OUR PROFILE We are a community group of purpose, goals, and action. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the economic exploitation of individuals through the use of violence and coercion, and human trafficking, which is the modern-day slave trade. Come join us and explore how you can take part! OUR VISION A world without slavery. OUR MISSION To end slavery forever by leveraging the power of the community to - Create a forum for education, engagement, and action - Foster grassroots moveme …

Meet other local Democrats in the Hampton Roads area (Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, and others)! Gather to have fun and help organize and support the Democratic cause!

Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …

The Tidewater Libertarian party is a group of individuals dedicated to the cause of restoring our country to the Founding Fathers' vision for America. Our party platform is founded in the ideals of civil liberties, individual freedoms, personal property rights, and fair taxation for all Americans. Only a minority of Tidewater LP members have been self-proclaimed Libertarians for their entire lives. Practically all are recovered Republicans or Democrats who have come to grips with their addict …

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.

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

The 912 First Landing Patriots is the education, cultural, and entrepreneurial arm of the Hampton Roads Tea Party serving the southside area of Tidewater. MISSION To foster Constitutional thinkers among voters and future voters at the local level through forming 912 patriot small groups in neighborhood precincts, community and church groups and schools where members are equipped with the tools to defend and articulate America’s liberty-heritage and build relationships within their community fo …

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!

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. …

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 …

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 informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics.

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 …

Westboro Baptist Church: You've heard about them on the news. They're the ones carrying the signs and picketing military funerals with hateful signs and demonstrations in view of grieving families of fallen military people. They picket funerals of people who had children die of Life Threatening Illnesses such as H.I.V. They picket the funerals of police officers who died in the line of duty, and they don't care what their actions do to those who are grieving. They are entitled to their First Ame …

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 …

We have a real problem facing our generation and future generations: where is The United States of America headed fiscally, militarily, socially, and it's global influence in the 21st century and beyond. This group is intended to discuss serious issues facing our leaders and how we can influence our beloved country's future. I do not know the answers, much less the questions to be answered but through group discussions from (hopefully) a wide range of perspectives we can begin to grasp the natio …

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.