Together, we are on an epic journey for better representation in government and a more robust democracy. Our Facebook page receives nearly 4 million post views per day, with over 250,000 active users and over 270,000 fans. We are heartened and inspired by your spirit and your dedication in giving voice to ordinary Americans who wish to restore civility, cooperation, and fact-based deliberation to our democratic process.
Meet us in Louisville for the Great American Democracy Meetup and the 1st Annual Coffee Party Convention, Sept. 24-26 .
We want to reset the national dialogue so that we can address the challenges that we face as fellow Americans instead of partisans in a spectator sport. We want to find ways of restoring American democracy so that we work towards a government by the People, of the People, for the People.
Events will include:
- Mock Constitutional Convention co-chaired by Lawrence Lessig, Founder of Change Congress & Professor at Harvard Law School and Mark McKinnon, communication strategist for John McCain and George W. Bush. This is a critical response to the "Citizens United" Supreme Court Decision, and other present-day constitutional issues. You can submit and discuss amendments here: http://convention.ideascale.
com/ - "What Can We Do For Our Country?" a round table discussion moderated by Linda Killian of U.S. News and World Report
- Transpartisan Dialogue, a workshop moderated by Joseph McCormick of the Transpartisan Alliance --Issues Forums and Workshops presented and organized by social media experts, civic engagement pioneers, and by you. All registrants will be offered the opportunity to present a workshop or organize a forum.
- Coffee Party Banquet, a Fundraiser for the Coffee Party w/ Entertainment & Special Guest Speakers
Other Confirmed Participants: Frances Moore Lappé, Dave Rauschkolb, Lt. Dan Choi, Zephyr Teachout, Jeffrey Abelson, Scott Paul, Bill Moyer, Kwazi Krumah with more to be announced soon.
*Our email blast sent out August 5th mistakenly says: "Invitees who have responded with interest include" before a list of names instead of "Invited Guests." We apologize for this mistake. We will update you with new confirmations of participation.
Register Today for early-registration special rates.
In just a few short months, we have inspired a national movement with one simple message: Let's put party affiliations aside and work toward fact-based solutions in a civil, respectful manner. As we continue, our community of active citizens will be charged with 2 primary goals:
Advocating for legislative reforms, especially those pertaining to campaign finance and limiting the power of corporations to manipulate our government
Leading by example, so that our fellow citizens embrace their civic duty, and our elected leaders can best fulfill their oaths to facilitate government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Thank you for being part of the Coffee Party community!
