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Welcome to the new Local Democracy Network website! We are in the final stages of updating the content of this new site, and expect to have everything ship-shape very soon. In the meantime, there are plenty of useful resources already here. Enjoy!

Latest News:

    "Stop Recruiting Kids" Goes to Court

Date: June 4, 2009

    TED GLICK: Rev. Wright and Rev. Pinkney

Date: April 11, 2009

Take Action:

    Don't let the WTO Undermine Higher Education in the United States

source: Midwest Peace & Justice Caucus/Public Citizen

    Administrators move to expel campus organizers

source: United Students Against Sweatshops & Campus Anti-War Network

Publications & Talks:

    GLOBAL GREENS: Sustainable Cities Declaration

(May 4, 2008)

 "Taken together, these measures must and will help cities contribute significantly to climate stabilisation and ensure a better quality of life for their inhabitants. The future of the city will be green."

    CHIEF COUPER: Seven seeds for policing

(May 5, 2009)

David Couper is the former police chief of Madison, Wisconsin (1972-1993). He is now an Episcopal priest. This presentation was given in 1994.

Events:

    FUTURE CITIES 2009: Local Democracy in Action for a Post-Carbon, Post-Nuclear, Greener World

(November 5, 2009 - November 8, 2009)

This national conference will stimulate municipal efforts to engage citizens in their local democracies to promote a shift from carbon and nuclear energy sources to renewables and conservation, greener transportation and development practices, global elimination of nuclear weapons, and a transition from war spending to a peace economy.

    U.S. Social Forum II

(June 22, 2009 - June 26, 2010)

Another World is Possible! Another U.S.A. is necessary!

Organizing Resources:

    Ruckus: A Call for Nonviolent Direct Action

The 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.

    Community Wireless Resources

Resources for communities pursuing municipal wireless.
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