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Local Democracy Movement Organizing ResourcesLocal Democracy Associations and OrganizationsA collection of groups and organizations working on issues related to local governance and local democracy that we hope you'll find useful. Check back frequently for updates. Local Democracy News SourcesNews sources for updates on participatory democracy efforts around the world. NewsYES! MAGAZINE: Spokane activists undeterred after defeat of Community Rights initiativeDate: November 4, 2009ACLU: Rev. Pinkney, community leader, vindicatedDate: July 15, 2009Local democracy debate heats up in SpokaneDate: August 12, 2009Take ActionSupport Benton Harbor leader now!source: Rev. Pinkney Support CommitteeEventsMICHAEL FRANTI: Concert to benefit democracy movement!(September 27, 2009)Welcomed to Wisconsin by True Endeavors . . . Ticket price includes $0.50 donation to Liberty Tree . . . INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS: Deepening democracy as a way of life(May 13, 2010 - May 19, 2010)Challenges for participatory democracy and citizenship learning in the 21st Century
Organized by Facultad de Ciencia Política y Relaciones Internacionales, Universidad Nacional de Rosario.
Frances Moore Lappé in MadisonA public talk by FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ on her new book, "Getting a Grip." Followed by a fundraising reception for Liberty Tree. Publications & TalksVIDEO: Manski, Farsetta, Alexander Gray on Extending Democracy(May 1, 2009)Progressive Magazine's Panel Discussion: EXTENDING DEMOCRACY Ben Manski, Liberty Tree Foundation for the Democratic Revolution WPR: Juscha Robinson and Gar AlperovitzRenew democracy when Joy Cardin’s guests discuss how to encourage more participation in government in your own hometown. Discussion of Democracy with Juscha Robinson, Ben Manski, and Amy MondlochJuscha Robinson, Ben Manski, and Amy Mondloch (Grassroots Leadership College) join WORT 89.9 FM's A Public Affair to discuss the meaning of democracy beyond voting. |
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Creative Copyright 2005
It is my contention that civil disobediences are nothing but the latest form of voluntary association, and that they are thus quite in tune with the oldest traditions of the country.
~ Hannah Arendt
~ Hannah Arendt