"Our Common Values Workshop" to be Held in Cedar Rapids

By Sue Astley

Ever felt like your highest values – justice, equality, the common good – have somehow gone missing from mainstream political conversation?

Ever noticed that some core right-wing ideas have been repeated so often, on such a wide range of issues and for so long, that they pass for "common sense" with a lot of people?**

If so, you're not alone. People throughout Iowa are tired of finding themselves trapped in an echo-chamber of right-wing ideas, where our views are not heard. To join progressive groups around the state in reshaping the political conversation so that it reflects our values and beliefs, please join us for:
 
Our Common Values  

A workshop led by Iowa Citizen Action Network (ICAN)

When: Monday, May 14th at 7:00 PM

Where: The Java Creek Café , 588 Boyson Rd. NE in Cedar Rapids

ICAN is working with diverse groups throughout the state to put progressive values back where they belong: in the mainstream of political debate. As the first stage of this work, in the May 14th workshop you will tell us what core values you'd like to see all sorts of great organizations and community groups around the state lifting up in their varied campaigns and struggles. We'll also look at the role values play in shaping the political agenda – how the civil rights movement used values in this way, and more recently how the political right has done so.

SPONSORED BY:

Working Families Win

Questions ?

Contact: Burkett McInturff (910) 476 7253 or jbmcintu@gmail.com

** For example:
    * Markets = "always the best solution, no matter what the problem";
    * Poverty = "your own fault";
    * The individual in society = "you're on your own."
    * Government = "wasteful; always the problem, never part of the solution";