Being informed about what is REALLY happening in the world today seems like a full time job at times. There are a multitude of books being written that offer insight into topics such as the financial meltdown, genetically modified foods, global warming, the federal reserve, socialism on a corporate level and more.  Our Book Club will concentrate on titles such as: Griftopia: Buble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That is Breaking America by Matt Taibbii Unequal Protection: How Corporat …

We are a group of folks in Colorado Springs who are interested in local food production, small scale renewable energy production, water conservation, sustainable economies, restoring the built environment while respecting historic architecture, and social justice and food equity for all community members. We have diverse talents and backgrounds, as well as a wide range of life experiences. We are excited to share all that we can, and to learn much more from other members of this growing communit …

Long, but informative: Like-minded folks are working locally on a national effort to correct a major problem, called "corporate personhood," at the root almost every major social injustice and environmental crisis we'd all love to resolve - if only the playing field of democracy were fair & level. First, we are working to pass a Boulder resolution on 7/19 to organize support for solving this problem. Here's the deal: You may have heard of a relatively recent US Supreme Court decision (Citizens …

This meetup group was created to generate more interest in all the activism opportunities in the Colorado Springs area.

Africa Agenda (africaagenda.org)events offer a unique opportunity to interact with African opinion leaders and communities in Colorado and to discover the opportunities Africa has to offer. Africa Agenda seeks to move beyond the normalized misinformation on Africa to open up new avenues to engage, build bridges and deepen ties between the US and Africa.

WHY It's Boulder, everyone and their brother has a non-violent philosophy, but when do you actually get to put rubber to road? This group was established as a supportive learning space for those interested in having and learning from real, inconvenient, mundane, extreme day to day drama. WHAT Conflict happens anywhere humans happen. A restorative circle is a specific process which supports rather than suppresses naturally arising dissagreement and trespass. Bring your own unresolved conflict to …

Know "Nuns on the Bus?", it's kind of like that. Catholics United is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the message of justice and the common good found at the heart of the Catholic Social Tradition. We accomplish this mission through online advocacy and educational activities. This Colorado Chapter is a new offshoot of the national organization, which is based in Washington D.C. http://www.catholics-united.org https://www.facebook.com/CatholicsUnited …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about or furthering their participation in healing for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. As a therapist, coach, and Facilitator of Systemic Constellations, I'm inviting you to join this community of soul*full and like-minded members who wish to learn about and promote the many forms of Bert Hellinger's Constellation work for the healing of ourselves, our loved ones, our communities, and our planet. Most are first drawn to this …

Women Engaging Globally is a unique forum of Town Hall Meetings featuring women of influence as advocates. Discussions will include the issue of Human Trafficking,Violence Against Women,Reproductive Health, Women, Peace and Security. Learn how to leverage your political power to advocate on these Human Rights issues.

This group is for people with a cause, or for those looking to make a difference in the world. If you have an activity and want to get the word out, email an organizer. If you want to participate and be a voice for the exploited or oppressed, keep checking in. Here we will be posting activist activities in Colorado. These can include, but are not limited to, demonstrations, city council meetings, letter writing campaigns, think tank discussions, etc. We are open to anything that will make a diff …

Help the Colorado Media Justice Foundation launch a community radio station in late 2013. Our Meetups are regularly held on the second Wednesday of each month (6 PM potluck dinner, 6:30 PM business meeting) at the CMJF offices, 2573 Airport Road (SW corner of Airport Road and S. Circle Drive, next to a muffler shop), Colorado Springs, CO 80910. We are a community-based organization rooted in justice that recognizes the unique power of the media to shape public understanding and serve the common …

We are a United Church of Christ. We believe that ALL humans are created equal, we are open to all who are searching for truth, peace, purpose, and caring. We believe that God is still speaking! Traditional religions have alienated so many. Yet the teachings of Christ, the Budha, and other great religious leaders carry lessons for us still today. God speaks to all of us, everyday. Join us in our search of the kernal of trueth that still rings true.