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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, 2010ROY: Why public education matters in AmericaDate: March 26, 2010Election MadnessDate: March 2008Take ActionStop Domestic Terror!source: Velvet RevolutionEventsUSSF: Revolution 2010: Building a Democracy Movement for the U.S.A.(June 25, 2010 - June 25, 2010)Join those who are building a democracy movement for the U.S.A., learn what they've been doing to create real campaigns for democracy where we work, learn, eat, serve, pray, and play, and learn about how these campaigns are coming together, right now, to form a committed movement for a new, more democratic, constitution. 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 & TalksWe 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. WADE: When Will Your Neighbor Join the Movement?(September 2, 2009)How are we - especially those of us in the movement for radical democracy - creating opportunities for people to meet their needs in empowering, democratic, and community-building ways? How are we training them and making sure meaningful actions are ready and waiting? How can we help ourselves and those around us acquire individual self-respect and collective self-confidence? |
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