Can you identify a major, vexing, obvious, easy to solve problem in your society or community? Do you view its resolution as straightforward and highly beneficial? Are you ever amazed at the roadblocks you face as you defend your position? Your arguments simple and plain, aren’t they? Your opponents don’t get it and you often wonder why, don’t you? Your opponents come up with arguments so poor that you can immediately dismiss them, right? Also, you would be willing to change your mind if you en …

… This Meetup topic will provide you with the networking and organizational tools to become actively involved in Congressman Ron Paul's presidential campaign in your local area.

Meet to network and socialize also Fund raise for local schools and non-profits

I am just starting this group. My goal is to get RLC movement started in OC. Help me to help the California Republican Party from going the way of the Whig party.

The Aliso Viejo Republican Women Federated was founded in 2001 by Mary Young and her husband Ron. Dues are $31/year payable at one of our meetings but you do not have to be a member to attend.  Public welcome! Our meetings include dinner, informative speakers and programs to educate our members. We also sponsor an annual Youth Advocacy program where outstanding high school students are flown to Sacramento to learn hands-on about our legislative system from members of both the Assembly and State …

  WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK! We are dedicated to doing what we can, determined to go forward, alongside, or in front of, whatever obstacle we may face.  We are committed to WE THE PEOPLE and appreciate all of you for your efforts, talents, gifts and resources you share and sacrifice.   We believe America and her freedom and liberties will cease without WE THE PEOPLE taking a stand, getting involved, speaking out, and voting accordingly.    The 9-12 Project: We formed when Glenn Beck made the call …

After talking with someone about your vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, have you ever wished you had been more articulate, more compelling, more engaging, less argumentative; in short, that you had said it better? As vegans/vegetarians, we routinely get questions or comments from others about our lifestyle. These interactions are often great opportunities to educate the uninformed and help animals. Do any of these questions or remarks sound familiar? -- Why are you vegan/vegetarian? -- Where do y …

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change.   Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farm …

… We have aligned with other local organizations to work for peace, veterans issues, environmental protections, separation of church and state, universal health care, GLBT civil rights, woman’s right to choose, and clean money in politics. DFA-OC members have become active in progressive political organizations and the Democratic Party, and many have become candidates for office or worked diligently to help elect progressive candidates. With the change in power in Washington DC, and the move aw …

Local, state, and national governments encourage civil preparedness. The Colony was formed to share resources, build networks and self-reliance, while focusing on skill building in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  Monthly meetups are planned for discussion and outside events center on skill building with other groups. Topics include equipment reviews, wilderness survival skills, alternative power sources, first aid, food and resource management, how to’s, threat assessment and response, situati …

The purpose of this group is to Promote an Alliance of Individuals who will Provide Leadership in Support of Principled American Values and Ideals.

… • And more…   The atmosphere is complimented by hosting our events at local Art Galleries, Penthouses, and Luxury Automobile Showrooms.  And, we already have planned musical entertainment in the form of Jazz Bands, Guitar Soloists, etc. Yeah baby!   Furthermore, we want to have as much FUN as possible so we’re open to all sorts of collaboration. Each Meetup will have RAFFLES and DOOR PRIZES donated by local small business. And, of course, we welcome other Meetup Group Organizers attending our ev …

Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Meetup to share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome!

… Any RSVPs of No will be removed.   2011 Charitable Focus: PLEASE JOIN US AND OPERATION JUST ONE CAN IN HELPING PROVIDE FOOD TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS THIS YEAR. Please bring one can/box of non-perishable food with you to our events for distribution this year. Thank you. More Info: Operation Just One Can see:   http://www.operationjustonecan.org/index.html   POETs/LIGHT Bearers' member, Craig Preston delivers food collected via Operation Just One Can to Share Our Selves, a food bank located in Orange …

… Alternative Fuel Station Opens in Fullerton "Each Propel location will feature free air stations for tires to increase mileage, an education center that provides information on local public transit and rideshare options, bicycle tuning centers, recycling stations at the pump and eventually natural-gas and electric-vehicle charges." Also see: Pointing the Way to Where EV Drivers Can Plug In Why the Global Warming Skeptics Are Wrong Getting the Market to Tell Ecological Truths Start of 2012, M …

Revision 825 -2010.09.11pst1251: Short group URL http://Meetup.com/u/v7x (for twitter, etc): L6CBY8: * = While the founders & leaders of this group are Unitarian Universalists(UU) and this group is done in the spirit of UU (minus the politics), the names “Unitarian Universalist” and “Unitarian Universalism” and “UU” are not owned by this group and while this group would like to be endorsed by the name owners, in the meantime this group runs independently and by its own funding and no offi …