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 …

This is a great way to meet others who have an interest in reading and discussing books that shape our perspective on social issues - and watch independent and foreign films. If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions in a laid-back environment, this might be a group for you. Our main meetups are going to happen in Frederick, MD. So come join us for good books, movies, and of course snacks!

The DMVMC has been started to serve as a source for the community of music creators, professionals and fans to come together and work on issues and subject matters that are common to each and everyone of us whether your in the District, Maryland or Virginia. It was started by the Help Earth Foundation the same group that started Tsunami Band Aide and it will be run as a cooperative by those that show up and take part in the activitites, process and evolution of the effort.

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!

… You can learn how to recognize human trafficking victims, how the decisions you make in where you shop and what you buy can affect the slave market, and how to influence our local, state, and national government to make tougher laws and higher penalties for those caught in the business of buying and selling human beings. 

The Mid-Atlantic Survivalist and Primtive Skills Association. Motto: Fire, Rock, or Steel...nothing is ever outdated.Meet with locals who are interested in discussing basic and advanced preparedness issues, long and short term survival, Primitive skills. The future is not set how you go forth is up to you. We have two Chapters to better serve the people in the Mid Atlantic area.  The Maryland and the Northern VA  chapters. Members are welcome to attened events for either chapter. The Maryland …

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.

… Pope Pius IX made no secret of his affinity for the Confederacy, and the American hierarchy was so fearful of local schisms that the bishops were reluctant to speak out on behalf of abolition. African-American Catholics eventually operated largely as segregated enclaves. They also founded separate religious orders for black nuns and priests since diocesan seminaries would not accept them. For example, they formed two separate communities of black nuns: the Oblate Sisters of Providence in 1829 an …

The Global Women's Network meetup is meant as a real-world counterpart to the virtual Global Women's Network wiki (www.global-womens-network.org) which strives to be the largest collaborative information source on women's and girls' organizations and initiatives around the world. This meetup will bring us together to discuss issues affecting women and girls at the local, national, and global level. Each monthly meetup will feature a speaker or panel of speakers representing organizations tha …

… Founded in 1905 in Chicago, today, there are some 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries carry out service projects in their local communities and abroad to address such critical issues as health, hunger, illiteracy, water, youth and the environment. Rotary is comprised of people from all races, religions, and nationalities. When one joins Rotary and becomes a Rotarian, you become a part of a worldwide fraternity in the Rotary family. You can travel throughout most of the world and find …

Who are we? We are a diverse group of local climbers. Young and old, male and female, crag rat and alpinist, active and armchair types-We all enjoy climbing in its many varieties. We also share a common interest in promoting safe climbing, conserving the outdoor resource, developing new climbing skills, representing the DC Metro climbing community and having fun doing it! The Potomac Mountain Club, aka, is the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, a non-profit corporati …

This group was founded by a local Fashion Photographer, PeterP. It’s for those Fashion Photographers, Fashion Models, Fashion related Business owners and Fashionistas who are interested in seeing the DMV become more significant in the Fashion World and those interested in helping the Munchkin Fund raise funds for Fresh Start Science FRESH START FOR LIFECREATING NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR YOUNG SINGLE MOTHERS ISSUE: In 2008, 1.73 million of the 4.25 million live births were to unmarried mothers. Of th …

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 …

STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT! Travel with other like minded singles and have the time of your life.  Singles Adventures contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and environmental issues. I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining and respect the environment of the country that we visit. To visit or to get more information on upcoming Singles Adventure Trips click here........  

  "Reaching out to our local immigrant community has changed my heart forever, and I’m discovering true faith and spirituality." ~Beth~ I started this group to build awareness of the charity I volunteer with locally: Casa Chirilagua. Chirilagua is the locals' name for Arlandria, a local Alexandria Latino neighborhood, primarily Salvadorian, located just north of Del Ray. We're going to have a lot of fun in this group with wine tastings, dinners out, happy hours, and neighborhood walks. We'll se …

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 …