38 Meetup Groups match “Politics & Activism” near Santa Cruz, CA
Interested in human rights and social justice? Unsure as to the direction of our political, social and economic institutions? And are you looking for fellow humans to meet and encourage learning and help inspire change? In this book club, we encourage each other to learn more, discuss ideas, challenge each other and teach each other. Together we explore nonfiction, memoir and fiction books that we collectively choose. We may also follow up our book club meeting with a tea or a beer down the stre …
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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 …
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Silicon Valley Young Republicans (SVYR) is a social and political club for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 living or working around Silicon Valley. We want to make Republican politics fun and effective by engaging in a combination of social and political activities. We also host networking events for our members to meet one another. We create opportunities for members to socialize, network, and organize to elect Republican candidates at the local, state and nationa …
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END CORPORATE PERSONHOOD! Are you fed up with Corporations taking over our political system, buying our politicians, destroying our environment and putting corporate profits over citizens rights? Let’s work to change that by becoming an affiliate of MOVE TO AMEND! PROBLEM: The Supreme Court has said that corporations are people with all the same rights under the constitution as you and I. This led to the 2010 Citizen’s United vs. Federal Elections Commission decision which gave corporations ( …
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We are a non-partisan grass roots organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals united by our shared core values. We believe in and support the U.S.Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Markets,and Economic and Personal Freedom for all. We are a community committed to standing together, shoulder to shoulder, to promote our core values and to protect our country and the Constitution upon which we were founded! The mission of the Tea Party …
This Meetup will provide Americans of all political affiliations with the networking and educational tools needed to preserve our personal freedoms and national sovereignty.
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Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is committed to... Changing U.S. foreign and domestic policies to ones that meet human needs and human rights. A demilitarized society and economy. True justice for all, at home and abroad, regardless of economic status or beliefs. An end to racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination. Giving ordinary people the information and opportunity they need to be involved and effective in the efforts to change our country and our world. Website: http://peaceandjus …
Let's get together and talk about the "real news" and not what is fed to us via main stream media. Let's talk about the issues that are challenging the world, the most important is the factual account of what has happened to the people of Palestine. Let's talk about how this wonderful country of ours is becoming destroyed by corporate interests, and how the rest of the world looks upon the average American as dumbed down and ruled by hypocritical imperialsits. Let's spread the word of awareness …
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THANKS FOR VISITING OUR SITE - WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN THIS PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE GROUP (220+ members as of 12/31/12) AT AN UPCOMING MEETING OR EVENT IN 2013. ***** The MidPeninsula American Dream Council represents tens of thousands of MoveOn members in both the 12th and 14th Congressional Districts, between Milbrae and Mountain View. We grew up hearing about the American Dream. It’s the dream of a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you can live with dignity, provide for you …
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Title says it all. We live primarily in a one party system and welcome the ideas of others to restore intellectual (and fun) discourse.
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The Meetup group helps to promote Libertarianism in Sunnyvale. Things to do: 1. Register and vote Libertarian. 2. Become a member of the Party. 3. Donate to the Party. Our new website is at http://sunnyvalelibertarians.org
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This group is for support for Immigrants who have family being held in Detention. The goal is too assist each other in finding solutions to the problem's that detainee's face while in ICE custody, and how families can best assist family members in detention from the outside. I am starting this support group, as an Immigrant who was held in detention for over a year. Although I grew up in the US since the age of two, a LPR, Legal Permanent Resident from Canada, I found myself in removal proceedin …
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The purpose of this group is to allow like-minded singles the opportunity to gather for social events because sometimes we just need a fun break! We live in one of the most liberal areas of the United States. Getting to know others who share our constitutionalist values can be sanity inducing and encouraging!
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Just what the name implies... The most diverse group of folks ever to come together in support of restoring the Constitution and our personal Liberties.
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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 …
The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.
We are a group that meets on the first Sunday of Every month. Our main purposes are to explore alternative economies, divert unnecessary landfill waste, connect with our neighbors, and have fun doing it! We are like freecycle.org, but at a Location! As a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If we share our resources we won't need to buy as many new ones. This uses fewer of the Earth's resources, and fewer of our working hours, leaving us more time to devote to ourselv …
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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 …
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This is a group for anyone interested in the promotion of Movimento 5 Stelle in the Bay Area. We will meet to organize events and support the candidates of Movimento 5 Stelle in Central and North America.
Fair Tax Silicon Valley. This is a group for anyone who shares my frustration with being mandated to file and pay federal income tax to comply with a ridiculously complex tax code that nobody fully understands. If you seek to learn more about, and possibly advocate for, The Fair Tax...a proposal now in congress to eliminate personal and corporate federal income taxes, payroll taxes, estate taxes, gift taxes, alternative minimum taxes, medicare and social security taxes, and capital gains taxes …
Please join us on our journey We welcome everyone who seeks a religion guided by love, reason and conscience. Respecting the worth and dignity of each individual, and treasuring what we learn from each person's unique experience, we welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages. We are united not by a single creed, but by a covenant of mutual respect. We encourage spiritual curiosity in our children and we eager …
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SWAC is a group that hosts informal social events designed to promote fellowship and social networking among skeptics, critical thinkers, and other like-minded individuals. Like Skeptics in the Pub, we want to provide opportunities for skeptics and rationalists to talk and share ideas in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. And have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. The group is "Without A Cause" to emphasize that informal, social nature of the group. Unlike many groups in Santa …
Zoom In Videomakers is a collaborative group of volunteer videographers who are jazzed about local community access to the media. Our venue sponsor is the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto, California. They cablecast five (5) local channels on Comcast and U-verse and stream live from their website. The Media Center is actively looking for local video content to program on their channels and streams. One of this group's goals is to create just such local content about local pe …
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!
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This is the place for meeting horse friends, scheduling rides, play days, camping trips, posting shows and local events, as well as discovering new trails! Everyone is welcome to join and post new horse related events - for now membership will be free (maintaining the site costs money so I'm hoping to find sponsors instead.) This is a polite, drama free group. Any harassment of other members will result in removal of the offending party - no exceptions! All rides will be categorized by skill lev …
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The Libertarian Party of San Mateo County (LPSM) is the local presence of the Libertarian Party of California (LPC). Our purpose is to assist local Libertarian candidates (in matters such as ballot access) and to engage in political and information activities within San Mateo County. We meet almost monthly at IHOP on El Camino in Belmont, and other special events.
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This group is primarily intended for Unitarian Universalist (UU) Young Adults (20's, 30's & 40's) in the San Francisco Bay Area although we certainly welcome anyone young at heart. We feel there is an under-served community of UU Young Adults who are looking for other UU's who have similar interests in life, liberal religion and politics who would like to have social events (we certainly don't exclude participation by those with a family who would like to be involved!). While we are associated w …
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Let's keep it local! This meetup is mainly for Almaden residents (but all Conservatives are welcome) who would like to socialize with other Conservatives/Republicans. While the primary goal of Almaden Conservatives is social, we will also be looking at ways to participate in local politics and Conservative events in Silicon Valley, as well as campagning for Romney as the election season heats up. Once a month, we will meet for a bite/ political talk/Obama whining. As our group grows and we share …
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A group centered on developing a volunteer outreach program for underprivileged communities in the Salinas Valley as a means to actively and holistically address the gang violence epidemic.
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Desi Rationalists This is a group on rationality and how we incorporate it in our day to day lives as well as in our thinking. WHY DESI (Indian, (also includes-) of Indian origin)? Higher chances meeting people with similar experiences as yourself, Cultural relatability, Easy to organize discussions concerning India, and another parameter to restrict the size of this group if it ever grows big:)- This group will be suitable to you - - If you are either Indian or have Indian roots that have had a …
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We are the Peninsula and South Bay Bicycling Group (PSBBG)! Without exception, we aim to be a clean fun group - no drugs, alcohol, or flouting of California vehicle code on these rides, other than rolling through a stop sign at your own discretion. We do not welcome cross-posts or suggested rides with other groups which do not follow these guidelines. This group is for experienced group-riding road-bike riders. Owning a road-bike is a requirement to join the group, (as opposed to mtn bikes, hyb …
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