Save Our Democracy initiative
Current and Emerging Leaders
These are certainly unprecedented times, with the country facing enormous challenges even as the state of our democracy precipitously declines under the onslaught of alt-right ideologies, continued propagation of the big lie, and an increasingly authoritarian-embracing Republican Party.
In discussions about this threat, Community Advocacy Coalition supporters and advocacy committee members were moved to be a catalyst for community engagement here in Ventura County, especially among young people – Millennials, Gen Zers, and perhaps high school students as well. Young folks have a huge stake in the fight to make America’s democratic experiment work for everyone. We at CAC acknowledge that leadership cannot come from us in the older generations, but we do want to provide support in whatever ways we can. And that’s where YOU come in, as leaders directly or indirectly connected with young folks.
We are proposing a convening for dialogue about the current involvement of young people in political life, and how aware/concerned they are about our eroding democracy and its impact on their lives and futures. What is emerging from the younger generations in terms of strengthening and re-shaping our democratic experiment? Clearly there is a great deal of action and advocacy around the climate crisis/environmental justice, racial justice, DACA/immigration issues, affordable housing, and reproductive rights. Are they connecting the dots in terms of success or failure in those efforts, and the poor health of our political system?
The purpose of this convening is to better understand and map the landscape of young people’s political involvement locally, and to foster integration of progressive actions that shore up, repair, and even re-imagine our democracy. As you all know, the energy, vision and advocacy of younger generations are critical to making real, long-lasting change, and creating the future we aspire to. CAC wants to support them, and you, in those efforts.
Join us to explore these important questions, and brainstorm steps forward. And please share this invitation with young folks in leadership positions in our county (cc to CAC). For more information please contact us at info@the-cac.org.
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Summer reception
Join us at the Ventura Harbor for the celebration on August 4, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm!
Come out to our last big event of the summer! CAC, 99Three FM, and our partners are hosting this breezy networking opportunity at the Ventura Yacht Club! Join in the fun, as we showcase vendors, giveaway prizes, and mix and mingle, at the marina!
There is still time for vendors to be part of the fun, download and return the form below to sign-up!
