IPPN 2009 & Beyond
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The IPPN Steering Committee appreciates your help in setting priority areas for our efforts in 2008 and beyond; work that builds a unified, independent, progressive alternative to the corporate controlled, two-party, economic/political system.
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. Please indicate your top 3 strategies to reach this goal
Please indicate your top 3 strategies to reach this goal
create educational materials that expose the flaws and corruption in the current systems
support electoral education, outreach and GOTV (get out the vote) efforts
support the development of independent parties
strengthen local community based organizations involved in civic engagement
focus on undoing racism and oppression
end funding for the war, military recruiting, and support veterans and military families
conduct lobbying of local, state, and national elected officials
focus on economic and income justice issues
work with progressive members of the Democratic party
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. How many years away do you think we are from this vision:
in the most recent election nearly 60% of the electorate voted. New voters, people of color, youth and those living in urban centers voted at rates over 40%. The US has elected a new President and the Congress is overwhelmingly progressive. Over the next four years dramatic advances for environmental, economic and social justice are expected. What year is it?
How many years away do you think we are from this vision: in the most recent election nearly 60% of the electorate voted. New voters, people of color, youth and those living in urban centers voted at rates over 40%. The US has elected a new President and the Congress is overwhelmingly progressive. Over the next four years dramatic advances for environmental, economic and social justice are expected. What year is it?
2012
2016
2032
When
3
. Please indicate which issue based campaigns IPPN should pursue. (Choose as many as you wish)
Please indicate which issue based campaigns IPPN should pursue. (Choose as many as you wish)
Economic Justice
Climate Crisis
Anti-War, Invasion, Imperialism
Anti-Racism
Social Justice (Healthcare, Housing, Education & Employment)
Corporate Crime
Other (please specify)
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. How can Independent parties best pose a challenge to status quo systems sufficient to incite reform and/or transform the current system? By -
How can Independent parties best pose a challenge to status quo systems sufficient to incite reform and/or transform the current system? By -
forcing the established duopoly to take issues and communities of need more seriously
running effective campaigns and winning
building a strong, active base
Other (please specify)
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. What, if any election related activities will your organization conduct in 2009?
What, if any election related activities will your organization conduct in 2009?
voter registration and/GOTV (get out the vote)
participation/protests at the Democratic Party Nominating Convention
participation/protests at the Republican Party Nominating Convention
distribution of materials at progressive convenings and conferences
(please indicate conference and date)
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. What activity or activities should IPPN engage/support to reach our goals? (Select all that apply)
What activity or activities should IPPN engage/support to reach our goals? (Select all that apply)
community organizing
coalition building
statewide or regional training/education
civil disobedience
lobbying/candidate accountability
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. What initially attracted you to the work of IPPN?
What initially attracted you to the work of IPPN?
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. How relevant is the work of IPPN to your organization’s goals and strategies? (Scale of 1-5 with 5 the highest)
How relevant is the work of IPPN to your organization’s goals and strategies? (Scale of 1-5 with 5 the highest)
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5
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. How can IPPN make independent politics exciting?
How can IPPN make independent politics exciting?
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. How can IPPN improve communications with you/your organization?
How can IPPN improve communications with you/your organization?
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. Would your organization be interested in being involved in the IPPN structure and leadership in one or more of the following ways? (Select all that apply)
Would your organization be interested in being involved in the IPPN structure and leadership in one or more of the following ways? (Select all that apply)
sending a representative to our national steering committee to help guide our activities
hosting a regional gathering of progressives and those interested in independent politics
hosting a regional training session on organizing
hosting a speaker from the IPPN Speakers’ Bureau
distributing Independent Politics newsletters and encouraging your membership to join IPPN
contributing funds to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of IPPN
Thank you for your time, input and support.
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