Citizens' Assembly for Critical Thinking About the United States

Should We Change the Marijuana Laws?

The Assembly's Proposal

Referendum ballot to be e-mailed to all members of the University community; watch for yours; referendum closes Wednesday, May 2, at Noon.

Summary of Reasons

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Public Discussion Forum Still Open!

Click on the "Discussion Forum" link at upper left.

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What is CACTUS?

CACTUS is:

• a different kind of class in which you will make new friends, learn new skills, have fun working together with others, develop new confidence, learn in depth about an important and interesting topic, and help strengthen American democracy
• POL 301 Citizens’ Assembly (e-CACTUS), Fall, 2011, partial semester
• POL 301 Citizens’ Assembly (CACTUS), Spring Semester, 2012
• A Block VII General Education Course

Citizens’ assemblies are a new experiment in democratic decision-making. They are based on the idea that citizens, given adequate education and information, can deliberate and reason together, and make informed political decisions on a consensual basis. 
Additional information: 
•Frequently Asked Questions
•Contact us:

Dr. Jane Rainey
Dr. Glenn Rainey
Dr. Joe Gershtenson

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