Working Democracy is a new system of economy and government that will extend democracy into our everyday lives, beginning at where we work. Neither capitalism nor state control of the economy can guarantee our security and freedom or protect the environment. The third choice -- the only real choice -- is for the workers to decide together what to produce and how to produce it. We will achieve the American Dream of 1776 once "we the people" own the product of our own labor. We will distri …

Minnesota's oldest, largest, and most active atheist group provides a community for nonbelievers, educates the public about atheism, and promotes separation of state and church. We help make atheism part of the mainstream of society. We look forward to meeting you! We are a member-supported organization. Everyone who works for Minnesota Atheists is a volunteer, but getting our word out does cost money. This site, our website, mailing newsletters, filming a cable tv show and participating in pub …

This goup has been meeting for over 25 years to share the delights and challenges of knitting with knitting machines. The 30+ members own various kinds of knitting machine and share tips, patterns, and even yarn! The group meets monthly at the Textile Center in Minneapolis, MN. Each meeting features a brief business meeting, a demonstration of technique, and "show and tell" where members display their knitted items. This group is FUN!

From the outside it looks like we are holding hands, singing the Names of God from all around the world, and doing easy round dance forms. From the inside we are having quick and radical shifts in awareness as an entire group. The Persian poet Rumi speaks of "the Wine of Love". Jesus speaks of "the Peace that passes understanding." The Buddha speaks of "the Emptiness", not as absence but as potentiality. These and much, much more are available, not as poetic ideas but as direct experience. Word …

Come meet fellow CAA supporters in the Twin Cities area for fun social outings. Dineouts, potlucks, drink outings, and more. For more information about Compassionate Action for Animals and the work that we do please visit our webiste at: http://www.exploreveg.org/

This is a group for all Malaysians here in Minnesota to get together and share stories or updates. We welcome professionals, students or families to be part of this community. As Malaysians we bring a lot to the table from diverse cultures and religions. We are open to people to joining to learn more about the Malaysian culture!

Hi! It's been difficult to connect with other women geeks on a regular basis in the community. This group is for anyone interested in technology, hacking, or just making new friends with similar interests! We will have gossip sessions over hackathons, days when we just sit in a coffee shop coding away on our own projects, discuss the latest and greatest in technology over fun dinners/lunches, informal meet-n-greets with invited female tech figures in the community and more! Members can suggest a …

Do you own or just love vintage homes? If so, this is the place to be. Here's your chance to learn about topics and products of interest. We will visit local showrooms and craftsmen such as tile manufacturers and woodworkers who create period appropriate products. We will also visit local homes and hear from experts on topics related to historic homes. Join us to discuss all aspects of historic homes.

Native speakers, advanced speakers and intermediate speakers of Spanish, do you want to practice using spoken Spanish? Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! We will meet in various locations in Minneapolis. I am a local Spanish teacher who would like to meet more Spanish speakers in the twin cities. I would also like …

The LawSmoothie Project provides numerous meetups so that super-small business owners to get the help they need, in a relaxed, easy and enjoyable way --oh, and did I say "affordable?" Yes, that! The whole point of the Project is to deliver innovative solutions that allow super-small business owners to get the help they need at tremendous cost savings, but without sacrificing quality. SpeakEasies are a FREE roundable to talk over legal and business questions. Topics are whatever the group wa …

This Meetup group is AdventureHER. We encourage and facilitate adventures for women in the outdoors. All skill levels are encouraged to join, but we love those with perhaps not as much experience, but lots of curiosity and fearless spirit. What good is a skill if you can't share it with others!?! As we are a new group and the weather can still be unpredictable, we will be starting with shorter day trips. We're also planning full weekends when the weather is a little warmer. Throughout the year w …

This is a group of Minnesotans getting together to discuss programming JavaScript in the browser, on the server, on mobile devices, and everything in between. JavaScript veterans and newbies are welcome and encouraged to attend! Meets last Thursday of the month at Refactr in Minneapolis.

PLUG IN AT JOULE Work for yourself without being by yourself. Joule is a collaborative business community for those with a work at home lifestyle. Our members include startups, entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, telecommuters, developers and other independent professionals. joulemn.com

I've been looking to join a book club for quite some time, but I never found one that appealed to me. After a lot of unproductive grumbling, I've decided to try starting one myself. Everyone's A Critic (EAC) is open to anyone who enjoys books and isn't shy about sharing their opinions about said books. I try to encourage a diverse reading selection, so please feel free to offer suggestions (fiction or nonfiction). Members usually send me suggestions and then we do a poll to pick a selection. …

This meetup is for anyone who would like to go out and about in the Twin Cities, enjoys a great dinner/good drink now and then and enjoys the company of others. You may join whether you are Young or Old, single or dating each other. No married couples please. This is a fun atmosphere of socializing and enjoying the company of other people whether you have lived here for a while or are new to the area.

Get involved with Connect - a group of young professionals in the Twin Cities looking to further Aeon's vision that everyone has a home. Don't miss the chance to meet and network with other Aeon supporters through volunteer events and happy hours!Help raise awareness about the need for affordable apartment homes and connect with Aeon's mission. Connect's monthly Share-a-Meal volunteer opportunity allows you to build your network with other young professionals all while cooking, serving, and eati …