wine & reading. we're college grads who just moved to DC and want to start a book club. we will be reading anything & everything: literature, philosophy, theology, poetry, science. we'll meet roughly every two weeks, and decide what to read next at each meeting. be ready for a good time

If your reading interests lean towards non-fiction, or if you are interested in a non-fiction title the Georgetown non-Fiction book Club is for you! We meet once a month at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library in D.C. (on the corner of R St. & Wisconsin Ave.). We'll read recent best-sellers, titles that people are talking about, and what you are interested in!

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 …

Our dialogue is an attempt to explore together the nature of the self and profound questions of existence as they relate to our daily lives. Inquiring together as a leaderless group creates a mirror in which we can see our conditioning reflected as we expose ourselves to one another and to ourselves. At times it may resemble cognitive therapy or meditating out loud, but we use no techniques or practices, and the aim is not problem solving or self improvement but self discovery. Ultimately many o …

Our dialogue is an attempt to explore together the nature of the self and the profound questions of existence Krishnamurti raised as they relate to our daily lives. Krishnamurti’s teachings are often referenced as a point of departure, but we are not attempting to promote any teacher or belief system. Inquiring together as a leaderless group creates a mirror in which we can see our conditioning reflected as we expose ourselves to one another and to ourselves. At times it may resemble cognitive t …

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to …

  Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners …

Southern Montgomery County Words and Wine is social book club for women in their 30s and 40s. We typically have two events a month – a book discussion and a social event. Each month we meet at a member's home or at a local restaurant to discuss our book selection. We spend about 30 minutes talking about the book while enjoying great food and a bottle of wine. The rest of the time we get to know one another. Members are encouraged to bring their book suggestions, because we like to read a variet …

… We won't take ourselves or anything TOO seriously, but we will delve into some fantastic books, talk about them, discuss, debate, learn, etc. And we will have fun. It's OKAY to be into this kind of thing. Promise.

Welcome to the largest and most active local community of Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists, Rationalists, and friends in the Washington DC Metro Area!  We host a variety of events each month in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia as well as active mailing lists on current events, debate, and general discussion. We're deeply concerned about maintaining Constitutional separation of Church and State - but we're also interested in building a community.  With that in …

As the Congressional super committee meets to develop a bipartisan deficit reduction package, it's more important than ever to make our voices heard!  Please join me if you are interested in exploring fact-based, bipartisan, balanced approaches to deficit reduction in a constructive, civil manner. The group will not endorse any one approach, but instead will serve as a forum for grassroots debate about the best way to reduce the deficit while staying true to our values and laying the groundwork …

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

This group aims to provide a means for people in the state of Maryland to discuss and organize activity that is committed to the principles of liberty and limited government as set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. It will specifically compare and evaluate candidates for elective office, based on their likely adherence to these fundamental principles. The purpose will include a robust and open debate of political issues in the state, on a non-partisan …

We're an activites group created specifically for singles who are non-believers, agnostics, and others who have substantial doubts about what religion has to say.  Our members are in their 30's, 40's and 50's. We meet for happy hours, group dinners, wine tastings, comedy clubs, group trips, hiking, golf, skiing, and other events. We're not a discussion / debate group.  We're an activities group where singles can meet other singles of like-mind. If you describe yourself as "spiritual but not reli …

I'm starting an in-person meetup group for DC MRA's and PUA's. If you are a fan of Roissy (roissy.wordpress.com), The Spearhead (the-spearhead.com), Delusion Damage (delusiondamage.com), A Voice for Men (avoiceformen.com), Men's News Daily, Tom Leykis, Chapin's Inferno, and others, this group is for you. If you are not familiar with these sites, google them. As a man in western society, it is well worth your time to visit these sites and learn what is really going on all around you. If you are f …

NoVA Working Moms Network is centered around supporting, encouraging, and providing an outlet for working mothers in Northern Virginia. With regular monthly events for mom alone as well as the whole family, our focus is on fun! Please note: Our group membership is limited to 100 members (active + pending) to foster close friendships among our members and their children.  Who We Are Active working moms with active families throughout Northern Virginia Moms who can have a blast both with their …