DEMOCRACY IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT!

Communities Mobilize Around the Presidential Debates

All too often presidential debates are reduced to glorified news conferences in which the candidates merely recite prepackaged sound bites. This fall, communities across the nation will declare independence from passively watching this take place. We will create real dialogue on issues which truly matter and we will exemplify the just, democratic and sustainable world we want to create.

1st Presidential Debate - September 30 - Miami

The Broward Anti-War Coalition is calling for an anti-war presence outside the debates at the Convocation Center in Coral Gables, beginning at 7 PM.


2nd Presidential Debate - October 8 - St. Louis

To show their disillusionment with the current political system, to educate about excluded issues, and to present their vision of reform the St. LouisOctober 8 Coalition are coordinating a week of events to spotlight local and national issues of interest. On October 8th, they have planned a day of concerts, teach-ins, workshops and films before a rally and march to the debate site. Bush has already hinted at canceling the debate.

3rd Presidential Debate - October 13 - Tempe, AZ

The October 13 Alliance is organizing a week of events demanding Democracy for a Change including concerts, forums, panel discussions, trainings, demonstrations, and a march to the debate site.

November 3: Super Wednesday Call to Action!

A time for popular outrage and widespread non-cooperation if Bush is elected, if the elections are canceled, or if there is overt election fraud again.

By mobilizing the day after the election we are opening up a new political space to define democracy as grassroots and participatory. No matter who wins, we will go beyond voting to build pro-democracy movements in the heart of the empire. Read More

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