In 2000, a U.N. Security Council resolution was unanimously adopted (U.N.S.C.R. 1325, hereafter referred to as 1325). The resolution was designed to create a framework for empowering half the world’s population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity, we know in our hearts there is work to be done on our own soil. While other countries are well on their way with action plans, the US seems to be stalled in " …

Interfaith CommUNITY meets at SW Herb Shop 148 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ Sunday mornings at 10:30AM 480.593.8798 www.interfaith-community.org Interfaith CommUNITY offers an open minded and diverse group of spiritual seekers who are eager to welcome people from all peaceful beliefs and lifestyles to our gatherings.  We’re eager to know you and excited to share how our Creator is working in and around us. It won’t take you long to discover that this is a faith-family of caring and open minded peopl …

This group is for people who proudly self-identify as "African"... (no hyphen) who are interested in organizing to remediate or advocate for a resolution on any number of issues adversely impacting the black community (local, national, and international). Those issues include but are not restricted to black male incarceration and the existence of political prisoners inside the US, economic underdevelopment, exploitation of African countries for Western development, the urban education crisis, ju …

The Arizona Legislative District 17 Democrats group is the place for grassroots Democratic Party activism in the city of Chandler, parts of Gilbert and all of Sun Lakes. We are part of the Arizona Democratic Party and the Maricopa County Democratic Party. We also work with the Greater Eastern Maricopa County Democrats (GEMDEMS) to insure Democrats run for office in LD 17 and win. We meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday at Iguana Mack's in Chandler, and also hold social get-togethers, days of action, …

Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the Tantra Community in Phoenix! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Community Calendar - any time you want - without any organizer approva …

Animal Advocates of Arizona is dedicated to building a more compassionate world for all animals. We exist to give a voice to the animals of Arizona, as well as to raise awareness for all animals in need. Our mission is to advocate for positive, responsible and respectful treatment of our fellow living beings.  The group's main focus in this direction is toward humane education, promotion of ethical and compassionate living, and providing both networking and resources to connect Arizona's animal …

GMO-FREE Phoenix is a movement not a group. It is for everyone that wants to learn more about the dangers of GMOs and how to identify them so you can take the Non-GMO Pledge to boycott GMOs...and help others to do the same. Your level of involvement is completely voluntary. We aim to help average consumers and food activists alike rally together in an effort to stay informed on important GMO/biotech issues, share ideas and take action as part of the nationwide Non-GMO Tipping Point Network and C …

Human supremacy is a myth. Let's replace it with a reality of equality.

About this group: This group was born from the  Phoenix Atheists Meetup Group (PAMG) as a way to concentrate and nurture efforts to bring together freethinking, atheist, agnostic and other non-believer families with children. Our goal is to be a catalyst in the development of a more personal, supportive community of freethinkers. We hope you will find community in this group, a place to connect and find families you want to get to know outside of just the meetup events posted here.  If you have …

A man must learn to be a man It is incumbent on each man to learn what it means to be a man and to learn who they are as a man before they take a woman It does not happen by accident Our culture does nothing to ensure the ascent of boys to manhood. Fraternal hazing is done to boys by boys, traditionally lacking in the assumption of a man's purpose or sense of identity other than as part of a group. The Military has a similar challenge imposing regiment and order in place of powerful independent …

WE NEED PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS: North Scottsdale and Chandler/Tempe PLEASE EMAIL: jennydamore@gmail.com ADOPTION REPRESENTATIVES: (CATS ONLY position in SCOTTSDALE) Evening weekday and daytime weekend shifts available at our PETsMART location at 90th Street/Shea in North Scottdale. Talk to the general public about adoptions. This role is fun because you interact with many pet-loving people while cuddling kitties …

Welcome to the Valley Austrian Economists! First off, no, you do not have to be an academically-educated economist in order to join this group. Basically we're just a group for those who are sympathetic to the Austrian perspective in regards to economics. Typically there is no set agenda or topic of discussion; we are first and foremost a social group. Our primary aim is to provide a non-formal setting, where like-minded people can come together for a fun social outing. However, we may occasiona …

Hi, This is an amazing group of dogs and dog loving friends :-)  If that's what you're looking for, you came to the right site.  You don't have to own a dog to join us........you just have to love & enjoy them too.  The foremost focus of this Group is always about our "four-legged buddies". In today's economy, it's difficult to get out and do many fun events that require leaving your precious dogs at home, or worse yet...boarding them! For me it has also been an ongoing "challenge" to find like- …

June 19, 2010 a fire started south of the I-40 in Flagstaff Az. Within hours a small 300 acre fire forced the mandatory evacuation of guests of the Little America Hotel, the Coconino Humane Association and four communities’ residents, pets and other animals. Within 1 day, a second fire broke out moving from 15 acres to 50 within 2 hours, to 500 within 4 hours to 5,000 within a day. The speed of this fire forced three more communities’ residents, with pets and other animals, to also evacuate. The …

Ever wondered why you were born gay, or questioned your life purpose? You're in the right place, with men that will support you as you learn to step into the Powerful, Authentic, Emotionally, Mature Masculinity that you were born with! _________ We are the GBTQ gateway to: The Mankind Project • We affirm that all men are welcome at our events, on our trainings and in our communities. • We create, events, trainings and circles in which all men are welcome to discover their deepest truths. We we …

The Underground Railroad Rescued Kitty Network (URRKN), started on October 31, 2011, is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) pending organization that arranges safe transportation for rescued cats from foster/shelter to forever homes. We smile every mile! Safety and security are always our first consideration. ♥ We operate solely on the kindness of our donors. If you would like to help us and no amount is too small please send your donations to: Our PayPal address for online giving is: Funding@urrkn.com T …

The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international nonprofit organization that promotes change toward radical flourishing in creativity and compassion through technology and religion, as outlined in the Transhumanist Declaration and the Mormon Transhumanist Affirmation. We support discussion and public awareness of emerging technologies, defend the right of individuals in free and democratic societies to adopt technologies that expand human capacities, and anticipate and propose solutions …

On June 12, 2008, at Rally for the Republic, Dr. Ron Paul announced the formation of his political action organization - Campaign For Liberty (or C4L) - to over 10,000 grassroots activists (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9o6XO1pFPY).  C4L's mission is "to promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a noninterventionist foreign policy, by means of education, issue advocacy, and grassroots mobilization." America …