The Progressive Democrats of North Carolina will hold their Convention, November 13.
On Saturday, November 13th, the Progressive Democrats of North Carolina will hold their seventh annual Convention with the theme, “Creating a Progressive Paradigm.” The Progressive Dems will meet at the Shared Visions Retreat Center, 3717 Murphey School Road in rural Orange County from 9:00 am-5:30 pm.
Note the Retreat Center is in Orange County but has a Durham address.
Gene Nichol, Professor at the Law School at UNC-Chapel Hill and Director of the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity at the University of North Carolina, will speak about the Moral Imperative for a Progressive Narrative and Vision. Chris Fitzsimon of NC PolicyWatch will offer his analysis of Elections 20110.
he PDNC will conduct its annual business meeting and elect its officers for the coming year.
From PDNC President Heiderose Kober:
"After the November 2 elections, progressives have three choices:
1. Quit and retreat into our private lives and cede power to conservatives by default.
2. Allow ourselves to be pushed even further to the right by those who would counsel us to be 'realistic' and settle for one-sided compromise and watered-down policies.
3. Reclaim our Democratic platform, create a compelling progressive populist narrative, find like-minded partners and allies, and FIGHT for our core values on every front!
If you choose #3, please join us this Saturday, November 13, to chart a way forward. We will not give up. We will not give in. And we need every progressive to stand up more than ever!"
To register visit www.progressivedemocratsnc.org, e-mail us at PDNC2010@gamil.com, or call PDNC at 919-452-9342.
These are the panelists who will participate in the panel presentations and respond to questions after the panel discussion:
- Alexandra Forter Sirota: the economy;
- Marybe McMillan, of the AFL-CIO in Raleigh: jobs;
- Adam Sotak, Organizing Director, Democrary North Carolina: elections/democracy;
- Rob Shofield of Policy Watch: progressive messaging and building a progressive communications/ education system;
- Dennis Lazof, Right to Health Care: health care reform;
- Michelle Cotton-Laws: social justice;
- John Heuer: peace and redirecting military spending;
- Pete McDowell, former PDNC President of Chapel Hill: global warming and energy policy;
- Dan Besse, member, Winston-Salem City Council: the, impending radical roll-back of environmental protections in North Carolina.
The panelists will have a short period to respond to questions from the audience. There will also be an opportunity for participants to talk about the need to stay connected and engaged and to sign on to groups working on specific issues.
At 4:00 pm, PDNC leaders will facilitate a discussion of strategy in this rapidly shifting economic, social, and political landscape and how PDNC can be a catalyst for change within the Democratic Party. The officers will seek input from members on how PDNC members can work in their communities as partners and allies with other progressive groups.
From PDNC President, Heiderose Kober, “We need Progressives to attend more than ever! “
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