Please visit our ongoing project with The New Hive : Zeitgeist Seattle Resource 1: Compassionate Seattle Heart Map What does Zeitgeist Seattle do? We are part of a larger sustainability advocacy movement. Our mission embodies the principles of network weaving locally in the Seattle, Washington region through collaboration with local sustainable and community sharing organizations. We offer community outreach by promoting local Sustainable, Technological, Environmental, and Social Change projects …

Meet others in your local area interested in Amnesty International USA, a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.

The mission of the Justice Party of Washington State is to make real the U.S. Constitution mandate that our government be “of the people, by the people and for the people.” ALL the people, not just a few. The Justice Party is committed to protecting our democratic rights as set forth in the Bill of Rights, to opposing political and economic tyranny in all forms and to advancing the rights of communities to enjoy “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” In your interests, and in the interest …

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community, ASAN seeks to organize the community of Autistic adults and youth to have our voices heard in the national conversation about us. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which Autistic people enjoy the same access, rights, and opportunities as all other citizens. We hope to empower Auti …

Philosophy can be one of the most sublime or the most trivial of human pursuits. What are some of the definitions of philosophy? One classic notion might be the pursuit of wisdom, or sophia, studying about fundamental concerns  of life and world such as existence, truth and essence. The modern academic definition might be the study about how to think and know systematically and correctly,  by the proper use of logic, reason, and language--rigorous scientific and analytic philosophy. We have e …

Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring free monthly screenings of films from the Emmy Award-winning series Independent Lens. Community Cinema is on location in more than 90 cities nationally, bringing together leading organizations, community members and public television stations to learn, discuss, and get involved in key social issues of our time. Women and Girls Lead is an innovative public media initiative designed to focus, educate, a …

The Puget Sound Socialists is a District of the International Socialist Organization. The ISO is committed to building a left alternative to a world of racism, poverty, war, and environmental destruction. A socialist society where people come before profit—built from the bottom up through the struggles of ordinary people against exploitation, oppression, and injustice—is desperately needed. In the U.S., a tiny proportion of the population enjoys fantastic wealth, while millions of people live i …

The Common Good Café is a conversational café where we practice the art of civil, civic conversation. We join together and listen to a presenter, followed by small group conversation, and a time of Q&A. The focus of the Common Good Café is to serve as a discussion place where we can advance our commitment to engaging the political, environmental, and cultural issues of our time. Each café ends with a call to ACTION. After all, there is no sense learning stuff if we don’t do anything with what we …

We are One Energy and realizing and focusing on this simple yet amazing reality is the pathway to inner and world peace. Let me explain. Life was born with a single cell that multiplied and evolved into the all life on earth. That means we are all inner connected with everything living on earth. Imagine that for a second. We are all inner-connected with all other life that has ever been, and will ever be. If you believe in that simple concept then that is blue print and pathway for love and peac …

Interfaith is a faith that embraces the teachings of all spiritual paths that lead us to seek a life of compassionate action. Interfaith, as a faith, does not seek to discover which religion or spiritual path is “right.” Rather, it recognizes that we are all brothers and sisters, and that at different times and different places we have encountered the sacred differently. We need not fear each other's spiritual paths. We share who we are and what we believe without trying to convert or convince, …

Our meet up is associated with H+ and MTA and the Foundation. All three organizations are nonprofit organization's that promotes the idea of Transhumanism. Our meet up support's discussion and public awareness of emerging technologies, defends the right of individuals in free and democratic societies to adopt technologies that expand human capacities, and anticipate and propose solutions for the potential consequences of emerging technologies. Although we are neither a religious organization nor …

This group was birthed March 7, 2009 out of my silent scream, "What is happening to America?" I thought that I was alone. I had to do something; had to connect with others. Our first Meetup was on the 13th for Glenn Beck's first address to millions of those who thought they were alone in tsunami of progressive propaganda. GOALS FOR US: The goals are simple but require focus and dedication COMMUNICATE - We want to verbally and spiritually connect with others who are sick of the destructive prog …

1)  We Hike ... 2)  We Identify wild Pacific North West plants and mushrooms, some edible, some not ... 3)  We Engage in activities to help us improve our ability to Promote and Receive ABUNDANCE in its many forms. Prosperity Consciousnesses: Prosperity Consciousnesses is a state of mind that results in EXCELLENCE in: (1) Money and Vocational Success (2) Excellent Health (3) Quality Relationships and Infinitely More ... We watch ( TED Talks ) during potlucks – Ted.com and practice the princi …

If you have thought about wanting more out of life and really want to gain the tools, insights and support you need to help you become crystal clear about what you desire, make a plan and stay committed to getting there, this group is perfect for you! Imagine for a minute what it would take to make your current life perfect for you. What does that look like and feel like to you? Would you be at your ideal weight? Would you have and nurture inspiring, connected and fulfilling relationships? Perh …

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

Looking for friendly, lively, and focused discussion of fiction, essays, drama, and poetry, but not for long selections?  Then you'll enjoy our group.  We meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the City Hall in Bellevue, WA. This year we're reading selections from  Great Conversations 5 edited by Donald H. Whitfield, an anthology which contains most of the readings through May 2013.  It's available new from the Great Books Foundation; new and used copies may a …

"A disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, trauma free memory and sorrow-free soul are the birth right of every human being"- Sri Sri Ravishankar Come home to the Seattle "Art of Living" Meditation & Upliftment Group! We are dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through the Mind and Meditation This group is open to ALL people  interested in exploring the various options in the Seattle and close by areas to find a …

http://www.interact-learn.com/submain.php?category=instru... This is a facilitated event not just your normal drum circle. I will be working with on valuable music concepts. Rhythm, Groove, Layering, Improvising, dialog and creating conversation. Feel the energy and excitement of the drum circle. The drum circle offers equality; it includes people of all ages and skill levels. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. To form a group consciousness, ent …

Who Is TCAD Seattle?  On May 23, Muhammad Yunus spoke at Seattle Town Hall and showed a trailer for a inspirational documentary he's in, called "To Catch A Dollar," due out in September. Several attendees talked with Yunus, Gayle Ferraro, the film maker, and Kathleen Wells, the project director from Grameen Research.  When we asked if we could help, they said yes.  This volunteer group was formed in the days that followed, with a short term objective of building support for promotion of the movi …