information, programs, and services.

35 Members

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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

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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

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Read Freely Alabama Chapter Defense

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

24 Members

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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

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Warren County NJ Freedom To Read

Our public library is being challenged with censorship efforts. We are organizing to ensure that our community's right to a diverse, representative collection is protected and that politicians are not given permission to erode our liberties. We will push back against book bans and censorship because we believe every person should have the right to read what they want and make up their own minds about what is right for themselves and their families. This is a bipartisan effort to support our right to read. We believe in upholding the public's access to information, encouraging diverse and accessible library collections that provide a variety of perspectives, trust individuals to make decisions about what they read, support a parent's right to choose what their children read, and believe in the freedom to read. We do not support the marginalization of our friends and neighbors, and believe this community is stronger when we support one another. If that sounds like a cause you believe in, then congratulations! You've found new friends.

22 Members

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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.

20 Members

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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

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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.

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