Liberty Tree | Leading Voices for Independent Politics Unite

Leading Voices for Independent Politics Unite

Date:

April 26, 2010 6:45pm

Location:

UW-Madison Memorial Union

Full Description:

In this landmark event, distinguished group of panelists from across the American political spectrum will gather to discuss electoral reform, the peace movement, and the growing dissatisfaction with both Republicans and Democrats. Panelists include:

Theresa Amato, author, Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny
Angela Keaton, national secretary, Outright Libertarians (GBTLQ caucus)
Ben Manski, former co-chair, Green Party of the U.S.; founder, Liberty Tree Foundation
Sean Scallon, blogger, The American Conservative; author, Beating the Powers that Be
Cindy Sheehan, military mom; author, The Mimosa Party
Christina Tobin, Libertarian candidate, Secretary of State, CA; founder, Free & Equal
The event will be moderated by Steve Burns of the WI Network for Peace and Justice.

Elected officials of both major parties support the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, while opposition to war and foreign intervention unite people across the political spectrum. The panel will examine how those opposed to war and military intervention can hear from and vote for candidates who share their views in the face of America's restrictive ballot access laws.

Additional Information:

Areas of Focus:

Afghanistan (Bring The Guard Home), Ballot Access (No More Stolen Elections), Democratizing Elections, Iraq (Bring The Guard Home)

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