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Democratizing the Constitution Conference
DEMOCRATIZING THE CONSTITUTION CONFERENCE
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The U.S. Constitution provides the basic framework for how our government is structured, and defines the relationship between the federal government, the states, and all people within the United States. Any movement that wants to make systemic and fundamental change in this country --and that takes itself seriously-- must grapple with the fact that the United States is not currently a functioning democratic republic.
The Democratizing the Constitution Conference at the 2017 Democracy Convention will provide space for attendees to discuss, debate and strategize how to ensure that the growing U.S. democracy movement takes itself seriously enough to attempt to write our political and cultural victories into the governing law of this country.
The Move to Amend coalition is the principal convener of the Democratizing the Constitution Conference. Contact Move to Amend for more info.
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Conference Sessions
CONVENTION PLENARY: Opening Ceremonies and Keynotes
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 125 Willey Hall
229 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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Move to Amend Leadership Meeting and Training Sessions
When: Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 5:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Opening Plenary: Why We Need to Democratize the U.S. Constitution
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 9:00am to 10:15am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Building a Democracy Movement Rooted in Gender Justice
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 220 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Lessons from Past Movements that Inform our Current Movement: Abolitionists, Seneca Falls, Populists, ERA struggle
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 240 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Federal Accountability Amendment - Changing the Rules to Make Government More Accountable
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 230 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Move to Amend Outreach Action
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Looking at Current Events Through the Lens of Corporate Rule
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 240 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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The 2-Step Parallel Approach to Ending Corporate Constitutional Rights and Money as Speech
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Exploring Direct Action As a Tactic to Amend the Constitution
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 220 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Introduction to Move to Amend and the Movement for the 28th Amendment
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 230 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Plenary: The 28th Amendment: What Should it Say and How Will We Make It Happen?
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 2:30pm to 5:45pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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CONVENTION PLENARY: Overcoming Oppression, Building Inclusion: Jen Epps-Addison, Keith Ellison, Jacqui Patterson, and Jill Stein
When: Friday, August 4, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 125 Willey Hall
229 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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CONVENTION PLENARY: Democracy's Struggle with Rep. Pocan
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 9:00am to 10:15am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 125 Willey Hall
229 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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Congressional Roundtable: Lessons for How to Move the 28th Amendment Forward in Congress
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Ensuring Muslims Have Constitutional Protections: Challenging Islamophobia & Racism
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 220 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Tips and Tools to Fundraise for Your Cause
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 240 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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How Judicial Review and Lifetime Appointments make the Supreme Court a Democratic Threat
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 230 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Plenary: Queer and Trans Concerns Around Democracy and Money in Politics
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Engaging Workers, Artists and People of Faith in Ending Corporate Rights & Big Money in Elections
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 230 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Revolution, Resistance, and Resilience - Staying Whole in Our Divided Communities
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Building an Intergenerational Democracy Movement
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 220 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Rejecting Preemption, Building Local Power: Why we should fight for a Community Democracy Amendment
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 240 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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A People's Guide to Environmental Action
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 220 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Building a Multiracial Democracy Movement
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 230 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Dangers of Corporate Personhood: It’s Way Beyond Just $ in Elections
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 250 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Constitutional Revolutions: How, When, and Why
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 240 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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The Factory Hog Farm Puppet Show
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 310 Anderson
257 19th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Concert: Emma's Revolution
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
Pipefitters Local 539
312 Central Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Giving the People Constitutional Power Over War: Rediscovering the War Referendum Amendment
When: Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 9:30am to 10:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 240 Blegen Hall
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Decentralizing the Food System and Stop the Spread of Zombie Soils
When: Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 9:30am to 10:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 220 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Wolf-Pac's Case for the Convention Path to a Democracy Amendment
When: Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 9:30am to 10:45am
Where:
University of Minnesota, 230 Blegen
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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CONVENTION PLENARY: People's Movement Assembly (PMA)
When: Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where:
University of Minnesota, 125 Willey Hall
229 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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