Local Groups

West Michigan First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
2 Members
Organizers
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Ann Mackinder

U-Turn

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts.
1 Members
Organizers
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Tamara Yancy

Summerville Freedom to Read Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts in Summerville, South Carolina
1 Members
Organizers
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Elaine Reed

Cary Freedom Readers

We defend the right to read for everyone in Cary, North Carolina and actively work to oppose book banning and censorship in our libraries and schools.
1 Members
Organizers
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Scott Lindrup

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.
1 Members
Organizers
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Sharon Hawkes

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.
1 Members
Organizers
NM
Nancy Matthews

counter-force

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts, and also defending schools and local governments.
1 Members
Organizers
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John Nicholas ("Nick") Schweitzer

Downriver First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts and educating the public on the need for free and unhindered access to information.
1 Members
Organizers
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Bonnie Russell

San Diego Fight The First

San Diego Fight for the First is a energetic, welcoming, and safe space for like-minded people who believe that freedom of speech is one of the most valuable and impactful rights everyone deserves.
1 Members
Organizers
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Natasha Ruiz

Guilford County, North Carolina

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts in Guilford County.
1 Members
Organizers
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Martha McGehee

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:

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  • Create events

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  • Get organized and communicate with your community

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