In other words, it seems like the coalition seeks to extend
the political culture, which has diminished the capability of the Obama
Administration so greatly. It hopes for compromise or consensus to create a way
forward when there are certain ideas, like the ones this coalition purports to
stand for, that Republicans and Democrats will fashion to suit corporations
with boards who will never let shared ideals get in the way of profit. It seems
like the coalition wishes to uphold a rationale for tolerance and diversity and
apply checks and balances to efforts to make ideas correspond with reality.
Organizations endorsing this event break down into categories: environmental, GLBT, education, unions, college, immigrant rights, and peace and justice. Each of issues-based organization within each category likely has a mission that they wish to achieve. And, each likely understands the importance of attaining certain objectives especially since there are very few among non-profit organizations that would say they are in it for the money.
It is hard to accept that any organizations in any of these categories would be pragmatic in their endeavors especially in these times.
Environmental organizations share a commitment to the preservation of the planet and taking measures to prevent further environmental destruction. They understand the science of global warming and intend to contribute to human efforts to curb the impact global warming. They can never find common ground with those in the Christian Right and those who work for energy corporations or free market enterprise think tanks paid to produce pseudo-science to create support for their conscious destruction of the Earth.
GLBT organizations share a dedication to achieving equality for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. They understand that America's Constitution does not prohibit them from loving and marrying someone who is the same gender as they are. And, they believe they should enjoy the equality that most Americans especially white Americans have always enjoyed. They can never compromise with military generals that would prevent them from serving in the military or Mormons who would use theology to prevent gay and lesbian couples from having a family.
Education organizations share a pledge to preserve access to education for all Americans. From history, education organizations know public education has been the very system that ensures all Americans get an education. They understand the way to improving education is through enriching public schools and not charter schools or merit-pay proposals that have proven to little to improve the education of students. They can never compromise with for-profit education institutions or Secretary of Arne Duncan and President Obama, whose Race to the Top schemes pit students and teachers against other students and teachers in America.
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