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Earlier this month, people from all walks of life came together with the singular purpose of reclaiming the American Dream for all. In response to the challenges faced with the federal budget, it was reported that in every congressional district “Rebuild the American Dream†meetings were held. The American Dream Movement is growing stronger by the day. As a participant at a Rebuild the American Dream meeting, I understand that the meetings held across the country were only the first of many steps on the way to regaining the dream for all.  Participants are committed to ensuring that once again Americans are: employed, can afford to go to college, retire with dignity, and secure a future for their children and their communities.
This summer, important action is being taken to bring more people into the political process. In addition to the “Rebuild the American Dream†meetings, there were voter empowerment campaigns held this month across the country. There are three (3) stages in the voter empowerment process: registration, education, and mobilization. It has been reported that volunteers in all fifty (50) states were knocking on doors and registering new voters. The overarching goal of the voter empowerment campaigns lead by the Democratic Party is three-fold: to bring more people into the political process; to make certain that every voter who wants to exercise their right is registered; to ensure the reelection of President Barack Obama and that Democrats take back the United States House of Representatives.
Get involved. Take action that can and will change the future. If you are not already registered, get registered to vote. Seize the opportunity to cast your vote. As was aptly stated by President Johnson when discussing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.†Your vote can be decisive, stand up, speak out, be heard— participate in the “Rebuild the American Dream†movement and vote!
For further information on the “Rebuild the American Dream Movementâ€, visit www.moveon.org. Sources: Moveon.org. Wikipedia.
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I agree. Your points were very well taken. States are making it harder for people to exercist their right to vote. It is my understanding that Wisconsin's Governor, Scott Walker, has taken measures to make it more difficult for certain segments of the population to exercise their right to vote.
In recognition of the gravity of the debt ceiling, proposed budget cuts, and the failure of the Republican Party to understand the importance of shared sacrifice, yesterday at noon, voters all over the country visited the local offices of their federal representatives to express their concern on these pressing economic, social, and even moral issues. Additionally, congress received emails and faxes from voters on this matter. Finally, voters called the offices of their congress persons in Washington regarding these matters. It was reported that so many calls came into the congressional switchboard from voters on this matter that it was shut down for long periods of time on Tuesday. It is understood that the pressure must be relentless.
Again, thank you for reading, commenting, recommending my post, and supporting my efforts in this matter. It is greatly appreciated. Have a great week.