The Community Democracy Project is a grassroots organization that is working on an initiative campaign to create "participatory budgeting" in Oakland--a way for people to have a direct say in the way our tax dollars are spent, and to develop direct democracy. We are a diverse band of leaders connected and committed to Oakland in different ways, who bring a variety of skill sets and perspectives to our project. We are looking for more people like us. We’ve already begun stirring up excitement amo …

SFYD represents the interests of San Franciscans 35 and under. We are activists, legislative staff, students and young professionals that seek to promote and advance the ideals of Democracy. The San Francisco Young Democrats shall endeavor to stimulate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs, increase the efficiency of our government, maintain the viability of our free institutions, and contribute to the growth and influence of the ideals and philosophies of the Democratic Par …

Oakland Activists and Revolutionary Thinkers is a group for those who want to meet like minded folks and engage in activism, revolutionary discussions and dialogue. Let's find ways to affect change in Oakland, attend community and cultural events, documentaries, and other events related to revolutionary thought. Think of the Black Panther Party, Young Lords, Brown Berets, AIM. While this group isn't geared towards building a group of that caliber, the ideology is the inspiration behind the creat …

Inspired by the work of Riane Eisler, bestselling Author of The Power of Partnership: Seven Relationships that Will Change Your Life and The Real Wealth of Nations, the purpose of this group is to engage local community, political and business thought leaders in provocative conversations on creating a more caring and compassionate society that values modern paths to prosperity encompassing all of nature and humanity.

Ron Paul is the Thomas Jefferson of our time. We are fortunate to have a founding father in our midst and I think it would be wise to keep the Revolution alive. His goal is to instill a new passion for liberty in a generation of freedom fighters to restore America and the original intent of the Constitution. Our vision is to permanently establish a Ron Paul Revolution club for Napa Valley. We are laying the foundation for a political/cultural revolution established on the Philosophy of Liberty a …

Currently in the House of Representatives there is one representative for every 700,000 of the population. Let's discuss the mechanics of how we might restore what was meant to be a small-d democratic branch of our government to a more human scale with one representative for every 10,000 or 5000 or whatever makes sense with current technology and political common sense. The goal is to craft wording for a call for an Article-V convention limited in purpose, as required, to the proposal of amendme …

If you enjoy your individual freedoms and are fiscally conservative - this group is for you.  Use this site to stay up to date on all Marin activities and sometimes Tea Party goings on, other Bay Area events and occasional DC things we need to be aware of. We are working on strengthening the base in Marin and hope to become a change agent for other communities. To communicate with the organizer send an email to marinfreedomc@comcast.net

Interested in reporting the news that the mainstream, corporate controlled media doesn't report on?  BECOME THE MEDIA! We Are Change has arisen from those who have been derelict in their duties to preserve, protect and defend The Constitution of the United States against all enemies – foreign and domestic. We also recognize these inalienable rights are guaranteed to all persons across the globe and aim to ensure that each and every person has these rights protected. We toil to expose th …

The Drug Users Union is an international organization dedicated to the development of leadership and civic engagement/activism in drug using communities worldwide. The so-called War on Drugs has caused far more harm than it has prevented--not only to drug users, but indeed, to society as a whole. The stigma created by WoD propaganda serves only to demonize drug users, transforming us into one of the most unfairly scapegoated communities in the world. When we internalize this manufactured stigma, …

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 …

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, …

This will be the THIRD PARTY survey site. OR got directly to www.birthofaparty.com to take the survey see more details about the forming of this new party. This site is a hub where newly-awakened Americans can: 1) Take action to defend our endangered Republic and democratic ideals, as originally described in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights,and 2) Purge ourselves of complacency and ignorance about our own political system, institutions, leaders, and our relationships to them .

Are you concerned that we're losing our civil liberties and that the authorities are not respecting people's basic human rights? Are you sick of high taxes and fees and out-of-control government spending? The Libertarian Party, the third largest political party in the United States, is based on a live-and-let-live approach to public policy that combines the tolerant social values of the left and the fiscally responsible values of the right. We believe that you should be able to do what you wan …

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 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!

From the founder: Upon graduation, I promised myself I would never wear a suit, nor would I work in an office. Fate threw me suited up into an office for seven years. This was my tour of duty in the illusory world of hierarchical control, greed, fear and systemic hypnosis. I was living a half-life, and no-one was more aware of this fact than I was. There were, of course, moments of stunning humanity in my time in “the office” working as a financial adviser and all round salesman for the corpor …

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 …

We believe in the power of collective action through the promotion of democracy using technology and social networking. Monthly meetups focused around community organizing and social activism. Anyone who wants to make a difference is encouraged to join.

This Meetup is for those who are actively involved in supporting Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty. We can share ideas and tactics and develop strategies for spreading the Message of Freedom and taking our country back. Currently the email list is unmoderated. The message board is open. Please keep your posts on topic, respectful and non-antagonistic. Thank you and welcome!

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 …

The philosophical café movement began in Paris and has spread rapidly throughout Europe. Its purpose is to create an ongoing public solon in a friendly place where people can gather to carry on relaxed conversation and discuss important ideas. Topics for discussion will be chosen by the participants with a moderator present to direct traffic and insure that all present have an opportunity to take part in the dialogue. For the time being your moderators will be Sam Keen –a freelance philosopher—a …

United Nations SF Collective is a group dedicated to exploring relationships between countries, and to analyzing US foreign policy. We will attend speaking engagements and occasionally watch films that touch on foreign cultures and economic climates.

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.

The San Francisco Bay Area has a rich history of radical movements and individuals starting in the 1800's and continuing to the present. Movements such as the Wobblies (Industrial Workers of the World), other forms of anarchism, socialism, communism, marxism, civil rights, feminism and enviromentalism flourished in this region. Individual radical figures who played a role include Jack London, John Muir, Tom Mooney, Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, Harry Bridges, and many more. Join this Meetup t …

This is a group for people who are interested in promoting the website TrueWorldHistory.info. If you feel like the documentaries presented on that website should be seen by other people, then join us and help us spread the word!

Meet local libertarians from the incorporated cities of Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, and Tiburon plus the unincorporated parts of the county. Official Meetup Group for the Libertarian Party of Marin. For more information, go to http://www.marinlp.com

http://www.goodactionnetwork.org/ Effecting change through boycotts, consumerism,  networking and using apps to promote socially conscious corporations and politicians.

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS) supports the mission, vision, and values of the national organization: to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises face more challenges today than at any other time in history. More than ever before, we must explore innovative, strategic ways to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of cetaceans, and restore the …