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DESCRIPTION:In the fall of 1911, the new governor, a lawyer from San Francisco, 
 convinced California voters to add the recall, referendum, and initiative 
 to the constitution as a way to stop the political machines. These days, 
 the initiative process is itself a machine, accessible mainly by interests 
 and people with big money. After a century, can California's experiment 
 with direct democracy be saved? And if so, how? We'll hear from a panel of 
 experts from California and around the world who explain how new technology 
 and new research suggest a variety of ways that democracy might be returned 
 to the people.\n\nDiscussion followed by a hosted wine and beer 
 reception.\n\nFREE to attend; please RSVP.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/08/09/18687293.php
SUMMARY:How Do We Put The People Back in The Initiative Process?
LOCATION:Fort Mason, Golden Gate Room, Building A, San Francisco, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/08/09/18687293.php
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