[Ailist] Fwd: [NCDD-DISCUSSION] Please Endorse This Democracy Agenda

[Peggy Holman]

I have seen this message on the Future Search and Open Space  
listservs.  It seemed important that this network also be aware of it.

Peggy


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Begin forwarded message:

> From: Janet Fiero <jfiero at AMERICASPEAKS.ORG>
> Date: December 5, 2008 11:50:57 AM PST
> To: NCDD-DISCUSSION at LISTS.THATAWAY.ORG
> Subject: [NCDD-DISCUSSION] Please Endorse This Democracy Agenda
> Reply-To: Janet Fiero <jfiero at AMERICASPEAKS.ORG>
>
>>
>
> Dear NCDD friends, I think you will be pleased with this report  
> developed by 3 citizen engagement organizations working together to  
> strengthen democracy.  Your endorsement will help strengthen the  
> message to Obama.  Read the note from Carolyn, Martha and Miles.   
> Janet
>
> Dear Colleague,
>
> A vibrant new agenda to strengthen America's democracy is being  
> advanced to the incoming Administration. It is our pleasure to  
> invite you to join this effort. Please endorse the Agenda for  
> Strengthening Our Nation’s Democracy.
>
>
> Read and Endorse the Agenda
> http://www.americaspeaks.org/StrengtheningDemocracyAgenda
>
> The Agenda is comprised of an exciting set of recommendations,  
> including a White House Office of Civic Engagement, a call for  
> regular national discussions, and a unique set of policy reforms to  
> increase participation in public life.
>
> We believe the Agenda will build on the incredible participation we  
> have seen during this election season by providing a real voice for  
> every American in our governance process. Together these  
> recommendations will transform the relationship between citizens and  
> their government.
>
> Please join this important effort and endorse the Agenda today.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Carolyn Lukensmeyer
> President, AmericaSpeaks
>
> Martha McCoy
> President, Everyday Democracy
>
> Miles Rapoport
> President, Dēmos: A Network for Ideas
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Janet D. Fiero, Ph.D.
> Sr. Associate
> AMERICASPEAKS
> Engaging Citizens in Governance
> Wk: 406-493-0709
> Cell: 970-260-7951
> www.americaspeaks.org
>
>
>
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