Box 1

Recommendations of committee

2002 Constitution; convention survey responses

Printed publication, "The Goal of Critical Thinking: from Educational Ideal to Educational Reality," AFT Educational Issues Dept., n.d., c. 1985; training evaluation form, 1986; press releases, memos, newspaper clippings

Albert Shanker Institute publication, "Education for Democracy," highlighting U.S.-led victories for democracy around the world, including Afghanistan, 2003

Resolution on Abu Ghraib, 5/18/04;draft resolutions on Sudan, Hong Kong, Iraq, reform of Patriot Act; International Democracy Fund 2004 Proposal for Cambodia

AFT Draft Resolution on Iraq, greatly revised from 2003 version; interim report on security and civil liberties, May 2003; draft resolution re reform of the Patriot Act, 4/21

Agenda; trip report re Colombia, draft resolution; "A Postcard from Baghdad," report by David Dorn, October 2003; memo re Africa AIDS campaign, October 7; memo re AFT work in the Middle East and Islamic countries, October 6; International Democracy Fund 2003 proposal for China; revised proposal for Colombia

Agenda; memo re education for democracy in the Islamic world, May 21, 2003; interim report on security and civil liberties

Agenda; Q&A sheet from David Dorn, supporting AFT support for U.S. invasion of Iraq, noting WMD and other arguments; alternative resolution by locals; related correspondence

Memo re concerns over perception of international trips as "perks" for Executive Council members