Yesterday I got an email from Meetup, the company that allows you to set up group meetings:
Meetup has always served as an organizing platform for a wide range of political views, welcoming everyone from the Howard Deaniacs to the Tea Party. Meetup will always welcome people with different beliefs.
But after the recent executive order aimed to block people on the
basis of nationality and religion, a line was crossed. At a time when core democratic ideals feel under attack, we feel a duty to spark more civic participation.Last week, we created 1,000+ #Resist Meetup Groups to act as local hubs for actions on behalf of democracy, equality, human rights, social justice, and sustainability. Already 50,000+ people have joined.
These #Resist Meetups are open to anyone who want to create a bright future that’s rich with opportunity and freedom for all.
Meetup exists to connect people so they create opportunity and make the world they want. We hope members take these Meetups forward to be powerful together.
I’m not going to bother refuting the “block people on the basis of nationality and religion” lie because I’ve done it already.
What’s notable here is that Meetup has decided it’s an extension of the Democratic Party and doesn’t want any further Republican business.
I just deleted my Meetup account and suggest that everyone who is not a leftwing agitator do the same.
I would also suggest expressing your displeasure at this turn of events to Meetup’s Board of Directors:
If you know of a good substitute for meetup, tell people in the comments below.