“New England Alliance” is affiliated with the Alliance for Democracy, a national organization.  All chapters honor this mission statement.  For a more detailed statement about the New England Alliance for Democracy, click on About Us, above.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Alliance for Democracy is to free all people from corporate domination of politics, economics, the environment, culture, and information; to establish true democracy; and to create a just society with a sustainable, equitable economy.

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Bill McKibben on the Occupy the Courts action slated for 80 cities on January 20, 2012. For info on the Boston action, see below!

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Upcoming Events:

►Thursday, January 12:

Come hear John Hill, Coordinator of Greater Boston Move to Amend and AfD member, speak on

"Democracy Betrayed: The Citizens United Supreme Court Decision and How Corporations Rule America

Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m.
First Universalist Society of Salem
221 Bridge St., Salem MA

Co-sponsored by Greater Boston Move to Amend & Occupy Salem MA. For more information, email afd //at// the alliancefordemocracy.org.

►Thursday, January 12:

►Friday, January 20:

Greater Boston Move to Amend and Occupy Boston present

Occupy the Courts!
(note change in time and location!)

Friday, January 20, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
John J. Moakley United States Courthouse, Old Northern Ave. at Courthouse Way, Boston

Stand with activists in more than 90 cities across the nation in a day of protest against the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and two centuries of rulings in favor of corporations at the expense of the people. 

We'll have dynamic speakers, street theater and a chance to add your voice to tens of thousands across the country who are defending democracy today! 

Learn more about this national action at MovetoAmend.org.

Check out the Calendar here.