Local Groups

Let Utah Read

We are a coalition of Utah community members, educators, parents, librarians, and advocacy organizations dedicated to preserving Americans’ freedom to choose what we read. Check us out at Let Utah Read

478 Members

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National Campaign Against Book Bans!

Are you interested in joining the fight against book bans? This group will allow you to learn from other leaders from around the country who are fighting against book bans and get the training and support you need to win your campaign. Let's coordinate our campaigns, share resources, communicate across the country, and work together to win the fight against book banning!

453 Members

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North Central Idaho Alliance

We are a group of neighbors across the North Central Idaho region dedicated to our libraries and the right to read. Please join us.

271 Members

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3 Others

Saline County Library Alliance

Our group is focused on protecting the Saline County Library in Arkansas from attacks on the First Amendment and providing support for the continued strength and stability of the library for all our neighbors.

256 Members

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Save Samuels Library Alliance

Our group is dedicated to supporting the ongoing funding of Samuels Public Library

108 Members

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The Cape Girardeau Library Alliance

Mission statement The Cape Girardeau Library Alliance (CGLA) is dedicated to safeguarding the principles of intellectual freedom* within Cape Girardeau, Missouri. We seek to: -Assure Cape Girardeau citizens’ civil liberties, by working to cultivate a community of inclusion, empathy and kindness for all individuals. -Inform the community about efforts to censor or impede freedom of thought. -Support the dedicated local library staff who uphold American Library Association (ALA) best practices. -Empower our community to advocate for our libraries. -Oppose any form of censorship. *Intellectual freedom: Intellectual freedom gives people the right to think for themselves. It respects individual dignity and self-rule. This freedom allows people to form their own ideas and opinions by questioning the world around them. (https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/censorship/faq)

75 Members

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Clay County Reading Alliance

Our group is dedicated to defending school libraries from book-banning efforts in Clay County, FL. school district. Please join us as we get organized and active for every student's right to read.

68 Members

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2 Others

Rutherford County Library Alliance

A citizens group to defend our local libraries.

63 Members

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Hamilton County Against Censorship (Indiana)

Hamilton County Against Censorship is a grassroots organization of concerned citizens established in response to efforts to censor teen and children's books at the Hamilton East Public Library, located in Fishers and Noblesville, Indiana. We are focused on advancing and defending the freedom to read, intellectual freedom, and the First Amendment and are dedicated to promoting the free exchange of ideas and standing against censorship in all its forms.

55 Members

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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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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!