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• John Rauh Speech
  Speech given at Souhegan Highschool in Manchester, New Hampshire introducing John Rauh and public funding.
• Our Town Speech
  Granny D speech given in Minnesota mentions Thornton Wilder's play "Our Town". She goes on to speak out about our freedoms and against the impact of large corporations. Brings up the issue of "Clean Elections" and regaining proper representation in government.
• Common Cause Speech III
  This speech mentions the deterioration of the environment and corporate involvement in politics. It mentions the common cause and includes a quote by Teddy Roosevelt.
• Five Nations Speech
  Speech given in New York to the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Granny D mentions the common models of democracy between the Iroquois and the founding fathers.
• Zonta Club
  Political speech given in Concord, New Hampshire about campaign reforms. Includes jokes about her old age and stories about conversations with her son. Also mentions her walk across the country to raise support for Campaign Finance Reform.
• Draft For Concord
  This speech given in Concord, New Hampshire draws on other leaders of nonviolence like Dr. King, in her message for peace and freedom. Speaks out against radical anti-abortion and religious conservative ideas that don't support people's freedoms.
• Call To The Dove In!
  Speech regarding peace demonstrations against the Iraq War, this one is to form a dove in California.
• California Polytechnic Speech
  Begins with a speech at Cal Poly on the first page, but continues with a different speech given at a college, possibly in New Hampshire, on the following pages. This speech centers around the differences of our beliefs and how we can find a common ground. Mentions George Lakoff's book "Don't think of an Elephant."
• America Speech
  Speech is about intolerance and judgement and how we can strive to replace those with tolerance and love. Granny D reminds Americans of what that means, and what values to remember to uphold.
• Clean Money Speech
  Granny D speech about clean campaigns and the need for campaign finance reform.
• Fair Trade Vs. Free Trade
  Unfinished speech given in California that discusses the politics of fear vs. the politics of love. Goes on to describe Neo-Liberalism and what it means in America. Another speech has been attached at the end.
• Speech For County Chair
  Speech given in Keene, New Hampshire about public funding for elections and current problems with campaigns. Includes a long quote by Jim Garrison, district attorney of New Orleans. Speech supports the HB794 Amendment in N.H. and getting it passed.
• Goals For America
  Granny D talks about Bhutan's move towards democracy and happiness for it's people. She goes on to mention the sense of happiness and freedom in the U.S. Proposes a Goals for America program.
• Sanbornton Speech
  Speech given in Sanbornton, New Hampshire about public funding in N.H. and the bill HB492, now called Chapter 55.
• Common Cause Speech
  This speech mentions the deterioration of the environment and corporate involvement in politics. Includes a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King.
• Wartburg College Speech
  Speech given at Wartburg College, Iowa regarding the "war on terrorism", human rights, and the environment.
• Alliance for Democracy II
  Speech given as a volunteer for Alliance for Democracy. Granny D speaks against President George W. Bush, his policies, and war.
• Arizona Speech
  Speech given at a national convention in Yuma, Arizona. Touches upon Granny D's walk for campaign finance reform and memories of Arizona, her run for Senate, immigration, and corporate power.
• Results Conference
  Speech given at the Results Conference for self-empowerment. Mentions her walk for campaign finance reform and political leadership.
• Rolling Thunder Speech
  Granny D's speech mentions a quote by Margaret Mead about the power small groups have to change the world. Speaks about getting the vote out for the 2004 election and the problems we face due to power dynamics within politics and large corporations. Mentions the "neoliberal" movement in Latin America.
• Alliance For Democracy
  American Emergency speech given in Portsmouth, New Hampshire about peace and speaks out against the Iraq War. Granny D proposes going to swing states to get people out to vote and stop President George W. Bush's reelection.
• Rotary Speech
  Speech given in New Hampshire discusses her walk for campaign finance reform and what it means to be a responsible citizen, especially in terms of pollution and consumerism. Connects these ideas to the importance of communities in political reform.
• Washington Speech
  Remarks made at Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. January 2001. Granny D speaks about the American dream, democracy, and the bribery of public officials by corporations. She refers to U.S. Code, Title 18.
• Film Festival
  Speech given in Austin, Texas regarding the documentary film "Run Granny Run" made about her, and the importance of imagination to a successful democracy.
• Speech For Youth Summit
  Speech given to boys at a youth summit. Granny D speaks about democracy and campaign funds.