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Spring is almost upon us, and the 99% Spring, too! I was on a call last night on which more than 500 people signed up to become trainers -- just on one call! Here are three things to help you get ready.

99% Spring, April 9-15

April 9-15, 2012, the 99% Spring: 100,000 Americans will train for non-violent direct action. Sign up. And spread it around.

This Spring We Rise!
April 9-15 we will gather across America, 100,000 strong, in homes, places of worship, campuses and the streets to train ourselves in non-violent action and join together in the work of reclaiming our country. History is calling; it’s time to step up.

Click here for more information.

Click here for MoveOn.org information on the 99% Spring, and help scheduling or locating a training near you.

Also: Become a 99% Spring Trainer.

We’re looking for teachers, organizers, PTA moms — anyone who loves working with people. It’s a big plus if you have previous experience as a trainer, but it’s not required. Regardless of your background, our team of senior trainers will help you access your training chops.

Click here to sign up to be a trainer.

National Teach-In On The Economy

Watch the National Teach-In To Take Back The American Dream

Culture Project Blueprint For Accountability

From AlterNet: Eliot Spitzer, Matt Taibbi, Van Jones: Superstar Lineup Tackles Financial Crisis and Congressional Collusion:

The NYC-based Culture Project, known for cutting-edge theater productions like the powerful The Exonerated and the brilliant Bridge and Tunnel, featuring the multi-talented Sarah Jones, will blend theater, journalism and some of the sharpest tongues in public life, to help hold the American political system accountable.

On Tuesday, March 27 you can watch a live-stream from Georgetown University featuring the verbal pyrotechnics of Eliot Spitzer, former governor of New York; Matt Taibbi, the journalist best known for documenting the obscene behavior of Goldman Sachs; Van Jones, the honcho behind Rebuild the American Dream; Heather McGhee of Washington Demos; best-selling author Ron Suskind; and OWS activist Jesse La Greca. Hosting this powerhouse lineup is the indefatigable Dylan Ratigan, who skewers the failures of the corporate system everyday from his perch at MSNBC.

The Culture Project's strategy is to motivate as many high-traffic news sites on the web as possible to offer the live-streaming, as well as build a mass audience of viewers via Fora TV, at 7pm EDT. Here is the link. Save it. Remember to watch. This will be a unique event.

... For more information visit blueprintforaccountability.org.

Repeat: For more information visit blueprintforaccountability.org.

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Part I
Why & how we almost plunged into a 2nd Great Depression
Part II
The future of Americans with conservatives controlling the economy
Part III
How do we rebuild the American Dream?
Part IV
How can we use activism to reclaim America?