“ http://dfa-oc.org.calendar lists meetings of many progressive groups ”

“ I want local CodePink Meetups because I've been interested in CodePink and thinking of getting involved. ”

“ We have an active meetup for progressives who are interested in a number of topics. Currently, we meet the second Wednesday at Spoons California Grill in Santa Ana, centrally located to Irvine, Tustin, Newport, Costa Mesa, etc. Please join us! ”

“ I am new to LA and looking to meet fun and interesting people interested in other cultures and travel. I don't know the city very well yet, but am sure there must be so much diversity to explore. ”

“ I would like to be prosperous in Real Estate and eager to invest. I would like to learn the "ins and outs" of real estate market. ”

“ I want local Grassroots Progressives Meetups because I want to make a difference in the next ellection. ”

“ I live in Long Beach where I have been very active in the community while practicing architecture in the downtown. I am active in everything from neighborhood cleanups and tree planting to historic preservation, landuse planning and open space. ”

“ Alternate rep for LB Grassroots to So Cal Grassroots. ”

“ Curious about DFA activities......active on issues of social justice. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jim and I live in Belmont Shore. I campaigned and phone canvased toward the end of the last so called election. I am a professional sound technician working in the music industry. ”

“ I'm Mary Hochenauer, retired teacher, ongoing writer, musician, progressive. I'm in the middle of Lakoff's book!Wow! I'm ready to be active again, armed with new ideas for framing our beliefs and the language of those beliefs. ”

“ HI, I am a journalist and educator. Currently a stay-at-home mom of a 1 yr old boy. Interested in securing a safe and productive society for my son's future. Starting with better schools and improved healthcare. ”

“ Black Tues needs to change.... ”

“ Hello, My name is Shana Starr. I live here in Long Beach. I am very interested in attending group meetings. I am furious about BUSH, and I need to vent !!! ”

“ Taught 39 years at Long Beach Poly High School. Am now retired. ”

“ I live in Long Beach, near the shore. This will be my first meet-up. I'm looking forward to it. ”

“ Hello - I am April, I work in Spec Ed for the LBUSD & am active in my union, CSEA. My husband & I are life-long, active Democrats & we will work tirelessly to defeat these rat repubs & to elect that good man, John Kerry! ”

“ Hello Im new at this but I cant wait to help get george bush out of the office he stole from Gore in 2000. Conservatives say clinton lies but Bushs entire presidency itself is the utmost Lie and a slap in the face to thinking folks. ”

“ Outsource Bush's Job! ”

“ My name is Pat and I am an old school Democrat from the 60s & 70s -before the word liberal was considered in a negative manner. I really want to see Bush re-defeated. ”

“ Hello, I am a teacher,and have lived in Long Beach for six years. Our children and their families live here. We have an investment in this community. Validity in science, which is what I teach, is most important. John Kerry will allow americans to ”

“ Find out everything about me at purl.org/kryptos ”

“ I am interested in issues of economic equality. It seems that Villaraigosa is the best candidate to address the issue. ”

“ I would like to learn more on this topic ”

“ John Kerry 2004! ”

“ I want local Grassroots Progressives Meetups because I am involved with many progressive groups and wish to know more about new organizations starting up in Southern California. ”

“ Robert Campbell ”