Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Everyone who is interested in Asian Political and Social affairs is welcome to join; this is an opportunity to always be informed on our great events and to be in direct contact with the organizers.

We want to raise the issues of a healthy, sustainable food supply.  We'll discuss food labeling; food access, genetically engineered food, local sources of food, agriculture's role in climate change, and other food/policy-related issues. We may meet in a coffeehouse, a church, a home near you, or for happy hour or a picnic.  We could arrange speakers, films, workshops, literature, and strategize creatively.  We will enjoy each others’ company, eat, laugh, and take home a better understanding of …

This is a group for Spanish and non-Spanish speakers alike who are interested in exchanging ideas and gaining a greater depth of understanding about what is/has been happening in such Latin American countries as Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Honduras, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Haiti, Mexico, Chile and more. Though the group is fairly free-form, we will also seek to introduce a variety of relevant, mutually agreed-upon books, articles, information on political/military/civic …

This group is for anyone interested in learning more about the Green Party, our candidates, and creating lasting social and environmental change through progressive grassroots politics. We generally meet the last Tuesday of each month at Reach & Teach in San Mateo for Green Talks, as well as hosting movie nights and speakers, attending activist events, and organizing local outreach. Come join us!

You don't put up with obsolete software. Why should you put up with obsolete politics? We care about making the voice of tech heard in Washington DC. We support the political infrastructure that allows innovation to flourish, including: Internet Freedom (stop the next SOPA) Startup visa Open Access for scientific research IP reform Electing tech-friendly candidates of both parties Building the tools to power web-centric politics Politihacks: because the software in Washington needs a good refa …

USED TO BE LIBERAL. TEND TO BE CHRISTIAN, BUT AM STILL IN DIALOGUE. TAUGHT DIVERSITY GROUPS. WANT ETHICAL RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON THE INTERFACE OF THINKING/ FEELING. BELIEVE THAT MORALS ARE BORN OF RELIGIOUS AND/OR FAMILY VALUES OR CONVERSION EXPERIENCES. WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WHERE DIALOGUE CAN HAVE A VOICE AND NOT BE SHUT DOWN.

We are the Golden Gate Liberty r3VOLution Meetup! The mission of the Golden Gate Liberty rEVOLution is to be a gateway for individuals to promote and defend liberty and justice through education, political action, collaboration and voluntarism in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Please join us at our regular meetings, at our events, and please contact us if you would like our help with a pro-liberty candidate or issue. Welcome!

The Economic Round Table is composed of members from different sectors of the business community in San Francisco. We have been meeting weekly since 1940 to hear presentations about current issues in business, politics, law, etc. Although the focus of the group is on economic issues, topics are not limited to this field alone. To become a member, attend three meetings and pay the annual dues of $200' which pays for a year's worth of coffee and pastry breakfasts.

The purpose this group is for all of us singles who are also progressive to find kindred spirits. “Progressives” spans the whole spectrum of the left and many topics – so whether you’re interested in the environment, sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, or animal rights, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g., lectures, movies), participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - but we ca …

The purpose of our group is to give people a venue for actively changing where California is heading due to its fiscal and moral irresponsibility, as well as its continuous attacks, by way of over-regulation and high taxation, on business and industry (California's economic engine)---an attack which affects every individual resident's prosperity!

Feminists need a place to vent, especially with today's issues. We are looking to connect and network with local feminists in the Sacramento area. This group is inclusive of all feminists regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, or parenthood. We would like to discuss local and national feminist issues, especially reproductive justice, LGBTQI issues, healthcare, representation of women of color, and w …

We Are CHANGE = We Are the Coalition for Halting the Agenda of the Nefarious Global Elite. "YOU ARE ALL LEADERS!" -Luke Rudowski: Founder Of We Are Change NYC. We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as the lies of the government and corporate elite who remain suspect in this crime. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social o …

Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Meetup to share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome!

Inspired by Glenn Beck, the SFBay 912 Project is a group of highly motivated, patriotic, concerned citizens, who are involved in our local communities. We are transitioning to a Property Rights focus throughout the Bay Area.  We have property rights teams in each of the 9 Bay Area Counties.  Our efforts have been directed toward providing public input to the ONE BAY AREA PLAN as well as to local city councils and county supervisors regarding property rights issues which are under attack in the B …

As we begin 2012, why not start it off with RESULTS? Do you have a passion for ending poverty? Perhaps you have a colleague who is interested in politics. Or perhaps you have a friend who wants to take their advocacy to the next level. Or maybe you want to get some more people involved in your local RESULTS group but aren't sure how to introduce them to that idea. If you answered yes to any on those, this is a meet-up for you! RESULTS is a volunteer lobbying organization working on both global a …

We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, as well as the lies of the government and corporate elite who remain suspect in this crime. In addition, we are here to aid the sick and dying first responders through fundraising and social outreach programs in order to promote awareness of those who suffer from physical, emotional, and psychological traumas they received in the aftermath of 9-11. We …

Come and learn from the best and brightest in the cannabis world as we embark on a mission to bring legitimacy and acceptance to the movement through great speakers and a strong community. The setup for our events will always include a speaker from the marijuana movement, sponsored food and beverages, and social networking. We encourage both medical cannabis patients and non-medical patients to attend our meetings in order to become informed and educated on the issues relating to the marijuana c …

Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Party Meetup to share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome!

Right To Carry (RTC) refers to the carrying of a loaded firearm, holstered, either concealed or in open view.  Right To Carry Northern California (RTC NorCal) members promote this right to bear arms and advocate the issuing of carry permits (also called LTC, License To Carry, or CCW, Concealed Carry Weapon) to all qualified Citizens. In some States, such as this groups' home state of California, being armed for defense has not been on option for most citizens. Joining us is a way a way to show s …

This groups is dedicated to learning about the disparities women and girls face both globally and nationally. By educating ourselves about issues such as sex trafficking, rape, and gender based violence we can raise awareness in our communities and make a difference internationally. We will watch films, read books/articles, have guest speakers and come up with ideas for raising donations for groups that need support.

Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Meetingto share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome! We currently meet in Lafayette at Round Table Pizza for our monthly business meeting and pizza party. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @libertarianpccc

Meet other like minded voters, fellowship, discuss and debate politial and economic issues. We intent to educate ourselves and each other on relevant issues so that we can be equipped to go out and educate others about current issues.

Occupy Data is a subgroup of Occupy Research, with the aim of analyzing and visualizing datasets related to the Occupy movement. We mainly organize hackathons, where teams of people worked on separate projects, with the goal of using free and open source tools to generate visualizations and other resources pertinent to the Occupy movement and the issues it has raised. Read more about previous projects, get inspired about what you might like to work on occupydatanyc.org or occupyresearch.net.

Connect with members of the black community in Oakland on key social and political issues. The Black Organizing Project is an African American, member-led organization in the city of Oakland, CA. We focus on political education and membership development in order to create a powerful black collective of voters, activists and community leaders. If you're a member of Oakland's black community who would like to make positive contributions to the struggle for racial justice; would like to learn more …

The time is now to end public water fluoridation! For 60 years, we have been misinformed about the dangers of public water fluoridation. Together we can quickly end this harmful practice by garnering broad public support and taking strategic, organized action. Anyone interested in learning about the known ill-effects of fluoride and/or participating in a cause of action to end mandatory fluoridation of our water supply should join us. We welcome individuals with any level of interest in this iss …

San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi) is a 501(c)6 organization created to leverage the power of the technology community around civic action in San Francisco. sf.citi supports innovative policies and works collaboratively with government to find new solutions to historic problems facing San Francisco, and consolidate a voice in promotion of tech sector interests and growth. We actively engage our membership’s employees to focus on substantive issues, and to d …

Democracy at it's best is a participatory endeavor that works to improve our social contract. It works best when interested parties work together in good faith to address mutually identified problems. It works best when a responsible fourth estate acts as a watchdog toward those in power to maintain a well-informed, accurately informed citizenry. For a number of years, as a society, we have struggled to maintain democracy at it's best. Media has neglected its watchdog role in favor of attemptin …

San Francisco Liberty Coalition is a loose network of local pro-freedom groups which host a monthly speaking event designed to give libertarians and supporters of civil and economic liberties a forum where we can connect with each other, learn about local issues, and make our voices heard. Each month we will meet at a local venue and hear from a different speaker or speakers. Speakers invited to address the forum may include local activists and community organizers, candidates for public office, …