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Democracy School: From Corporate Control to Community-Based Power
Communities across the country and Washington trying to stop a wide range of threats such as oil trains, GMOs, fracking, factory farming, water privatization all run into the same problem: they don't have the legal authority to say "NO" to what is harming them.
How is that possible in a system of government based on "We the People"?
Simple: Big corporations and their allies have been very busy manufacturing and fine tuning a structure of law over the last 150 years that insulates them from community control.
So how do we change the rules?
It takes a combination of understanding history, focusing on structural change, and organizing on the grounds of local, community self-government.
All of which has led 200+ communities in 10 states to confront corporate power in our communities and at the same time protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and the environment.
This 3-hour workshop will lead you through the following:
o Why we have a corporate dominated, state-assisted structure of law
o How it looks when communities try to find remedy within that system
o What communities are doing to reclaim their rights for the sake of health and democracy for people, communities, and nature
o How Oregon counties are moving "community bill of rights" to protect communities and move them towards sustainability
Presented by: Kai Huschke, Northwest Organizer
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
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This workshop is presented by the Whidbey Institute and the Salish Sea Bioneers community. Dinner is generously provided by Homegrown Sustainable Sandwhich Shop.
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Whidbey Institute is home to the bold seekers of positive change. Our work nurtures and connects people doing uncommon work for the common good. Learn more: http://whidbeyinstitute.org
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The Bioneers are engaged citizens from all backgrounds and fields who focus on solving our world's most urgent problems within a framework of interdependence: It's all connected. Just as the web of life is intricately interconnected, so too are all environmental and social issues. We take a "solve-the-whole-problem" approach that is holistic, systemic and multidisciplinary.
The Salish Sea Bioneers program serves as a social innovation lab; an interdisciplinary nexus of community-based inquiry and engagement, connecting and enriching existing leaders, organizations and initiatives through our annual conference, media libraries and year-round 'learning community' model. Learn more: http://whidbeyinstitute.org/our-work/salish-sea-bioneers
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Founded in 2009, Homegrown is more than just a sandwich shop. Our goal is not only to create sandwiches out of sustainable ingredients but also to make sandwich creation sustainable itself. We consider our environmental impact for every ingredient choice, often between two competing theories: eating organic and eating local. We take the best from both worlds to create our sustainable sandwiches, salads and soups. We like to call this sandwich environmentalism. Learn more: http://www.eathomegrown.com
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Location220&Change, Impact HUB Seattle (View)
220 2nd Ave S (Pioneer Square)
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
Categories
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Attendees
Kamal P.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 10, 2015 1:57 PM |
Helene L.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 10, 2015 11:39 AM |
Riccardo P.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 10, 2015 9:08 AM |
Knox G.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 09, 2015 4:59 PM |
Victor C.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 09, 2015 4:59 PM |
Robert M.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 08, 2015 9:46 PM |
Heather E.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 07, 2015 9:48 AM |
Chiara R.
Bellingham, WA United States
Mar 06, 2015 8:21 AM |
Alika T.
Bellingham, WA United States
Mar 06, 2015 8:21 AM |
Twylia W.
Tacoma, WA United States
Mar 05, 2015 10:24 AM |
Chris W.
Tacoma, WA United States
Mar 05, 2015 10:24 AM |
Lars H.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 04, 2015 7:59 PM |
Denise H.
Seattle, WA United States
Mar 04, 2015 7:59 PM |
Abby B.
Seattle, WA United States
Feb 28, 2015 12:23 PM |
Michael K.
Seattle, WA United States
Feb 26, 2015 2:13 PM |
Eric R.
Vashon, WA United States
Feb 23, 2015 11:01 AM |
Lorie L.
Seattle, WA United States
Feb 23, 2015 10:45 AM |
Eaglesong G.
Monroe, WA United States
Feb 22, 2015 5:13 PM |
Charlotte R.
bainbridge island, WA United States
Feb 22, 2015 1:55 PM |
Kristian B.
Seattle, WA United States
Feb 21, 2015 5:59 PM |
Ben B.
Sebastopol, CA United States
Feb 21, 2015 11:27 AM |
Joanna W.
Seattle, WA United States
Feb 21, 2015 10:57 AM |
Paula W.
Woodinville, WA United States
Feb 21, 2015 7:40 AM |
Susan M.
Woodinville, WA United States
Feb 20, 2015 11:28 AM |
Karen A.
Bainbridge Island, WA United States
Feb 19, 2015 2:33 PM |
Peggi E.
Bainbridge Island, WA United States
Feb 19, 2015 2:07 PM |
Lindsey S.
Bothell, WA United States
Feb 19, 2015 2:02 PM |
Lindsey S.
Bothell, WA United States
Feb 19, 2015 2:02 PM |
Carlo V.
Edmonds, WA United States
Feb 19, 2015 11:05 AM |
Barbara K.
Woodinville, WA United States
Feb 18, 2015 5:09 PM |
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