By "religion-based bigotry," we mean both (1) bigotry against people because of their religion and (2) bigotry rooted in or excused by religion, e.g. bigotry against gays. For information about New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry, please se…

“ Hi! I'm the organizer of New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry ( http://freedomofreligion.meetup.com/62/ and http://nyarbb.com/ ). ”

“ I would love to meet with others in the area to make make new friends with people that know what I am going through! ”

“ Will try to get to a few events to meet some more women in the state. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we need to take a stand & not allow people to decide how we run our lives. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy signing ”

“ Hi! bisexual married male 45 years young. Recently moved to CT ”

“ Hello, I am a 37 yo HIV Pos, 5"10, 168 lbs mostly solid, in good shape, love 2 excersize, who's new to this city. Looking to meet other NYers, looking for companionship. ”

“ interested in meeting new people to hang out with and share some fun activities. ”

“ Interested in meeting other NYC professionals, make friends and interact. ”

“ I did this once before during the 2004 campaign and met quite a few interesting people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking for people who are also dealing with this issue. ”

“ Hi, I'm Len Magnus, and am interested in meeting other's within or outside of HRC to see how I can help this movement, as part of a new group. Best, Len Magnus ”

“ Sheryl! Wow! ”

“ New York Web 2.0 for Grassroots Causes Meetup Group http://web.meetup.com/27/ John Taylor Gatto Reading and Action Meetup Group http://edtech.meetup.com/24/ ”

“ Hello, Ladies! My partner Patt, and I live seasonally between Milford, CT and Atlanta, GA. We've attended several of these and have thoroughly enjoyed the company of so many classy women in this group. We look forward to many more of these events! ”

“ I'm a financial professional transplanted from Jersey City to Brooklyn who's looking to do some social networking with people in the neighborhood. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to change the East Islip school district's special education. It is a disgrace and violates our rights more than most people can imagine! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because am inerteseted ”

“ Sounds like a fun group... I live in NYC and I don't have a car so events would have to be public transpo accessible but I would love to be a part of the group! ”

“ Hi, my name's Anya, I'm really excited to be the founder of a new arts org founded in the wake of the recent election. It's called Salons for Change and always gives a portion of proceeds to media/voting reform, civil liberties, or human rights orgs. ”

“ My name is Robert Olley, I work at the Bronx Zoo, Looking for brothers and sisters involved in yoga, meditation, Buddhism, anti death penalty and almost anything that improves our lives.. ”

“ Hi! I just moved to New York last month after finishing law school and am looking to meet other people in the same position to explore the city. I'm into art, architecture, city history, and anything else that gets me out in this crazy city. ”

“ Hello everyone, Recently diagnosed and would like to network with other HIV positive people that I may learn from them how to best handle the imminent changes in my life, without allowing HIV to take over my whole life. I'm 38, a banker, gay, a pe ”

“ I want local 24 Meetups because it's very difficult to find fans who are as enthusiastic as we are about the show to watch together. It would be great if we can meet and watch the show when it is on and share in the non-stop thrill ride! ”

“ I'm interested in international gay issues such as the mass murder in Iran, as well as pressing domestic issues: AIDS, homeless youth, social discrimination, and marriage. ”

“ I am looking to meet other professionals for friendship and relationship. ”

“ Lesbians *and* literature? Who could ask for more? ”

“ local involvedment = universal evolution: 35 y.o. Urantian seeks, "2 add the spice of life 2 the everyday meal" 2 quote a friend. Just moved 2 NYC - Sept. 04 after 9 years N San Francisco, looking 2 get involved 4 humanity, ME, & Stewie Griffin. ”

“ I'm Hannah. I am a native New Yorker and have always been personally passionate about issues of equality. I look forward to the opportunity to put that passion into action. ”

“ I recently moved to the city. I just came off the Presidential Campaign and want to stay in touch with everything that's going on. ”

“ Hi, everyone. My name's Danielle and I was cruising the millionformarriage.org website when I came across the group. I'd love to become involved! I live in the Bronx. ”