Non-profits and activists around Philadelphia are increasingly using the web and social software to foster social change. Join Philly NetSquared as we bring together web innovators and social changemakers to socialize, strategize, learn from and inspire one another. For more info, including past Net Tuesday presentations, check out our site at http://phillynetsquared.org. NetSquared is a national organization (http://www.netsquared.org/) with chapters in many cities. Net Tuesdays are independent …

This is the Philadelphia area chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. We are a group of Harry Potter fans fighting for peace, activism, and justice in the Muggle world. If you are a Potter-Person and are interested in making a difference in your community, this group is for you! Check out our LJ group at community.livejournal.com/da_philadelphia!

OUR MISSION STATEMENT “To stand together and uphold our God given rights under the Constitution; To defend the original intent of our Founders through God inspired documents; To educate others on the rights, liberties and freedoms conferred to us in them; To speak on the containment of government and to the common good for all through our individual efforts.” We are an educational group. We will make available to our member’s information as to rallies, protest etc.,  if you wish to participat …

For decades, Greenpeace has stood up to the world's worst polluters, no matter how powerful. Now, we're calling on you to stand up too, to help us to meet the greatest environmental challenge in the world's history. We can rescue the climate, but it's going to take all of us. Join the Energy [R]evolution by becoming a Greenpeace volunteer!

Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orientati …

Note: **This is an update from the original copy. After what seems like some confusion as to how "sexuality" is defined, I thought I would refer to the American Psychological Association's definition: "Sexuality is a broad area of study related to an individual's sex, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. It also includes the effect of prejudice and discrimination based on the aforementioned topics, as well as sexual disorders". There's a plethora of topics and issues to cons …

Founded in July 2009, by a small group of average citizens, The Delaware County Patriots is one of a growing number of grassroots organizations across the United States. Our goal is to restore the rights and liberties of the Individual American, and to halt the growing power & intrusiveness of government in all aspects of our lives. We promote adherence to the Constitution through: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE MARKET SYSTEM If you are one of the millions of Americans that fe …

The mission of ACTION of PA is to educate, motivate, train, and support those who hold Judeo-Christian values and wish to become active in the local political process.  More at: www.ACTIONofPA.org.

A friendly group with an alternative GREEN vision for our country, where human rights, economic justice and environmental sustainability have priority over corporate profit. 1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. 2 …

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 …

Philly DSA is a chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the USA. We organize for progressive change in the City of Philadelphia and the whole metro region. Mission Democratic Socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. To achieve a more just society, many structures of our government and economy must be radically transformed through greater economic and social …

This is a great group for I.T. Professionals to meet outside of the office to relax, socialize, talk about sports, politics, life, and the ever growing world of Information Technology. We emphasize finding new friends and associates with similar backgrounds to network with and do exciting things. Dinners, forums, happy hours, adventures, sporting events, and yes, parties are just a few of the types of activities we will partake.

The Green Party of New Jersey is the official state affiliate of the Green Party of the United States. For over 16 years we have been promoting Green values and issues in the Garden State, and running Green candidates for office.

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

HEAR or Heroin Epidemic Action Reform is a group made up of families and friends that have lost someone to heroin. We also have members that are struggling with heroin addiction and their loved ones. We welcome people to join that can offer expertise in any area that can help us fight the heroin epidemic in our area. Our Mission Statement - Prevent heroin abuse and deaths, to help families affected by heroin and people struggling with heroin addiction in the tri-state area. We have identified ke …

Since December 2011 we have met every Saturday from noon to 3pm to protest the sale of puppies from puppy mills at We Love Pets, a pet store in the shopping center at Baltimore Pike and Providence Road (Route 252). We try to educate the public about the evils of puppy mills and the pet stores that sell puppies from puppy mills. We feel that we are making great progress and many people thank us for our efforts. Our protest is always polite, low-key, and law-abiding. We are not sign-waving fanatic …