The news…

Policy Pre-Battle Royale - now online: Three more ideas will be rumbling in Rebooting Democracy’s Battle Royale. Vote for one of the nine contenders by 11:59pm on Monday, January 7.

Current TV is coming to tape attendees’ ideas to make the world better - so bring your concepts and your stylist. (Current TV, for the newspaper-and-blog-only hounds, is the national network created by you. And Al Gore.)

Nomin/Registr-ations: There’s still some room in Montgomery Park, but we’re not sure when we’ll run out of space. Fair warning: Rebooting Democracy ‘06 sold out. People were turned away.
If you’re nominated, it might be smart to register now. Just saying. To nominate yourself or someone else, send a brief note about the who and why to alex.tischenko@busproject.org .

Single-day tix now available in limited quantities: Respond to this email or call 503.233.1018 for details.

Saturday Night Party: Attendees in 2006 asked for more after-hoursishness. Here it is. Shaky Hands, DJ Beyonda, Copacrescent, The Blow, and Tyler Stenson of Lander. Complete with the Rebooting Democracy Fashion Show feat. Sameunderneath and Sam Adams.

Iowa-Shmiowa: Vote in the Rebooting The White House Straw Poll: Saturday night, during the party. Vote for your fav D and R.

Rebooting Wiki: Now open for business. It’s an open-forum free-for-all where you can arrange ride-shares, discuss the Battle Royale, compare breakout notes, and set where people meet for what flavor drinks. URL: rebooting08.pbwiki.com
Password for editing/tracking changes: niceboots
Go to town.

And don’t forget the…

• Presenters including Congressman Blumenauer, former Governor John Kitzhaber, Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams, author and national radio host Thom Hartmann, Oregon Speaker of the House Jeff Merkley, activist Steve Novick, and former Sec. of State Norma Paulus
• Debates feat. Oregon Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Attorney General candidates
• Caucus Eve Straw Poll
• Policy Battle Royale main event
• Ballot Measure Breakdowns
• Leadership Lunch, where you have the option of chowing down with the talented and famous
• Breakout sessions with witty names, panelists, and participants
• Montgomery Park is quite the sight inside
• Discounts for folks coming from over 100 miles away, Bus Project Monthly Members, and youngsters 26 and under. Scholarships available in limited numbers.

Need more info, including why we’re doing this? rebootingdemocracy.com or 503.233.3018.

“Every once in a while – every once in a great while – people have the opportunity to come together to do something great. This weekend is one of those great once-in-a-whiles.”
— Sen. Ben Westlund, Jan 7, 2006