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The Pro-Democracy Convention |
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by Lauren
Email: demconv (nospam) ccr-ny.org (unverified!)
Phone: 212-614-6452 |
24 May 2001
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Over the weekend of June 29th-July 1st, 2001, in Philadelphia, PA., a National Pro-Democracy Convention will be held. We urge you to make plans to attend! |
The National Pro-Democracy Convention will be a vehicle to gather up and galvanize the disparate and disaffected constituencies and movements outraged by a flawed election, as well as civic-minded organizations and agencies committed to exploring electoral reforms and other avenues to strengthen our democracy. The conference will not be an end in and of itself but a critical part of the process of building a permanent movement for far-ranging reforms inour democratic system.
At the Pro-Democracy Convention you will:
-Learn about how our democratic system of government has evolved down through history
-Understand more about the flaws and failings of Election 2000
-Examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to democratic participation and how various international bodies monitor elections
-Learn about alternatives ways of practicing democracy in countries like South Africa, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and nations of Europe
-Discuss specific proposals for reform as present in the Voters' Bill of Rights
-Explore various ways and means of following up and sustaining momentum afterwards.
We urge you to be in touch and get involved. Let's build this pro-democracy movement! |
See also:
www.pro-democracy.com
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