The pre-show for a Discord gathering Wednesday Oct 5, 2022. Intent: determine topics and general understanding of purpose. Discord link will be provided during the show or message Amanda.

Notes of previous discussions below:

Advocacy Issues: de-commodify housing eliminate medical debt term limits US-Indigeneous Treaties nationalizing major arms industry Codify 28th amendment (ERA) Fix social media by deleting algorithims Organize Around Anti-War publicly-owned/funded printing presses Rank Choice Voting Labor laws and unions to take time back for work hours. Require media to cover ALL candidates (fairness doctrine) Campaign Reform - finance and time Diversify information/media sources

Individuals Actions Add CBC (Canada) or other non-US source for news Push the Overton Window Sidewalk Stencils Starting points for getting active

Building Groups & calling people in: Citizen’s Union, coalition, alliance, etc Mutual Aid networks Flash mobs on call Indeed (or match.com) for civic action/engagement & mutual aid

Group Project Ideas: Lefty Credit Union Redrafting Constitution Antifederalist society Left “Legislative Exchange Council” Alternative political parties

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