The Coffee Party in Tallahassee: June 2010

6/30/10

MONEY IN POLITICS

The Coffee Party National Vote on Money in Politics concluded this past Monday night.

From every part of the country, over 3,100 took the time to become informed, by reading the background material, attending a National Coffee Summit meeting or joining a Cafe Call - and then expressed your opinion by voting. And nearly 1,400 wrote in comments and suggestions.

The results make it clear that Money in Politics is a core issue to over 95% of us - and the four specific approaches to action (focusing on the Fair Elections Now Act, the DISCLOSE Act, the Shareholder Protection Act and a Constitutional amendment) all received broad support.

Click this link to review the results and read all the text comments.

This action plan will be announced soon that will coordinate closely with local Coffee Party groups, who are encouraged to do what they do best - including state or local initiatives to complement the national campaign.

6/24/10

BIG BEND ENVIRONMENTAL FORUMS

Hosted by the Big Bend Environmental Forum, candidate forums will again be held in Tallahassee. On August 5, candidates for the offices of mayor, city and county commission will answer questions following a brief statement. On August 12 candidates for State House, State Senate and Congress will have the same opportunity. Forums will be held at Tallahassee City Hall in the Commission Chambers. The primary will be held August 24th.

The general election forum will be held on Thursday October 7th.

6/22/10

NATIONAL CAFE CALL

The next Coffee Party USA Cafe Call is planned for this Thursday, June 24th, from 8-10pm Eastern.

The subject will be the political implications of the Gulf Oil Spill. Please click here to register. Priority is given to people who wanted to join us on the three calls last week but were unable to do, so due to space limitations and/or technical issues with Maestro Conference.

The Coffee Party Movement’s national vote on the question of whether or not to engage in lobbying related to Money in Politics is taking place today.

6/20/10

Tallahassee Coffee Party - next meeting

Vacations and family commitments cause us to skip July and set the next meeting on August 14th. Check the Calendar on the sidebar. Stop by and bring a friend.

MISSION STATEMENT

Coffee Party members represent the diversity of thought, background, and circumstance that is found in the cities, towns, and neighborhoods of our country. We are a meeting place for Americans seeking common ground and collective action to strengthen our democracy. We maintain our independence from all political parties and labels. Yes, we are non-partisan, but being non-partisan does not mean we will not take positions. It means that Coffee Party members will arrive at positions based on principles and facts, not on party affiliation. By seeking and spreading accurate information, we empower ourselves and others to take action and participate in the deliberative process. The Coffee Party provides a place where men and women of all ages, races, physical abilities, and orientations can come together for a respectful and honest exchange of ideas. We believe that by talking and learning together, we can take action to solve the problems facing our nation. Along with national goals, we encourage Coffee Party chapters across the country to pursue local and regional initiatives chosen by their members.

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