For nearly forty years, ALEC has secretively disseminated model laws to a network of more than 2,000 state legislators -- resulting in increased big-business dominance in American public life and a weakened democracy. Now, progressives are coming together to build the state and local political infrastructure necessary to support working families and the middle class, promote sustainability, and revitalize democracy. The American Legislative and Issue Campaign Exchange, or ALICE, is a small but vital piece of this infrastructure.
ALICE is an online public library of progressive state and local law. It brings together both “exemplary” laws (those introduced or enacted somewhere and worthy of replication) as well as “model” laws (those with suggested general language, ready to be tailored to a particular jurisdiction). There’s also background research, talking points, and other aids for effective communication. ALICE founder Joel Rogers will speak about how ALICE fits into a progressive strategy at the state and local level, and ways that students and faculty can get involved.
Location:
Boalt Hall, Room 132
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA