“ Foreign affairs junkie with background in economics and investment analysis. Interested in expanding into OSINT. I'd be willing to take responsibility for starting a DC area meetup - would anyone else assist with discussion planning? ”

“ 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 would like to meet more progressive-minded people who want to make a change. ”

“ 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 am a working mom who lives in Evanston and we are new to the Chicago area. I am looking to meet other moms in the area who are juggling work and family life. ”

“ My name is Ben, my wife Rachel and I have one boy named Silas. He's about 9 months old. We live near Hamilton. ”

“ I am so sorry I have not been able to make it to one of these meetups. For some reason, the past few months have been crazy. However, I will show up at this one. I can't wait to meet everyone and work towards making this a historic event! ”

“ Hi. I'm new to the area and am trying to find organizations that appeal to my interests. ”

“ hey everyone , My name is Zillah you guys can call me "Z" for short. I'm a College student.I'm from in D.C. I the youngness of 3. I like to go see films , play and to be out and about. ”

“ Saying it loud... ”

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

“ I'm Kellie, and my son's name is Donovan. He is 10 months old. I am living in Leesburg, and I would love to meet up with other moms. ”

“ Hi! My name is Lindsey Beck & I just moved to Montgomery County (Germantown) from Virginia last fall. I work as a legislative assistant for a Democratic Congressman from Michigan & I'm looking forward to working with everyone! ”

“ Single, 30 something in herndon ”

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

“ I am an eclectic pagan. I lean towards wicca and the native american traditions. I am 39, divorced, and live in Manassas with my many animals. I am looking forward to meeting other pagans in the area. ”

“ My name is Colleen. I'm a middle aged mom of 2, a 17 year old daughter and an almost 13 year old son. I don't have a picture at this time but I will try to find one soon. I would like to hear from and meet other depression sufferers in my area. ”

“ I am a mother of two teenage girls,a teacher and a vehement pro choice supporter. I believe that women's rights are under constant threat. ”

“ The March was important and so affirming! Now we must use that affirmation to stay the course of the nation, starting with Virginia. See you soon. Please keep wearing your buttons when you're on the METRO! ”

“ 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 ”

“ I'm new to BookCrossers and would love to come to one of the meetups but I work evenings during the week. Is there any possibility of a meeting on the weekend. I'm a very basic knitter, but an enthusiatic cross stitcher and quilter. ”

“ Hi, I'm Greg, and I've been actively practicing the IBD methods for 3 years. I would like to come to the meeting sometime soon, as well as recommend a friend to attend. Thanks, Greg ”

“ I testified in 1974 at Senate hearings on the Buckley Amendment which would have outlawed all abortions in the US. I later became a national officer of NARAL. I am outraged at how aborton has been demonized by the Right. ”

“ Have lived in Mont County for 3 years; I have a long history of women's rights activism (NARAL, NOW, PPFA....). I look forward to working on the march! ”

“ Hi, I'm Pam Rasmussen and I'm new to Montgomery County! I'm in the process of moving from PA to the Gaithersburg area. I'm looking forward to participating in the march! Pam Rasmussen ”

“ I am a mother and former Ob/Gyn physician who is terrified about the direction our country is heading. It's not in my nature to sit back and watch; I feel compelled to join forces with other concerned citizens to "take back our country." ”

“ Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm fairly new to Baltimore. I am eager to meet like-minded women and men who want to protect a woman's right to choose. I'd love to hear from you and meet up. ”

“ Hi everyone, I am so excited to now be part of such a great opportunity. In college i was very involved in many women's rights organizations,but have had few opportunities since. Can't wait to meet you all!!! ”

“ 48 years old, mother of two boys, live in Baltimore, MD. Feel a need for us to organize in the face of BVush's domination of mainstream media. ”

“ Looking for people interested in getting together weekly (?) for scrabble game. ”