Local Groups

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.
22 Members
Organizers
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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.
19 Members
Organizers
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John Chrastka

Parents for Progress--Illinois

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.
18 Members
Organizers
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John Chrastka

Prattville First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
15 Members
Organizers
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Jennifer Venable-Humphrey

NJ Regional Response Team

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

Idaho First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
11 Members
Organizers
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First Amendment Defender

Okefenokee Library Alliance

The Okefenokee Library Alliance is a grassroots group formed in early 2023 to resist the wave of censorship and efforts to ban not just books, but displays and clubs at our libraries.
10 Members
Organizers
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Andrea Miller
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Ken Taft

Ozark Dale County Library Alliance

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
7 Members
Organizers
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Brittany Galland

Baltimore First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts, promoting the role of school librarians, and supporting libraries and librarians in our community.
7 Members
Organizers
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Elizabeth DeCoster

Let Our Kids Read - Volusia County

Let Our Kids Read is a community of education advocates who recognize the importance of literature and student access. We find value in books, which address real issues our children face in everyday life. Having even one child find a book that makes them not feel alone or ashamed is immeasurable.
4 Members
Organizers
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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!