Ecology Democracy Network Introduction Meeting And Proportional Representation Study Circle


Dear Supporters and Trackers of the Network,

The Network is a nonpartisan effort to educate anyone about our mandates. I have found the structural changes we propose appeal to people across the political spectrum, as well as those who do not see themselves as political. 

But elections offer a great opportunity for our mandates to be amplified.  As the heat of the 2012 political campaigns grows we should invite/challenge candidates and parties to learn about our mandates and integrate into their platform and policy.

If you or others cannot make the gathering below I make myself available for groups, one on one, or over the phone presentations.

You can always join me door to door inviting people and/or I can send you an action kit.

For those in Greater Minnesota contact me to develop an outreach plan, either from your home, neighborhood, region or I can give you a specific assignment.

Help spread the word.

What happened to winter?
Ken


Saturday, February 25th, 2012
The Hennepin County Central Library: Room N-304
300 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Katherine Ann Forster Room: N-304

Introduction to the Ecology Democracy Network
1:00-2:30pm
I will be presenting the mandates and organizing strategy of the Network


Study Circle on a Proportional Representation for the Minnesota House
3:00-5:00pm

We will discuss how proportional representation:
 Decentralizes political power
 More accurately reflects the values of voters
 Engages people to participate politically
 Moves power and forms coalitions from external to internal to policy making

Sources will be:
• Reflecting All of Us, The Case for Proportional Representation, Robert Richie and Steve Hill
• Real Voices/New Choices, Douglas Amy

March 2012 Study Circle will be on:
o Ending Corporate Personhood
o Buckley v Valeo
o The problem of big money in politics and how to remedy the problems.