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![]() Alternative Connexions (I)
Diemer, Ulli
Date Written: 1989-10-31Year Published: 1989 Resource Type: Article Document on developing 'alternative connexions' in collaboration with other groups and individuals. There is a copy in the Connexions Archive. Abstract: - Excerpt: Principles/Goals - Create a much more democratic society - Greatly reduce inequalities of power and wealth - Democratic control of economic activity by those who do the work and those who need the products and services - Take away power from corporations, bureaucrats, the state, 'experts' - New democratic structures - Individual freedoms; civil liberties; minority rights; freedom of speech, etc. - Real change comes from the grass roots - Internal democracy of organizations working for change - Goal of increasing freedom and increasing community - Co-operation of free individuals and communities -Accomplishing this involves: - Internationalism - Solidarity - Class perspective - Sustainable ecologically sane economic activity - Support for liberation of women, minorities, etc. - Resistance to neo-conservatism, free trade, etc. In summary, Democracy (--> grassroots, socialism) Libertarianism Ecology Anti-free trade & anti-neo-conservatism Appeal to women & minorities Solidarity, links Alternatives Independent editorial boards Alternative Connexions focuses on: - Promoting idea of alternatives; idea that change is possible - Giving a voice to ordinary people and their experiences of looking for change and of life generally in this society --> Independent editorial committees - "How do we live and what do we do now?" - Promote/help movements, ideas of working for change; working to broaden choice; create alternative ways of living - Provide information and services Subject Headings |