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Local Democracy Network 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 CourtDate: June 4, 2009NEW YORK TIMES: Localities Want U.S. to Support Muni BondsDate: May 25, 2009PAN-AFRICAN NEWS WIRE: Appeals court to hear Pinkney defenseDate: May 24, 2009Chicago Ward Trials Participatory BudgetingDate: May 21, 2009TED GLICK: Rev. Wright and Rev. PinkneyDate: April 11, 2009Take Action:Don't let the WTO Undermine Higher Education in the United Statessource: Midwest Peace & Justice Caucus/Public CitizenAdministrators move to expel campus organizerssource: United Students Against Sweatshops & Campus Anti-War NetworkPublications & 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 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. Community Wireless ResourcesResources for communities pursuing municipal wireless. |