Are you intelligent, knowledgeable, an intellectual who thrives on stimulating conversation? Then you will likely enjoy this lively meetup, where we will discuss issues relevant to us all, from politics, philosophy, ethics, news, history, spirituality, relationships; the floor is wide-open to topics. We’ll pick a subject at the beginning of each meetup and discuss it over dinner at a reasonably-priced restaurant or café at a location in the west village or Chelsea. All ages are welcome, especial …

The purpose of this group is for each person to create 1-3-9 member teams in the classroom and/or in their neighborhood for academic excellence and political empowerment.

Founded in 1995, FAME's sole mission has been to provide the public with the truth about the fraud, dishonesty, and unfairness of our financial and monetary system. Almost twenty years later - the pain, hardship and unfairness to ordinary people has swelled to a breaking point. The media regularly report about the problems - and sometimes fault those complaining.  Hardly ever does anyone report on the root causes - including examples of outright dishonesty and fraud. Not surprisingly, the "exper …

This reading group will examine the greatest orators of our time to see the way they raised their voices, clenched their fists, and captivated their audiences. Using a variety of media, including tape recordings, radio broadcasts and youtube clips, we will look at political rhetoric in all its forms, the good and the bad. All are welcome. No extemporaneous speaking or rhetorical skill required.

This is group for people who identify themselves as Socialists

No Experience Necessary! Come learn how to debate and have fun debating topics you choose. You can improve your analytical thinking and public speaking skills too. http://nycdebate.googlepages.com

A group of thinkers who want to get together to explore compelling works of literature, philosophy, history, etc. The books are chosen based on their merits as thought-provokers.

What an irony that a bunch of cynics would like to hang out with others, so let's just ignore it! This group is for cynics, for those who think they are cynics, for those who find the way the society functions preposterous, for those who are fed up by others, for those who are also fed up by the egos of their own, for those who have no self-esteem because they really don't care, and for those who are desperately trying to philosophize but consistently fail, or for those who just feel grumpy. Let …

Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same. We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates are elected at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and support legislation which has a positive effect in our communit …

Like us on Facebook to be more connected: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Guerilla-Organizing-Venture/245489895532427   There is no specific agenda of The Guerilla Organizing Venture except to organize people that want to invest in their community. I can't think of how many times I've wanted to participate in a workshop, or rally, or plan a similar event but my lack of resources and limited connections made many of my inner-activist passions fall flat. Especially on Long Island, these connecti …

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 provides a unique networking opportunity for present and prospective human rights leaders to take part in fun social activities like Human Rights Happy Hours, Amnesty BBQ’s, Human Rights Film Screening …

We welcome New York Conservatives of all stripes and all political affiliations to join us to discuss how we, Conservatives, can advance our political agenda, on the local, state and national level. We will meet periodically to discuss current issues, politics, and the state of our nation in various venues through out the city on an informal basis.

TimeOut NY Rates Paradigm Shift "Critics' Pick" honored an unprecedented 8 times!http://www.paradigmsh...Use the "F" word. Change NYC. Change the World.Mission Statement: We foster a thriving, active, diverse, and expanding feminist community with the purpose of self-expression and coalition building, creating a shift in social, political, and economic consciousness.Paradigm Shift is the New York City metro-area’s critically acclaimed and largest feminist community group and event series. We hos …

Are you a well-informed and cultured individual? Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your views regarding various issues affecting Latin, African American/African Diaspora and other diverse communities? Do you love spending time with interesting, creative and intellig …

* Also visit our website at www.radicalfeministactivists.co.cc! * Male supremacy must end. Oppression and violence is not natural nor inevitable and neither is patriarchy or any other kind of kyriarchy (a neologism meaning a collection of interlocking and intersecting systems of oppression). Radical feminism, in the truest sense of the word 'Radical', is about going to the root of the systems of oppression that we all participate in and perpetuate, creating change from the ground up and making t …

… Most of us initially knew little about this subject, or else believed that incidents were few and far away. But when we learned the truth, we knew we had to try to do something about it. We used Meetup.com to come together seeking a course of action. Though we are diverse in our backgrounds, outlooks and ages... we have become united in our outrage. Founded at the end of 2008, we are still a fledgling group. This is a very exciting time to become involved as we are actively seeking new ideas and …