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Eternal Vigilance In 2000, pro-democracy activists were caught unprepared, mobilized too late, and the Supreme Court chose the President.
In 2004, we readied the “No Stolen Elections!” campaign, mobilizing tens of thousands of people across the country for what was to become the Ohio Recount.
In 2008, we organized "No More Stolen Elections!," and through the vigilant actions of hundreds of thousands of Americans, and hundreds of voting rights, civil rights, and pro-democracy organizations, an attempt to repeat the theft of the presidential election was thwarted.
Today, it remains true that, "the price of liberty is eternal vigilance." Please take a minute to read John Nichols' special report on the 2008 election, as well as the 2008 No More Stolen Elections! Call to Action and Plan of Action. Look at the Voter Bill of Rights and the News, Publications, Organizing, and other resources provided in the left side menu. Work to expand democracy. Remain vigilant against election fraud.
Latest News:WAVE NEWS: Released felons rally for return of voting rightsDate: March 4, 2010CHNI NEWS: Kentuckians rally for ex-felon voting rightsDate: March 4, 2010GRAVES AND MANSKI: Corporations are People TooDate: March 2, 2010HOFF: Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County responds to Supreme CourtDate: February 25, 2010KORTEN: 10 Ways To Stop Corporate Dominance Of PoliticsDate: February 25, 2010Take Action:Move to Amend: Overrule the Supreme Courtsource: Campaign to Legalize DemocracyAMNESTY: Support democracy for Hondurassource: Amnesty InternationalPublications & Talks:Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform introduce new film on 1901 constitutional convention(February 28, 2010)Open Secret is a filmed re-enactment of Alabama's 1901 constitutional convention, which produced the constitution which Alabama currently operates under. Delegates to the convention openly discussed ways to disenfranchise black and poor white voters, and dismiss women's right to vote. FRIEDMAN: Democracy's Gold Standard(September 14, 2009)Events:Wisconsin: March to Overrule the Court(February 16, 2010)Make plans to join the March to Overrule the Court, Noon, on Tuesday, February 16th as we loudly protest the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that corporations are persons entitled to constitutional rights to influence elections. Rally at the State Capitol, State Street steps, then march to the nearby federal courthouse. Bring a bell to ring, warm clothes, and friends. Click here to get a pdf poster to print out and distribute U.S. Social Forum II(June 22, 2009 - June 26, 2010)Another World is Possible! Another U.S.A. is necessary! Organizing Resources:Monitor Provisional & Absentee Ballot ProcessingProvisional ballots are not counted on election night, but must first go through a qualification process to determine whether or not the voter was eligible 1) to vote at all, and 2) to vote in all races on the ballot that was cast. . . . Observing this process can increase the chances that it is conducted fairly, in part by providing a deterrent to biased decision-making. Ruckus: A Call for Nonviolent Direct ActionThe Ruckus Society has developed an election-focused action toolkit you'll want to check out. We also recommend United for Peace and Justice's non-violent direct action resources. |
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