We get together with like-minded activists working for Progressive Victories. We're focusing efforts on making progress in our county and state on Healthcare, Peace, the Environment, Education, Labor, Transportation, Energy and other issues. We're planning special events, forming a steering committee, and working with elected officials and other organizations on our goals. Note: this club is not formally affiliated with any political party, candidate or campaign. We request a $15 annual fee to d …

Democracy for America (DFA) emerged from Gov. Howard Dean's presidential campaign in 2004, and has organized grass-roots activists to support socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates. DFMC is Democracy for Montgomery County, a local DFA-inspired organization which is not directly or legally affiliated with DFA. Note: this club is not formally affiliated with any political party, candidate or campaign. We request a $15 annual fee to defray costs.

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 West. …

Renowned neuroscientist Sam Harris, in a recent article on tax cuts for the wealthy, said "Imagine being safely seated in lifeboat, while countless others drown, only to learn that another lifeboat has been secured to take your luggage to shore..." I created this group for people with like-minded Liberal views to get together in a fairly conservative area. We'll meet at least once a month for the local chapter of Drinking Liberally, a nationwide movement to bring Liberals together. See here for …

Are you passionate about progressive politics? Want to rant about how stupid the tea party is? Have a secret crush on Rachel Maddow? This is a friendly, casual group to chat about politics over a few beers after work.

We are a strong, diverse group that shares, most importantly, an enthusiasm for the prospects that stand within YDF's reach. We are dedicated to the success and well-being of the Democratic Party in Frederick County, the State of Maryland and all over the U.S. and also, to the development of the progressive, strong and experienced leaders of tomorrow. We have monthly meetings the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. We also have social activities, informative speakers, hands on activitie …

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.

Amnesty International Group 157 has been serving AI in the Charlottesville area for 28 years. We believe in human rights as a foundation for peace and justice and we regularly take actions demanding that governments live up to the standards set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We write letters on behalf of human rights victims, hold seminars on human rights topics and raise funds to support the preservation of human rights world wide. Please join us! Every voice counts !

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 …

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …