Move to Amend Local Action Orientation

Local Action Orientation :

Local Action Orientation www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting… 1. Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition 2. 2011 Agenda & Timeline 3. Affiliating with Move to Amend 4. Taking Local Action: Community Resolutions 5. Getting Started with Local Organizing 6. Move to Amend Resources

Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition:

Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition 15+ year history of educating and organizing against corporate power and corporate personhood. Take our inspiration from past social movements (American Revolutionaries, Abolitionists, Suffragists, Civil Rights Movement, 2 nd Wave Feminism) – We’re not asking our government, we’re building a movement with ordinary Americans like ourselves – and you! Commitment to a multi-racial and multi-ethnic movement, with gender-balanced leadership, and representative of every geographical area of the country. We’re not just speaking for the grassroots, we ARE the grassroots! www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition:

Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition Motion to Amend: Abolish Corporate Personhood Establish that money is not speech Guarantee the right to vote and to participate, and to have our votes and participation count Protect local communities, their economies, and democracies against control and domination by large corporations END GOAL = Democracy in the USA! www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Move to Amend Organizing Strategy:

Move to Amend Organizing Strategy www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting… Local Resolutions State Initiatives

Move to Amend Organizing Strategy:

Move to Amend Organizing Strategy www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition:

Introduction to Move to Amend Coalition Many groups working in response to Citizens United ruling. Move to Amend is unique: Abolish corporate personhood! Grassroots organizing strategy! True coalition! For more information see: “Not All Responses to Citizens United Are the Same” - http://bit.ly/MTA-NotAllResponses www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

2011 Agenda & Timeline Highlights:

2011 Agenda & Timeline Highlights PRIMARY GOAL: Develop strong Affiliate organizations across the country who are passing MTA resolutions in their communities May 10 ~ 125 th Anniversary of Santa Clara County v . Southern Pacific Railroad . July 4 ~ Independence Day Actions August 24-28 ~ Democracy Convention in Madison, WI + In-person Affiliate meeting and training ( http://democracyconvention.org ) September 16/17 ~ Constitution Day Actions October 7-9 ~ Deep Democracy Retreat & Training in Humboldt County, CA ( http://www.duhc.org ) www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Affiliating with Move to Amend:

Affiliating with Move to Amend Process info: ( http://bit.ly/MTAappInfo ) Application form: ( http://bit.ly/MTAapp ) Our Goals for Affiliates: Coalition/Movement Building Emphasis Move to Amend name Growing the numbers through list sharing Democratic internal process Anti-oppression/Movement building organizing and power structure ( http://bit.ly/MTAmoveStrength ) Network and growth toward State Chapters www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Community Resolutions:

Community Resolutions Number one goal for MTA in 2011! Remember the Declaration of Independence… Opportunity to build your Affiliate Organization Educate and mobilize the public Connect to local examples Non-binding, no threat of lawsuit but requires elected officials and the public to take a position www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Community Resolutions:

Community Resolutions Lots of options: Organizations (Labor Unions/Councils, Political Parties, Activist Groups, Community Organizations, Churches, etc.) Colleges & Universities (Student Government, Faculty Senate, Board of Trustees, Campus-Wide Vote) Local Government (City, Village, County Boards) Local Ballot Initiatives (Direct vote) Coming later (not yet): State Legislators State Ballot Initiatives www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

MTA Community Resolutions: Content:

MTA Community Resolutions: Content Abolish corporate constitutional rights (Corporate Personhood) Money ≠ speech Encourage other communities Forward to state and federal representatives Join with Move to Amend campaign See: http://MoveToAmend.org/model-resolution www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Getting Started…:

Getting Started… 1. Form a group – hold an organizing meeting Easy to start with a group of friends We will publicize on MTA website and to petition signers in your area 2. Involve the public Bring a Move to Amend speaker for a public forum Host a Challenging Corporate Power, Asserting the People’s Rights study group Gather signatures for the Move to Amend petition www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Move to Amend Resources:

Move to Amend Resources Bookmark the MTA Local Action Toolkit link ( http://bit.ly/MTA-LocalActionToolkit ) State pages on website with affiliate info Website calendar to announce your events Email blasts to MTA signers in your area MTA Facebook ( http://facebook/Move2Amend ) and Twitter ( http://twitter.com/MoveToAmend ) pages Democracy Unlimited staff – info@MoveToAmend.org or call (707) 269-0984 www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Local Action Toolkit Resources:

Local Action Toolkit Resources View all tools here: http://bit.ly/MTA-LocalActionToolkit Download all tools here: http://bit.ly/MTA-AffiliateSupportDocs www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Local Action Toolkit Resources:

Local Action Toolkit Resources Affiliation information and application Event checklist, sample poster, sample press release Study group materials and other handouts and resources Materials for tabling: brochure, bookmark, petition Sample resolutions Corporate Personhood talking points Move to Amend graphics www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…

Next Steps…:

Next Steps… Local Action Webinars on the first Tuesday of each month at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET – mark your calendars! Register for the Democracy Convention in Madison, WI – August 24-28, 2011 – and tell your friends! ( http://democracyconvention.org ) Contact Move to Amend if you have any questions: info@MoveToAmend.org or (707) 269-0984 www.MoveToAmend.org ~ signed by 103, 226 and counting…