The Socialist Party is a democratic socialist, feminist, anti-racist party that strives to establish a radical democracy that places people's lives under their own control. Socialism is not mere government ownership; it is not a welfare state; it is not a repressive bureaucracy. Socialism is a new social and economic order in which workers and consumers control production and community residents control their neighborhoods, homes, and schools. The production of society is used for the b …

Meet new people! Make new friends, find new romance, cruise hotties. Don't miss Dyke March fundraisers and events. The Dyke March Meetup group is for organizing, activism, politicizing, socializing, and staying tuned in. It is a dynamic and welcoming space for participants of all sexualities, genders, races, ages, ethnicities, sizes, economic backgrounds, and physical abilities. We strive to create a place where political and social change can be expressed and inspired. The Boston Dyke March is …

PHC believes that to be human is to be interdependent and interconnected with all of humanity. The absolute sacred nature of each person is the beginning and the end of a just society. The guiding principles of all human interaction must be empathy, love, and respect. We stand for a fully democratic distribution of power at all levels of society and economic justice through an equitable distribution of wealth. Society must also enable the full human development of all persons, including thier me …

Looking for a place to learn how to use technology for socially responsible goals? The NetSquared Boston meetup, a chapter of the NetSquared online community, is a group connecting people and organizations interested in  nonprofit technology. This meetup is a clearinghouse for training, networking, volunteering, skill sharing, and professional development opportunities. Group members receive bimonthly updates on local events and webinars. We draw on the vast resources of the Boston nonprofit, fo …

This a meetup group for folks who see racism as a white problem and/or are interested in learning about the systemic role of whiteness in our society. We'll feed y'all (nothing fancy) and let you peruse the largest collection of anti-racist literature in New England (not to mention, you'll meet some great folks). Sometimes we'll have a reading, a talk, a movie and/or sometimes, we'll just put up our feet and rest and/or roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty ;).

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

We want the community to get involved with this issue. Purpose is to join together to fight for changes to help foster youths and foster parents. Anyone can join; foster parents and adoptive parents, social workers, youths in foster care, community organizers, advocates, nonprofits professionals, grassroot organizations. We welcome anyone who wants to get involved to make changes. Advocacy requires both the will to confront injustice and the commitment to transform it. We fight for social justic …

This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.

This group is for people interested in social goals for business. "Social Goals" may include interests in fair labor practices; fair trade; environmental/sustainability; giving back to communities as well as various charitable causes without operating as a non-profit 501c3. Whether you are interested in developing better corporate responsibility for your employer or business, or starting a new business with social goals built-in, this MeetUp is for you. In addition to networking, we will have re …

Are you a progressive working on campus? Campus2Community.net is an inclusive multi-issue network of progressive faculty and staff in the Greater Boston area. Campus2Community.net is a project of Socializing for Justice, a grassroots group established in 2006 to build a cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Boston by putting the SOCIAL back in social justice. Campus2Community.net facilitates inter-departmental and cross-campus collaboration among faculty and staff. We suppo …

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 …

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 the world a better, equal, non-oppressive place. We believe change …

Let your voice be heard! Voices of Harmony is a group that creates cross-cultural understanding and shares the wonderful sounds of music from cultures around the world. We invite all members of the community to join us in song and conversation! Who's invited? We welcome anyone interested in joining a choir committed to building a better community through music and dialogue.  All genders, all ethnicities and backgrounds, and all levels of singing experience welcome and encouraged! What do we do t …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

Social Knitworking is a yarncrafting group geared towards those in the so-called "helping" professions (social workers, nurses, teachers, and the like) as well as people who work for social justice through activism, organizing, and community work. However, all are welcome! This group was created out of the need to encourage self care and community building among folks who spend their time giving of themselves, whether that means providing therapy to homeless adults or organizing working people i …

This is a a group for people who live and work on LI, temporarily or long-term, but who recognize we are in one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world. It's for people who are creatures of the city, with all its diversity, possibilities, opportunities, and excitement. To be sure, we will make excursions into the city--and that includes Queens and Brooklyn as well as Manhattan...and let's not forget the Bronx and Staten Island as well. However, we will get together here on Long Island to …

Founded in 1972, we are one of the oldest Amnesty groups in the world and one of the most active: we have monthly speakers and many outreach opportunities to table. Join us and help improve human rights around the globe! http://www.aiusagroup11.org/

The mission of the Boston Vegan Collective is: To provide an inclusive, non-hierarchical, collectively run community space for vegans where we can respectfully challenge each other’s views and enrich each other’s lives, To advocate for the end of the use and exploitation of animals in our society, To recognize and dismantle the institutional barriers that prevent members of marginalized groups from fully participating in our community, and To connect veganism into a broader social justice frame …

"I ask no one who may read this book to accept my views. I ask him to think for himself." - Henry George in Social Problems We promote social and economic justice. We seek fair opportunity for all and privilege for none. We explore how wealth is created and shared. We examine the impact of trade and technology on our economy. Our objective is to create jobs, raise incomes, provide affordable housing, and protect our environment. For us, “Social reform is not to be secured by noise and shouting; …

With US National Committee for UN Women, our chapter works towards raising public awareness and funds to support UN Women’s projects around the world, enhancing women’s economic security and rights, ending violence against women, reducing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women and girls, and advancing gender justice in democratic governance in stable and fragile states.

Creating, repairing and restoring all levels of relationships through a restorative process that involves empathy, compassion and respect for all human beings.

This group is for anyone who identifies as feminist and is interested in attending events held by the Greater Boston chapter of the National Organization For Women. Boston NOW is a multi-issue organization working to: •Advance Reproductive Freedom •Promote Diversity and End Racism •Stop Violence Against Women •Win LGBTQ Rights •Ensure Economic Justice •Achieve Constitutional Equality We also have interest in the areas of: •Affirmative Action •Child Care, Custody and Family Law Issues •Disability …

This group welcomes any and all types of recruiters and HR professionals; technical and non-technical, agency and in-house. The only requirement is that you’re interested in sharing your skills and expertise to promote a more socially and economically just community. This group will support various local NY/NJ non-profits and socially-driven start-ups and organizations through direct and purposeful action: * Partner with non-profit employment services to provide resume-writing workshops, mock …

A grass-roots progressive political party working for economic, social and political justice for all and ending the duopoly that controls our system. It can be a reality through an engaged, active citizenry.

*THIS IS NOT A WHITE SUPREMACIST GROUP* A space for members of well meaning white community to come together and learn from each other, our social justice work, while discerning about how we can be better allies to communities of color. This group has a focus in anti-racism, and in unpacking the ways in which we, as well meaning white people, have (unintentionally) continued structural racism.

Rockland Peace Action actively advocates for peace in our county and beyond. As we strive for peace we take time to have fun and get to know each other. Rockland Peace Action is brand new in 2013--so it is a great time to get involved, make a difference, and to make some friends!

Much depends upon your participation. The time has come for us to dismantle the 9/11 myth, and thereby to remove any remaining pretext for the endless global war.  In order to do this, we will need to engage in direct, real-time political action, which will involve street protest, distribution of scientific literature and politically sensitive material, possibly civil disobedience. Until the crimes of 9/11 have been thoroughly investigated as crimes, and the perpetrators brought to justice, huma …

We're a group of young women (21-30) looking to make new friends, while focusing on the bigger picture in our lives - becoming leaders. The Leading Ladies formed out of the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts. and the objective is to empower young women through leadership. We host a variety of events: networking and making new friends, professional development, social justice and community service, breakfast issues discussions, free wellness and fitness classes and more. Our key focus is to enhan …