If we leave it to the local news, Oakland’s reputation will be forever linked to the same old storylines: Art Murmur, racial tension, Brooklynization*, and crime. How can we work together to reveal the deeper story? Maybe you’ve been blogging for a while and want to meet new local people.  Maybe you want to increase your social media presence. Maybe you’re new to the area and full of stuff to say, and you need new connections to grow your audience. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to blog and just …

The Community Democracy Project is a grassroots organization that is working on an initiative campaign to create "participatory budgeting" in Oakland--a way for people to have a direct say in the way our tax dollars are spent, and to develop direct democracy. We are a diverse band of leaders connected and committed to Oakland in different ways, who bring a variety of skill sets and perspectives to our project. We are looking for more people like us. We’ve already begun stirring up excitement amo …

This group is for anyone interested in learning more about the Green Party, our candidates, and creating lasting social and environmental change through progressive grassroots politics. We generally meet the last Tuesday of each month at Reach & Teach in San Mateo for Green Talks, as well as hosting movie nights and speakers, attending activist events, and organizing local outreach. Come join us!

You don't put up with obsolete software. Why should you put up with obsolete politics? We care about making the voice of tech heard in Washington DC. We support the political infrastructure that allows innovation to flourish, including: Internet Freedom (stop the next SOPA) Startup visa Open Access for scientific research IP reform Electing tech-friendly candidates of both parties Building the tools to power web-centric politics Politihacks: because the software in Washington needs a good refa …

Silicon Valley Young Republicans (SVYR) is a social and political club for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 living or working around Silicon Valley. We want to make Republican politics fun and effective by engaging in a combination of social and political activities. We also host networking events for our members to meet one another. We create opportunities for members to socialize, network, and organize to elect Republican candidates at the local, state and nationa …

Love to eat. Love to talk about current events. Politics. Entrepreneur. Business. Fashion. People. Well, here is a fun and great way to talk about what's going on in a very busy world. The bay area is a mecca of genius minds of all walks of life. By joining this group, you will be invited to limited events by the host over amazing global cuisine and the latest in community or global talk. I will host 4 times a month, random members of a max 10 persons to be part of a round table discussion of po …

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!

Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Party 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!

Inspired by Glenn Beck, the SFBay 912 Project is a group of highly motivated, patriotic, concerned citizens, who are involved in our local communities. We are transitioning to a Property Rights focus throughout the Bay Area.  We have property rights teams in each of the 9 Bay Area Counties.  Our efforts have been directed toward providing public input to the ONE BAY AREA PLAN as well as to local city councils and county supervisors regarding property rights issues which are under attack in the B …

The Libertarian Party of San Mateo County (LPSM) is the local presence of the Libertarian Party of California (LPC). Our purpose is to assist local Libertarian candidates (in matters such as ballot access) and to engage in political and information activities within San Mateo County. We meet almost monthly at IHOP on El Camino in Belmont, and other special events.

The SF Debate Meetup is an open forum for discussion on the events of our time. We have three goals UNDERSTAND OTHER POINTS OF VIEW With so much news available to us, it is easy to fall into the trap of relying on sources that simply support and reinforce our own limited beliefs. The SF Debate Meetup is a chance for you to expand your perspectives and understanding. We believe that when opinions are discussed in public, extreme views are moderated and common ground is found. DEVELOP Y …

Are you concerned that we're losing our civil liberties and that the authorities are not respecting people's basic human rights? Are you sick of high taxes and fees and out-of-control government spending? The Libertarian Party, the third largest political party in the United States, is based on a live-and-let-live approach to public policy that combines the tolerant social values of the left and the fiscally responsible values of the right. We believe that you should be able to do what you wan …

Zoom In Videomakers is a collaborative group of volunteer videographers who are jazzed about local community access to the media.  Our venue sponsor is the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto, California. They cablecast five (5) local channels on Comcast and U-verse and stream live from their website. The Media Center is actively looking for local video content to program on their channels and streams.  One of this group's goals is to create just such local content about local pe …

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is committed to... Changing U.S. foreign and domestic policies to ones that meet human needs and human rights. A demilitarized society and economy. True justice for all, at home and abroad, regardless of economic status or beliefs. An end to racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination. Giving ordinary people the information and opportunity they need to be involved and effective in the efforts to change our country and our world. Website: http://peaceandjus …

THANKS FOR VISITING OUR SITE - WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN THIS PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE GROUP (220+ members as of 12/31/12) AT AN UPCOMING MEETING OR EVENT IN 2013. ***** The MidPeninsula American Dream Council represents tens of thousands of MoveOn members in both the 12th and 14th Congressional Districts, between Milbrae and Mountain View. We grew up hearing about the American Dream. It’s the dream of a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you can live with dignity, provide for you …

Title says it all. We live primarily in a one party system and welcome the ideas of others to restore intellectual (and fun) discourse.

The San Francisco Bay Area has a rich history of radical movements and individuals starting in the 1800's and continuing to the present. Movements such as the Wobblies (Industrial Workers of the World), other forms of anarchism, socialism, communism, marxism, civil rights, feminism and enviromentalism flourished in this region. Individual radical figures who played a role include Jack London, John Muir, Tom Mooney, Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, Harry Bridges, and many more. Join this Meetup t …

This is a group for people who are interested in promoting the website TrueWorldHistory.info. If you feel like the documentaries presented on that website should be seen by other people, then join us and help us spread the word!

The Meetup group helps to promote Libertarianism in Sunnyvale. Things to do: 1. Register and vote Libertarian. 2. Become a member of the Party. 3. Donate to the Party. Our new website is at http://sunnyvalelibertarians.org

This group is for support for Immigrants who have family being held in Detention. The goal is too assist each other in finding solutions to the problem's that detainee's face while in ICE custody, and how families can best assist family members in detention from the outside. I am starting this support group, as an Immigrant who was held in detention for over a year. Although I grew up in the US since the age of two, a LPR, Legal Permanent Resident from Canada, I found myself in removal proceedin …

Interested in reporting the news that the mainstream, corporate controlled media doesn't report on?  BECOME THE MEDIA! We Are Change has arisen from those who have been derelict in their duties to preserve, protect and defend The Constitution of the United States against all enemies – foreign and domestic. We also recognize these inalienable rights are guaranteed to all persons across the globe and aim to ensure that each and every person has these rights protected. We toil to expose th …

The purpose of this group is to allow like-minded singles the opportunity to gather for social events because sometimes we just need a fun break! We live in one of the most liberal areas of the United States. Getting to know others who share our constitutionalist values can be sanity inducing and encouraging!

*** Banishing Force and Fraud from Public Life *** Join this meetup to hear about upcoming events and meetings of the Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.

San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi) is a 501(c)6 organization created to leverage the power of the technology community around civic action in San Francisco. sf.citi supports innovative policies and works collaboratively with government to find new solutions to historic problems facing San Francisco, and consolidate a voice in promotion of tech sector interests and growth. We actively engage our membership’s employees to focus on substantive issues, and to d …

We're a group of sex workers, clients, taxpayers, freedom lovers, and people from all walks of life working together to stop the immoral, wasteful, and futile practice of arresting and prosecuting consensual sexual acts. Thank you to everyone who helped work to pass Proposition K on the November 2008 ballot here in San Francisco to decriminalize prostitution! While we were unsuccessful this time, we did receive over 41% of the vote, and served notice once again that our movement is not going awa …

The UniversityNow Campaign aims to make a debt-free college degree available for everyone who seeks it. Join our community and help us change the conversation about what's possible in higher education.

We are attempting to try to start a group for Muslims in the South Bay Area - no specific agenda - we can do anything from getting together for game nights, having discussions about religion/politics, having a book club, or trying different restaurants....just getting together and having a good time =) Whether you are single/married/or have a family; if you are newcomers to the bay area or have lived here your whole life - everyone is welcome. Just join in an attempt to expand your social circle …

The Economic Round Table is composed of members from different sectors of the business community in San Francisco. We have been meeting weekly since 1940 to hear presentations about current issues in business, politics, law, etc. Although the focus of the group is on economic issues, topics are not limited to this field alone. To become a member, attend three meetings and pay the annual dues of $200' which pays for a year's worth of coffee and pastry breakfasts.