Dear Progressive Democrats Sonoma County,
Why We Can!
The California Democracy Act is the start of a movement in California to democratize the state, beginning with the state legislature. Most voters are not aware that the state’s problems stem from the fact that the majority of legislators, who are quite responsible, are controlled by a small minority, a situation that runs shockingly counter to the most fundamental of American values.
This is the only campaign that can change that situation. We intend, as well, to raise the issue of what government is about, not only in California, but in America – that it is the way that citizens protect and empower the entire citizenry.
And we are building an infrastructure in the state to get those ideas out there, not only for this election and this issue, but wherever understanding democracy matters.
The reaction to our campaign so far has been positive and powerful. This is a chance for the average voter to actually change the future of the state. All we need is a majority of voters, the same majority that has already elected the sensible majority of legislators. We have found that this is a message that people, young and old, have been waiting to hear: You matter!
Can we get on the ballot? If enough people hear this message loud and clear. Will they? If enough people volunteer and contribute – and that takes leadership, in organizations large and small. If you and others dare to take the lead, we will win. But no matter what happens, these essential ideas will be out there for the future, and we will have an infrastructure to make sure they are heard.
Professor George Lakoff
Campaign Chair,
Californians for Democracy
SPEAKER TRAINING AND PETITION TRAINING N
LOS ANGELES
When: Saturday January 16th;
11am – 1 pm – Speaker Training
1 pm – 2 pm – Petition Training
Where:
Denny’s Conference Room
10700 Jefferson Blvd.
(at the corner of Jefferson and Overland)
Culver City, CA 90230
Please join us for this important training for our speaker’s bureau and signature gathering efforts.
To RSVP, send an e-mail to susieanneshannon@yahoo.com
George Lakoff Speaking Schedule
Thursday Jan. 14th – Irvine
“UC and Public Higher Education:
A Teach-In with George Lakoff and Senator Loni Hancock”
4-6 PM | 1010 Humanities Gateway
For more: hctr@uci.edu | http://www.humanities.uci.edu/collective
Monday January 25th – San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco
HSW-300
4:30 pm
Wednesday January 27 – Santa Rosa
North Bay Labor Council meeting
6 PM | 2525 Cleveland Ave
(corner of Steele & Cleveland)
Thursday January 28 – Danville
San Ramon Valley Democratic Club
Crow Canyon Country Club,
711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville, CA, 94526
6:45 PM.
PETITIONS CIRCULATING IN COUNTIES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
Signature gathering has begun in counties throughout California. Our goal is to collect 1.3 million signatures by mid-April to put the California Democracy Act on the November 2010 ballot.
With your help, we can change California’s future.
Please sign up to gather signatures at www.californiansfordemocracy.com
From tabling at the local farmer’s market to talking to neighbors outside the grocery store, we can get you started!
And please ask your friends and family to volunteer.
A petition coordinator will contact you to join a city or county team in your area.
— For a list of endorsements, including individuals, please visit our website at www.californiansfordemocracy.com
CA Majority Rule Campaign | 5850 W. Third St. #336 | Los Angeles | CA | 90036
