HARVEST AND ARTIFACTS from the 10/1 IMIP HOSTED: Post INC ‘24 ZOOM HUDDLE // THE FUTURE OF THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT

This IMIP hosted Zoom forum was about Making the Most of the INC ‘24 Denver Convention (Intra-Movement and Inter-Movement Organizing for Collective Influence and Impact)

Oct 01, 2024

This Zoom Huddle was about making connections, identifying opportunities and making the most of the INC ‘24 Denver gathering as it relates to:

1) The intra-movement (within the Independent Field) building of a Pro-Democracy Independent Movement and

2) The inter-movement alignment building between a Pro-Democracy Independent Movement and the Transpartisan Pro-Democracy Movement of Many Movements

Thanks to everyone for showing up and engaging in the IMIP Hosted INC '24 Zoom Huddle: The Future of the Independent Movement conversation today.

Here are just the links to the main document and several sub-documents. I've also included the full text of those links below for your scanning convenience

10/1 IMIP HOSTED: Post INC ‘24 DENVER HUDDLE // THE FUTURE OF THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT

10/1 FATHOM AI Summary Notes & Video Link: The Future of the Independent Movement

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10/1 READ AI Summary Notes: IMIP Hosted, Post-INC '24, Zoom Huddle: The Future of the Independent Movement

10/1 AI Summary of Zoom Chat Transcript

10/1 IMIP Hosted Post INC ‘24 (Human Edited) Zoom Chat Transcript

10/1 IMIP Hosted Post INC ‘24 (Unedited) Zoom Chat Transcript

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The defeat of RFK and the brilliant future of the independent movement By Jacqueline Salit Aug 27, 2024, Salit is co-founder and president of Independent Voting.

At a Crossroads: The Future of the Independent Movement, Critical Thinking and Reaching Critical Mass by Walt Roberts Sep 17, 2024

"This is a disunited force that has acquired a long list of failures — failures that can become the building blocks of innovation and transformation if we play our cards well." Jackie Salit

GET CONNECTED: IMIP / GENERATE DEMOCRACY! RELATED ITEMS

11/18 IMIP Hosted NANR Pre-Summit Huddle: A Connected Convenings Nexus Forum: Mark your calendar, invite appropriate others.
11/21 Generate Democracy! Community Forum: Mark your calendar, invite appropriate others.
12/16 IMIP Hosted NANR Post-Summit Huddle / A Connected Convenings Nexus Forum: Mark your calendar, invite appropriate others.
12/19 Generate Democracy! Community Forum: Mark your calendar, invite appropriate others.

OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT & ENGAGE

Generate Democracy! Community Forum (Third Thursday Zoom): Agenda / Read Ahead /Harvest Notes Google Doc)
Generate Democracy! LinkedIn Group: Join-Invite Others-Post!!!
Inter-Movement Impact Project LinkedIn (IMIP’S Official Page): Follow-Read-Repost
Generate Democracy! Substack Just getting started, OK to Subscribe Now
Generate Democracy! Facebook Group for everyday citizens / people. Just starting!

IMIP // GENERATE DEMOCRACY! RELATED DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION

Inter-Movemernt Impact Project (IMIP) Web-Page / Mediators Foundation
Walt Roberts and Caleb Christen Talk about the Inter-Movement Impact Project (Beyond Intractability Newsletter Summary) Read + Share LinkedIn Post of the Beyond Intractability Substack Interview Summary (Full Transcript of Interview Click Here)
Cohesion as Murmuration and an example in the Inter-Movement Impact Project. By Allison K. Ralph, Ph.D. (See related LinkedIn Post)
Organizing for collective impact: The making of a mass pro-democracy movement By Caleb Christen
Organizing for collective impact: Transforming American democracy together By Caleb Christen
Organizing for collective impact: It takes an (inter-movement) community By Caleb Christen
Organizing for collective impact: Prepared for anything, more effective at everything By Caleb Christen

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10/1 IMIP HOSTED: Post INC ‘24 DENVER HUDDLE // THE FUTURE OF THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT

Making the Most of the INC ‘24 Denver Convention

10/1 HARVEST: AI SUMMARY NOTES, ZOOM CHAT AI SUMMARY, ZOOM CHAT (HUMAN EDITED) TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO, LINKS

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Meeting Purpose

Discuss takeaways from the Independent National Convention (INC) 2024, explore opportunities for the future of the independent movement, and foster inter-movement connections and collaborations.

Key Takeaways

Strong interest in building a united independent movement to transform national politics
Potential block of independent candidates for Congress in 2026 ("Operation Phoenix")
Need to balance diverse perspectives while finding common ground on key issues
Importance of electoral reforms (ranked choice voting, open primaries, proportional representation)
Focus on transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance
Challenge of building political power as independents without replicating partisan tactics
Importance of partnering across the ecosystem rather than reinventing existing work
Need for better messaging and narrative to engage disillusioned citizens
Interest in citizen assemblies and other forms of empowered citizen participation
Potential for large-scale events to demonstrate people power and heal societal divides

Topics and Highlights

INC 2024 Recap and Future Plans

Electoral Reform Efforts

Building Political Power as Independents

Bridging Divides and Finding Common Ground

Citizen Engagement and Participation

Messaging and Narrative

Key Points by Speaker

Zoom Chat Material

Participants and Organizations

Walter Roberts - Inter-Movement Impact Project / Generate Democracy
Christopher Life - United Independence / INC
Duncan Autrey - Inter-Movement Impact Project
Michael Maxsenti - American Independent Party (California)
Andy Moore - National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers (NANR)
Ryan Rabah - We the People Party (North Carolina)
David Eisner - Former government official and nonprofit leader
Linda Templin - RCV for Colorado
Nate Smolensky - Florida Forward Party
Angel Oakley - Independent candidate for Congress (Illinois)
Kyle Hence - Event organizer, former American Values 2024 Super PAC
Vinay Orekondy - Better Together in America
Bud Wilson - Center for Collaborative Democracy
Sterling Speirn - American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission on Practice of Democratic Citizenship
Dan McKenzie - Musician and podcast host
Chris Bui - Independent strategist
John Steiner - Transpartisan advocate
Paul Zeitz - Democracy advocate
Skippy Mesirow - Leadership development in politics
Mesa Sebree - Mediators Foundation / NAFCOM

Ways to Forward the Action

Complete the United Independent Platform survey
Attend follow-up call on October 10th at 2pm MT
Fill out Christopher Life's form for further involvement
Explore partnerships and collaborations with other organizations
Engage in local politics through neighborhood councils and community organizing
Support and get involved with electoral reform initiatives
Contribute to development of united independent platform
Participate in citizen assemblies and other forms of empowered citizen participation
Help organize large-scale events to demonstrate people power
Offer facilitation and mediation skills for bridging conversations
Share and leverage existing research on areas of policy agreement
Develop and refine messaging strategies for independent movement
Explore use of technology for better citizen engagement
Consider running as an independent candidate in future elections
Support the development of the United Independence PAC

Action Items

Schedule and organize follow-up call on Oct 10, 2pm Mountain Time; send invites - WATCH (30 secs)
Follow up w/ participants who filled out United Independent form; schedule 20-30 min calls - WATCH (30 secs)
Publish meeting chat, AI notes, Fathom video, full transcript to shared doc; share link w/ participants - WATCH (30 secs)
Schedule follow-up call w/ Duncan re: facilitation resources for bridging conversations - WATCH (30 secs)
Share complete meeting document w/ Christopher Life for distribution to his full list - WATCH (30 secs)

10/1 READ AI Summary Notes: IMIP Hosted, Post-INC '24, Zoom Huddle: The Future of the Independent Movement

Summary:

Walt Roberts, co-founder of the Inter-Movement Impact Project, led a meeting focused on the INC 24 gathering and the future of the independent movement, with participants joining from various locations. The session began with informal social interactions to foster human connection before addressing the main agenda. Participants were reminded of the meeting protocols, including document navigation and chat usage, and were encouraged to introduce themselves. The meeting was structured to accommodate those who might need to leave early, ensuring inclusivity and engagement.

Roberts provided a comprehensive overview of the forum's objectives, emphasizing the significance of inter-movement organizing to enhance collective influence. He discussed the importance of building connections within the independent movement and aligning it with other pro-democracy initiatives. Christopher Life expressed appreciation for the focus on intra- and inter-movement organizing, highlighting developments from the INC 24 dinner, such as the initiative to elect independent candidates to Congress in 2026 and the establishment of a national membership program. Participants were invited to share their feedback and insights, with several discussing their involvement in political initiatives and coalition-building efforts.

The conversation also touched on the urgent need for electoral reform, as articulated by Andy Moore from the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers. He underscored the growing independent voter segment and the potential for a multi-party system to reshape the democratic landscape. Other participants, including Kyle Hence and Vinay Orekondy, emphasized the importance of cultural engagement and the independent movement's role in advocating for electoral reform. The meeting highlighted various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration across political lines and building a stronger independent movement.

As the meeting concluded, participants shared final thoughts on the importance of collaboration and interconnectedness within the independent movement. Discussions included the need for a unifying charter to attract donors and the significance of addressing human elements in leadership to prevent burnout. The session wrapped up with a call for continued engagement, including an upcoming meeting scheduled for October 10th, and a collective commitment to leveraging existing resources and partnerships to drive the movement forward. The emphasis on building political power and fostering a sense of community underscored the meeting's overarching goal of revitalizing the independent movement and enhancing its impact on democracy.

Chapters & Topics:

Intermovement Impact Project Hosted Conversation about the INC 24 Get Together and the Future of the Independent Movement

Walt Roberts hosts a conversation about the INC 24 get together and the future of the independent movement, with participants joining from various locations including Reagan Airport and a conference room. The meeting starts with casual social time, reflecting on the importance of human interaction before diving into the agenda. Protocols for running the call, including document navigation and chat usage, are shared.

Introduction and Purpose of the Forum

Walt Roberts, co-founder of the Inter-Movement Impact Project, introduces the purpose of the forum, emphasizing the need for inter-movement organizing for collective influence and impact. He highlights the focus on making connections and identifying opportunities within the independent movement, as well as building alignment between the pro-democracy independent movement and other movements such as the bridging field and social justice field.

* Inter-Movement Alignment Building

Discussion on Post-Event Initiatives and Participant Feedback

Christopher Life outlines the outcomes of the private dinner at INC24, emphasizing the campaign to elect independent candidates into Congress in 2026 and the launch of a national membership program. He urges participants to share their experiences and express their ongoing interest in involvement. Walt Roberts then organizes a queue for participants to provide feedback and discuss their key learnings from the conference.

Insights from the INC Conference

Ryan Rabah and Michael Maxsenti highlighted their key learnings from the INC Conference, focusing on the need for actionable initiatives and coalition-building among independent groups. They expressed their involvement in projects aimed at creating a recommended slate of candidates and expanding the leadership council to empower independents in the 2026 election. Additionally, Duncan Autrey discussed the potential for a summit to unite leaders from different parties and offered facilitation support for such gatherings.

Perspectives on Electoral Reform and Independent Voters

Andy Moore, from the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers, highlights the importance of electoral reform to provide fair and equitable representation for all voters, regardless of party affiliation. He emphasizes the increasing number of independent voters and the potential shift towards a multi-party system in the future, which could fundamentally change the democratic landscape in the United States.

* Electoral Reforms

Kyle Hence's Vision for a People's Movement

Kyle Hence praised the event organizers and expressed hope for finding resources to grow the movement. He emphasized the spiritual battle and the importance of art, music, and events in creating a people's movement. Kyle also mentioned the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and Farm Aid as an opportunity for a big event and invited collaboration for ideas and approaches.

Building a Common Ground

Kyle Hence advocates for building a common ground by uniting the populist left and right, focusing on the notion of sovereignty and healing trauma. Walt Roberts highlights the transpartisan approach of the Inner Movement Impact Project and mentions Braver Angels as an entity that brings together people from different political leanings. David Eisner discusses the benefits of the independent movement and emphasizes the need to move away from the idea that independents are centrists.

Discussion on Building a New Political Movement

David Eisner briefly shares his professional background and then leaves the meeting. Daniel Mackenzie discusses his involvement in the spiritual, cultural, and practical aspects of the movement, emphasizing the need to shift cultural perspectives and create funding for the movement without relying on corporate interests. He suggests the idea of forming a coalition and developing a unifying charter to attract high-value donors.

* Independent Movement as a Spiritual and Cultural Movement

Skippy Mesirow's Remarks and Responses

Skippy Mesirow, a participant in the meeting, acknowledges the familiar faces and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak. He shares his involvement in democratic reform and emphasizes the significance of addressing human problems in leadership, offering resources to support this aspect of the movement.

* Structural reform and governance improvement

Angel Oakley's Background and Views

Angel Oakley, an independent candidate for Congress in Illinois, discussed her extensive background in organizational leadership, corporate marketing, health and wellness, and legislative advocacy. She highlighted the importance of citizen participation and the value of diverse thought in decision-making processes, expressing her frustration with the current political system's exclusionary practices.

Updates from Various Participants

Angeloakley expressed the desire to coach others in running for office and emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and participation. Bud Wilson presented the Grand Bargain Project, inviting input from representatives of larger organizations and networks. Sterling Speirn discussed the civic renaissance and recent reports on civic culture, while Linda Templin shared updates on efforts in Colorado for proportional representation and minor party ballot access.

Discussion on Upcoming Call and Community Engagement

Christopher Life announces an upcoming call on October 10th at 2pm Mountain time to continue the conversation and engagement from the Independent National Convention. Alex C. expresses gratitude for the space and shares her background and willingness to contribute, while Chris Bui discusses the challenges of being part of an independent movement, the importance of diverse perspectives, and the need for deeper policy research and candidate training.

Inter-Movement Impact and Collaboration

Walt Roberts emphasized the significance of being in right relationship with partners and not getting isolated in one's own bubble. There were discussions about saving chat records, forming partnerships with organizations like Forward Party and Libertarian Party, and the need to build power outside the existing system to compel change. The section also highlighted the challenges faced in Illinois when people felt their voices didn't matter, leading to disengagement.

* Building power outside the system

Final Thoughts and Reflections

Participants, including Duncan Autrey, Walt Roberts, Eve Konstantine, and others, share their final thoughts and reflections on the meeting's topics. Duncan Autrey emphasizes the importance of building political power within the independent movement, while Walt Roberts offers a caution about the potential for power building to become corrupted. Alejandro Cabrera also takes a moment to offer prayers for those affected by the devastation in North Carolina.

Discussion on Finding Common Ground and Intra-Movement Organizing

Chris Bui shares insights on the collaborative process that identified over 200 policy issues with high levels of agreement, emphasizing the need to frame conversations around common ground. He discusses the significance of using this as a starting point for discussions and highlights the potential impact on democracy. Walt Roberts concludes by emphasizing the importance of intra-movement organizing and leveraging existing work within the independent field to avoid reinventing the wheel.

* Common ground and policy agreements

* Intra-Movement Organizing

Action Items:

* Christopher Life will fill out the form to get more involved with the United Independence organization.

* Michael Maxsenti will broaden the leadership council with people of great technical skills, great integrity, and a diversity of perspectives.

* Andy Moore will explore the possibility of organizing a big event for next fall and next summer to heal trauma, celebrate victories, and build towards new victories and regeneration.

* David Eisner will focus on using time to connect the larger Renew Democracy movement with specific pieces of work that are moving forward.

* Daniel Mackenzie will explore the possibility of forming a charter that's a unifying vision board or list of ideals to attract funding from high value donors for the independent movement.

* Christopher Life will consider using the Voice of the People project as a starting point for the independent movement.

* Walt Roberts will publish the chat.

* Christopher Life will share the Voice of the People project from the University of Baltimore, Maryland with the INC.

* Walt Roberts will put all the meeting material back into the document, share it with his incomplete list, and then get it over to Christopher Life to broadcast the whole document to his entire list.

* Christopher Life will share the entire chat and forum document with the entire list to ensure everyone has access to the information.

Key Questions:

* How do we find common ground and reach policy agreements?

* How can we connect within the field of the independent movement?

* How can we create a cultural shift through paradigm shift and thinking shift in the political sphere?

* What are the human problems in leadership and how do we address them?

* How can we improve governance and bring about structural reform?

* What strategies can we use to build power outside the system?

* How do we approach inner movement work and overcome challenges?

10/1 AI Summary of Zoom Chat Transcript

The AI Prompt: In My Drive locate "10/1 IMIP Hosted Post INC ‘24 (Unedited) Zoom Chat Transcript". Provide a detailed summary of key takeaway topics, a list of key questions and issues identified, a list of offers to connect and collaborate, a list of all the url links shared, and a list of topics that were appreciated by several people.

Summary of 10/1 IMIP Hosted Post INC ‘24 (Unedited) Zoom Chat Transcript

Key Takeaway Topics

Post-INC '24 Reflections: The meeting was a follow-up to the Independent National Convention (INC '24), focusing on continuing the momentum and collaboration among independent and pro-democracy groups.
Collaboration and Networking: A significant focus was on connecting individuals and organizations with shared goals, facilitating potential partnerships and joint efforts.
Resource Sharing: Participants actively shared contact information, websites, projects, and relevant resources to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Independent Movement Building: Discussions touched on strategies to strengthen the independent movement, including platform development, fundraising, and attracting investment.
Bridging Divides: The importance of bridging political divides and promoting unity through common ground was a recurring theme.

Key Questions and Issues Identified

How can the independent movement effectively coalesce around a unified vision and attract broader support?
How can pro-democracy organizations collaborate more effectively and leverage shared resources?
What are the key priorities and action steps for the independent movement following INC '24?

Offers to Connect and Collaborate

Christopher Life invited people to connect with United Independents, the organization behind INC '24, and participate in their platform survey.
Bud Wilson sought collaboration with large organizations to review and refine the Grand Bargain Project framework document.
Duncan Autrey suggested convening a deliberative democracy process for the Independent Movement.
Paul Zeitz expressed interest in creating a forum for Democracy R&D.
Angeloakley offered to connect with Nina on the topic of health.

URL Links Shared

10/1 Agenda / Read Ahead / Harvest Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0na1bCt9yMosrgXFhmam2IuYecXy7Mpt8nUkKnBhQs/edit?usp=sharing
Read Privacy Policy: https://www.read.ai/pp
Bud Wilson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bud-wilson-6a934bb/
Chanie Twersky's Website: chanietwersky.com
Kyle Hence's Substack:

https://kylehence.substack.com?r=bcv7s&utm_medium=ios

Beyond Intractability Newsletter: beyondintractability.substack.com
Beyond Intractability Website: www.beyondintactability.org
United Independents Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHDkTJFEgbFEc0GU_R54i9ro75MV4yh-HtQX7p8HasByuyMg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Grand Bargain Project:

https://www.grandbargainproject.org

Operation Phoenix: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_kb27Qyx3uAekeqUXoSv0I8pQ1kzT8DvrcyZwXcUZU/edit?usp=sharing
United Independents Platform Survey:

https://inc-2024.ethelo.net/

The Future of Our Former Democracy Podcast: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/the-future-of-our-former-democracy
Make America Healthy Again PAC: prince@maha.vote
Healing Our Politics Podcast: www.healingourpolitics.com
Leaders Handbook Newsletter:

The Leader's Handbook

Vol. 2 David Allen (GTD) & Jerry Colonna

(Click PDF to download with all clickable links and navigation…

a year ago · 1 like · ELC Foundation

Leaders Handbook Community: https://leadershandbook.substack.com/about
Democracy R&D: https://www.masslbp.com/drd2024
Good Food Fighter:

https://goodfoodfighter.com/

Colorado Politics Article on Proportional Democracy: https://www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/podium-proportional-democracy-includes-everyone/article_bb5e72b8-dbb9-11ec-997e-ab043dcc743a.html
Generate Democracy! LinkedIn Group: [No link provided in transcript]
Temescal Neighbors Democracy Project: www.temescalneighbors.org/democracy
Richard Flyer's Substack: https://substack.com/@richardflyer?r=bcv7s&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

Topics Appreciated by Several People

Post-INC '24 Enthusiasm: Many participants expressed continued enthusiasm and inspiration following INC '24.
Collaborative Spirit: The meeting's focus on connection, collaboration, and resource sharing was well-received.
Bridging Divides: The emphasis on finding common ground and bridging political divides resonated with many.
Appreciation for Walt Roberts: Several participants expressed gratitude to Walt Roberts for hosting the meeting and facilitating the conversation.

10/1 IMIP Hosted Post INC ‘24 (Human Edited) Zoom Chat Transcript

08:31:12 From Walt Roberts, Inter-Movement Impact Project // Generate Democracy! to Everyone: 10/1 Agenda / Read Ahead / Harvest Notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0na1bCt9yMosrgXFhmam2IuYecXy7Mpt8nUkKnBhQs/edit?usp=sharing

08:33:59 From Duncan Autrey (he/him) to Everyone:

Introduce yourselves here. Name, email, ideas, websites, etc…

08:34:27 From Michael Maxsenti | Orange County to Everyone:

Michael Maxsenti Mmaxsenti.politics@gmail.com

08:36:08 From Nate Smolensky to Everyone:

Nate Smolensky, FWD FL political director, comms expert Nathan.smolensky@gmail.com

(617) 733-6371 Feel free to reach out with ideas or projects

08:36:15 From Duncan Autrey (he/him) to Everyone:Duncan Autrey, Omni-Win Project, Oakland, CA duncanautrey@gmail.com

Current projects: omniwinproject.com

Democracyresourcehub.org

Mobilizationfordemocracy.us

08:36:29 From Bud Wilson to Everyone:

Greetings from Colorado - This is Bud Wilson https://www.linkedin.com/in/bud-wilson-6a934bb/

BudWilson@Post.Harvard.edu

08:38:21 From Chanie Twersky to Everyone: Hi

My name is Chanie

Email: chaniens@gmail.com

Website chanietwersky.com

I attended the INC24

I wholefully support the vision and collective nature of what we want to create.

I’m very spiritual, philosophical, and student of psychology and inner child healing.

I’m a mother of 8 and I look to bring attention on the future of families. While I’m also intentionally supporting all your visions and great intentions.

08:39:37 From Kyle Hence to Everyone:

Kyle Hence here. Hello all!

https://kylehence.substack.com?r=bcv7s&utm_medium=ios

08:39:38 From David Eisner to Everyone:

Hi, David Eisner; davideisner6@gmail.com, (301) 503-6343. Focused on: equipping America’s service ecosystem with opportunities to bring communities together and strengthen civic culture; and, on advancing nonviolence principles in a way that’s more widely accessible to leaders of diverse ideologies and politics.

08:40:53 From Sterling Speirn to Everyone:

Greetings to all. Sterling Speirn from the soon to be 51st state of Washington, DC (Douglass Commonwealth).

08:41:39 From Nate Smolensky to Everyone:

Osborn's name is misspelled (this was an issue at INC as well)

08:43:52 From Mesa Sebree to Everyone:

Agreed- thanks for doing this, Walt!

08:43:56 From Guy and Heidi Burgess to Everyone:

Hi, everyone. I'm Heidi Burgess, Co-Director with Guy Burgess of Beyond Intractability. Our focus is on better dealing with intractable conflicts (trying to make them less destructive) and recently we've been particularly focused on hyper-polarization and related threats to democracy in the U.S. particularly, but around the world. Our newsletter is beyondintractability.substack.com the website is www.beyondintactability.org and my email is burgess@beyondintractability.org.

08:50:14 From Christopher Life to Everyone:

Hi Everyone…

If you would like to get involved, learn more your membership and/or connect with me directly, please complete this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHDkTJFEgbFEc0GU_R54i9ro75MV4yh-HtQX7p8HasByuyMg/viewform?usp=sf_link

08:50:44 From Bud Wilson to Everyone:

Bud Wilson again - I’m working with the Center for Collaborative Democracy - Grand Bargain Project to advance Six Objectives to break through the log jam in congress and find a “middle path” forward

https://www.grandbargainproject.org

My desire is to connect with anyone representing a large organization/ or membership network to REVIEW our “zero draft” engage in an interview as we refine a FRAMEWORK document - if you prefer, you can remain anonymous… CONTACT: BudWilson@post.Harvard.edu 303-521-8461. In Boulder County, Colorado

08:59:15 From Prince to Everyone:

Need to hop off for a noon call. Great job team

08:59:26 From Skippy Mesirow to Everyone:

Thanks Prince!

08:59:48 From Prince to Everyone:

I’m part of the new Make America Healthy Again PAC. You can reach me at prince@maha.vote

08:59:50 From Skippy Mesirow to Everyone:

I have to be off in 30 too. I’d love to share before that. I was very inspired leaving INC

09:05:33 From Christopher Life to Everyone:

Here’s the overview of our 2026 Campaign to put a block of Independents in the House currently named: ‘Operation Phoenix’

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_kb27Qyx3uAekeqUXoSv0I8pQ1kzT8DvrcyZwXcUZU/edit?usp=sharing

09:08:09 From Christopher Life to Everyone: Please participate in this United Independents Platform survey engagement! Please notice the common-ground potential here for a broad Independent movement… united by specific aspects of Common Ground.

https://inc-2024.ethelo.net/

09:13:14 From John Steiner to Everyone:

And bless Charles Wheelan’s ten year old book, The Centrist Manifesto Cheers, John Steiner

09:14:57 From Andy Moore to Everyone:

The podcast I mentioned is “The Future of Our Former Democracy,” published by More Equitable Democracy. Here’s the link to the show on their website: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/the-future-of-our-former-democracy

09:15:25 From Alex C. to Everyone:

“Lets build a Bridge across the great divide”

09:17:16 From Ryan Rabah [NC] to Everyone:

Hey all, my contact info:

Ryan Rabah

Vice Chair – We The People North Carolina

NC State Director for Team Kennedy (Former)

980.333.7733

ryan@ryanrabahlaw.com

Reach out for aligned projects or just to connect. ;)

09:25:06 From Skippy Mesirow to Everyone:

I have to run to a call but love and appreciate you all. Its wonderful to see so many friendly faces. Here are a series of gifted resrouces designed to empower and connect you all on a deep and human level.Podcast: www.healingourpolitics.com

Newsletter:

The Leader's Handbook

Vol. 2 David Allen (GTD) & Jerry Colonna

(Click PDF to download with all clickable links and navigation…

a year ago · 1 like · ELC Foundation

Community: https://leadershandbook.substack.com/about

Contact:Skippy@healingourpolitics.com 847.530.0811

09:27:09 From Chanie Twersky to Everyone:

I agree, We need to get to the human level

09:27:38 From Andy Moore to Everyone:

I have to hop off as well. Thanks everyone!

09:28:31 From Mesa Sebree to Everyone:

I've got to head, but thanks to each of you for the great work you're doing to promote peace and independence in your selves, communities, and the world! Keep it up!

09:30:56 From Michael Maxsenti | Orange County to Everyone:

Thank you Walt and ALL …unfortunately, my plane is leaving and I have to go!

09:32:05 From Duncan Autrey (he/him) to Everyone: @Paul Zeitz Please share any thoughts and highlights from the Democracy R&D Conference. Can we find a time to talk with @Walt Roberts, Inter-Movement Impact Project // Generate Democracy!

09:33:24 From Paul Zeitz to Everyone: Replying to "@Paul Zeitz Please ..."

@Duncan Autrey (he/him) Happy to do that! I would be great to have a forum like this for Democracy R&D https://www.masslbp.com/drd2024

09:34:54 From Duncan Autrey (he/him) to Everyone: We have the capacity already to convene a deliberative democracy process for the Independent Movement (about an issue or the movement). We could make it high profile.

09:37:47 From Christopher Life to Everyone: Reacted to "We have the capacity..." with

09:40:03 From Christopher Life to Everyone: Hi Everyone…

Our Organization, United Independents, is the producer of INC.

If you would like to get involved, learn more your membership and/or connect with me directly, please complete this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHDkTJFEgbFEc0GU_R54i9ro75MV4yh-HtQX7p8HasByuyMg/viewform?usp=sf_link

09:41:05 From Christopher Life to Everyone: Also, I highly recommend and request that each of you participate in this engagement: Creating a United Independent Platform:

https://inc-2024.ethelo.net/

09:42:51 From Kyle Hence to Everyone: My contact details: khence@icloud.com 401-935-7715

09:43:29 From Christopher Life to Everyone:

Angela, I am sorry I was not available to talk with you more at the event. Great to connect with you a bit more now and I would love to talk soon

09:44:53 From angeloakley to Everyone:

Angel Oakley

info@angeloakley.com

Illinois Candidate for Congress IL3

847-767-7978

09:45:58 From angeloakley to Everyone:Replying to "Angela, I am sorry I..."

Looking forward to talking with you.

09:47:52 From Alex C. to Everyone:

Alejandro (Alex) Cabrera, Health Coach- Aurora, IL. 815-99-7286 alejandroc0529@gmail.com. Here to serve

09:50:04 From Duncan Autrey (he/him) to Everyone:

Duncan Autrey, Omni-Win Project, Oakland, CA

duncanautrey@gmail.com

Mediator & Facilitator Mobilizationfordemocracy.us

09:50:54 From Duncan Autrey (he/him) to Everyone:

Neighborhood Project: www.temescalneighbors.org/democracy

09:51:16 From Daniel Mackenzie to Everyone:

sorry friends, I’ve got to scoot for another meeting! I’m pleased to see that the independent platform development is already enacting my vision to create a charter of unified beliefs that will help the disparate elements coalesce and also attract investment from those who need to comprehend a concrete vision

09:51:24 From Chanie Twersky to Everyone:

I will go now. I am glad to see the continuation of the collective connecting and conversations.

I resonate and appreciate all that was shared. I look forward to continuing collaborating and offer whatever I can Thank you Blessings

09:51:31 From Linda Templin to Everyone:

LTemplin@RCVforColorado.org

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/podium-proportional-democracy-includes-everyone/article_bb5e72b8-dbb9-11ec-997e-ab043dcc743a.html

09:51:42 From Walt Roberts, Inter-Movement Impact Project // Generate Democracy! to Everyone:

10/17 GENERATE DEMOCRACY! COMMUNITY FORUM (Agenda / Info / Harvest Doc)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPPmLrppnB0ggbDymeNY7hsL77FS2KxeFCUSVciclP4/edit?usp=sharing

09:52:08 From Walt Roberts, Inter-Movement Impact Project // Generate Democracy! to Everyone: Generate Democracy! LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14202535/

09:52:51 From Nina to Everyone:

Hi Everyone, I’m Austin’s Food Superhero and my goal is to help revolutionize healthcare and to make Americans healthy again, so I’d like to find the place in the movement where I can contribute the most effectively

https://goodfoodfighter.com/

09:53:31 From angeloakley to Everyone:Replying to "Hi Everyone, I’m Aus..."

Hi Nina. Can you send me your contact info. Thx.

09:53:45 From angeloakley to Everyone:Replying to "Hi Everyone, I’m Aus..."

Health is a passion area for me.

09:54:17 From Bud Wilson to Everyone:

I’ll have to sign off soon … My contact info again: BudWilson@post.Harvard.edu wanting to share the

http://www.GRandBargainProject.org

Our ask is that you review our Draft Framework Document - and during a 45 minute interview offer your feedback Thanks in advance

09:56:25 From angeloakley to Everyone:

Replying to "Duncan Autrey, Omni-..."

Would be happy to talk with you more re Mediator & Facilitator initiatives.

10:00:20 From Nina to Everyone:Replying to "Hi Everyone, I’m Aus…"@angeloakley nina@goodfoodfighter.com

512-699-5862

10:01:43 From Susan DAYA Hamwi to Everyone:Replying to "Hi Everyone, I’m Aus..."

@Nina and @angeloakley love you ladies so wonderful you are connecting!

10:05:20 From Christopher Life to Everyone:

Hi Everyone…

Our Organization, United Independents, is the producer of INC.

If you would like to get involved, learn more your membership and/or connect with me directly, please complete this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHDkTJFEgbFEc0GU_R54i9ro75MV4yh-HtQX7p8HasByuyMg/viewform?usp=sf_link

10:05:47 From angeloakley to Everyone:

Having trouble saving the chat. I saved it but it’s not including the links - they are cut off.

Is there a better way to get all the chat detail, so I can follow up with links and contact info.

10:06:34 From Ali’s phone to Everyone:

I couldn’t come on video or audio, but have been listening and I’m infinitely grateful for all of you - Ali Katz

10:07:33 From Bud Wilson to Everyone:

Thanks all - a good gathering for sure! To be continued …

10:07:43 From Ali’s phone to Everyone:

I look forward to what’s next for all of us via United Independent Movement and seeing many of you again at the next Independent National Leaders meeting.

10:12:11 From Nate Smolensky to Everyone:

I do need to hop off here, great to see everyone, looking forward to working with many of you.

10:12:44 From Vinay Orekondy to Everyone:

I also know Richard! Haha

10:15:04 From Alejandro (Alex) Cabrera to Everyone:

“We are the ones we’ve been waiting for”

10:15:05 From Kyle Hence to Everyone:

Shout out to the all your work. Here’s another leading thinker on creating networks and assemblies locally led by deep virtue and shared values: https://substack.com/@richardflyer?r=bcv7s&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

10:20:49 From Sterling Speirn to Everyone:

Thanks to all for today’s session.

10:24:13 From Alejandro (Alex) Cabrera to Everyone:

Establishing common ground

10:25:07 From John Steiner to Walt Roberts, Inter-Movement Impact Project // Generate Democracy!(direct message):

Are you in touch with Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party? He was very early in with Black Lives Matter. Cheers, John S.

10:26:27 From Angel Oakley to Everyone:

Blessings to all! Thank you for all you are doing to contribute! I have to drop off.

10:27:22 From Kyle Hence to Everyone:

Thanks Walt!

10/1 IMIP Hosted Post INC ‘24 (Unedited) Zoom Chat Transcript

Go to the google doc link (above) to see full transcript

10/1 ABOUT IMIP // GENERATE DEMOCRACY!

Our Work

Build a Broad-based, Multistranded, Pro-democracy Movement (Community)

around a Positive Vision Concretized in Locally Rooted Action

Strategy #4 of Rachel Kleinfeld's Five Strategies to Support US Democracy

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Connecting, Growing, Aligning, Coalescing, Cohering and

Forwarding the Action, Influence and Impact of the

Transpartisan Healthy Democracy Movement of Many Movements.

Our shared goal is to connect, align, & synergize our interdependent Bridging, Blocking and Building endeavors to better co-generate the critical mass of influence and impact it will take to stem our socio-political decline and to foster a positive ‘in this together’ vision for our country.

We are learning how to solve the “wicked problem” of how to solve “wicked problems” together.

BRIDGE our divides, values, visions, strategies, and endeavors to find common ground while together we

BLOCK the advance of political violence, disinformation profiteering, toxic polarization, authoritarianism and other anti-democracy movements while together we

BUILD a high performing political system, healthy civic engagement-muscle-life, thriving communities, a flourishing “we the people” & democracy and the means to proactively address our critical issues & challenges together.

All three B’s are natural and interdependent dynamics in complex systems change endeavors.

1) How can Bridging work help blocking work happen in a more constructive, non violent and ‘proactivist’ way?

2) How can Blocking work be done in a ‘proactivist’ way that seeks out allies in groups that occur as adversarial?

3) How can Building focused work be optimized by partnering in common cause with Bridging and Blocking focused work?

The defeat of RFK and the brilliant future of the independent movement By Jacqueline Salit Aug 27, 2024, Salit is co-founder and president of Independent Voting.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks on stage beside Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign event in Glendale, Ariz., on August 23, 2024.

Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images

By Jacqueline Salit Aug 27, 2024, Salit is co-founder and president of Independent Voting.

Excerpts:

“… I’m an independent, been that for 40 years. I was not a Kennedy backer though I did respect his right to run and admired his decision to cut ties with the Democratic Party and become an independent after the party imperiously sidelined him. For context here, I also supported No Labels' right to seek ballot access for a unity presidential ticket, even though I didn’t think they could produce one. And, when Andrew Yang left the Democratic Party to build the Forward Party, I joined him on its national board of directors, though in this instance I am not writing as a representative of Forward.

It’s worth noting that the cabal of inflamed detractors of all three independent efforts (and many, many more) share some common names and addresses.

I don’t support Kennedy’s decision. I think it is the outcome of a set of spectacular mistakes, largely driven by his lack of any serious connection to the realities of independent politics generally and running for president as an independent, in particular. ……

….. Now come the endless calculations about whether Kennedy’s exit will help or hurt Trump or be an inconsequential non-factor in the world controlled by Republicans and Democrats. Such is the aftermath of a failed independent project. But the anti-corporate greed and anti-war roots of RFK’s independent campaign remain, despite his alliance with Trump. The forward motion of up-from-the-bottom party-building of the Forward Party, which chose not to run or endorse a presidential candidate this cycle but to instead run down-ballot candidates and nurture independent infrastructure, is creating its case for the future of the movement.

The grassroots enthusiasm and open wallets that drove the failed No Labels strategy, the upcoming Independent National Convention in September, the mounting numbers of ballot initiatives that transfer power from the parties to the voters, and the existential fact that half the country defies the partisan grid in its self-identification should not be taken lightly.

This is a disunited force that has acquired a long list of failures — failures that can become the building blocks of innovation and transformation if we play our cards well. This pattern will likely continue for some time, until the moment when critical mass and critical thinking combine to move past failure to something better.”

At a Crossroads: The Future of the Independent Movement, Critical Thinking and Reaching Critical Mass by Walt Roberts Sep 17, 2024

"This is a disunited force that has acquired a long list of failures — failures that can become the building blocks of innovation and transformation if we play our cards well." Jackie Salit

Excerpt:

The Independent National Convention ‘24 is getting underway at the time of this article’s posting. RFK Jr. was to be a featured presenter and there will be many in attendance that are / were staffers, volunteers and supporters of his candidacy.

Jackie Salit is also a featured presenter at INC’24 and is arguably the most experienced and ‘wise’ person in attendance when it comes to “The Independent Movement”.

This article features Jackie’s recent editorial and will tie her insights to a number of key entities and endeavors that will determine a change in direction and the future of the Independent Movement. The concluding two paragraphs from Jackie’s article go to the heart of the matter:

“The grassroots enthusiasm and open wallets that drove the failed No Labels strategy, the upcoming Independent National Convention in September, the mounting numbers of ballot initiatives that transfer power from the parties to the voters, and the existential fact that half the country defies the partisan grid in its self-identification should not be taken lightly.

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