People power - it’s what drives democracy

March 31, 2016

Liberty Tree Foundation

People power - it’s what drives democracy- standing in solidarity

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People power - it’s what drives democracy. We stand in solidarity with all of the organizations and individuals proving that there is power in standing together and taking action in our communities.

This issue of Democracy News highlights grassroots activism that is winning victories on the national level, inspiring us during election debacles, pushing back against corporate control of our communities and taking action to protect people and the planet.

Read on to learn more…

ACTION ALERTS:

Arizona’s recent primary election was a disaster, especially in ‪Maricopa County‬. TAKE ACTION - help restore democracy in Arizona!

Join the SOAW spring days of action April 14 - April 18 to raise awareness about the harm caused by the drug war

PEOPLE POWER:

Lack of polling places and long lines punctuate reports of voter suppression in Arizona

Voter suppression not confined to Arizona - activists in Idaho, Utah and American Samoa working to increase voter participation

Teach-ins unite students, activists and visionaries from New York to Madison

Montana community members stopped largest new coal mine in North America

Grassroots activists successfully pressured corporate giant Kraft into dropping artificial dyes

Climate activists challenge using eminent domain for fracking with “Pancakes Not Pipelines” protest

GMO labeling victory in Senate may be short-lived, but sheds light on successful pushback against corporate interests

Climate activists call for no new oil extraction in New Orleans Superdome protest

Preemption being used to block local democracy measures including minimum wage laws

Toronto based coding groups empower youth of color in response to lack of diversity in tech industry

Democracy News is a service of the Liberty Tree Foundation. More information at www.libertytreefoundation.org