PLEASE SEE OUR 2012 UPDATE BELOW.  THANKS FOR VISITING OUR SITE - WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN THIS PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE GROUP (130+ members as of 12/31/11) AT AN UPCOMING MEETING OR EVENT IN 2012.

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We grew up hearing about the American Dream. It’s the dream of a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you can live with dignity, provide for your family, and give your kids a better life. A country where we strive for greatness–and take care of each other when times get hard.

Right now the American Dream is under siege. Tens of millions of willing workers can’t find jobs. Millions of homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure and millions more are underwater.

Instead of investing in our shared future, politicians are giving tax breaks to the rich and then slashing vital services families depend on. Rather than expanding protections for the middle class during these difficult economic times, they’re trying to gut workers’ rights.

But a new movement is rising all across America to fight back.

It was born among the teachers, students, firefighters and nurses of Wisconsin who took over their Capitol to stop to Governor Walker’s power grab. Now it’s spreading as millions of other Americans–inspired by the events in Madison, Wisconsin–stand up to say “No” to right-wing attacks on the middle class.

Van Jones called this new wave of energy the “American Dream Movement.” It’s growing stronger by the day, and it’s not going away until Americans can find jobs, afford to go to college, retire with dignity, and secure a future for their children and their communities.

We invite you to join the movement and get involved.

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UPDATE:

Our Events Team Leader, Judith Brooks, has stepped up to the Council Coordinator position, as Cilla Raughley has moved up to Regional Organizer (RO) with responsibilities for three councils in our area. We'd like you to welcome our new Events Team Leaders, Phyllis and Roger Harris, who will join Gary Graham (Media) and Robin Hansen (Recruitment/Growth) on the leadership team.

 



 

 

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