Strider Benston, civil rights activist

Strider Benston’s long and passionate dedication to political activism — dating back to his days of knowing and working with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — as well as his deep and contextual appreciation for American history, will inform his upcoming presentation on Neo-Liberal Economics.  You will come away knowing more about how deregulation, privatization and the so-called “rule of the market” has destroyed what was once great about America’s economy and morphed it into our present day gap between the very wealthy and everyone else, thus eliminating the concept of the “public good” and “community”.

Please join LAD as we are proud to host this event.

Strider Benston presents:

“Neo-Liberal Economics”

Wednesday, January 4 at 6:30pm

723 Main Street

Longmont

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A crowd of around 60 people enjoyed Strider Benston’s rousing presentation about Neo-Liberal Economics on Wednesday night. Strider laid the groundwork as to why we are in the financial mess we are in, with story and history, poetry, and some singing too!

We’d also like to thank Joel Davidow, former Chair of the Boulder County Dems, who came to explain the upcoming Vacancy Committee Process.

Thanks to all that attended our first LAD meeting of 2012!: members of LAD and some new faces too — friends in our progressive community who came to show support — candidates, local elected officials, making for a most enjoyable evening.

We look forward to presenting upcoming programs during this most exciting election year, and welcome you to future events.

And as always — bring a friend!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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If you received an Official Call in the mail, your participation is vital! Proxy votes are not allowed. The Vacancy Committee process has been set up according to Colorado State Law, to elect someone to fill a vacancy when a representative resigns. (In this case, to fill Boulder County Commissioner Ben Pearlman’s seat until the general election in November) IMPORTANT TO KNOW: If a quorum is not met (50% + 1 of the Vacancy Committee), Governor Hickenlooper will select our next Boulder County Commissioner. Your attendance is imperative so that this election can be completed.

THE VACANCY COMMITTEE MEETS THIS SUNDAY, January 8, 2012, at 1:00pm at the Boulder County Dems Headquarters, 1725-B Walnut St., Boulder, CO. (There will be a carpool from Longmont. Meet behind Chili’s at 12:15 pm. Please be prompt)

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Garry Sanfaçon

Boulder County Commissioner, District One

www.garrysanfacon.org

Email: garryforbouldercounty@gmail.com

303/803-7773

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Listening Tour, Meet & Greet/Fundraiser Schedule

January 13, 5-7 p.m., MEET and GREET/FUNDRAISER, at The Stone Cup, 442 High Street, Lyons, light refreshments provided, cash bar and coffee drinks. Host Committee: Lyons Mayor Julie VanDomelen, Betsy Burton
January 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. LISTENING TOUR, Longmont  Eagle Grill (opposite end of Safeway at 17th & Hover)
January 28, 9:00-10:00 a.m. LISTENING TOUR, Longmont, Brewing Market (SW corner of 119 & Hover)

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Rich Lopez

Boulder County Commissioner, District One

www.lopezforthecounty.org

Email: info@lopezforthecounty.org

303/908-9540

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Schedule of Events

January 12, 2012:

• Longmont, noon, Longmont Butterball Plant (employment, human services, economy)
• 1:00 pm Ross Farm, 8381 East County Line Road (GMO’s, hydraulic fracturing (fracking), farmland management)

 January 19, 2012:

• 8:30 am, Superior Park n Ride West side (transportation, land use, jobs)
• 10:00 am Lafayette Public Library (economy, affordable housing, Dawson School)
• 2:00 pm Louisville, Hoyle Farm, 10101 Dillon Road (intergovernmental cooperation, economic development, Conoco Phillips, open space)

 January 21, 2012:

•  9:00 am, Eldora Ski Area (transportation, Fourmile Fire, open space, recreational uses)
• Noon, Ward Post Office  (Fourmile Fire, Post Office Closure,
• 2:00 pm Jamestown, Town Park (Forest Service, wildfires, shooting, off-road use)
• 3:00 pm Lyons (wildfires, transportation, vacation rentals)

January 31, 2012:

• noon, Boulder Foothills Hospital  (vision, leadership, strategic planning, other issues)

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In Democratic races, LAD will not publicly endorse any one candidate until a primary candidate has been elected. In the interest of encouraging citizens to get to know the Democratic candidates, LAD will announce all candidates at our monthly meetings and we will announce any candidate events on this website and in our email blasts. We will post the announcements in the order that they are received.

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Elise Jones

Boulder County Commissioner, District One

www.elisejones.org
email: eliseforbouldercounty@gmail.com
303/579-8789

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Schedule of Events

• January 30, 5:30-6:30pm, COFFEE with the CANDIDATE, co-host Boulder City Councilwoman Lisa Morzel, Amante Uptown, 4580 Broadway, Boulder
• February 1, 8:30-9:30am, COFFEE with the CANDIDATE, Ziggi’s, 400 Main Street, Longmont
• February 6, 5:30-6:30pm, COFFEE with the CANDIDATE, co-host Longmont Mayor Dennis Coombs, Longmont Progressive Center, 723 Main Street, Longmont

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The Progressive Movement started as a response to industrialism during and after the Civil War, when our vast frontiers were being “tamed”, large cities were built, and business empires established. But with this also came corruption and the realization that not all Americans had an equal chance at the American Dream. Historically there were benchmarks such as Women’s Suffrage leading to their right to vote, the rejection of Social Darwinism, the emergence of muckrakers such as Upton Sinclair, professional social workers, the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act. But how does the Progressive Movement manifest itself today? Where do we go from here? And what are specific things an individual can do to honor the values of progressive change?

Please join LAD as we are proud to present panel speakers Strider Benston, Ric Fitzgerald, Richard Juday, Bob Kinsey, Jonathan Singer, Padma Wick, as they discuss Progressivism today.

LAD Presents:

Progressivism Today

Wednesday, February 1st

6:30pm

723 Main Street

Longmont

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Right before the Progressive panel discussion, we’ll have Candace Bowie, Field Team Leader from the Boulder County Dems, give us a quick overview about what’s in store for Caucus, coming up on March 6. Caucus is your chance to participate in the democratic process as well as being a delegate for a candidate you believe in at County Assembly on March 24.

Please join us!

LAD Monthly Meeting

Candace Bowie discussing Caucus, coming up on March 6, followed by:

Progressivism Today (see details)

Wednesday, February 1st

6:30pm

723 Main Street

Longmont

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