Nexus Groups

Nexus groups are the Free Spirit Connection's equivalent of caucuses or special interest groups. While they are not officially incorporated into the organizational structure of the Connection, they have significant influence in terms of crafting and supporting (or opposing) proposed resolutions. They are typically headed by two or more co-leads, and do educational and advocacy work throughout the Connection, especially during the Triennial Assembly.
In Amalia's Truth, eighteen nexus groups are mentioned and described:
Name 	Focus 	Comments 	Symbol/Pin
Access for All 	disability rights 	described as undergoing reorganization at the time 	
Anarchist Nexus 	diverse strains of anarchist thought 	relatively small, but allies with other groups 	
BDSM/Fetish/Kink Nexus 	BDSM, fetish and kink sexuality 	headed by Lady Makeda, providing education and mutual support 	
CyberNexus 	improving Connection's online presence, building online Free Spirit community 	 	
Feminist Nexus 	gender equality 	formed by merger of three previous groups (Women's Interest Nexus, Men for Equality, Reproductive Rights); inclusive and sex-positive 	
Green Nexus 	environmental issues 	major focus is promoting sustainable practices by Local Gatherings 	
Harm Reduction Nexus 	alternative drug policy 	promotes decriminalization of drugs and related methods for minimizing risks associated with drug use; also supports sex worker rights from a harm reduction perspective 	
Keep It Simple and Spiritual (KISS) 	spirituality 	often called the "anti-political nexus" for opposing overtly political resolutions as distracting from spirituality 	
Justice for All (J4A) 	criminal justice reform 	formed during sixth Triennial Assembly to continue advocacy and education 	
Lavender Nexus 	LGBTQI community 	 	
Libertarian Nexus 	libertarianism - minimal government, maximum individual rights 	one of the first nexus groups to form 	
People of Color Nexus (PoC) 	anti-racism, multiculturalism 	 	
Political Alternatives Nexus 	"radical center"/"Third Way" political solutions 	 	
Polyamory, Open Relationships and Swinging (PORS)	ethical non-monogamy 	 	
Progressive Nexus 	liberal/left politics 	one of the first nexus groups to form 	
Sex Worker Rights Nexus 	support and advocacy for decriminalization and destigmatization of sex work, and human rights for sex workers	includes both sex workers and allies 	
Share the Spirit! (StS!) 	promoting outreach and advocacy for Free Spirit message and community 	often called the "evangelical wing" of the Connection 	
Women's Nexus Against Patriarchy (WoNAP) 	radical separatist feminism 	formed by a minority of the old Women's Interest Nexus opposed to its merger into the Feminist Nexus; notorious for its disruptive practices and opposition to the sex-positivity usually found among Free Spirits.	
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