Marylanders for Immigrant Rights is a Meetup for people who are tired of anti-immigrant scapegoating, who care about human rights regardless of immigration status, and who want to become active with others in defending the rights of immigrants to health care, education, and a better life. We work with the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), and other civil rights organizations. One focus for the next six months until the General Election will be defending the Maryland Dream Ac …
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All G/T kids need to meet, chat with, and play stimulating educational games with their peers. Underachieving gifted kids may have AD/HD, Learning Disabilities or Other Health Impairments, Depression, OCD or OD, or have trouble making friends. They may hate to read or write. They're also creative, have great imaginations, are funny, and super-sensitive. They have high potential, but haven't met it recently. They tend to be visual, right-brained learners. BRAINRELIEF, LLC holds workshops …
Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …
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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 …
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For DC/MD/VA men and women contemplating separation/divorce, enduring a pending divorce, or recovering from a finalized divorce. You are not alone! Join us for: our award-winning, Transformative legal and financial advice, nationally-renowned, professional divorce guest experts, empowering tools and resources that guide you emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and inter-personally, to become a better version of yourself through your divorce. Come share your p …
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Since being outlawed in the United States, non-consensual medical research has been outsourced to the world's most impoverished nations. This group brings together advocates and professionals to work to find a comprehensive solution to these crimes against the humanity of vulnerable human subjects exploited for medical research.
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We have been working for human rights since 1982 as part of Amnesty International, the world's oldest and most effective human rights organization. We focus on freeing/protecting prisoners of conscience and other human rights defenders and ending the death penalty, especially in Maryland.
Northern Virginia Vegetarian and Animal Rights Group WELCOME !!! Residents of VA DC MD looking to join the Vegetarian, Animal Friendly, Loving, Fun, Folks!!!!! Please join us.... Free Membership........$0.00 EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR GROUP :) Northern Virginia-Vegetarian-Animal Rights Group is a collection of easy going, fun, and exciting, Vegetarians, Vegans, Raw Food Vegetarians, Fruitarians, Future-Vegetarians, food/health/lifestyle ethics & sustainablility advocates who a …
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The Anti-Fur Society is a group of dedicated, committed and caring volunteers working around the world to help end the fur trade. By informing consumers across the globe, we hope to encourage them to make more conscientious choices about the merchandise they purchase. We promote the production and consumption of all cruelty-free clothing and work with all animal rights groups regardless of the cause it is focused on. Our mission is to discourage the production or wearing of fur, leather, silk, o …
Are you looking for a jump-start to your fitness program? Need some motivation? Could you use a little push and some friendly encouragement? Then RIGHT NOW RESULTS Bootcamp is a fitness program for you! RNR Bootcamp is an outdoor fitness program that offers fitness instruction and motivational training- packed with fun and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Get started now and have fun while losing weight, toning those muscles, increasing your endurance and gain …
The Washington DC LGBT Ballroom, Latin, Swing & C/W DanceMeetup is the Meetup group for Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org)
which supports the art and sport of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples and LGBT-friendly mixed-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org)
is an affilliate of the LGBT DC Sports Connection, Team DC (http://www.TeamDC.org).
DanceSport in C/W, Ballroom & La …
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This group is for vegans who are looking to get together to leaflet, educate, and enjoy the company of like-minded people. If you are interested in interacting with the public to benefit our non-human brothers and sisters, then this is the group for you. Please join if you plan on being active. In addition to animal rights, we will also enjoy some socialization. Please note, we will focus on animal rights/veganism, not animal welfare. Please also note that this is an ethical vegan group, not a …
… * A brief introduction to Sudarshan Kriya - a technique taught in the Art of Living Course, which uses specific rhythms of breath to harmonize body, mind and spirit. For more information, please contact (925) 321-5328 This workshop is brought to you by the Art of Living Foundation. www.artofliving.org
This group is for those interested in international relations, human rights and conflict resolution. The plan is to conduct meetings and discussions about current topics and to introduce new people to the work of Conflict Solutions International (CSI). Who says Washington is not a place for adventure? Come for a social discussion and maybe leave with a secret mission! CSI is a small, all-volunteer NGO. Central to its mission is not only a role of fact-finder but also of spokesperson for those pe …
We aim to be a support group for progressives, democrats, liberals and their allies who advocate for peaceful change. Are you a protester? An organizer? A firebrand? Or just someone looking to make new friends? If you are any of these things, we want you! Our three main goals are: -A means to find and organize local demonstrations and other events held for good causes. -Raise awareness of important issues. -To hold social events to meet other progressives. I have made this group in reaction t …
I'm starting this group because I would like to meet up with a group of good peeps on a regular basis to discuss the issues of the day like health care reform, recycling (just kidding), the bailouts, guns and gun policy, hunting, VA politics, and the answers to questions like, "Why are we here?" over massive quantities of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Guinness:) Actually, just kidding. I don't personally want to get hammered, but a beer or two over some good political and philosophical discussion w …
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This group is geared towards bringing together folks from Prince Georges County who support marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Maryland. ABOUT US: Marylanders For Marriage Equality is the coalition working to bring civil marriage equality to the Free State. Gay and lesbian couples in Maryland share the same values—like love, commitment, and strong families—as everyone else. They should have the opportunity get a state-issued marriage license. The coalition includes the NAACP- Balti …
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In a country where the LGBT community is often over looked or harshly judged and compared to the social norms of society, it seems our community has but a small footprint in a large world. Our most powerful ally is forming a supportive relationship with other positive LGBT members and gaining the assistance of the entire community to keep our relationships and families healthy and strong. Positive Women Making Positive Choices will provide our community with stability, opportunities to foster a …
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Support your Second Amendment rights, leave a legacy for future generations, and have fun doing it by getting involved with the best organization in town-- Friends of NRA.
Meet other vegans and vegetarians in the Dulles Corridor / Northern Virginia area and share ideas about vegetarian philosophy, recipes, restaurants, and products. Our members choose a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle for a variety of reasons including better health, animal rights, healthier planet, non-violence, and spiritual practice. Whether you are a long-time vegan or just starting out vegetarian, everyone is welcome to join us.
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