People everywhere are waking up to the fact that the economic system has shackled 99% of us to the powerlessness, propertylessness and hopelessness of economic slavery. The global economy — a power-concentrating, corrupt and baffling triad of monopoly capitalism, socialism and welfare statism — is burdened by unsustainable and non-productive debt, under-employment of people, under-utilization of advanced technologies, and under-funded entitlements.
2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Homestead Act. At this moment in history, a 21st century version of Lincoln’s visionary ownership-expanding economic policy holds special import. Yet no one offers a new system — a Just Third Way — to lift citizens out of wage, welfare, charity, debt and tax slavery. Our leaders offer no Emancipation Proclamation.
To save America and other market economies from financial disaster, the economic system must change and be based on sustainable growth, economic liberty and justice by lifting artificial and unjust legal and institutional barriers to equal ownership opportunities for every person.
CESJ and the Coalition for Capital Homesteading invite you to join with us in the spirit of Lincoln on April 20-21, 2012 for a series of events dedicated to the goal of “Justice through Ownership,” with a commonsense system-changing plan of Capital Homesteading for every citizen.
Eighth Annual Protest Rally at the Federal Reserve (Friday, April 20th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) at the Constitution Avenue entrance of the Federal Reserve Building, between 20th and 21st Streets, NW, Washington, DC. Grassroots leaders and citizen activists will “demand the plan” for “Justice Through Ownership.” Learn how, under the Capital Homestead Act, the Federal Reserve could use its existing powers to help finance a revitalized economy with capital ownership opportunities for every citizen. The rally will feature speakers from across the U.S., Latin America, the UK, and South Africa. Come enjoy songs, drums and poetry dedicated to a new path forward. Share your statements of support on Youtube and make some noise for justice!
More information on the Fed rally
Press release on rally
PDF flyer on rally
2012 CESJ Annual Meeting and Strategic Planning Session of the Coalition for Capital Homesteading (April 21st, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) in the Lakeside Plaza Community Room, 3800 Powell Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041. A continental breakfast will be served. We invite your participation as we hone our strategy, tactical plan and coordinated actions.
CESJ 28th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration (Saturday, April 21st, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in the Lakeside Plaza Community Room, 3800 Powell Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041. Cost: $30.00 per person.
Special Hotel Rate: CESJ has arranged for a discounted rate for a block of rooms at the Comfort Inn – Ballston in Arlington, Virginia, 0.5 miles from the Ballston Metro station. Space is limited. To reserve a room at the discounted rate, contact CESJ.
We encourage you to distribute this invitation throughout your personal and professional networks, and mobilize as many as you can to join us at the “Justice through Ownership” rally.
Please let me know if you plan to join us for these events, and if you’re bringing others. Call 703-243-5155 or email the R.S.V.P. below to info@cesj.org.
Hope to see you in April!
Yours in Justice through Ownership,
Norm Kurland
-- Norman G. Kurland, J.D. President Center for Economic and Social Justice (CESJ) P.O. Box 40711, Washington, DC 20016 (O) 703-243-5155, (F) 703-243-5935 (E) thirdway@cesj.org (Web) http://www.cesj.org
