The National Organization for Women is the oldest and largest womens advocacy group in the United States. With a special focus on womens issues, womens rights and reproductive access NOW has returned to Houston and invites you to join us in the fight for womens rights.

The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States. Though we are a national organization, it is in chapters or locals where activism happens. We are committed to building an active and effective local in the greater Houston area. Socialism strives to create a system where the needs of people are paramount and not the unbridled accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few. DSA believes that the root cause of the disparate inequality that plagues our s …

Harris County Democratic Socialists is a community for those interested in the topics of socialism, communism, syndicalism, and other economic alternatives to capitalism. We are primarily a social organization facilitating friendship, learning, and consciousness raising, but have many members involved in community and political organizing if that interests you as well. If you are in the Houston area and are interested in freely discussing alternatives to the capitalist ideology, come on out and …

Dignity Houston is a nonprofit organization and community of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Catholics and allies in Houston from all walks of life who have a passion and commitment for spiritual development, education, social justice, equality, and friendship. Our aim is to provide a sacred space where LGBT Catholics can connect and support each other along the faith journey as we seek to understand and deepen our relationship with Jesus and each other in a manner that affir …

As John Lydon would say, "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" There is something wrong with a society that throws away what is useful and holds dear that which is not. This is a not for profit group in its beginning stages. We are promoters of independent thought, but agree on a couple of simple tenets- those that do the work should run the show, and human rights trump greed. Whether you are a Democrat with Socialist leanings, a Marxist, Anarchist, or just plain fed up with the society yo …

We are the Socialist Reading Group of Houston. Come join us every week to study classical texts in progressive thought. Each week, we read a chapter from a book, a political pamphlet, or an essay and then carry on a collective discussion about the reading. We are not affiliated with any political Party, organization, or club. Our primary purpose is to increase our understanding of socialism, in both realms of theory and practice. We do not have any leaders, only organizers and everything is on a …

"Selah" means:   1. Amen (adverb)   2. A Musical Notation (noun)   3. Pause and Reflect (verb)   4. A Soulful New Shabbat Community in South Austin. The Selah community was born out of a desire to reimagine Jewish life in South Austin. We seek to create a living Judaism that is infused with the wisdom of our tradition and yet experience it in radically new ways. We yearn to create a South Austin community that is vibrant and meaningful, informal, soulful and committed to issues of social justice …

The Feminist Reading Group convenes three times a month at a coffee shop or restaurant somewhere inside the loop.   We read and discuss feminist texts.  Email janenguy2011@gmail.com for more information.

The Katy West Houston Vegan Meetup supports vegan living in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Houston area! You don't have to be vegan to join the meetup, but we do encourage you to become vegan and support you in your journey toward a vegan lifestyle. Food brought to any gatherings must be 100% vegan. We want to make it possible to enjoy vegan gatherings outside the Loop and Beltway for those of us living on Houston's west side and in Katy, TX! We also support and share events listings …

Occupy Austin is a resistance group standing in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street and Occupy protests around the world, fighting against corporate influence in our democracy, unequal access to the political process, and the restriction of public spaces for community discourse and dissent.

A new party to set about to change the corrupt political process in the US. We will be using the platform established by AmericansElect.org to run for President in 2016, so we need to start now. Both parties and our whole 2 party system are so corrupt that we need to get organized now if things are ever to change. We don't have time to reverse global warming, help the poor and save our democracy.  Our Motto, Liberal Goals with Conservative Accountable Government.

REHUMANIZEcollection.org "REHUMANIZE is meant to be experienced, not explained!" Although this group is new on meetup.com, we have actually been meeting for quite some time.  This group is for anyone interested in exploring, discussing and deconstructing contemporary cultural perceptions/notions of sexuality, intimacy, consumption and objectification. This group is not officially or unofficially affiliated, funded or supported by any other group, organization or affiliation of any kind. All par …

Restore A Voice is a non-profit dedicated to the fight to stop human trafficking and the care of victims affected by human trafficking. We regularly host events to raise money for the fight, so if you're passionate about this cause, come along!

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

If You Have the Drive, Get on the FREE-Way to Prosperity Today. Family Restoration and Economic Empowerment (FREE) focuses on replacing poverty, crime, and other disparities with economic and educational opportunities to empower and encourage disadvantaged communities to use community resources, build partnerships and organize to improve conditions. We increase awareness, promote change, and create an outlet for community voice by: • Identifying challenges & disparities in our communities • En …