Democracy Unlimited

Organized trainings and workshops for the general public about democracy and corporations through grassroots convergences and speaking tours. No activity this year; kept as placeholder due to future program plans in 2024.

Move to Amend Education Fund: Provides grants to Move to Amend to educate the general public, allied organizations and affiliated grassroots movements about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on social movements to achieve their mission, and on solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; to support and act in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and to connect with organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Granted funds to Move to Amend for the following educational activities - 1) A Radical Gathering worked with coalition leaders to host a series of presentations, and panels, to teach, learn and practice organizing skills. 2) Eco-Net strengthened public education, facilitated presentations for how environmental movements can challenge corporate rule, mobilized activists, while prioritizing environmental protection and sustainability. Example: Move to Amend participated at End Fossil Fuels Action in Manhattan, NY. 3) Developed and hosted three Constitution Day events in DC focused on The Courts, The Corps and Congress. 4) Presented "Abolishing Corporate Rule is Part of the Solution to Authoritarianism and Fascism" at the 22nd Century Conference. 5) Educated 3 post-secondary students on the ramifications of corporate personhood and money as speech in political campaigns and launched hands-on organizing opportunities. 6) Movement Education and Empowerment Talks (MEETs) Presented- 3. 7) Strategic Planning Sessions to develop educational programming, outreach, and internal training work-plans.