Issues
- Same Day Registration bill PASSED THE HOUSE!
SB195 / H91 is in the Senate right now, and has been referred to the
Select Committee on Government and Election Reform, where it is STUCK.
Contact the committee members to get this bill out of committee,
to the full Senate and PASSED by 4 July break so it can be tested in
municipal elections of 2007.
There is also a bill regarding divestment from Sudan in response to the ongoing genocide in Darfur. The bill passed the House [check your Rep’s vote, drop a note], and is now in the Senate, having been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Entrepreneurship. - Our current focus is on community outreach — meaningful and useful ways to involve and inform all citizens, particularly those who might be “wavering” or uncertain where they stand politically.
- Organizing precincts, 11 Mar 7:30pm. Keep up with our activities listed on events page; county wide info is at GCDP link.
- Keep pressure on Representatives and Senators to represent their constituency,
not the interest of big business. Use this
toll-free number often to make your voice heard; it is direct to the
Capitol switchboard! 800-426-8073,
800-828-0498, 800-459-1887 or 800-614-2803.
Download a document with local
and direct contact info here.
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[click to download if needed]. - A brainstorming session in 2005revealed the following issues
of importance [not in any particular order]:
Media Reform
Positive Response to Editorials, Democratic Positions
Serving the Least Served
Corporate Dis-Loyalty
Politicians’ Accountability
Justice Equality [Justice for All]
Unemployment / Underemployment
Accountability
Human Equality
Separation of State and Religion
Energy
FoodHealthcare
Social Security
the Economy & China’s Influence on USA
Racism & Hypocricy
Increasing Voter Participation
Supreme Court Nominees
Equity in Education [Including Gender / Salary Equity]
Saving the Environment
Women’s Rights & Choice
Mass Transit — Local and National
Politicians’ Salaries - Help County Commissioner John Parks by sending funds to: John Parks Defense Fund, c/o Mary Lou Zimmerman, 2304 Wilcox Drive, Greensboro, NC 27405