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Goal: $3,000 in April
We're raising money to hire a savvy activist to operate as our watchdog for local government
Featured photo:Supporters at Elizabeth Dickinson's announcement in 2005
In announcing his drastic budget cuts through unallotment last week, Gov. Pawlenty killed the Political Contribution Refund Program that gives each Minnesota voter credit for a small contribution to a candidate or party of their choice. This has been a key source of funding for third parties in the state and allowed some candidates to run on lots of smaller contributions who otherwise would not.
Imagine a city that is a model for the rest of the world in sustainable, environmentally friendly living. A city that works not toward growth and sprawl at any cost but toward mutual support and quality of life for all its citizens. A city where all children have access to superb free public education that teaches not only the basic skills needed for living but gives them the incentive and confidence to become active, informed citizens of a democracy -- and of a peaceful global community. Imagine a city in which workers have the right to a living wage and where there is affordable housing and health care for all. A city of thriving neighborhoods, community-based small businesses and co-ops, and an economy weaning itself from dependence on fossil fuel.
St. Paul can become such a city. Read more...
