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California Voters First
Los Angeles - Democracy in Distress Panel
Want to put an end to political gerrymandering, but not sure how to help?
Common Cause is a proponent of Proposition 11: California Voters FIRST initiative to end the extreme conflict of interest state politicians have in drawing their own voting districts by creating an independent, diverse, and politically balanced Citizen's Commission to draw district lines.
And now we need your help spreading the word and gaining additional support. To learn more about how you can help, please go to www.commoncause.org/ca/votersfirstvolunteer or contact JoAnn Fuller at jfuller(at)commoncause(dot)org or (916) 443-1792 ex. 11.
Los Angeles
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What is left of our Constitutional protections when executive decisions are made with no public oversight? Can we restore balance, transparency, and the public’s faith to the Executive branch?
Common Cause is spearheading a national campaign to “recapture the flag.” (Visit: www.recapturetheflag.com to find out more). In October, we are bringing the discussion to Los Angeles by hosting a reception and panel discussion entitled, “Democracy in Distress: Addressing the Legacy of Presidential Abuse of Power.”
When: Wed. Oct. 1, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: The MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Link to Directions
Tickets: $20 Support (includes museum admission, reception and panel discussion)
$50 Democracy Defender (also incl. your choice of two of three books by the panelists)
Please click here to purchase your tickets!
This lively event will feature Marjorie Cohn, Esq. (President, National Lawyers Guild); Bruce Fein, Esq. (Former Deputy Attorney General); Robert Scheer (Commentator, KCRW's "Left, Right and Center" and Editor of truthdig.com); and moderator Tanya Acker, Esq. (Political Analyst, CNN/MSNBC/Fox) discussing the Congressional and Presidential abuses of power that have put our democracy in distress.
As an extra-special treat, Common Cause President Bob Edgar will be joining us for this important discussion to make a special welcome and to let you know more about how you can join us in our efforts to recapture the flag.
Our panelists have each written critically-acclaimed books on this topic and are looking forward to signing copies for you during the reception and after the forum. Please click here for more information on the books.
With the election less than two months away, this conversation is not to be missed!
Purchase your tickets today because space is limited and we do expect this event to sell out fast.
For more information, please contact Vincent Jones at VJones(at)commoncause(dot)org or (213) 252-4552
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