We are a grassroots community

working to advance progressive values and to defend our democracy

The Downtown Nasty Women Social Group is a grassroots community of activists working together to make positive change in people’s every day lives.

We believe that the strongest America is one that values the freedom, equality, and safety of each individual regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, or immigration status.

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Each week we highlight one fact that you can share to help counter misinformation. Know the facts and spread them widely!

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GOP Weaponized Abortion Rights & Used It As a Political Football 1200 795 Kim Beck

GOP Weaponized Abortion Rights & Used It As a Political Football

FACT! Abortion rights used to be bipartisan until politicians used it to weaponize voters. In 1970 when New York voted to…

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It Starts In The States

We see the need and opportunity to help shape government at the local and national level with those who are aligned with our progressive values.

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State Legislatures

Affect our future in areas such as education, healthcare, voting rights, reproductive rights, safe gun laws, and climate policy.

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State governments effectively choose Congressional majorities by drawing districts that can be either fair or gerrymandered.

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Issues & Policies

Laws that start in the state often become national policies.

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Why We Should Advocate for a Shadow Cabinet

 Why We Should Advocate for a Shadow Cabinet 1094 526 Kim Beck

Democrats have no power in DC. None. Trump (or maybe Musk) controls the White House. The Federalist Society controls the Supreme Court. MAGA extremists control Congress. Right-leaning, Trump-loving billionaires control…

Yes on 1, Nix 2-6

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The leaders of the Downtown Nasty Women Social Group urge New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposal 1 to protect reproductive rights and equality. Conversely, she recommends voting no on Proposals 2-6, which she argues mislead voters and expand the Mayor’s powers, undermining city governance and public accountability.

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The Power of the Grassroots Movement

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Last month Tom Suozzi won a hard fought special election in NY House District 3 to replace George Santos in Congress. This was a big deal because Santos is credibly…

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The Truth Matters

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There’s a reason why a bunch of us got together and decided to organize and become political grassroots activists. It’s at the core of why we fight so hard to…

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Our partnership with The States Project gives us control and transparency over how our money is allocated, gives us access to their vast amounts of research and experience in local elections, and allows us to focus on elections in which we can make a tangible difference.

We will continue to raise money for this important and successful work each year. We are committed to defending the blue majority in the Michigan House and flipping the Wisconsin Assembly from red to blue. Early money is a crucial element to electoral success.

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We started our Giving Circle in 2018 to raise money to support state-level elections.

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