Meet other locals from the Washington, D.C. area interested in running for public offices and working on political campaigns. Join us to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to future elected officials and campaign professionals like you and importantly to organize ourselves. The group is opened to every interested person who would like to join. However, minorities are highly encouraged to join to foster increase minority participation and voice in public offices.

This Meetup Group is for people who believe that democracy begins with conversation. It's for people in the NoVa and DC metro area interested in Citizen Democracy as a way for citizens to engage in collaborative discussions to expand and develop their own thinking about topics of social and political concern. Ever wonder if we could move beyond set ways of responding to social issues? Ever feel frustrated by the limited range of possibilities that enter into discussion for dealing with complex p …

Anyone who knows and loves Stephanie Miller and the mooks. As well as loving Randi Rhodes Let's get together and chat about politics and how we love to watch the Republican debates for entertainment only.

Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, February 11, 2007 .. Against the morning cold, Obama wore an overcoat and a scarf, but no hat or gloves. In his speech, he presented an ambitious agenda that includes bringing an end to the Iraq war, eliminating poverty, ensuring universal health care and creating energy independence. But he seemed to be trying to transcend traditional political debate by arguing that what the country lacks is not good ideas. "What's stopped us from meeting these c …

Are corporations people? Our Supreme Court thinks so but many US citizens disagree. The Supreme Court decision in the case of "Citizens United vs the FEC" allows corporations to give unlimited amounts of money to support political candidates of their choosing. While you or I might struggle to contribute $20, they can contribute 20 MILLION dollars with no problem! Is this government of the people, by the people and for the people?? This group is primarily for residents of the Mt. Vernon dist …

After reading Empire, Multitude, and Commonwealth, many of us feel a need to discuss the implications of this trilogy for the Occupy Together Movement, politics in general, and the ways we live our own lives. I'd suggest we might want to read each of the Hardt/Negri trilogy, section by section and the basis for our discussions, and move on from there.

… People join AYD for a variety of reasons including: to get involved in politics and political campaigns; to become active in the community; and, to get involved in a social environment with other young Democratic citizens. Our members currently serve as campaign managers, campaign volunteers and community leaders. AYD members also make up at least 25% of the Arlington County Democratic Committee Steering Committee.

Hi All, Running this meetup group has been fun, and I learned a whole lot.  I'm moving out of state, so it's time to close the group (if you'd like to lead the group, send me a message through Meetup and you can take charge). If you'd still like to get into friendly political debates, here's the best up-and-coming debate meetup in the DC Metro Area: http://www.meetup.com/americans-elect-DC/ Lucas

The Christian Party of America (www.christianpartyonline.com) is a new, national third-party of Christian voters, dedicated to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord in the political arena. Our purpose is to bring our country back to being an unabashedly Christian nation, by offering and electing competent candidates who share and promote our vision. Please join us in our goal of uniting believers under the banner of Jesus Christ to bring constitutional freedom to all people of the United States. We bel …

This group is a spinoff of a facebook group that was started to discuss and give a refreshed perspective on issues germane to urban America. In addition to discussing the pertinent issues facing urban America we wish to be a vehicle of progress by providing some solutions to and solve some of the myriad problems that beset the community. Mentoring, volunteering and non-profit community organizations are but some of the means by which we plan on bringing to fruition a positive impact on the commu …

Welcome to the online home of the DC/MD/Northern VA Local of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)! The DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, and the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International. DSA's members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing an openly socialist presence in American communities and politics. Prominent DSA members and officers include Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Gloria Steinem, and Cornel Wes …

From Capitol Hill to far outside the Beltway, DISTRICTLY SPEAKING rounds up the most talked about political and social issues and brings them to you during our monthly town halls. If you live and/or work in the DC Metro area and value intelligent conversation, you should come check out our monthly town halls!

… We’ll also keep you plugged in with other volunteer and political opportunities in Alexandria. You can also find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29249229359 and Twitter @AlexYRs. Be sure to check out our website at www.alexyrs.org.

Political technology isn’t just the latest fad or the commercial product with the biggest marketing budget. It’s any technology you use to get your get your campaign or non-profit ahead of your competition. Databases, call centers, social media, caging, IVR and everything else is a valid topic. Join today and meet the people that have already solved the challenges that you are facing right now.

This is a Meetup group for political and public affairs professionals in DC. The AAPC's Mid-Atlantic Chapter hosts 6 sponsored events throughout the year, but we don't think meeting our friends and colleagues a few times is enough. What we want to do is start a Meetup group that will help people network and develop their business. We realize that these will not be as big as some of our other events but we still want to encourage everyone to come out when they can!

Calling all Singles 40 & Up! Meet for wine (or beer), espresso and decadent desserts (or nachos) and engage with other singles in stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics ... politics, literature, the arts, philosophy, sports, your past travels and wish list ... Light weight chattering is OK. Heavy weight pontificating is cool, too. Anything and everything goes. Humor is a big plus. With all this gabbing goin' on, you just might meet (and be) "the one."