Local Groups

Nixa First Amendment Defense Group

Our group is dedicated to defending libraries from book-banning efforts, upholding first amendment rights, and supporting public education. We are U-turn in Education.

2 Members

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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.

2 Members

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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.

1 Members

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U-Turn

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

1 Members

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Summerville Freedom to Read Group

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

1 Members

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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.

1 Members

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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

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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.

1 Members

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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

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counter-force

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

1 Members

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Why Join or Lead a Group?

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

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