Camp Democracy...Anyone going?

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http://www.campdemocracy.com/

Beginning September 5th, we will launch a non-partisan camp for peace, democracy, and the restoration of the rule of law. Camp Casey will move from Crawford, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to create a larger camp focused not only on ending the war but also on righting injustices here at home and on holding accountable the Bush Administration and Congress. Here's the schedule of what's happening each day from September 5th to 21st. Here are free rooms and rides. If you can send a bus and need help paying for it, ask us. If you need help filling it, post it on the board.



At Long Last ...

We held a press conference on August 29, 2006, to announce Camp Democracy. It aired on C-Span. Buy it on DVD from C-Span HERE. The Associated Press wrote an article. PoliticsTV.com filmed the event, and has posted the one-hour video. The advisory that we sent to the media prior to the event has more information.



At long last, Americans are preparing to say "Enough is enough" on September 5th when Camp Democracy begins on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Can we count on you to help make it happen? Sign Up to stay informed and volunteer to participate.

Here's the schedule of what's happening each day. Tents will provide activist activities, trainings, workshops, and entertainment on these themes: End War: Peace, nonviolence, accountability, and impeachment | Human Rights: Civil Rights, Immigrants Rights, Workers Rights, Women's Rights, Voting Rights, Katrina | End Corporate Welfare, Meet Human Needs: Healthcare/ Energy/ Education/ Environment | Communications and Creativity: Hands-on Media and Arts Training.

You can visit Spaceshare to offer a ride or to ask for one, or if you have or need a room in the Washington, D.C., area. Camp Democracy is a grassroots effort and will only succeed with the help of many, many people. Can you help us? Click here to make a donation to Camp Democracy.

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1. On a related note:

Join PDA Executive Director Tim Carpenter, PDA leadership and members from Maryland,
DC and Virginia for PDA's "Organizing the Progressive Agenda" events
September 6th and for a PDA Regional Leadership meeting 7:30 PM. All events in the
Main Tent on Constitution Ave. between 14 St. and 15 St. near the Washington Monument
all day and night on September 6th.

Members of Congress Join Progressive Democrats of America to "Organize the
Progressive Agenda" at Camp Democracy Sept 6th

WASHINGTON, DC - Several Members of Congress will join grassroots activists on September
6 to present more effective, better alternatives to the failed, fatal policies of
the Bush/Cheney Administration. They will lead discussions about Ending the Iraq
War, Implementing Single-Payer Universal Health Care, Helping Katrina / Rita Refugees,
and other critical issues.

Rep. Lynn Woolsey and Rep. Barbara Lee, (Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive
Caucus); Rep. Maxine Waters, (Chair of the Out of Iraq Caucus); Rep. Jim McGovern,
Sponsor of H.R. 4232: End the War in Iraq Act ; Rep. Bob Filner; PDA Executive Director
Tim Carpenter; PDA Board Members Rev. Lennox Yearwood (CEO Hip Hop Caucus), Steve
Cobble, (Peace, Trade, and Voting Rights expert) and Joel Segal (Legislative Aid
for Health Policy, for Rep. John Conyers) will present a Progressive Agenda for
National Security and Domestic / Human Needs. Local and national political activists
will join them. All events will be in the Main Tent on Constitution Ave. between
14 St. and 15 St. near the Washington Monument.

4:00 PM. Rev. Yearwood, just back from New Orleans, will report on continued devastation
and suffering then lead a discussion about the campaign to pass the Gulf Coast Reconstruction
Act.

5:00 PM. Joel Segal will lead a discussion of HR-676, legislation to implement a
universal, single-payer healthcare system, eliminate corporate waste in health care
and cover all of the 45 million Americans who lack access to quality health care
today.

5:30 PM. Rep. Lynn Woolsey will lead a discussion on legislation to end funding
for the Iraq war and to bring the troops home now with Grassroots progressive leaders.

7:30 PM. PDA Regional Leadership Meeting: Executive Director Tim Carpenter, Mike
Hersh, and other PDA leadership and members from Maryland, DC and Virginia in the
Main Tent.

Tim Carpenter said, "PDA is proud to sponsor Camp Democracy. Our country needs
an open dialogue about ‘changing the course.' At Camp Democracy, the grassroots
will organize and strategize for progress on critical issues: getting out of Iraq,
combating corruption, protecting voting rights, and refocusing our resources to
address human needs."