Meet other locals from the Washington, D.C. area interested in running for public offices and working on political campaigns. Join us to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to future elected officials and campaign professionals like you and importantly to organize ourselves. The group is opened to every interested person who would like to join. However, minorities are highly encouraged to join to foster increase minority participation and voice in public offices.

Emergency Warning System if Marital Law is Imposed ! /// or also Bank Closures, Dollar Crash, Gold Seizures. WARNING: the email list is NOT for daily discussion! ONLY for actual alerts! Extremely low volume of email designed only to get the word out when (or if) the arrests begin! Someone may get wind of the information we all need and then they can email it to our members. Any user can post/email an Alert to our un-moderated emailing list ONLY if they: - actually observe (or from trusted frien …

Hi All, Running this meetup group has been fun, and I learned a whole lot.  I'm moving out of state, so it's time to close the group (if you'd like to lead the group, send me a message through Meetup and you can take charge). If you'd still like to get into friendly political debates, here's the best up-and-coming debate meetup in the DC Metro Area: http://www.meetup.com/americans-elect-DC/ Lucas

If you are interested in coordinating this event and/or already are coordinating it via another site such as Facebook please contact me and I will make you a MeetUp organizer immediately. Thanks! The Boston Tea Party was an act of direct protest by American Colonists demanding representation in the British Government. They became known as the original patriots. The Washington DC Tea Party of 2009 and Tea Parties all across America will reinvigorate that American and Patriotic spirit; one tha …

Formerly the Richmond Ron Paul Club, the Richmond Campaign for Liberty is carrying forward the principles of Ron Paul by undertaking activism for liberty.  We are a local chapter of the Virginia Campaign for Liberty that champions legislative issues at local, state and federal levels.  If you want to help protect liberty, by lighting the brush fires of freedom under your representatives, Join Today!

Loudoun Patriots is a gathering of private citizens, based in Loudoun County, Virginia, who are concerned with the direction our elected (and unelected) “representatives” are taking us. We believe that the individuals who started our nation provided the answers we need to solve today’s problems within the documents they crafted. We believe that every American should always ask, "By what authority does the constitution provide...?" Founded in November of 2009, we are a non-partisan group and bel …

Welcome to the online home of the DC/MD/Northern VA Local of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)! The DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, and the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International. DSA's members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing an openly socialist presence in American communities and politics. Prominent DSA members and officers include Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Gloria Steinem, and Cornel West. …

Originally formed in July 2007 for Congressman Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign, the Shenandoah County Ron Paul Meetup Group seeks to independently promote Dr. Ron Paul in his 2012 Presidential Campaign. Affiliated only by the ideals expressed by Ron Paul, this citizen action group seeks to defend and promote the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a non-interventionist foreign policy, by means of educational and politic …

We are a group of liberty activists fighting to advance freedom in the Fredericksburg, VA area.

The Christian Party of America (www.christianpartyonline.com) is a new, national third-party of Christian voters, dedicated to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord in the political arena. Our purpose is to bring our country back to being an unabashedly Christian nation, by offering and electing competent candidates who share and promote our vision. Please join us in our goal of uniting believers under the banner of Jesus Christ to bring constitutional freedom to all people of the United States. We bel …

This is a locally organized group to promote Dr. Ron Paul for President in 2012. Our mission is to secure the nomination of the Republican party for Ron Paul, and then to insure electoral victory in 2012. If you are just learning about the political anomaly that is Ron Paul, and you want to learn more about what he has to offer as a presidential candidate, then this group is where you can connect with local people who are passionate to share with you what they have discovered about our political …

This is a group for people who love thier freedom, country, and the Constitution, and are willing to stop admiring the problems of our nation and start doing something about them. If you believe in your Country and commmunity, and you are willing to act in concert with like minded people to try to fix the problems with both., please join us.

We intend to engage the population of D.C. in discussions that clarify the axioms underlying the policies shaping our world. We do not adhere to any one political, economic, philosophical, or religious ideology; rather, we value critical Socratic style discourse and have aspirations to influence the culture of D.C. and the world accordingly. You should join this group if you have a passion for ideas that spans many disciplines and wish to enkindle the Socratic daemon in today's world.

An extension of the highly successful Shenandoah County Ron Paul Meetup Group, that was originally formed in July 2007 for Congressman Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign, the Warren County Ron Paul Meetup Group seeks to independently promote Dr. Ron Paul in his 2012 Presidential Campaign. Affiliated only by the ideals expressed by Ron Paul, this citizen action group seeks to defend and promote the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free ma …

Anyone who knows and loves Stephanie Miller and the mooks. As well as loving Randi Rhodes Let's get together and chat about politics and how we love to watch the Republican debates for entertainment only.

Northern Virginia and the surrounding area is very liberal.  As a result, it often is difficult for conservatives and libertarians to meet and discuss timely topics or current books. This meetup group is unique by giving conservatives and libertarians an informal forum to exchange ideas, debate issues, and develop a network of like-minded individuals. The group meets once a month, at least, and we will focus on timely issues.  If you are interested in thoughtful discussions and meeting fellow …

This group is inspired by the Liberty Movement started by Ron Paul and other Constitutional Conservatives that have been instrumental in teaching young Americans what it means to live in a free and sovereign Republic. As members of this group we will make it our mission to influence both political parties in Virginia's 1st Congressional District, by electing those who will stand by their Oath of Office and preserve our God given rights. This group will NOT sacrifice parts of the Ron Paul/Consti …

Woodhull has been hard at work to combat the prohibition of pleasure, the rollbacks on hard-won freedoms and protections and to advance an agenda that recognizes the wonderful diversity of sex, sexuality and our rights to make informed, consensual choices in our lives. As a leader in advocacy and activism for sexual freedom, rights and liberty, Woodhull is uniquely positioned to bring together allies and partners in these efforts.

PolitiGal Network (PGN) has one mission: to support conservative women interested in politics. We are educating, training and supporting conservative women throughout the United States. You will have access to up-to-date political news, webinars, in-person training sessions, teleconferences, small group meet-ups at your local level, networking, online groups and forums, political and campaign assistance, and more -- all directed at supporting conservative women. Whether you are a candidate for o …

Amnesty International Group 157 has been serving AI in the Charlottesville area for 28 years. We believe in human rights as a foundation for peace and justice and we regularly take actions demanding that governments live up to the standards set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We write letters on behalf of human rights victims, hold seminars on human rights topics and raise funds to support the preservation of human rights world wide. Please join us! Every voice counts !

Are you sick of partisanship? Have you felt powerless to do anything about it? Let’s change that! I believe, collectively, we can make a difference. We can come together as Americans to solve or at least constructively engage in the enormous difficulties we face globally and as a nation. I have a simple idea. It’s not new, but it may not have been used precisely in this way before. Practically all religious denominations talk about it in one way or another; it is the power of the intentional pra …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing ideas, education and principles that have made America the greatest country on Earth! Join us in positive discussion and celebrating what makes America strong and ways to keep this the land of freedom, opportunity and achievement!

Este grupo es para unirnos todos y juntos, desde DC, ayudar a educar a todos los puertorriqueños sobre los grandes beneficios de la estadidad para Puerto Rico. Todos los que nos hemos mudado a los Estados Unidos queremos que nuestro pais heche hacia adelante. Vamos a ayudar, vamos a abrirle los ojos a nuestro pais, vamos a ayudar a sacar a PR de la miseria social y económica en que vive.

DC Women in Politics, brings together a diverse group of women representing all wards of the city. Members include women who are interested in running for elected office, as well as those who are dedicated to promoting the election of women to public offices. The coalition's objectives are to: • Enhance the skills and sharpen the techniques of women who are interested in running for public office. • Galvanize the collective support of women throughout the District to increase the number of women …

From Wikipedia: During his defense when on trial for his life, Socrates, according to Plato's writings, pointed out that dissent, like the gadfly, was easy to swat, but the cost to society of silencing individuals who were irritating could be very high. "If you kill a man like me, you will injure yourselves more than you will injure me," because his role was that of a gadfly, "to sting people and whip them into a fury, all in the service of truth." We are libertarians. We believe in free people …

Young Professionals Amnesty International (YPAI) engages and supports Amnesty activists from diverse backgrounds entering the workplace. YPAI provides Amnesty and other human rights activists a space to network, organize, and contribute to the struggle for human rights in the U.S. and abroad. YPAI is structured around a monthly event that combines social and action-oriented activities focused on addressing human rights issues like Human Rights Happy Hours, Trivia Nights, Speed Networking events, …

The DC Conservative Meetup welcomes people of all ages who are interested in learning more about American Conservatism. So, if you are a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, consider yourself to be a serious Libertarian or are just interested in learning more about politics and political ideas, please join us. We meet for a variety of activities including book and current event discussions. So, come out for an hour or two, meet new people and challenge your thinking! We meet at Metro accessible coffee s …

A group dedicated to embarassing and voting out weak kneed, self serving politicians on both sides of the aisle. Anyone who is not apathetic or dedicated to towing a party line and would instead like to redefine what the party line is feel free to join us. Being a free thinker, good person, and passionate about what you believe in but not blindly adhereing to it are the basic qualifications for membership. If you meet those standards lets get together, get organized and get going.