economic policy

Via e-mail from one of the organizers:

In the wake of the debt-ceiling debacle of the last few weeks, working people
and the poor are facing what could be a decade of increased hardship. Members of the Grassroots Global Justice Alliance are gathering to redouble
their efforts to defend the public sector, and to push back against the conservative myths of scarcity and austerity.

These folks were booted out of the Cancun climate conference for protesting the lack of interest in protecting indigenous peoples and the poor, who will be the first and most adversely affected victims of global climate change. So it should be somewhat spicy. For those who are unsure of the benefits of direct action, here are some notes from one of the founders of GGJ on educating the masses:

Barack Obama kicked off his general election campaign in Raleigh, NC on Monday, an indication that North Carolina will be a targeted state in the fall. Obama delivered a major speech on the economy at the NC Fairgrounds, marking the beginning of a two-week tour through the state, focusing on Economic Policy.

During his speech, Obama went into full general election mode, launching a direct hit on McCain’s Economic policy, calling it a “full throated endorsement of Bush’s Policies.”

Obama Slams McCain's Economic Policy