“ I enjoy networking with other people that share the same interests as I do, and also the possibility of making new friends! ”

“ John Edwards has his hand on the pulse of America. He is not owned by lobby groups and he is beholden to none - other than the Americans who need him to help get this country back on track. He knows what needs to be fixed and seeks ways to fix it. ”

“ I just want to meet other women in my area who support equity and are feminist-minded, or simply open-minded in general! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to get into better shape. Diabetes runs in my family and I also suffer from depression and exercise helps to uplift mood, so I can do both at once! If I have support I will be more likely to stick with it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need some strong amazing women around me !! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in becoming more active in the political issues in which the ACLU takes an interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because: I wish to insure that it is the WOMAN who indeed makes her own choice and not our government making it for her!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to meet other local feminists in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to keep my ability to choose. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we can present a united front for progressive ideals. ”

“ Im a mac computer enthusiast; musician, who does french translation, with with interests in science; astronomy, and democratic political blogging. We got to get our country back;-) ”

“ hi everyone, my name is Klaudia or just call me Klaudy... I'm a teacher in Alexandria and wanna join democrats.... ”

“ I used to do a ton of kayaking and would love to get back into it....despite the fact that I'm quite rusty! Also-great way to meet new friends with similar interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Feminist who is concerned about the state of the country under our current government and I feel we can make a difference together. ”

“ I organize MeetUps for the Prog. Dems of America, Dem Party, Democracy for America, and other MeetUp Groups join http://dfa.meetup.com/721/ or http://democrat.meetup.com/53/ until we get this meetup going ”

“ I want local 20 Million Loud Meetups because my peers and I are going to be able to vote in the next Presidential election and I think it's important to become as informed as possible before you exercise this right. ”

“ I am new to the area, a recent transplant from Atlanta actually. My boyfriend and myself are very interested in meeting young people in the area who share our interests. ”

“ Myself, anlong with others who share my views on his legislation would like to find a way to show him how we feel about his opinions and how his term in office is affecting the country as a whole. I'd be happy to hear from others with ideas. ”

“ I am just moving to Maryland. I have been living in Virginia where I have been very active with the anti death penalty movement and I want to continue to be active in my new state. ”

“ I want local March for Women Meetups because something needs to be done. I fear for the future of women's rights! ”

“ I am the new President of Women's Campaign Fund, the nation's oldest nonpartisan political action committtee dedicated to electing pro-choice women to all levles of government. ”

“ I want local Democracy for America Meetups because I want to talk to people about ideas for change and improvement in community cohesion and political enfranchisement. ”

“ i liked them back home ”

“ In addition to attending Meetup, you can become active in feminist issues by joining the Vienna Chapter of NOW which is currently being re-organized. We are meeting at the Tysons-Pimmit Library on Oct. 30, 2003 7:30-9, viennanow@hotmail.com ”