This group exists in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement in NYC as well as in every city, town, and state where it is springing up all around our great nation. In addition we are in solidarity with like-minded movements blossoming around the world, as indeed they are with us. This is a leaderless movement of discussion and consensus using the General Assembly model, but our end purpose is to initiate actions based on non-violent protest and advocacy which help us along the journey to a …

This is a group of financial professionals, accountants, technologists, economists, traders, engineers, housewives, househusbands, laborers, professors, students, activists and workers interested in reforming, revolutionizing and improving our financial system. We discuss and act regularly. Everyone is welcome! We meet at Columbia University's International Affairs Building on the corner of 118th and Amsterdam in room 409 or room 410 from 3 to 5 and go for dinner afterwards at Amsterdam.

A collective of developers, designers, researchers, artists, occupiers, and hackers discovering new ways of relating to the Occupy movement through data analysis and transformation.

Organized to facilitate and promote direct non-violent action to build community-controlled economies in support of the #Occupy Movement and the current 99 % Spring Movement.

To build a local community of LIC/Astoria residents who want to see social change for the better in our neighborhoods and beyond. If you'd like to join the conversation, go here: http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-astorialic-queens

Does your dog join you on protests?  Mine do. They are Occu-Dogs. Missy Paulette and Casey Jane at the Tompkins Square Pop-Up OWS event.

Orders We Will Not Obey “The time is now near at hand which must probably determine, whether Americans are to be, Freemen, or Slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own; whether their Houses, and Farms, are to be pillaged and destroyed, and they consigned to a State of Wretchedness from which no human efforts will probably deliver them. The fate of unborn Millions will now depend, under God, on the Courage and Conduct of this army” – Gen. George Washington, to his troo …

This group is for people who don't want to be ignorant of the law. This group is NOT for Lawyers, Legal Professionals or Judges... It has been long held that, "ignorance of the Law is not an excuse or a defense" "He who falls to assert his rights - HAS NONE!", "a closed mouth never gets fed" "a matter must be expressed to be resolved." NYC area people interested in joining a study group dealing with law & commerce. Members commit to preemptive tactic as a defense against legal abuse by authorita …

Do global issues require global politics? What does democracy mean in a global era? What would the democratization of global governance look like? Is this feasible? Desirable? What can be done to advance it? Who else is working on this? This is a group for New Yorkers interested in Global Democracy. Join us to discuss the theories and praxes of Global Democracy; connect with a diverse global network of those mobilizing under its banner; and maybe even do some organizing of our own.

Leashes of Love is an all volunteer pet therapy group that serves the public by scheduling pet therapy visits to hospitals, special needs schools, library reading programs, correctional facilities and assisted living facilities. What is Animal Assisted Therapy? Today, animals provide many positive human health benefits: Companionship, a friend to care for and to keep one occupied, something alive and warm to touch, a focus of attention, a reason for exercise, and to provide protection. Therapy …

Global Network for Progress Artists, Journalists,Technologist and Progressive people for constructive change Global Network for Progress: Artists, Journalists, and Progressive people for constructive change THE VISION of the Global Network for Progress is to inspire artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers to create and submit social commentary works for publication. We encourage artists and social activists to collaborate to expand their reach and effectiveness. We believe that the syner …

There has been a concentration of wealth in the hands of the few. The wealthy are growing more wealthy in a disproportionate way, the middle class is disappearing, and the poor grow daily in number and desperation. This concentration of wealth coincides with a parallel concentration in power that has also been steadily growing thru the years. To reverse the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few, we must reverse the concentration of power. In my book, "If Not Democracy", and on my blog, …

Take a moment to get to know us: The idea behind this meetup is to provide a convenient spot off of the Brooklyn ended N&R Train for people to meet and make new friends. It's also intended to be a somewhat low key thing with only couple dozen people. That way you're sure to actually be included in the conversation. We have a RSPV limit to most places we meet. If you RSVP, try and show up. If you change your mind try and change your RSVP too. It isn't a huge issue but if you occupy a spot you'r …

Do you like going out for drinks but cringe when you see the bar occupied by college students and hipsters? Are you looking to meet your people within your age range? You've come to the right group! We are a group of people between the ages of 30-50. We have been organizing these monthly happy hours since April 2003. One Friday a month, we go to various bars in Manhattan as well as the occasional Saturday. We also visit bars in the outer boroughs (during the summer). From time to time, we' …

Our Mission: “To inspire, organize and mobilize individuals to improve the human condition physically, emotionally and spiritually with malice towards none and charity for all.” Mercury One, named for a time when America showed its ability to be the exception. Although we face many trials, Mercury One knows that we Americans are still great.  That now is our window of opportunity to rise above and rebound.  We must not occupy but organize; not revolt but rebuild.  This is our unique moment in …

Do you feel that the two-party system has failed us? The Justice Party is a grassroots, broad-based, real political alternative to the corporate-controlled Democratic and Republican parties. The Justice Party issues a clarion call to join our community of concerned Americans demanding social, economic, and environmental justice for all, not just for the wealthiest Americans and their corporations. We seek to return political power to the people through fair and transparent elections, campaign fi …

Success Circles is a community of empowered individuals who are playing a big game in life. Our aim for this group is support each other to be highly effective and have fun without compromising our values. Success Circles is uniquely designed knowing the challenges most entrepreneurs and job seekers are facing; staying engaged toward their goals, avoiding distractions, while not having the structures that a corporate environment might have provided. At our monthly meetings, you will be exp …

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …