60 Meetup Groups match “Politics--Local and National” near Philadelphia, PA
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Our grassroots group began in January 2007 to support then Senator Barack Obama for President. We are now a group of voters and activists banded together for the common good, concerned with both local and national issues that affect our lives. "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts." Let us know what we can do for you. We want to help.
The Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society is a Meetup group that brings together a variety of people for stimulating and civically minded conversations. Meetups include a reoccurring Sunday morning discussion where members join in a relaxing setting to meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics suggested by our members including: current events, science, technology, nature, design, philosophy, politics, religion, business, culture, literature and art. We also host soci …
Libertarians seek a world of liberty, in which individuals control their own lives, and no one is forced to sacrifice his or her values for the benefit of others. We believe that respect for individual rights is essential for a peaceful, prosperous world. Consequently, we defend each person’s right to engage in any activity that is peaceful and honest, and welcome the diversity that freedom brings. The world we seek is one where individuals are free to achieve their goals using their own judgmen …
This meetup group is designed to link like-minded individuals together who want to support a political party that is the only real choice for Americans who want freedom, accountability, prosperity, and a return to traditional morality and constitutional law. Our official New Jersey website is: www.constitutionparty-nj.org/ And our National website is: constitutionparty.org Check us out!
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Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orientati …
The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning non-profit theater, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children from all walks of life; produces classical and contemporary plays and documentary films that maintain the highest artistic standards; and develops new dramatic works that examine the social issues of the day. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-w …
Philly DSA is a chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the USA. We organize for progressive change in the City of Philadelphia and the whole metro region. Mission Democratic Socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. To achieve a more just society, many structures of our government and economy must be radically transformed through greater economic and social …
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We are an international organization for progressive business people to connect, and grow, with colleagues who share similar ethical values. We also function as a non-partisan think tank, and organizing platform, for the moral transformation of corporate life. For too long, an ethos of selfishness and greed has permeated our corporate world. From the Robber Barons of the 19th century, to the corrupt bankers and financeers who tanked the economy in 2008-- with their predatory lending and toxic …
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This group is for New York area supporters of President Barack Obama. We are working directly with President Obama's New York City 2012 Re-Election Campaign - Organizing For America. We are not the campaign itself -- we are an independent meetup group of Barack Obama supporters working on the 2012 Barack Obama campaign. Our goal is for you to come to one of the actual campaign events listed here, and to then sign up directly with the official Obama campaign. We will also be organizing social eve …
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New Jersey needs big changes that help people like you instead of Chris Christie's conservative con-artist gimmicks that benefit the richest one-percent and global corporations. If you are looking for better government service and fair taxes, you have to make sweeping changes in New Jersey's broken political establishment. Jim Devine has proposed massive changes to cure the Garden State's plague of 'politics as usual' ~ including plans to strip political bosses of their power and eradicate the c …
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The mission of the International Debate Education Association (IDEA) is to promote mutual understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally. Founded in the City of London in 1755, the Cogers is the oldest free speech forum in the world. IDEA brings this tradition to NYC with the introduction of the Big Apple Cogers, which typically meets the first Wednesday of each month (locations vary) for a lively open debate on current events. Here's how it works - …
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Educated, informed and enlightened voters are our goal! Empowering people on their leadership paths and in the course of good government is our mission. Attend free - exciting - meetings held on the FIRST WEDNESDAYS of each month. Riveting and timely topics. FREE child care, FREE light refreshments - FREE networking table and meet-and-greet so bring your business cards and event flyers - FREE, ample and lit parking. We value your questions so each meeting has an audience Q&A. Meetings are open t …
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A gathering of like minded, Constitutionally centered individuals that are willing to meet and help guide our citizens and elected back to OUR Constitutional Republic. Mission Statement The impetus for the Tea Party movement is excessive government spending and taxation. Our mission is to attract, educate, organize, and mobilize our fellow citizens to secure public policy consistent with our three core values of Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Markets. Core …
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If you're passionate about fact-based thinking, here's your meetup. The degree to which we as individuals and as a society can successfully engage in fact-based thinking impacts everything we do. But getting it right is one of our most difficult challenges. Fact-based thinking ties into every field of study and every form of expression so the topics for discussion are almost endless. Whether you are a scientist, a journalist, a politician, a corporate-decision maker, an educator, or just someone …
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This is a meetup to help plan and orchestrate the ActiveDelegate.com approach to Realtime Representative Democracy. This will cover both technology and strategy for the group.
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Do you care about the issues confronting our nation and community? Do you want to help elect Democrats like President Barack Obama and promote the ideals of the Democratic Party? Democrats: Get Involved. Come to a local “Get Involved” meeting hosted by the Bucks County Democratic Party. Learn how to help your community as a: Candidate, Democratic Committeeperson, Campaign manager, Democratic Activist, Fundraiser and volunteer. If you have skills as a writer, manager, volunteer or just want to ge …
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A collective of developers, designers, researchers, artists, occupiers, and hackers discovering new ways of relating to the Occupy movement through data analysis and transformation.
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The NYCLU Young Professionals is a group of motivated young New Yorkers who have an interest in protecting civil liberties and the work of the NYCLU. Our mission is to recruit, engage, and retain young professionals to actively serve the needs of the NYCLU in defending and promoting New Yorkers’ civil liberties. Our singular goal is to support the NYCLU’s efforts in litigation, advocacy, public education, and community organizing while creating a new generation of civil liberties leaders. Join u …
Truth is at best partial, at worst error. We are at best explorers, at worst believers. If we desire to fully grow we must keep exploring. . . Welcome Explorers! (And curious believers too!) This is a group for exploring and testing each other's new ideas, and for the potential of creating even more together! As a starting point we'll discuss the possibility of: A natural morality based on our passion's values; A politics that roots out resentment so we can enjoy a unified diversity; And a cult …
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this site is dedicated to the elimination of property tax in pa
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We're working in Maryland, locally, state-wide, and nationally, on a constitutional amendment overturning the 'Citizens United' decision, and related reforms including the American Anti-Corruption Act, Congressman Sarbanes' Grassroots Democracy Act, etc. We're committed (or ought to be), and we're in it for the long term. Some of us have experience in grassroots organizing. Fighting institutionalized corruption is non-partisan, is supported by the left and the right, and we'll need both sides to …
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Take Back The Nation The Country is divided on almost every major issue from gun control to healthcare, to the ever increasing debt we keep racking up. Much of this division stems from the two party system that dominates the political landscape. It is almost to the point now where to vote for one philosophy you want implemented you have to accept ten you don’t. The point of this group is to provide a forum where we can discuss and debate our ideas and concepts regardless of what party you vote …
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Hi. I am a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for New York's 7th Congressional District (Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, Williamsburg, Bushwick,Cypress Hills, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Ridgewood and Woodhaven . This group will be for campaign volunteers to organize together towards the Democratic primary in the summer of 2014. I know that if we organize together, we can achieve …
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Interested in politics? Want to network with fellow young professionals? Politically Engaged Young Professionals is for you! We understand that young professionals have varying political views. However, there are several issues that can bring us together, including strengthening the economy, cutting our spending and making our voices heard! Our events will allow us to network, enhance our professional lives and grow our political voices. Plus, the overall goal of these events is to have fun and …
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The Newtown Area Republican Club was established to provide, through social means, an enduring fellowship among Republicans dedicated to the principles of Republicanism and the development of a better community. In addition to the above, the purpose and objectives of the Newtown Area Republican Club are: * To unite the Republican electors of this area under able leadership to support the principles and objectives of the Republican Party. * To assist in the promotion of the highest principles in …
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Have you ever dreamed of a political party in America that relies on factual data, solid research, and basic common sense to create their policy agenda? A political party that can bring Washington back to the center? If yes - than join us! This meetup will hopefully serve as a spring board for organizing like minded individuals who want to take collective action to create real change in Washington. For more information - take a look at some of our research here - http://www.americasreportcard.c …
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This meetup is for people who are enthusiastic about capitalism as a system. Libertarians, market-oriented Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are welcome. This is not a Tea-Party meetup. We do not support "starve the beast" as a political strategy, and feel that should significant tax cuts come, they should be after we have been running a budget surplus for years, sufficient to pay down the national debt to less than 70% of GDP. Tax increases should not be off the table. This meetup is abo …
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The Brecht Forum is a space where human needs and culture come first. We stage 200 events each year connecting activists, artists and academics in a lively environment to support progressive movements.
Liberty on the Rocks is a network set up by and for libertarian advocates in the U.S. and other parts of the world. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, LOTR helps to unite, educate and inspire liberty enthusiasts to further the philosophy of freedom while building their network and gaining vital information. Local networks are set up with the help of the national organization to meet for monthly happy hours, educational events and other social outings that help unite and activate.
This is a social meetup designed to discuss progressive politics and what we can do to achieve local changes towards the goals of environmental protection and social justice. Most discussion will be informal, perhaps over games/cards/watching movies. It is a chance to make like-minded friends...and allies!
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Let's get together for the historic New York City mayoral run of Christine Quinn. If you believe like I do that Christine Quinn is the best candidate for mayor of New York City then let's get together and help make it happen.
Can one person make a difference? Of course you can! Democracy is NOT a SPECTATOR Sport! The League of Women Voters (LWV) has been making a difference since 1920 and is a multi-issue non-partisan political organization. It encourages the informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through advocacy and education. Among our advocacy issues include: Voting Rights, Pay Equity, Women's issues, Social Policy, Natural Resources, Healthcare and more! Membership is open t …
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