Economic Crisis

Contents:

Statements

Articles/Letters

Creating Democracy Workshop

Media Coverage

Talks/Testimony

Create Real Democracy Blog

Books/Reports/Videos

Upcoming Events/Activities

Links

STATEMENTS

10/9/08 - Town Hall Meeting on Economic Crisis - Opening statement by Joe Mosyjowski

Summary: American Recovery and Reinvestment (pdf)

ARTICLES/LETTERS

10/3/08 - Open Letter to Ohio Delegation of the US House of Representatives on the Wall Street Bailout

CREATING DEMOCRACY WORKSHOP

An introductory, participatory workshop on how to change laws and assert citizen authority and power. Sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee. Cost of the workshop is $10.00 per person. Download pdf brochure. If you group is interested in hosting a workshop, e-mail gcoleridge@afsc.org

MEDIA COVERAGE

12-4-09 - "Should we make our own money? Taking charge of our community with local currency: CH-UH local currencyexploratory meeting" by Greg Coleridge -Heights Observer

11/2009 - "Taking charge of our community with local currency" by Greg Coleridge - Heights Observer

10/10/09 - "Real reform includes limits" by Greg Coleridge - Plain Dealer, Cleveland

7/16/09 - "Seminar: Economic Security Possible Through Monetary System Changes" Public News Service-OH

5/11/09 - "Our ailing infrastructure" by Greg Coleridge - Akron Beacon Journal Op-Ed article

5/11/09 - "Ohio Group: Bank Stress Tests Show Need for Ignored Banking Law" Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service - OH Download PDF of article here

3/11/09 - "Maybe he just likes it: Sherriff passes on chance to show compassion to Clevelanders who need it most" - Cleveland Scene, Volume 15, Issue 94

3/3/09 - "Democratize the banks" by Greg Coleridge - Akron Beacon Journal, Voice Of The People

2/26/09 - "Akron committee hears from citizens’ group about priorities" West Side Leader By Stephanie Kist
Printable PDF

2/23/09 - "Summit sheriff declines to halt foreclosure evictions" By Katie Byard Beacon Journal staff writer Akron Beacon Journal Printable PDF

10/7/08 - "Ohio Group: Bank Stress Tests Show Need for Ignored Banking Law" - Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service - OH

TALKS/TESTIMONY

CREATE REAL DEMOCRACY BLOG

Visit the "Create Real Democracy" blog!

BOOKS/REPORTS/VIDEOS

The Global Economic Crisis: Causes and Cures
Prepared for “From Global Economic Crisis to Glocal Economic Alternatives” workshop
US Social Forum, June 25, Detroit

Local Economic Self Determination

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(June 2010 version)

View and Download "This is What Democracy [In Ohio] Looks Like" (pdf)

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6/2/09- Public Hearing on the Federal Budget at Akron-Summit County Public Library

Download Video Here

Companion notes:

THE PEOPLE’S PRIORITIES
How Federal Economic Stimulus Money Should be Spent to Help

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UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

LINKS