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Illinois: Three NP-members won Democratic primaries last Spring and face off against Republican opponents on election day: Danny Davis (U.S. House), Barack Obama (State Senate) and Patricia Martin (Cook County Judiciary).The Power of Public Education
New Party UpdateMy early years of activity in the democratic socialist movement were spent here in Chicago. They made a deep impact and lie at the heart of my way of thinking as a teacher. There are two quotes from Eugene V. Debs that sum up my educational philosophy. I'd like to speak tonight about both. Together they are my credo. I'll begin with the one then later pick up the second.
I would not lead you to the promised land, said Debs, because if I could lead you there, another could lead you back again.
I believed this before I began to teach, and it took time for me to see how it applied to teaching. It lies behind good union or community organizing, after all: don't do for others what they can do for themselves. All other forms of education lead to loss of power; this form alone leads to lifelong power.
Hats off to Earth Frisk Blog for exposing this.The Chicago New Party is increasely becoming a viable political organization that can make a different in Chicago politics. It is crucial for a political organization to have a solid infrastructure and visible results in its political program. The New Party has continued to solidify this base.
First, in relation to its infrastructure, the NP's membership has increased since January '95 from 225 to 440. National membership has increased from 5700 in December '95 to 7000. Currently the NP's fiscal balance is $7,000 and receives an average of $450/month is sustainer donations.
Secondly, the NP's '96 Political Program has been enormously successful with 3 of 4 endorsed candidates winning electoral primaries. All four candidates attended the NP membership meeting on April 11th to express their gratitude. Danny Davis, winner in the 7th Congressional District, invited NPers to join his Campaign Steering Committee. Patricia Martin, who won the race for Judge in 7th Subcircuit Court, explained that due to the NP she was able to network and get experienced advice from progressives like Davis. Barack Obama, victor in the 13th State Senate District, encouraged NPers to join in his task forces on Voter Education and Voter Registration. The lone loser was Willie Delgado, in the 3rd Illinois House District. Although Delgado received 45% of the vote, he lost by only 800 votes. Delgado commented that it was due to the NP volunteers that he carried the 32nd Ward. Delgado emphasized that he will remain a visible community activist in Humbolt Park. He will conduct four Immigration workshops and encouraged NP activists to get involved.
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