… The goal for the first few meetings is solely to socialize, empower, and get things moving in a way people feel appropriate. No specific agenda except to work out how meetings will function and some common visions and goals. Where the group goes and what the group does is entirely up to the individuals involved. If people want to branch off and work on a project together, great. If the group wants to plan a larger event together, great. If no one wants to do anything, that's okay too.   Moved by …

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 …

A trailblazing socialist feminist organization, Radical Women is the revolutionary wing of the women's movement and a strong feminist voice within the Left. Immersed in the daily fight against racism, sexism, homophobia, and labor exploitation, Radical Women believes in multi-issue organizing around the needs of the most oppressed. We view women's leadership as decisive to social change and train women to take their place in the forefront of the struggle. Radical Women is an autonomous, all-wome …

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 …

To build a local community of LIC/Astoria residents who want to see social change for the better in our neighborhoods and beyond. If you'd like to join the conversation, go here: http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-astorialic-queens

Our mission is to prevent and ultimately end forced labor and sexual exploitation of men, women, and children. We raise awareness in communities through hosting educational events and speaking engagements. We collaborate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to establish acceptable preventive measures, identify victims, expose traffickers and users, and promote slave-free practices. We provide funding for programs that support survivors of human trafficking through medical …

Founded in 1995, FAME's sole mission has been to provide the public with the truth about the fraud, dishonesty, and unfairness of our financial and monetary system. Almost twenty years later - the pain, hardship and unfairness to ordinary people has swelled to a breaking point. The media regularly report about the problems - and sometimes fault those complaining.  Hardly ever does anyone report on the root causes - including examples of outright dishonesty and fraud. Not surprisingly, the "exper …

If you believe the economy is on the wrong track, If you believe corporations are not people, If you believe money is not free speech, If you believe the tax code is unfair, If you believe our elections need campaign finance reform, If you believe the military-security industrial complex is out of control, If you believe our elected representatives are listening more to the 1% corporate elites and not enough to the 99% who are the vast majority of the country, then Come join us and demonstrate y …

We Are Change is a citizens based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to reveal the truth behind the events of September 11th, 2001. We seek to expose 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 o …

Ethical Culture is a movement centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world. Members are committed to personal ethical development in their relationships with others and in activities involving social justice and environmental stewardship. What We Believe We believe all individuals have inherent worth and dignity, the potential to grow and change, a responsibility to strive for ethical growth, and a responsibility t …

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a religious, progressive and humanistic community. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life. Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Our typical audience …

MISSION The Artists' Rights Movement's (ARM) mission is to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve working conditions for artists, and increase government funding for the arts. We are building a national network to change public policy about art in America. This is a great group for artist, art professionals, students, art enthusiasts, lawyers, and retirees who want to be involved in cutting edge art, politics, law, media, and government. Artist = Anyone who sings, photographs, makes m …

Emergency NYC is part of Emergency USA, an organization that raises awareness and funds to provide permanent infrastructure for medical care, rehabilitation and relief for victims of war, landmines and natural disasters. Emergency NYC is looking for individuals interested in raising money to reduce the suffering of victims of wars and natural disasters. We raise awareness through film screenings, talks, and fund-raising events. Please join us!

Let the beer and conversation flow. This group is for anybody who enjoys lively discussion about things that matter with people who respect each other (and try to like each other too!). I'll come prepared with a recent news article, quotation, poem, or passage of scripture to prompt conversation about themes like "Angels and Demons," "What's the Difference Between Justice and Vengeance?", "Racism," "The Afterlife," "Animal Rights," etc., to prompt conversation from a theological perspective. I'm …

… If you break the law, you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it. “I deem one of the essential principles of our government… equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political.” Thomas Jefferson 6. I have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results. “Everyone has a natural right to choose that vocation in life which he thinks most likely to give him comfortable subsistence.” Thom …

… If you don't have tons of money getting Justice is nearly impossible. When you are in court you are the only one not being paid to be there...law and commerce is one in the same. This group creates a network of Peers with knowledge and understanding of the facts to help each other in a legal matters. Stop protesting & start suing to cause the change you want.