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Democratic Culture Democracy is like love in this: It cannot be brought to life by others on command.
~ Sidney Hook
The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. ~ Ralph Nader
Democracy is not merely legal or structural, it is a matter of art, relationships, and values. Look here for resources on democratic organizing, practice, and ideals. NewsIN THESE TIMES Losing Liberal ArtsDate: January 8, 2010Election MadnessDate: March 2008Frances Moore Lappe Speaking in Madison, WIDate: November 5, 2007Take ActionStop Domestic Terror!source: Velvet RevolutionEventsExtending Democracy w/The Progressive, Manski, Farsetta, Gray, Wellstone(May 1, 2009 - May 2, 2009)Major speakers include Robert Redford, Amy Goodman, Naomi Klein, Barbara Ehrenreich, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the editorial staff of the Progressive Magazine. Liberty Tree's Ben Manski, together with various members of Liberty Tree's Board of Directors and Board of Advisors -- John Nichols and Robert McChesney, among them -- will also be speaking at this exciting event. U.S. Social Forum II(June 22, 2009 - June 26, 2010)Another World is Possible! Another U.S.A. is necessary! Learning Democracy by Doing(October 16, 2008 - October 18, 2008)An international conference organized by the Transformative Learning Centre (TLC) addressing issues of participatory democracy and citizenship learning. Publications & TalksCANNING AND REINSBORO: Re:Imagining Change: How to Use Story-based Strategy to Win Campaigns, Build Movements, and Change the World(February 13, 2010)Re:Imagining Change: How to Use Story-based Strategy to Win Campaigns, Build Movements, and Change the World, is a new book providing resources, theory, hands-on tools and illuminating case studies for the next generation of innovative change makers. We are on the offensive: Make the most of it!Ben Manski responds to Independent Politics News' question, "How can progressives get off of the defensive in 2006?" 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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