“ I'm helping organize the Portland Separation of Church and State Meetup. Our first meeting is Friday, June 20 at 7:00 PM--with FREE PIZZA! For details or to join, please check us out at http://churchandstate.meetup.com/181/ ”

“ How about a Joint Meetup Group of People on both sides of the Columbia with meetings on both sides of the river? ”

“ I'm a proud member of the reality-based community, looking for other people equally proud and reality-based! I'm a student of life and a teacher of science. I really think the world could use to take a closer look at this thing called "Reality". ”

“ I'm a student, and all the Campus Crusade-type groups get tiresome. Lets talk philosophy and life without trying to convert each other, darnit! ”

“ I'd like a chance to get involved in the community, make a few friends, and have a good time. I would love to host a regular meetup. ”

“ Looking forwards meeting new people that share my interests; graphic work, current events, and always the movies. Please keep me informed. ”

“ I've recently moved to Woodburn and am looking for like-minded people. I work in the Portland area. I am 54 yrs old. I grew up in the UU church in So. Cal, but find them too religious here in Oregon. ”

“ It's time to impeach Bush/Cheney. As Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Be the change you want to see! Restore our nation! ”

“ Hello. ”

“ Healthy pleasures which good food and good company provide nourish my reason for living. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its time for take the power back! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon is the Political Arm of the Oregon Choice Movment. We like to stay involved with like-minded meetups. ”

“ I attended the meeting at the Vancouver Library on Thursday. This "Meetup" may be useful. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to Portland and would like to find a way to get involved in local politics. I would also like to contribute to any of the above movements in any way that I can. ”

“ Hello, my name is Kaylee and I'm 20 years old. I'm a loud, proud feminist and practitioner of "radical heterosexuality". I'm new to Portland, and very interested in and eager to getting involved in activism and discussion groups in the area! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share with others who are concerned about violations of civil liberties and civil rights. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a passionate environmentalist who has a career in the field. I like to stay plugged in in as many ways as possible. I want to meet new like-minded people, I'm trying to build connection in the new location. ”

“ I want to attend these local Meetups because I have never been to a meetup before, and it sounds like fun and these are the topics that interest me. ”

“ I am a liberal protestant pastor residing in West Linn. Recently widowed, I hope to now have the time to be more politically active. The religious right is wrong - across the board and it's past time for the progressive voice of faith to be heard! ”

“ All are welcome to join the Billy Reed's Democracy for America Meetup meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at the NE Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd restaurant. You can contact me at wa88en@aol.com for info about the agenda. Lew Frederick ”

“ Hi, I'm Paula from Portland, looking forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ I want local ACLU Meetups because I want to get involved with like minded people. ”