• Posted by Bill Potapchuk
• 28 January 2008
• civic engagement, development, education, Information, Uncategorized

Enough is enough.

America's politics should be driven by the priorities of the people, not sound bites, special interest money, partisan gridlock, and polarizing rhetoric.

It is time for a change.

We believe that politics cannot and should not be a spectator sport. No politician, party or ideology will solve America's mounting problems alone. Only by providing authentic opportunities for the people to be part of the solution can we rebuild trust in our political institutions and create mandates for meaningful action on the critical issues facing our nation.

So begins the introduction to the November 5th Coalition, an all-partisan alliance, committed to civic partnerships that address our biggest challenges. Check out the website, and sign the petition, for this promising effort. Members include American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), AmericaSpeaks, Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), Mobilize.org, National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation, National Civic League, National Wildlife Federation, Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network, Take Back our Citizenship (student group), and the Study Circles Resource Center.