Resolutions

Resolution Number ANA07.43

Support Organizations’ Right To Free Speech

WHEREAS, the First Amendment of the Constitution states "Congress shall make no law [….] abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances;" and

WHEREAS, amendments passed during “Constitution Week” in September 2007 by members of both the U.S. House and Senate were in response to a newspaper advertisement published by the organization, MoveOn.org;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party supports the rights of organizations to publish advertisements exercising their free speech to redress grievances, without attacks or injuries.

Submitted and Written by: Susanne Savage, DSCC Member, 42nd AD
Co-Sponsored by Susie Shannon, Executive Board Member, 42nd AD
Signatories: Johanna Olson, MD, DSCC Member, 42nd AD;
Ahjamu Makalani, DSCC Member, 61st AD; Helen Hartman, DSCC Member, 42nd AD
Marilyn Grunwald, DSCC Member, 40th AD;
Dan Licht, DSCC Member, 42nd AD; Brad Parker, DSCC Member, 42nd AD

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Adopted by the Executive Board
Of the California Democratic Party
At Its Executive Board Meeting
Sheraton Hotel, Anaheim
November 18, 2007