We are a group of professionals in publishing who can assist writers, authors, and thinkers develop their book ideas and learn how to self-publish their book or e-book. We can also teach you about working with a traditional publisher. Rick Benzel is an editor and ghostwriter with 35+ years experience in book publishing and corporate writing. He has edited 100s of books, authored 5, and ghostwritten 10 for professors, consultants, and business executives. He was the Senior Editor for the best-sel …

Progressive Friends is a political and social club for liberals in the Los Angeles area. Whether you're a Democrat, Green, left-leaning Independent, Progressively Unaffiliated, or unabashedly Socialist, this group's for you! Feel like you can't talk to your family, close friends or co-workers about politics at all? You can with us! Always have to hide your leftist views from loved ones? Not here! We let our Lib flag fly high and have fun too! Let's share our ideas for making our country a better …

Come drum and dance with us!! We are Los Angeles' largest and most active, Samba drumming group! Learn to drum and dance like they do in Rio and Bahia! Whether you are a complete beginner, drum circler, dancer, percussion student or a seasoned pro we have something for you. We hold regular classes and rehearsals. Bring your own drums or borrow ours. We focus on performing at festivals, special events and parades. There are plenty of performance opportunities! We've performed at the Hollywood …

We are a large group of mainly entertainment conservatives, but all conservatives are welcome. HCR has worked with people such as Director David Zucker on various projects, the last being "An American Carol". Our group has been involved in casting, production and talent. We encourage our members to work together. We also are very politically active. We have meetings the first Wednesday of every month. They include dessert and wonderful guest speakers. Come check us out! www.hollywoodrepublican …

What if people got together mainly because they are people? What if we shared with one another, expressed our desires and fears honestly, and connected without worrying so much about external influences; money, work, cars, technology, activities, etc.? In other words, what if we started at the beginning; with our own humanity? What if we worked together to make a place where ANYONE with ANY label can join and be themselves, as long as they don't hurt or compromise others? I don't know for sure, …

This is a group people who describe themselves as activists or advocates; people who are film makers or who have access to facilities where we can show films; people who want to make a difference; and/or people who just like to watch films (mostly documentaries). Films for Action is specifically NOT political so we will not be supporting a specific political party. The goal is to leverage the power of story to help advocates/activists motivate and inspire change. We are open to the topics that w …

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign is over.  But we still have a big job to do in order to restore Liberty, The Rule of Law, and our Constitutional Republic. We've lost a major battle in the Presidential Election, but the War for our Freedom goes on. The Government keeps growing and crafting new attacks on our Liberty. Drones and Bombings without Declarations of Wars Arming Terrorists in the Middle East Indefinite Detention (part of 2012 NDAA) Internet Sales Tax (will drive many small inte …

I found this meetup group as a forum where people who are interested in military history, intelligence agency operations, strange military technology, and international politics may have a face to face chance to share their knowledge with one another. It is intended as both a social group and a learning forum. We may share with each other the great books on these subject matters we have read, plus personal experiences if you have any. Normally we will gather around in a large table in coffeehous …

The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) is a grassroots, nationwide organization affiliated with the Republican Party (GOP). The mission of the RLC is to recruit and elect Republican candidates who are liberty minded. While we encourage the exchange of ideas, we have our eye on the goal of electing Republicans that lean libertarian to all levels of legislative bodies; city, county, state and national. Therefore, we are action oriented not discussion focused. Join us if you love the challenge that …

The American Freedom Alliance is a non-political, non-aligned movement which promotes, defends and upholds Western values and ideals. The Alliance sponsors conferences, publishes opinions, distributes information and creates networking groups to identify threats to Western civilization and to motivate, educate and unite citizens in support of that cause. AFA focuses on five areas of concern: • The Islamicization of Europe • Academic Freedom • Media Bias • Radical Environmentalism • G …

The club, established in 1952, is open to all registered Democrats. The monthly meetings, which usually take place on the second Wednesday of the month, vary in their focus. Some meetings are concerned with issues specific to Culver City. Other meetings take up issues of statewide, national or even international interest. We have refreshments available a half hour before every meeting so you have a chance to meet the other members and chat. Our club has various active committees in which you …

Welcome to the Freedom Fighter Forum commonly known as simply the “Political Forum“ and welcome to our new Meetup group online. Our mission is to put sanity into government!  A "forum" a place for open discussion.  All views are welcome. By using Meetup.com, we will be able to announce our meetings, coordinate our activities, share information, and have many wonderful discussions right here using the group discussion board! Visit often or you can choose to receive updates in a single daily email …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

The Santa Monica Tea Party and Tea Parties all across America are reinvigorating the distinctly American values of limited government, personal responsibility, free enterprise, and respect for property rights. Join us in turning back the tide of excessive government spending and taxation.  Tell Washington (and Sacramento and City Hall) that you demand accountability; that you want legislators to stop rewarding failure with trillion dollar bailouts; that you know that free enterprise works best w …

A movement must not be defined by its complaint, but by its solution. Systemaccounting.org is an organization of warrior scientists who are dedicated to democratically establishing the "science of trade" by having the United States Treasury publicly implement the technology of System Accounting.

Are you craving a community of radical, creative queers? I am! I would love to assemble a group of folks interested in sewing/working with fabric/string in any capacity! I'm hoping to form a sewing/craft/creative circle that would get together in the members' living rooms or in parks or bookstores and stitch away and find common ground. Join me if you're interested!

Hello, and welcome! This Meetup Group is dedicated to bringing together like-minded individuals who believe it is not only their duty, but also their destiny, to change the world. By destiny, I mean to say that this group is for people who believe nothing will stop them in their pursuits; however, if you are spiritually inclined and believe in the concept of destiny, by all means, you're welcome to join as well. Future Leaders of the World is about making a difference in the world, on a grand sc …

THE ORIGINAL SCMLA MEETUP HAS MOVED HERE! Keeping tabs on: * Checkpoints * Drills * Martial Law & * Police State happenings here in California & beyond SCMLA's HISTORY : SoCal Martial Law Alerts is an offshoot of the national group: US Martial Law & Financial - Instant Alert System http://www.meetup.com/alerts SCMLA's STORES : SCMLA @ EBAY: http://myworld.ebay.com/socalmartiallawalerts SCMLA @ CAFEPRESS: http://www.cafepress.com/scmla SCMLA's WEBSITES : SCMLA Blog: http://scmla.wordpress. …

Calling all supporters of progress, equality and civil liberties! Join the ACLU of Southern California and do the RIGHTS thing!

We are looking for dedicated (card Carrying) Democrats who are interested in improving their public speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters is the most successful and fun way to loose your fear of speaking in front of an audience and at the same time polish up your leadership skills.

Divided though we are as a country, we're generally in agreement about the state of our union—it's not good. We also generally agree on a big part of why that is: our system is corrupt. By and large, our politicians are subservient not to the people, but to the corporations, unions, and wealthy donors who bankroll their campaigns. Our legislation reflects not what's in the best interest of average Americans, but rather the best interests of Exxon Mobil or Goldman Sachs. A government "of the peop …

THE EINSTEIN PLAN is an interactive theatre event by Donald Freed that asks, How can we change America? There's big power in small numbers when the audience answers together. Albert Einstein figured out that if only 2% of our population engages in non-violent protests, change will happen. It's a phenomenon, a performance, a way to organize communities, a teach-in, and it's fun, engaging, provocative, different every time. This play is available for FREE if you don't charge admission. Learn …

There are definitely many singles who are also vegetarian/vegan (or at least singles who like vegetarian/vegan food) in the SoCal region, interested in meeting people of the opposite gender.  Many people who fit these characteristics are very busy and don't have the time to search and find compatible people. That's where this group can definitely help out. Health conscious people usually have many other common aspects besides what they eat (or don't eat) such as the basic one--many are actually …

The TCM Classic Movie Fan Club is targeted to Southern California viewers of the Turner Classic Movie network (though we are a fan group and NOT directly affiliated with TCM or its parent company Time Warner). Members of our free, non-commercial group will have the chance to attend classic movie outings and see these films on the big screen in an audience setting with other like-minded TCM viewers and classic movie buffs throughout Southern California (and especially in the greater Los Angeles a …

We are one of L.A.'s premier political grassroots networks centered in the entertainment business in the Westside including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Culver City and the San Fernando Valley. We are an active part in the Tea Party Movement. We create music, film and graphics for advertising and promoting Conservative values such as Family, Faith and Country. We love politics and enjoy debating Democrats and Liberals. Visit our parent website PopModal.com the Conservative Alternative to YouTube. MI …

Ever since the Great Recession began, it has become clear that some of the old philosophies for investing are no longer as effective as originally thought. As people say, “The times, they are a-changin.” Success depends on actively seeking information in this constantly evolving environment. Even though the future is uncertain, speculation and exposure to unnecessary risks are not options that the prosperous investors of the future will allow. My name is Hunter Thompson and I am the founder of …

Blessed Be! We have 2 group for all Wiccans, Pagans, Druids, and other people who have positive magickal paths ( or simply positive paths & haven't explored this kind of community yet). The 1st group below you can participate in thru meetups on this site; the other deeper group you must come to the meetups on this site & meet the organizer & participants in person --to be invited to attend:  Scroll down for info on our deeper group. There seems to be a lack of meetups on the West side of town, …

This Taste of Downtown social club (aligned with the ‘Taste of Downtown’ initiative) is dedicated to experiencing all the wonderful elements Downtown Los Angeles has to offer. Whether you are a local, resident, commuter, visitor, or simply work downtown and want to experience a Downtown LA adventure we have an event for you. This group is for people who like to try new things, meet new people, network, make new friends, and are looking for fresh experiences with positive vibes with wonderful peo …