Netroots Nation 2013 Program

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As we kick off another Netroots Nation (our eighth!), we have some things to celebrate: the Senate got a significant upgrade with the election of progressive fighters like Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin; some of the worst Tea Party conservatives were removed from office thanks to efforts like CREDO SuperPac; and the Presidential win helped ensure that progressives down-ticket got the votes they needed to win. Thats not to say there arent frustrations with DC right now; Washington is definitely still broken. The influence of corporate lobbyists continues to hinder the passage of common-sense legislation like gun safety laws. And conservative members of Congress keep pushing reckless policies that undermine our economic growth and treat women as second class citizens. Sometimes its hard not to be discouraged. And then Im reminded that some of the most exciting victories arent happening in the Beltway. In the wake of Newtown, at least five states have tightened gun safety laws, including Connecticut, Colorado and New York. In California, the passage of progressive tax measure Proposition 30 was a tremendous victory for a state that had faced legislative gridlock on tax issues and funding. And for the first time ever, voters said yes to marriage-equality measures in Maine, Maryland and Washington state. Were also witness to some inspiring personal stories right now, from low-wage workers striking for a bigger paycheck to DREAMers pushing for a path to citizenship. These moments should serve as a reminder that across this country, people like you and I are making change happen in their communities despite what happens in Washington. And in doing so, we are collectively building a more powerful progressive movement. And so while we may not know how the upcoming immigration battle will play out in DC, well continue fighting alongside those students who want to legally call this country home. Despite how much money the NRA pumps into the pockets of our lawmakers, well keep pushing for policies that make our communities safer. No matter how many tax breaks conservatives give the one percent, well stand up for those who are fighting for better working conditions every day. Were at a tipping point on many issues, from gun safety and immigration to marriage equality and reproductive rights, but we have some work to do. We must continue to build power outside the Beltway and develop infrastructure at the state level. We have to keep up the drumbeat so the voices of a few lobbyists dont drown out everyone else. And we have to take every ounce of leverage given to us by our progressive leaders and make them fight even harder. This weekend, as youre out attending one of our 80 panels or 40 training sessions, chatting in the hallway with friends or having an intense brainstorming session over drinks, keep some of these things in mind. And then ask yourself: What are you going to do to help strengthen our movement this year?
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Netroots Nation 2013 Attendees: Welcome to San Jos, the Capital of Silicon Valley. It is a great honor to serve as the host city of NN13, and to have thousands of the most influential, creative leaders in the progressive community converge on our great city. You are in the heart of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and creative thinkers that helped San Jos become the capital of Silicon Valley. Although Silicon Valley is known for successful global corporations and a technologically savvy workforce, some of the greatest wealth disparities in this nation can be found right here in the shadows of corporate giants. However, there is a strong progressive movement rooted in the tradition initiated in east San Jos by Cesar Chavez at the onset of the farm workers' movement. Additionally, having been recently named the most diverse big city in the nation, with over two-thirds of our residents being a first or second generation immigrant, we are leading the fight for comprehensive immigration reform. Despite a well publicized attack on public employee unions by San Joss Mayor and his allies, as well as the Mayor's objection to marriage equality, there have been many progressive victories. I was proud to lead the city in creating the most far reaching municipal ordinance on predatory payday lenders, preventing them from opening in low income neighborhoods. I was happy to be one of the few elected leaders to strongly support an increase in the city's minimum wage to $10 an hour and have it indexed to CPI. And this year I led our Council to overwhelmingly approve a resolution to sign on to an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of marriage equality. San Jos has also led by being the first city to guarantee healthcare to all children, by putting forth the most expansive plastic bag ban of any big city in the nation, and by becoming the first municipality to sign on to the e-steward pledge ensuring we only use e-waste companies that guarantee the end of life materials are responsibly recycled. As we continue to see tax policy exacerbate wealth inequality, the housing market squeeze out hard working families, and an education system that is failing most Latino and African-American students, there is clearly more work to do. In many ways, San Jos,--a beautifully diverse community rife with challenges--serves as a microcosm of so many other communities throughout this nation. The fact that some of the wealthiest and most renowned corporations in the world are headquartered here creates an unfortunately stark contrast. This is why I am so excited to welcome some of the best minds of the progressive movement to my hometown to exchange ideas, to feed off each others energy, and to develop action plans to solve some of our most vexing problems. I am equally glad you are here in downtown San Jos so you can enjoy what this great city has to offer. So while you are here, enjoy our beautiful weather and our ever growing number of eateries, bars and museums. We're lucky to have you, and I look forward to meeting so many of you during your stay. Congratulations on another great Netroots Nation and have a wonderful time!
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Raven Brooks Executive Director What he does: Keeps the trains running on time, sets strategy What he likes: Bourbon, SF Giants baseball, San Francisco values and pronouncing GIF with a hard g Carolyn Dulchinos Deputy Development Director What she does: Pesters people about details What she likes: Boulder, beagles and bacon
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Melissa Foley New Media Program Director What she does: Mentors small progressive nonprofits What she likes: Yosemite, rivers and burritos Karen Kolber Development Director What she does: Works with all the wonderful sponsors and exhibitors who make Netroots Nation happen What she likes: Cruising and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lucy and Molly Mary Rickles Communications Director What she does: Talks, writes and designs (and corrects bad grammar) What she likes: Live music, snobby coffee, Alabama football and SF Giants baseball Nolan Treadway Political and Logistics Director What he does: Coordinates overall logisticsalthough its a team effort and everyone has a hand in making NN run smoothly What he likes: Avocados, dabbling in DC politics and the Detroit Tigers Eric Thut Operations Director What he does: Whatever needs to be done What he likes: Laughter, love and music
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Austin Adams Song and Dance Man What he does: Herds cats and puts out fires What he likes: Travelling, Daft Punk, sustainable tech and Scrabble Bo Shuff Volunteer Coordinator What he does: Manages our awesome team of volunteers What he likes: Pie Face, Sydney, #NATITUDE Nathaniel Charny Director of Special Ops What he does: Whatever Alisa tells tells him to do through the cool headset thing What he likes: Being of service (and pizza and beer, too) Shanna Ingalsbee Sponsor Concierge What she does: Makes sure our sponsors have the most amazing experience ever What she likes: Movies, politics and unsophisticated computer games where she gets to blow things up Linda Lee Town Square Manager What she does: Oversees the Town Square and creates an enjoyable, successful experience for exhibitors and attendees What she likes: Hiking, birding and the Colorado Rockies Alisa Roost Show Director/Stage Manager What she does: Keeps the keynotes going smoothly What she likes: Democratic victories, smart musicals, travel and writing and long walks on the beach at sunset Steve Stearns Lead Photogtapher What he does: Takes photos of everybody enjoying Netroots Nation What he likes: Politics, brewing beer, roller derby and taking photos of all of it
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THE N H N TEAM
John Aravosis (@aravosis) is a Washington, DC-based writer and political strategist, and the editor of AMERICAblog.com. Since 1995, he has been one of the nations top political Internet experts. John has a law degree and masters in foreign service from Georgetown. Hes worked in the U.S. Senate, World Bank, Childrens Defense Fund and as a stringer for the Economist. John stopped Dr. Laura, bought Wesley Clarks cell phone records online and is the reason you know Mary Cheney is a lesbian. To his utter embarrassment, he is best known for outing conservative White House reporter Jeff Gannon as a male hooker. Adam Bonin (chair) (@adambonin) is a solo legal practitioner in Philadelphia. His practice includes representing candidates, unions and other politically active entities in campaign finance and election law matters, including leading progressive bloggers. Adam has been extensively involved in efforts on behalf of the rights of online speakers. He is a featured writer on the Daily Kos front page, where he focuses on legal and regulatory matters, and blogs about pop culture and miscellany at throwingthings.blogspot.com. Raven Brooks (@ravenb) is the executive director of Netroots Nation. Raven was initially drawn into politics during Howard Deans presidential campaign and quickly got involved in grassroots politics, including the first Yearly Kos. Hes since led the growth of Netroots Nation from a volunteer run effort to the countrys premier progressive gathering, added an international component, and expanded the programming to include infrastructure and capacity-building programs. Raven is a member of the San Francisco New Leaders Council advisory board and was named one of their Top 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders in 2008.
Cheryl Contee (@ch3ryl), partner at Fission Strategy, specializes in helping non-profits and foundations use social media for social good. Shes a co-founder of JackandJillPolitics.com, writing as Jill Tubman on one of the top 10 black blogs. She has over 13 years of award-winning interactive expertise and previously served as lead digital strategist for Fleishman-Hillard for the West Coast in San Francisco. Cheryl has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, BBC and CNN, among other media appearances. She received her bachelors from Yale and M.B.A. from Georgetown. Gina Cooper (@ginacooper) is the founder and past CEO of Netroots Nation. Under her leadership, Netroots Nation hosted such luminaries as President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Senator Harry Reid and many others. Ginas approach to online politics has become a cornerstone of online political movements. She has advised many groups, from grassroots initiatives to governments, on how to best use technology to connect with the people they represent. She has been featured as an expert in online politics in American, European and Asian media markets and other forums. Arshad Hasan (@arshadhasan) is Democracy for Americas Executive Director. Before becoming DFAs Executive Director, Arshad developed and directed the organizations grassroots training programs, DFA Campaign Academy and DFA Night School. Prior to DFA, Arshad worked with a variety of PACs and non-profits on legislative issue campaigns, corporate accountability campaigns, grassroots fundraising, and electoral campaigns. Arshad will occasionally take leaves of absence to work for progressive campaigns around the country including recently serving as Bill Halters GOTV director for his Senate primary and runoff campaigns.
Adam Lambert (@clammyc) is not the American Idol runner up. However, he is a tax consultant who works and lives in the NYC area. Blogging under the name clammyc, Adam is a front-page contributing editor at BlueJersey.com and has written hundreds of essays about framing and messaging on a number of progressive issues and campaigns. He has worked on various campaigns (NJ Governor in 2009, NJ-5th Congressional District in 2006, 2008 and 2010) doing online outreach and strategy. Adam previously hosted weekly online radio shows at BlogTalkRadio.com, where he managed the progressive lineup of shows. Currently, he is one of the founders of Retire Garrett (and RetireGarrett.com), a grassroots organization dedicated to the Congressional Race in NJs 5th District. Jackie Mahendra (@jaxsun) serves as the Director of Innovation for Citizen Engagement Laboratory (CEL), where she develops new tools, tactics and strategies to advance the field of progressive organizing. Before joining CEL, Jackie served as Director of Organizing at Change.org, where she built a team that won dozens of immigrants rights victories ranging from beating back antiimmigrant legislation to stopping parents from being deported away from their U.S. citizen children. Prior to Change.org, she led online strategy for the immigration reform advocacy group Americas Voice, where she fought tooth and nail for the federal DREAM Act. When not online, she enjoys exploring her new city (San Francisco) and cooking fusion cuisine. Joan McCarter (@JoanMcCarter) serves as the Mountain West representative for the Daily Kos staff writing from her home in Idaho, where she returned after long stints in Portland, Washington, D.C. and Seattle. She worked in both the district and Capitol Hill offices of then-Congressman and now Senator Ron Wyden from 1987 until 1993, and worked on congressional campaigns in Oregon and Idaho. She left politics in 1995 to obtain a masters degree in Russian studies from the University of Washington. She couldnt stay away, though, and found herself at Daily Kos in early 2004. She has been a contributing editor at Daily Kos since 2006, and is currently Senior Political Writer.
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Jenifer Fernandez Ancona (@jenancona) spends most of her time thinking about how progressives can tell better stories about not only what we want the world to look like, but how we think we can get there. She is the Senior Director of Membership and Communications at Women Donors Network, a community of women amplifying their relationships and philanthropic dollars to create a more fair and just world. Jenifer was a journalist at the LA Times before giving it up to get involved in politics in 2003. She has experience in building online communities, communicating a progressive economic agenda and in national social justice organizing. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and fellow organizer, Dan Ancona; their son, Marco; and cat, Oscar. Darcy Burner (chair) (@darcyburner) is Executive Director of ProgressiveCongress.org, honorary chair of the PCCC, honorary chair of More and Better Democrats PAC, a board member of the Council for a Livable Worlds PeacePAC and a national board member for NARAL. The principal author and organizer of A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq, which was endorsed by more than 60 candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, she has been a candidate for Congress in Washingtons 8th District, a group program manager at Microsoft and a software developer at Lotus Development Corp. Nathaniel Charny works as a union-side labor and employment attorney out of Rhinebeck, NY, representing national, state and local labor unions as well as plaintiffs in class action and individual employment discrimination, wage and hour, and civil service matters. Nathaniel has served as Director of Legal Affairs for Professional Staff Congress/CUNY and was Assistant Counsel for the Writers Guild of America East. Nathaniel graduated with honors from SUNY Buffalo School of Law in 1991 and served for two years as law clerk to Hon. Alan N. Bloch, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. He has enjoyed appointment as Assistant Professor at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and Adjunct Professor at CUNY Queens College, teaching courses on law and social justice.
Linda Lee (@bcogal) is one of the founding members of YearlyKos, the predecessor of Netroots Nation. Linda has extensive fundraising and marketing experience with The Nature Conservancy and the Longmont Humane Society. Currently she is a marketing director for a publishing company. She has been a deputy campaign manager for three recent Colorado legislative races as well as a neighborhood team leader for Organizing for America. She is a House District officer and Area Coordinator for the Boulder County Democrats and a board president of a childrens theatre company. Go Rockies! Mike Lux (@ProgressiveLux) is a founding partner of Democracy Partners, and CEO of Progressive Strategies LLC, a political consulting firm for the progressive community he co-founded in 1999. Previously, he was Senior Vice President for Political Action at People For the American Way and the PFAW Foundation, and served at the White House from January 1993 to mid-1995 as a Special Assistant to the President for Public Liaison. In addition, Mike serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Arca Foundation and Americans United For Change. In November of 2008, Mike was named to the Obama-Biden Transition Team. In that role, he served as an advisor to the Office of Public Liaison on relationship with the progressive community. In January of 2009, Mike released his first book, The Progressive Revolution: How the Best in America Came to Be. Michael Moschella (@mikemoschella) has been at the forefront of the progressive leadership development and online organizing world for the past decade. Michael currently serves as Vice President of Organizing for NationBuilder, leading a team of organizers who help thousands of nonprofits and political campaigns build their community organizing efforts. He previously helped grow and manage the Truman National Security Project and New Leaders Council, as Chief Organizer and COO, respectively. Michael began his career as a Democratic campaign manager, running major campaigns in MA, FL, CA and NY, and independent expenditure efforts across the country. He is a graduate of Cornell University, a native of Boston and a diehard Boston sports fan who is likely wearing a Red Sox hat right now.
Patrick OHeffernan (@palm44) is co-host of the radio program Fairness Radio with Patrick OHeffernan. Formerly a political science professor at Georgia Tech and host of Uplinks on NPRs Saturday All Things Considered, he holds a PhD from MIT and has earned an Emmy and a Webby, among other awards. He has published five books, and a project he co-launched, the North Asia Nuclear Free Zone, was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. Joel Silberman (@joelsilberman) is a strategic communications consultant/trainer preparing electoral candidates and progressive congressional leaders for public speaking and media appearances. A recipient of the Kos Media Fellowship during his tenure as media/message strategist for Markos Moulitsas and Daily Kos, Joels new media clients have included Lt. Dan Choi, Jane Hamsher, Matt Stoller, Digby, Jerome Armstrong and Mike Lux. Institutional clients include: Progressive Congress, People for the American Way, GetEQUAL, GLAAD, Young People For, The Young Elected Officials Network, Working Assets, National Womens Law Center, and Our Time (ourtime.org). Joels new company is Media Talent 2.0 Inc and he is one of the Democracy Partners (democracypartners.com). An award-winning New York theatrical performer/director, Joel brings show business savvy to progressive messaging.
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Aniello Alioto Dan Ancona Jenifer Ancona Jim Araby Brad Bauman Beth Becker Brent Blackaby Charles Chamberlain Dan Damman Marta Evry
Natalie Foster Karl Frisch Leslie Getzinger Julielyn Gibbons Fred Gooltz Doug Gordon Kris Havens Denise Heitzenroder Matt Hildreth ZJ Hull
Larry Hunyh Edrie Irvine Rick Jacobs Jasiri X Ash Kalra Desiree Kane Justin Krebs Michael Langenmayr Van Le Jason Lefkowtiz
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Margie Roswell Michael Sargeant Stephanie Somerman Michal Spocko Steve Stearns Chris Thomas Scott Treibitz Elon James White Lizz Winstead Kim Yaman
Host Committee
Alexandra Acker-Lyons Jan Adams Taz Ahmed Peter Allen John Amato Nick Anas Dan Ancona Jenifer Ancona Simone Andrews Jim Araby Dante Atkins David Atkins Aspen Baker Rebecca Band Sheila Bapat Elisa Batista Jaya Bhumitra Zahra Billoo Adam Bink Brent Blackaby Ludovic Blain Stephanie Block Livia Borak Elizabeth Brennan Joshua Busch Tamika Butler Sarah Callahan Nicole Capretz Arturo Carmona Beth Caskie Victoria CepeidaMojarro Toby Chaudhuri Bobbi Jo Chavarria Curtis Chin Jung Hee Choi Ana Beatriz Cholo Kim Clark Will Coley Cheryl Contee Roxanne Cooper Spencer Critchley Davey D Dave Dayen Candice Dayoan Arnulfo De La Cuz Eric DeSobe David Dexter Kevin Diep Meghan Doran Charlie Eaton Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins Amy Everitt Marta Evry Chris Fadeff Shannon Farley Rebecca Farmer Ben Field Natalie Foster Melissa Fox Michael Fox Lindsey Franklin Zach Friend Martha Gamez Susan Gardner Veronica Garibay Michael Gomez Daly Carlos Gonzales Sabina Gonzales Rosa Gonzalez Sarah Granger Marce Gutierrez Abel Habtegeorgis Matt Haney Susan Harrison Denise Heitzenroder Nathan HendersonJames Stacey Hendler Ross Jamie Henn Paul Hogarth Nadia Hussain Anita Jackson Rick Jacobs Eden James Dave Johnson Ash Kalra Keith Kamisugi Cindy Kang Barry Kendall Sara Kent Susan Kopicki Michelle Kraus Karoli Kuns Elle Kurpiewski Eddie Kurtz Sharon Kyle David Lagstein Trent Lange Donald Lathbury An Le Van Le Tina Lee Jasmine Leiva Mark Leo Brian Leubitz Connie Leyva Neeta Lind Cynthia Liu Christina Livingston Matt Lockshin Ray Lutz Eileen Ma Kate Maeder Jackie Mahendra Lisa Maldonado Marianne Manilov Anna MarcoidaHarshbarger Derecka Mehrens Susan Mernit RL Miller Dick Price Heather Pritchard Adam Quinn Dennis Raj Christian Ramirez Hilda Ramirez Angelica Ramos Mark Ramos Rebecca Rauber Katherine Reedy Ruby Reid Nicole Rivera Rowena Robles
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If you have a special need, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. Volunteers are available at the registration desk to assist with mobility issues or other needs. Assistive listening devices are available in the general session room and some panel rooms. Inquire at the registration desk about which rooms are covered and how to pickup a headset. Captioning service will be provided on a separate screen in the general session room. Captioning service is available for sessions in Room 210 AE, but users must bring their own laptop/tablet (we will provide a website link for viewing). A limited number of scooters are available for rent at the registration desk on a first-come, first-served daily basis. If youd like to secure your own scooter for the entire weekend, call Scootaround Mobility Solutions at 888-441-7575 to arrange delivery. Weve also reserved tables in the main hall with easy access for those with mobility issues. Please join the many hardworking allies who are working to respond appropriately to transphobic situations. Respectful allies who learn from and with transgender people and then educate others are important for successful transgender liberation. Thank you for your help in making Netroots Nation as inclusive as possible.
Transgender Etiquette
There are many transgender people at Netroots Nation. To be inclusive, please keep in mind the following: Please do not assume anyones gender, even people you may have met in the past. A persons external appearance may not match their internal gender identity. Pay attention to a persons purposeful gender expression. Its polite to ask: What pronoun do you prefer? or How do you identify? before using pronouns or gendered words. Or better yet, ask for their name. One way of acknowledging transgender peoples needs is to designate restrooms as gender neutral. In bathrooms, many transgender people face harassment , so please let everyone pee in peace. We have designated some bathrooms in the Convention Center as gender neutral. Anyone is welcome to use them, and they are heavily signed. These restrooms are located near the Market Terrace. Please listen to transgender peoples needs and stories when they are volunteered; yet please respect peoples privacy and boundaries and do not ask unnecessary questions.
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Thursday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.............. Registration desk open 8 a.m.............................. Morning News Dump with ...................................... Lizz Winstead, Shannyn Moore ...................................... and Cliff Schecter ...................................... (Market Terrace Stage) 9 to 10:15 a.m................ Session 1 breakouts 10 a.m. to 7 p.m............. Town Square open 10:30 to 11:45 a.m......... Session 2 breakouts 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m....... Break (lunch on your own) Noon to 1:45 p.m.............God Loves Uganda screening 2 to 2:45 p.m................. State/regional caucuses 3 to 4:15 p.m................. Session 3 breakouts 4:30 to 5:45 p.m............ Session 4 breakouts 5:45 to 6:45 p.m............ Opening reception sponsored ...................................... by NEA (Town Square) 6:45 to 9 p.m................. Opening keynote featuring ...................................... Sen. Jeff Merkley 9:15 to 11 p.m............... Laughing Liberally Comedy ...................................... Show (Marriott Ballroom 12) 9:30 p.m. to late............ Karaoke party sponsored by ...................................... SEIU (Gordon Biersch)
Friday
8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m......... Registration desk open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.......... Town Square open 8 a.m.............................. Morning News Dump with Lizz ...................................... Winstead, Shannyn Moore and ............................................... Cliff Schecter (Town Square Stage) 9 to 10:15 a.m................ Morning keynote: ...................................... Not Another Newtown: ...................................... Building a Movement to ...................................... Prevent Gun Violence 10:30 to 11:45 a.m......... Session 1 breakouts Noon to 2 p.m............... Food truck party ...................................... (Parque de los Pobladores) 2 to 3 p.m...................... Break 3 to 4:15 p.m................. Session 2 breakouts 4:30 to 5:45 p.m............ Session 3 breakouts 5 to 6 p.m...................... Candidate Meet and Greet ...................................... hosted by DFA and ActBlue ...................................... (Market Terrace) 6 to 8 p.m...................... Chairmans Pub Quiz sponsored ...................................... by the DLCC (Marriott ...................................... Ballroom 12) 6 to 8 p.m...................... Citizen Koch screening
Saturday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m......... Registration desk open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m............... Town Square open 8 a.m.............................. Morning News Dump with Lizz ...................................... Winstead, Shannyn Moore and ............................................... Cliff Schecter (Town Square Stage) 9 to 10:15 a.m................ Morning keynote: ...................................... Comprehensive Immigration ...................................... Reform: Where We Stand ...................................... and Whats Next 10:30 to 11:45 a.m......... Session 1 breakouts Noon to 1:15 p.m.......... Keynote: Ask the Leader ...................................... Q&A with Nancy Pelosi ...................................... (Lunches provided by ...................................... the Sierra Club) 1:30 to 2:45 p.m............ Session 2 breakouts 3 to 4:15 p.m................. Session 3 breakouts 4:30 to 6:30 p.m............ Closing keynote: ...................................... Ignite at Netroots Nation 6:30 to 8:30 p.m............... Shadows of Liberty screening 7:30 p.m. until late........ Closing party sponsored by ...................................... Alliance for American ..........................................Manufacturing (San Jose Giants ..................................... Stadium, 588 E Alma Ave)
Sunday
8 to 9 a.m...................... Interfaith Service (Marriott Willow Glen) 9 a.m. to noon................ Recovery Brunch (Market Terrace) Bring your luggage, catch up with friends one last time and have coffee, a Mimosa or Bloody Mary to get the day started while a DJ spins some chill morning grooves. Sponsored by Eventbrite and J Street. ASAP............................... Register for #NN14 now to get the $195 earlybird rate!
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Caltrain (caltrain.com) runs between San Jose and San Francisco and stops in Santa Clara, Palo Alto and other cities along the way. Concierge Jared Conley offers a few tips for spending a day in San Francisco:
Local tips
Got a little extra time on your hands after the convention activities wind down? Here are a few ways to spend a couple hours before you head out of town:
Outdoor bliss Located in the heart of downtown, San Pedro Square includes nearly 50 unique vendors selling everything from farm fresh fruits and meats to perfect raviolis and hand-crafted chocolates. This public market surrounds the historic Peralta Adobe, San Joses oldest building, and offers outdoor seating and a beautiful setting for morning coffee, a fabulous lunch or live music with dinner or a cocktail. (87 N San Pedro St) Beam me up! The Tech Museum is the only museum that offers visitors of all ages the unique comprehensive Silicon Valley experience with hands-on, interactive experiences in genetics, earth sciences, alternative energy, virtual design, microchips and more. Fun and learning are combined in this beautiful contemporary museum built by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. The Tech Museum is singularly focused on technologyhow it works and the way that it is changing every aspect of the way we work, live, play and learn. Seriously nerdy stuff. (201 South Market St) Modern renaissance Recently celebrating its 40th anniversary, the San Jose Museum of Art has been a showcase for contemporary West Coast collections. SJMA presents art ranging from modern masterpieces to recent works by young, emerging artists. The Museums permanent collection1,400 varied artworks from the 20th and 21st centurieshas a special focus on West Coast art, seen in an international and national context. (110 South Market St) Bottle envy You dont have to go all the way to Napa to sample some California vintages. Sherman Cellars is downtown San Joses only winery tasting room. This Santa Clara Valley winery produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and more from their estate vineyard, partner vineyards in South Santa Clara Valley and from the Arroyo Seco AVA. (40 Post St) Travel tip The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses and light rail make traveling in San Jose and surrounding cities easy. For routes, schedules and fares, visit vta.org.
Grub and pub Enjoy some of the finest food trucks San Francisco has to offer at SOMAs StrEAT Food Park (428 11th St) or Off The Grid (multiple locations in San Francisco). Sample tasty treats across the city at hotspots like E&O Asian Kitchen (Fusion) in the FiDi (314 Sutter St); Outerlands (Californian) in the Sunset (4001 Judah St); or Contigo (Spanish Tapas) in Noe Valley (1320 Castro St). For fancy bevvies, enjoy a speakeasy-style atmosphere at Bourbon & Branch ( reservations required, 501 Jones St), a tiki-style punch bowl at Tradr Sam (6150 Geary Blvd) or a fancy cocktail with fellow hipsters at Trick Dog (3010 20th St). Nerd out! Check out some of the coolest and greenest science buildings in the world at the California Academy of Sciences (55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, SF) or the brand, spanking new Exploratorium (Piers 15-17, SF). The Built for Speed exhibit at the Cal Academy is a must-see for the technology set, and the Exploratorium is a fantastic hands-on science exhibit. Tourist for a day If youve never been to San Francisco and want to do the tourist thing, rent a bike for a day and cross the Golden Gate Bridge (Bay City Bike, multiple locations, guided tours optional); take a GoCar tour of San Francisco (multiple locations); or Segway through designated parts of the city on their guided tour (Electric Tour Company, multiple locations).
Special thanks to Team San Jose and San Francisco Concierge Jared Conley for these tips.
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2013 AGENDA*
THURSDAY SESSIONS PAGES 3437 FRIDAY SESSIONS PAGES 3839 SATURDAY SESSIONS PAGES 4041 SPECIAL EVENTS PAGE 42 KEYNOTES PAGE 43 SCREENING SERIES DESCRIPTIONS (ALPHA ORDER) PAGE 44 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS (ALPHA ORDER) PAGES 4550 TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS (ALPHA ORDER) PAGES 5153
*We strive for greatness, but panel details and speakers may have changed since printing. Dont hold that against us. Check the online agenda or mobile app for the most up-to-date listings.
SESSION 1: 9 to 10:15 a.m.

PA N E L : 2 1 0 A E PA N E L : 2 1 0 C G PA N E L : 2 1 1 A C
Making Wall Street Tremble: Case Studies from Innovative Corporate Campaigns
Shab Bashiri, Evelin Cruz, Peggy Mears, Jamie Way, Brian Young Cathy Youngblood
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
The New Netroots: Getting the Web We Want

Ellery Roberts Biddle, Tiffiniy Cheng, Timothy Karr, Rainey Reitman
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
What the Frack?! The Impact of Fracking on our Health and Environment
Michael Green, Ansje Miller, Kate Sheppard, Lance Simmens
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Rights in the Balance: The Supreme Court and Social Justice

Nan Aron, Rick Jacobs, Pam Karlan, Tom Saenz
The Price of the Ticket: Uncovering the Real Cost of Mass Incarceration
Lenore Anderson, Julianne Hing, Jakada Imani, Kiran Savage-Sangwan
The Year of the Woman: Moving the Needle Forward for Feminism
Aimee Allison, Stephanie Block, Shannon Farley, Clare Winterton, Gayle Karen Young
SESSION 2: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

What Political Consultants Dont Want Donors to Know: How to Win Elections with Data-driven Field Operations
Biko Baker, Becky Bond, Andy Kroll, Ethan Roeder, Regina Schwartz
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
State Battles 2013: Fighting Together to Block the Right-Wing Agenda

Carmen Berkley, Josh Eidelson, Heather Holdridge, Seth Johnson, Amy Runyon Harms
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
Harnessing the Power of Young Communities of Color: The Success Story of San Joses Minimum Wage Increase
Cindy Chavez, Ben Field, Nicky Gonzalez Yuen, Elisha St. Laurent, Dorian Warren
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Organizing Beyond Elections: Judicial Vacancies are the Keys to a Generation of Change
Marge Baker, Brian Fadie, Sandhya Bathija, Matt Glazer
Not Your Mothers Abortion Fight: Millennials, Youth of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice
Travis Ballie, Colleen Crinion, Kimberly Inez McGuire, Atima Omara-Alwala, Mari Schimmer
Going on Offense: Austerity is Dead

Duncan Black, Alex Lawson
SESSIONS DURING THE BREAK: 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch on your own)
SCREENING SERIES: WILLOW GLEN (MARRIOTT) SCREENING SERIES: WILLOW GLEN (MARRIOTT)
Screening: God Loves Uganda

Noon
CAUCUS: 210 BF
Filmmaker Caucus
2 p.m.
CAUCUS: 212 BD
State/Local Blogger Caucus

1 p.m.
CAUCUS: 212 AC
Australian Caucus
1 p.m.
LGBT Caucus
1 p.m.
34 H #NN13
FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PANELS AND TRAININGS, GO TO PAGE 44
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
TRA I NING: MARRIOT T BALLROOM 1 2
TRAINING: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 4
The Battle for the Midwest: Where Weve Been, What Weve Learned and How We Bring Labor Back
Bob Burke, Julielyn Gibbons, Karli Wallace, Sara Wallenfang
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
How to Win Friends and Influence People at Netroots Nation

John Brougher
Write Like You Mean It: How to Write Advocacy Emails that Motivate People
Jess Livoti-Morales, Evan Sutton
Exercising the Power of the Latino Electorate

Eddy Morales, Nicole Rivera, Raquel Simental
We Spent a Year Monitoring 10,000 Facebook Pages: Heres What You Should Know
Brandon Silverman
Kill the Press Release: Pitching Media in a New Media World

Chris Cassidy
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
TRA I NING: MARRIOT T BALLROOM 12
Intolerance Abroad: Overcoming Violence and Repression, Moving Toward Global LGBT Solidarity
Andre Banks, Dorothee Benz, Kapya Kaoma, Jeena Shah
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
Stories to Save the World

Matt Blizek, Julian Mocine-McQueen
Shake It Up: Getting Savvy and Successful at Driving Organizational Change

Ryan Senser
SCREENING SERIES: WILLOW GL E N (MARRIOT T )
Base Building and Elections: Winning While Building Grassroots Power

Peggy Flanagan, Prairie Rose Seminole
Between Intervention and Isolationism: Finding the Future of Progressive Foreign Policy
Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age: Legal Rules and Regulations for Social Media
Daren Garshelis, Kim Lehmkuhl, Jon Rodney
Best Practices and Trends in Social Issue Film Outreach: Engaging Audiences with Winning Campaigns
Celia Alario, Sahar Driver, Leah Lamb
CAUCUS: ROOM 112
American Indian Caucus
State Caucuses
2 p.m. These sessions are not just for residents; they are open to anyone interested in learning more about the political landscape and organizing opportunities there.
UTAH: ROOM 112 NEW HAMPSHIRE: ROOM 113 COLORADO: ROOM 114 NEW MEXICO: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 3 CALIFORNIA: 210 AE CASCADIA (WASHINGTON/OREGON/IDAHO) : 210 BF TEXAS: 210 CG FLORIDA: 210 DH GEORGIA: 211 AC NORTH CAROLINA: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 4 VIRGINIA: 212 BD MISSOURI: ALMADEN (MARRIOTT, 3RD LEVEL) MICHIGAN: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 12 PENNSYLVANIA: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 3 OHIO: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 4 MINNESOTA: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 56 IOWA: SAN CARLOS (MARRIOTT)
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THURSDAY SESSIONS
SESSION 3: 3 to 4:15 p.m.

Moving the Needle: How We Won Gay Marriage in 2012

Michael Crawford, Ryan Davis, Ian Grady, Rachael Stern
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
Mega-Millions 2012: Key Experiments and Discoveries in the World of Online Fundraising
Brandon English, Toby Fallsgraff, Ilya Sheyman, Amelia Showalter, Nickie Titus
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
Migrants Moving Mountains: How the Undocumented are Leading the Charge on Immigration Reform
Sonia Guinansaca, Martin LopezGalicia, Jonathan Perez, Luis Serrano, Tania Unzueta
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Beating Back Mansplaining and Other Acts of Sexism in Politics and Organizing
Duncan Black, Cheryl Contee, Sarah Lane, Amanda Marcotte, Shaunna Thomas
You Get Paid to Do This? Tips for Supporting Your Blog through Advertising and Fundraising
Roxanne Cooper, Katherine Haenschen, Donald Hughes, Heather Digby Parton, Chris Savage
Smoke Signals: The Next Steps in Marijuana Reform

Ngaio Bealum, Dale Sky Jones, Rezwan Khan, Dan Rush
SESSION 4: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

The New 50-State Strategy: Keeping Our Edge in the Ground Game
Jeremy Bird, Arshad Hasan, Parag Mehta, Jay Parmley, Ali Savino
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
Legitimate Tape: Using Republicans Own Words to Shut that Whole Thing Down
James Carter IV, Jess McIntosh, Rodell Mollineau, David Nir, Amanda Terkel
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
The Incredible Role of Art and Culture in Elections

Jeff Chang, Liz Manne, Mik Moore, Erin Potts, Yosi Sergant
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
The Future of Organizing

Sara El-Amine, Cheryl Contee, Anna Galland, Ian Inaba, Ethan Roeder
How to Fix That: Modernizing Our Elections

Ari Berman, Nicole Austin-Hillery, Justin Levitt, Asm. Phil Ting
Getting Real on Climate: What We Must Do to Stop Climate Change

Darcy Burner, Brad Johnson, RL Miller, David Roberts
36 H #NN13
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Safeguarding Democracy: Perspectives on Global Security, Technology and Human Rights

Hayes Brown, Shauna Dillavou, Sabrina Hersi Issa, Caitlin Howarth, Katherine Maher
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
Defending Your Lifes Work: Measuring Impact to Evaluate Social Change

Brenda Foster, Brandi Horton
What the F*** Do We Know? Applying Scientific Research to Elections

Steve Olson, Regina Schwartz
CAUCUS: ROOM 111
Native Vote: Why Winning Indian Country Matters to You

Meteor Blades, Peggy Flanagan, Kevin Killer, Prairie Rose Seminole
Tweeting the Revolution: Twitter Training for Campaigning

Kimberly Dr. Goddess Ellis
Labor Caucus
Jordan Estevao
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Free your Ass: Defining and Creating a Progressive Sexual Culture

Marcia Baczynski, Jaclyn Friedman, Kierra Johnson, Mireille Miller-Young, Favianna Rodriguez, William Winters
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
Five Secrets: The Proven Neuroscience Behind Persuading Voters

Stephanie Dreyer, Brandon Fureigh
How to Get Media and Breakthrough on Your Issue

Doug Gordon, Jennifer Lindenauer
Islamophobia: A Tool of the Right

Tanzila Ahmed, Wajahat Ali, Zahra Billoo, Dustin Craun, Affad Shaikh
How to Break a Game-Changer: The Case of the 47 Percent

Monica Bauerlein, Brett Brownell, Clint Hendler, Jaeah Lee
DC, Albany, America: A Film Showcase for Our Political Times

Jon Bowermaster, Sheila Canavan, Harry Gantz
CAUCUS: ROOM 111
Confessions of a Digital Hit Man: Tips and Tricks for Meme-ing the Opposition Online
Matt Ortega
Latino Caucus
CAUCUS: ROOM 114
ENDA Caucus
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THURSDAY SESSIONS
Stories From the Front Lines of Organizing
SESSION 1: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

PA N E L : 2 1 0 A E PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Voting Rights for a Shifting Demographic

Jotaka Eaddy, Julie Greene, Benjamin T. Jealous, Sec. of State Mark Ritchie, Maria Teresa Kumar, Wendy Weiser
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
Your Rights at Risk: Drones, Indefinite Detention and Americas Never-Ending Global War
Morris Davis, Zeke Johnson, Pardiss Kebriaei, Naureen Shah
PA N E L : 2 1 1 A C
By Progressives, for Progressives: Businesses as Movement Infrastructure

Christie George, Richard Graves, Michael Kieschnick, April Pedersen, Will Rockafellow
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Women Leading on Gun Violence Prevention

Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Lori Haas, Rep. Robin Kelly, Betsy McKinney, Shannon Watts
PA N E L : 2 1 0 C G
Dont Rock My Vote: How GOP Legislators are Stealing National Elections
Asm. Paul Fong, Sean Hinga Ian Millhiser, Rep. Erin Murphy Michael Sargeant
How Successful Application of Data was Used to Win in 2012

Gayatri Bhalla, Sarah Flowers, Heather Holdridge, Christopher Massicotte, Jamie Ruth
Carrying on Aaron Swartzs Legacy

Charlie Furman, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Rainey Reitman, David Segal
SESSION 2: 3 to 4:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Women on the Run

Kimberly Ellis, Rep. Barbara Lee, Hon. Fiona Ma, Christine Pelosi, Hon. Monica WIlson
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
Science Under the Rug: How Government and Industry Hide Research and How to Fight Back
Michael Mann, Elizabeth Nash, Robert Proctor, Joshua Rosenau, Robyn Thomas
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
Words that Work: How the New and Powerful Immigration Messaging Was Developed
Jennifer Angarita, Ryan Clayton, David Mermin, Anat Shenker-Osorio, Pili Tobar
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Creative Extraction: How Wall Street Banks are Extracting Resources from Main Street
Christina Livingston, Mike Lux, Jono Shaffer, Wallace Tuberville, Tracy Van Slyke
Community Colleges: The Best Kept Secret in America and Why they Need our Help
Mary Ann Pacheco, Alexis Ploss, James Salt, Linda Shieh, Rep. Mark Takano
A Nation in Trans-ition
Masen Davis, Tracy Garza, Gabriel Haaland, Allyson Robinson, Vincent Paolo Villano
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Silicon Valley Supply Chain: Is Tech Treating its Workforce Unfairly?

Chris Benner, Manny Cardenas, Lauren Jacobs, Kaytee Riek
SESSION 3: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

The Three Keys to Reclaiming Our Democracy

Larry Cohen, Benjamin T. Jealous, Phil Radford, Karen Scharff, Sen. Tom Udall, Joan Walsh
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
The Rise of Alt-Labor: Organizing Outside Traditional Unions

Jennifer Angarita, Gregory Cendana, Galen Hooks, Jess Kutch, David Wehde
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
Beyond the A/B Test: Using Social Science Theory to Get More from Your List
Nicole Aro, David Broockman, Amanda Brown, Jim Pugh, Josh Rosmarin, Regina Schwartz, Evan Zasoski
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Weak Democrats vs. Strong Progressives: Lessons from the Social Security Fight
Becky Bond, Rep. Alan Grayson, Adam Green, Heather Digby Parton, Rep. Mark Takano
Pop, Politics and Activism: Redefining the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Cynthia Brothers, Christine Chen, Karthick Ramakrishnan, Christina Samala, Jeff Yang
Taking Poverty Into our Own Hands

Tam Ma, Asm. Holly Mitchell, Betty Yee
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Obamacare in Action: Implementing the Affordable Care Act

Alice Chen, Pamela Mays McDonald, Carolyn Senger, Adam Stalker, Kenya Wheeler, Anthony Wright
38 H #NN13
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
What We Can Do to Expose Red, White and Blue-Washing

Rep. Bruce Braley, Laura Clawson, Scott Paul, Tracy Sefl, Marcy Wheeler
PA N E L : T O W N S Q UA RE
Graphic Design Hacks for Non-Designers

Sarah Baker, Eric Ming
Maximizing Video Campaigns For Underrepresented Voices

Daniel Villarreal
ALECexposed: Strategies and Tactics for our 2013 Campaign

Aniello Alioto, Marge Baker, Lisa Graves, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rashad Robinson
How to Leverage Video for Your Cause

Adria Richards
Test Screen Your Online Media, Video and Social Graphics

Josh Bolotsky, Sarah Burris, Michael Crawford, Matt Ortega, Ericka Taylor
CAUCUS: ROOM 113
Malkia Cyril, Rinku Sen
CAUCUS: ROOM 114
CA UCU S: ROOM 112
AAPI Caucus
Parents Caucus
S P E C I A L E V E N T: R O O M 1 1 1
Building Renewables, Building Workers Lives: A Door to the Middle Class

Presented by LIUNA
Winning the Facebooks: Police, Prisons & Profits: A Leveraging the Voter File and Showcase of Social Justice Shorts Offline Data, Content, and Axel Caballero, Jazmin Chavez, Jesse Facebooks Tools to Microtarget Lava, Armando Somoza, Daniel Villarreal Without Breaking the Bank
Jarrett Fein, Andrea Hong
TRAINING: MARRIOTT BALLROOM 56 CAUCUS: ROOM 114
OrganiZING: Engaging New People through Humor, Culture and Tangible Impact
Henry Kraemer, Feven Netsanet
Black Caucus
Why Screenwriters Make the Best Organizers: Using Storytelling to Build Empathy
Kate Stayman-London
CA UCU S: ROOM 112
Fight Club! A Showcase of the Latest in Davids vs. Goliaths

Julianna Forlano NOTE: Session starts at 1:45 p.m.
Presence and Authenticity: The Key to Being a Media Star

Joel Silberman
National Security Caucus
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
UndocuQueer: The Intersectionality of the Undocumented and LGBTIQ Struggles

Javier Hernandez, Fernanda Marroquin, Victoria Mena, Jonathan Perez, Camila Munayki Quiroz
T R A I N I N G : M A RRI O TT B A LLRO O M 1 2
Up Up, Down Down: Cheat Codes for the Internet

Nate Thames, Salim Zymet
Make It Pop: Using Data Visualisation to Understand What Youve Done, are Doing and Should Do
Tim Anderegg, Dheeraj Chand
Startup 101: Tips, Tools and Resources for Launching a Progressive Startup
Lindsey Franklin
Online Organizing: Beyond Numbers and Speed to Developing Strategic Power and Winning Issue Campaigns
Keron Blair, Judy Hertz
CA UCU S: ROOM 111
Can Online Video Still Change the Debate? Facebook, Social Graphics and Political Video
Nicole Carty, Andy Cobb, Andy Menconi, Adam Mordecai, Amy Rubin
SCREENING SERIES: WILLOW GL E N
Southern Caucus
CA UCU S: ROOM 114
Screening: Citizen Koch

Carl Deal, Tia Lessin NOTE: Session starts at 6 p.m.
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Environmental Caucus
FRIDAY SESSIONS
Storytelling Tools and Strategies that Build Power
What are You Doing on my Site? Google Analytics for Tracking and Optimization
Nick Catalano, Evan Rowe
Daily Kos Caucus
SESSION 1: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Lessons from the Least Horrible Super PACs of 2012

Becky Bond, Kathay Feng, Andy Kroll, Matthew Sanderson, Jonathan Soros
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
The California Comeback: How Progressives Stopped Californias Decline

Rick Jacobs, Christina Livingston, Josh Pechthalt, Aparna Shah, Anthony Thigpenn
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
Climate Change: Congressional Leaders, Allies on the Path Ahead

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Sen.Brian Schatz, Rep. Henry Waxman
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Mis-Education of Bloggers: What You Dont Know about Education Reform and Communities of Color
Jitu Brown, James Ferg-Cadima, Rufina Hernandez, John H. Jackson, Randi Weingarten, L. Joy Williams, Shannon Watts
Challenging Drones, from Pakistan to Oakland

Nadia Kayyali, Linda Lye, Christian Ramirez, Omar Shakir, Zahra Billoo
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Artists for Justice: How Artists are Transforming the Narrative on Immigration and Equality
Jose D. Lopez, Favianna Rodriguez, Julio Salgado, Deyden Tethong, Jasiri X
From Hand-Raiser to Leader: How Walmart Workers are Using Online Communities to Take on their Employer
Girshriela Green, Marianne Manilov, Eric Schlein, Angela Williamson
SESSION 2: 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

PA N E L : 2 1 0 A E PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
How We Used the Internet to Help Win the Presidential Election

Zerlina Maxwell, Matthew McGregor, Laura Olin, Erica Sackin, Jason Sattler
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
So You Want to Be a Pundit? Women Progressives on the Keys to Success

Veronica Arreola, Joanne Bamberger, Jehmu Greene, Saru Jayaraman, Sally Kohn
PA N E L : 2 1 1 A C
Engaging New American Voters and Voters of Color

Tanzila Ahmed, Rebecca Apostol, Ludovic Blain, Lisa Garca Bedolla, Michael Gomez Daly
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Stopping the Next Depression: Banks are Still too Big to Fail
Anat Admati, Phil Angelides, Richard Eskow, Robert Kuttner, Sen. Jeff Merkley
PA N E L : 2 1 0 C G
CEQA: An Example of Linking Environmental and Labor Movements

James Araby, Lisa Maldonado, Claudia Pena, Amado Uno
Big Ears Meets Big Data: How to Unleash Member Energy through Analytics
Carol Davidsen, Sara Haghdoosti, Michael Sherrard, Amelia Showalter, Milan de Vries
Disarming the NRA: Debunking Misinformation on Guns and Gun Violence

Laura Cutilletta, Mark Follman, Matt Gertz, Lori Haas
SESSION 3: 3 to 4:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Never Too Early: Q&A on the 2014 Elections and Lessons from 2012
Kaili Joy Gray, Arjun Jaikumar, David Jarman, Jeff Md, David Nir, Steve Singiser
PA N E L : 2 1 0 B F
Reclaiming Family Values from the Right

Dream Hampton, Shanelle Matthews, Ai-jen Poo, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
PA N E L : 2 1 0 D H
Reaching Voters Where they Are: The Secret to California Labors Winning Microtargeting Strategy
Seiji Carpenter, Doug Herman, Patton Price, Steve Smith, Tracy Zeluff
PA N E L : 2 1 1 B D
Building a Productive Partnership Between Tech and the Progressive Community

Charles Belle, Gina Cooper, Kristine Gloria, Sarah Lai Stirland
Organizing Support for Abortion Rights in Hostile Territory

Julie Burkhart, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Kierra Johnson, Kate Sheppard, Sarah Stoesz
Stories from the Front Lines: How a Grassroots Movement is Winning the War on Coal Exports
Alexis Bonogofsky, Robin Everett, Cesia Kearns
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PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
Firing Isnt Just for Trump: How to Fight Workplace Discrimination

Gregory Cendana, Heather Cronk, Erica Keppler, Jess Kutch, Jess Livoti-Morales
PA N E L : 1 1 1
10 Secret Ways to Make Your Stuff Maybe Go Viral if You are Really Lucky
Victoria Fine, Adam Mordecai
Screwing with People Fast: Rapid Response Videos in Campaigns

Matthew McGregor, Rodell Mollineau, Melissa Ryan
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Love, Compassion and Other Outrageous Forms of Activism

Carla Goldstein, Michael Kink, Leslie Salmon Jones, Jamia Wilson
The Online Laboratory: Perfecting Your Outreach through Email Testing

Ben Betz, Damien Shirley
Discussing the Landscape of Tech for Organizations

CAUCUS: ROOM 113
CAUCUS: ROOM 114
Jamie Chen, Dennis Raj
Holly Minch
Womens Caucus
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
CAUCUS: ROOM 111
Forever in their Debt: Taking Initiative on the Student Loan Crisis

Rep. Karen Bass, Rohit Chopra, Tiffany Dena Loftin, Chris Goff, Alex Showerman
Introduction to Legislative Advocacy: How to Effectively Lobby Your Elected Leaders

Nicole Rivera, Raquel Simental
S CREENING SERIES: WILLOW GLEN ( MA RRIOT T )
Immigration Caucus
CAUCUS: ROOM 112
Real Food/Stay Healthy Caucus

CAUCUS: ROOM 114
Targeting Without A Model: Smart Planning for Local Races

Matthew Mudcat Arnold, Victoria Cepeida-Mojarro
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Power, Primaries and the People: A Showcase of Movies for the Movement
Scott D Roberts, Amie Williams, Jane Wilson
Education Caucus
The Most Epic Subject Line Writing Workshop in the History Of NN13
Victoria Fine, Adam Mordecai
PA N E L : 2 1 2 A C
Ask a Sista: Black Women Muse on Politics, Policy, Pop Culture and Scholarship
Charlene Carruthers, Cheryl Contee, Kimberly Dr. Goddess Ellis, Lauren Brown Jarvis, Jenifer Daniels
PA N E L : 2 1 2 B D
Art is a Hammer: Reshaping the Narrative through Cultural Interventions

Gan Golan, Favianna Rodriguez
Comedy, Video and Advocacy

Andy Cobb, Alison Dagnes, Will Durst, Justin Krebs, Elon James White
CAUCUS: ROOM 111
Beyond Aarons Law: Reining in Prosecutorial Overreach

Shane Kadidal, Elliot Peters, Jonathan Simon, Marcy Wheeler
Seeing is Believing: Visual Storytelling Best Practices

Liz Banse
AMEMSA Caucus
CAUCUS: ROOM 114
Marriage Equality Caucus

Digital Campaigns on a Budget

Beth Becker, Asher Huey
Screening: Shadows of Liberty

Debra Brown, Jean-Philippe Tremblay NOTE: Session starts at 6:30 p.m.
Zero-Dollar Targeting
Hallie Montoya Tansey
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SATURDAY SESSIONS
Efficient, Effective, Affordable: How to Run a Winning Campaign with New Technology
Play Your Way to a Theory of Change
Youth Caucus
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Netroots Nation Opening Reception

After a busy day of panels and training sessions, you can power up with food generously provided by NEA and connect with old friends before the keynote begins. Generously sponsored by NEA
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popular culture. Tensions will be high at this spirited competition, as will the collective blood-alcohol content of the room by the end, so do join us as we bring this Netroots Nation staple to a state thats untouchable like Elliot Ness. Generously sponsored by the DLCC
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Informal Jewish Service

Join us as we continue the legacy of Jewish activists throughout the generations, and fulfill the commandment of Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof: Justice, justice; you shall pursue.Open to people of all faiths and no faith.
S AT U R D AY, 7 P. M . , O F F - S I T E
Laughing Liberally Comedy Show

Join the performers of Laughing Liberally for a free special engagement at Netroots Nation. After the opening night keynote, enjoy an evening of laughter from the left with top political comics from Comedy Central, The Onion and the Laughing Liberally National Tour. Laughing Liberally, the national comedy project of Living Liberally, has been touring the country, producing videos and special campaigns with progressive partners and entertaining Netroots Nation since the beginning. Line-up will include Will Durst, Elon James White, Ngaio Bealum, Matthew Filipowicz, Julianna Forlano and more.
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American-Made Fun
Join us Saturday night for an epic party combining two favorite Netroots Nation pastimesbaseball and dancing. The Alliance for American Manufacturing has reserved San Jose Giants Stadium (home of the San Francisco Giants minor league team) for a night of batting practice, dancing and revelry. Enjoy burgers and hot dogs, then try your hand at batting practice. Doors open at 7 p.m. Batting and shagging until 10 p.m.; dancing from 9:30 p.m. until midnight. Shuttle buses will leave the Convention Center starting at 6:35 p.m. and will run throughout the evening. (588 E Alma Ave, two miles from the Convention Center) Generously sponsored by AAM
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Karaoke Party
Join us for whats become an annual tradition at Netroots Nation! Whether you cant hold a tune or have ambitions to try out for American Idol, we want you on that stage. An open bar and some late evening snacks to get you in singing mood will be provided. This event will be held at Gordon Biersch (33 E San Fernando St.), just a few short blocks from the convention center and HQ hotels. Generously
Interfaith Service
Take a look at the spiritual roots of activism in different traditions and get inspired before you head home.Open to people of all faiths and no faith.
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sponsored by SEIU
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Netroots Nation Food Truck Party

This year, were planning a new event at Netroots Nation: an outdoor food truck party that will be held during the mid-day break on Friday. Held at the Parque De Los Pobladores, a park just down the street from the San Jose Convention Center, this event will give attendees a chance to socialize, enjoy San Joses sunny weather and sample gourmet cuisine from some of the Bay Areas best food vendors. Once you arrive at the park, youll receive tickets good for two savory items. Additional items, desserts and drinks can be purchased separately. Generously sponsored
Sunday Morning Recovery Party

Bring your luggage, catch up with friends one last time and have coffee, a Mimosa, or Bloody Mary to get the day started while our DJ spins some chill morning grooves. Generously sponsored by Eventbrite and J Street
SPECIAL CONTENT Morning News Dump with Lizz Winstead, Shannyn Moore and Cliff Schecter
T H URSDAY, 8 A.M. (MARKET T ERRACE STAGE); FRIDAY A N D S AT U R D AY, 8 : 1 5 A . M . ( T O W N S Q U A R E S TA G E )
by The California Democratic Party, New Leaders Council and Trilogy Interactive
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The Raise Up America Campaign Launch

The Congressional Progressive Caucus Raise Up America campaign, calling for a pay raise for Americas workers, is launching at the NN Food Truck Party. From San Jose, members of Congress will move to cities across the country, joining workers striking for better wages.
F R I D AY, 5 P. M . , M A R K E T T E R R A C E
Conversation and Book Signing with Lizz Winstead and Joan Walsh
T H U R S D AY, 1 : 3 0 P. M . ( T O W N S Q U A R E S TA G E )
Getting Back to Work: Why What Happens to Retail and Service Sector Workers is a Cause for Concern
A SPECIAL DISCUSSION SPONSORED BY UFCW T H U R S D AY, 3 P. M . ( T O W N S Q U A R E S TA G E )
Candidate Meet and Greet

Democracy for America and ActBlue are proud to present the annual Netroots Nation Candidate Meet and Greet featuring candidates from city council to the U.S. Senate. Join Sen. Jeff Merkley, Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Keith Ellison, State Senator Barbara Buono (whos taking on Chris Christie in New Jersey this year), Councilman Michael Tubbs and Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Last year, Senator Elizabeth Warren made a surprise visityou never know who else might stop by. Dont miss out on your chance toenjoy drinks sponsored by ActBlue andmeet these progressive rock stars!
F R I D AY, 6 P. M . , M A R R I O T T B A L L R O O M
Join us for a conversation led by Ari Rabin-Havt of Sirius XM with a worker from Walmart and the executive director of UFCW Western States Council on our consumption economy and the workers who work in it.
Too Big To Sustain: Barney Frank Discusses How to Cut the Pentagon Budget with Howard Dean
T H U R S D AY, 4 : 3 0 P. M . ( T O W N S Q U A R E S TA G E )
Barney Frank, along with host Gov. Howard Dean, will delve into the details of how to reshape the Pentagon budget to meet 21st century threats and protect the national and economic security of our nation.
Chairmans Pub Quiz VII: Faster, but Slightly Less Furious

Once a series extends beyond the initial trilogy, all bets are off. Sometimes, you get the majesty of the cold war epic Rocky IV; others, Jar-Jar Binks shows up and disputes arise over the recognized names of Southeast Asian nations. Please join us as we try to avoid nuking the fridge as teams of 8-10 will assemble to answer rounds of trivia questions testing your collective knowledge of politics, history, and
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Building Renewables, Building Workers Lives: A Door to the Middle Class

A SPECIAL DISCUSSION SPONSORED BY LIUNA F R I D AY, 3 P. M . ( R O O M 1 1 1 )
Many of the construction projects in California arent just renewables, but also renew the lives of the workers building them and puts them on a path towards the middle class. This special discussion highlights the training, career growth and family-supporting opportunities workers receive while working on these types of projects.
Annual New Tools Shootout

S AT U R D AY, 1 0 : 3 0 A . M . ( T O W N S Q U A R E S TA G E )
T H U R S D AY, 6 : 4 5 P. M . , E X H I B I T H A L L 2
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Opening Keynote, featuring Sen. Jeff Merkley

Well kick off Netroots Nation with an opening keynote from Oregons Sen. Jeff Merkley and a program to fire you up! Other speakers include Howard Dean, Barney Frank, Rep. Mike Honda, Sandra Fluke, California Assembly Speaker John Perez, San Jose City Councilman Ash Kalra, CREDO Actions Becky Bond and more. Elon James White will emcee. Well also announce our location for Netroots Nation 2014 during the program.
F R I D AY, 9 A . M . , E X H I B I T H A L L 2
Ask the Leader

Join moderator Zerlina Maxwell and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi in a substantive discussion about current issues and the legislative process. Tweet your questions with the hashtag #AskPelosi in advance or live during the session. With opening remarks from Sen. Barbara Boxer.
Boxed lunches generously provided by the Sierra Club.

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Closing Keynote: Ignite at NN13

This year were trying something a little different. Well be closing Netroots Nation 2013 with an engaging, fast-paced keynote that will inspire and entertain. But first, youll hear from Daily Kos Founder Markos Moulitsas. Using the Ignite format, each speaker will be given 5 minutes to talk, while 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds are shown on the screen. The theme for this year is Inspiration, Innovation and Progress. Weve assembled a great group of speakers who will share their unique experiences and personal stories.
Not Another Newtown: Building a Movement to Prevent Gun Violence

Rampant gun violence has plagued our country for decades but thanks to NRA lobbyists, its been a nearly untouchable issue. Each shooting seems to be more violent and tragic than the last. When a man was able to easily access guns and massacre 26 people, including 20 children, at a Connecticut elementary school last December, it opened the countrys eyes to the need for stronger gun laws. It seemed that our elected leaders finally had the backbone and integrity to take action. Sadly, we were disappointed that even the most common sense and widely supported legislation couldnt pass in the Senate. But an outside movement is still building power, and several state legislatures have begun to take bold action to curb gun-related deaths. In this session, well hear from some of the leaders of this movement about our successes, failures and what the Netroots can do to help stem the tide of gun violence and keep our communities safe. Presenters: Lily Eskelsen, Anna Galland, Mark Glaze, Rep. Robin Kelly, California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, Randi Weingarten. Moderated by Jehmu Greene.
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Generously sponsored by Upworthy.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Where We Stand and Whats Next

President Obama has made Comprehensive Immigration Reform a priority in his second term. As a bill is crafted and moved through both houses of Congress, where will we stand on creating an immigration process in June? Will the far right derail sensible policy, or will compassion and common sense win the day? This session will explore where we are and whats to come on this crucial issueand how the Netroots can leverage their power to ensure the right reforms are adopted. Presenters: Laphonza Butler, Mandeep Chalhal, Maria Teresa Kumar, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Lori Montenegro
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KEYNOTES
Over the course of the program youll hear from Aspen Baker, Ash Beckham, John Brougher, Rafael Casal, Zack Exley, Ian Inaba, Sally Kohn, Amanda Marcotte, Colin Mutchler, Femi Oke, Favianna Rodriguez, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Arshad Hasan, Anat Shenker-Osorio, Joel Silberman and Zach Wahls. Jasiri X will also perform during the program. Netroots Nation regulars Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and Adam Mordecai will co-host the evening.
T H U R S D AY, 1 0 : 3 0 A . M.
FRIDAY, 4:30 P.M.
Best Practices and Trends in Social Issue Film Outreach: Engaging Audiences With Winning Campaigns In todays complicated media world, what tools and tricks do social issue filmmakers (and their grassroots and grasstops allies) need to know to design campaigns that mobilize film audiences and create meaningful political action? What strategies work best for those controversial political issues that can be especially polarizing? Join a lively conversation about the present and future of audience engagement with a panel of social issue filmmakers and community engagement campaign designers. Panelists will offer concrete strategies and tactics you can put into action as soon as you walk out the door. One audience member will be chosen at random, and our panel will workshop their film on the spot as a case study for creating a successful campaign.
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Can Online Video Still Change the Debate? Facebook, Social Graphics and Political Video Online video still is a significant medium of communication for many progressive groups and activist efforts, but its got new competition, with shareable social-media content like Facebook and Tumblr graphics. How can online video still change the debate in an age where social media punishes outside links and promotes internally-shared graphics? When is video the best medium to tell the story, and when is some other form of shareable content? Well talk with creative geniuses with a track record of creating content that changes the debate and give our best take on where organizers should spend their online messaging energies in 2013 and beyond.
FRIDAY, 6 P.M.
SCREENING SERIES
Screening: God Loves Uganda God Loves Uganda explores the role of the American evangelical movement in Uganda, where missionaries have been credited with both creating schools and hospitals and promoting dangerous religious bigotry. The film follows evangelical leaders in America and Uganda along with politicians and missionaries as they attempt the radical task of eliminating sexual sin and converting Ugandans to fundamentalist Christianity.
T H U R S D AY, 2 P. M.
Screening: Citizen Koch Americatheyre coming for you next. Thats the warning from a Wisconsin state employee after her union rights were destroyed by a Republican governor funded by corporate and billionaire donors whose ultimate goal is to break the unions nationwideand cripple the labor-backed Democratic party. Citizen Koch explores what the Wisconsin playbook and the U.S. Supreme Court decision that unleashed a new era of unbridled special-interest spending mean for us all. And it poses a crucial question: Who owns democracy in America?
SAT URDAY, 10:30 A.M.
Filmmaker Caucus Introduce yourself to producers, directors, editors, distributors, writers and aficionados in this roundtable meet-and-greet. Hosted by Fred Gooltz and Justin Krebs of Screening Liberally.
T H U R S D AY, 4 : 3 0 P. M.
DC, Albany, America: A Film Showcase for Our Political Times Films are an effective way to engage new audiences, communicate dynamic ideas and provoke conversation. See short segments of films that seek to influence the debate; learn about the work; and share thoughts on impact, distribution, partnerships and the potential to turn reel action into real action. Lineup subject to change. American Winter, Dear Governor Cuomo, Barney Frank: On A Personal Basis
T H U R S D AY, 1 0 : 3 0 P. M.
Screwing with People Fast: Rapid Response Videos in Campaigns Response videos have evolved from just gotcha moments to full scale attacks. From 2006, the raw Macaca video was enough to do the job. Now, campaigns increasingly use response videos to drive their message, take advantage of opponents missteps and create news cycles out of nothing. As campaigns use video more and more, and as expectations of quality rise, this session will share big video moments from the last cycle, what comes next and how campaigns can make the most impact.
SAT URDAY, 1:30 P.M.
Laughing Liberally Presents a Live-Riffing of Atlas Shrugged: Part One In the style of Mystery Science Theater 3000 or RiffTrax, this would be both a screening and a performance as Laughing Liberally comedians mock and riff on the ridiculously bad film based off the Ayn Rand libertarian manifesto, Atlas Shrugged: Part One.
F R I D AY, 1 0 : 3 0 A . M.
Power, Primaries and the People: A Showcase of Movies for the Movement Lineup subject to change. We are Wisconsin, Janeane from Des Moines, Gas Hole, Bidder 70
SAT URDAY, 3 P.M.
Test Screen Your Online Media, Video and Social Graphics Its increasingly difficult to know what will hit and what wont when it comes to online shareable media. Thats why weve assembled a room of experts who eat, live and breathe this stuff, and wont whisper to anyone a word of what happens inside the room. Got a video or graphics series youre planning? Test-screen it here, and well give you our take on how to give it the best shot at genuine virality possible. Got something that flopped, but not sure why? Well help you dissect what went right, what went wrong and what you can learn for next time.
F R I D AY, 1 : 4 5 P. M.
Comedy, Video and Advocacy The other side may have money and guns, but well always have jokes. The right joke at the right time can have a bigger impact than 1000 beautifully-argued op-eds. As Monty Pythons Michael Palin says, laughing at the 1% is a brilliant form of subversion, and modern revolutionaries should understand it throws fear in their hearts and undermines their authority like nothing else. This panel will look at success progressives have had by mocking every genre of authoritarianand how we can have much more success via the power of jokes in the future.
SAT URDAY, 6:30 P.M.
Fight Club! A Showcase of the Very Latest in Davids vs. Goliaths Lineup subject to change. Gasland, Part II, Unequal Justice, The Dream is Now
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Police, Prisons, Profits: A Showcase of Social Justice Shorts Lineup subject to change. Immigrants for Sale, Prison Profiteers, Unreasonable Suspicion
Screening: Shadows of Liberty Shadows of Liberty reveals the extraordinary truth behind the news media: censorship, cover-ups and corporate control. Filmmaker JeanPhilippe Tremblay takes an intrepid journey through the darker corridors of the American media landscape, where global conglomerates call the shots. For decades, their overwhelming influence has distorted news journalism and compromised its values. Controversial news reports are suppressed, people are censored for speaking out, and lives are shattered as the arena for public expression is turned into a private profit zone. This film poses a crucial question: why have we let a handful of powerful corporations write the news?
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A Nation in Trans-ition Join us as leaders in the transgender and allied movement are working to integrate transgender issues into the mainstream civil rights agenda. Youll hear from leaders who are working on progressive issues outside of their own transgender work and from leaders in the movement who run some of the best-known organizations in the community. At this panel, learn about the successful legislative and organizational campaigns and how to include the transgender community in your own work. ALECexposed: Strategies and Tactics for our 2013 Campaign This session will focus on strategies and tactics by groups and individuals working to expose ALEC. It will include new angles to our corporate campaign, new tactics in our outreach to legislators and new research on ALEC stink tanks and on immigration, guns, voting, climate, federal legislation and other issues. Artists for Justice: How Artists are Transforming the Narrative on Immigration and Equality The migrant rights movement is rich with artists and producers who are producing culture that reach audiences beyond the bounds of what community organizing and policy-based organizing can do. Visual artists, designers, coders, rappers, emcees, street artists, musicians, poets and performers are increasingly working together to form a cultural front that speaks out for a fair and just immigration policy. From theater productions to creative online apps to the use of the monarch butterfly symbol, art is a powerful and undeniable tool in the migrant struggle. Come hear how organizers and artists are employing cultural strategy and online tools to activate innovative art that shifts hearts and minds around immigration. Ask a Sista: Black Women Muse on Politics, Policy, Pop Culture and Scholarship This session was a big hit at Netroots 2011 and 2012. Our point of departure is that African-American women make up a two-thirds of the black, Democratic voting bloc and have exercised their votes judiciously in both 2008 and 2012. Their votes are consistent but their programs are routinely underfunded and voices disproportionately unheard. How can progressives expect the party to flourish without understanding this key voting bloc and their major influence in American culture? This panel will shed light on African-American progressive women and their views on politics, policy, pop culture and scholarship, and how the Democratic party can mobilize them for midterm elections and 2016. Beating Back Mansplaining and Other Acts of Sexism in Politics and Organizing Earlier this year, Sen. Ron Johnson infamously mansplained to newly elected Sen. Tammy Baldwin how the federal budget works even though she was in the House of Representatives for 14 years. Mansplaining, excluding women from positions of power, opposing policies like VAWA or fair pay and other insidious acts of sexism occur every day in Congressional offices, newsrooms or (gasp!) even in our own progressive community. Panelists will discuss the realities of sexism, the progressive activist bases reluctance to naming sexism and how to combat mansplaining and other sexist attitudes. Well talk about why we as progressives still have a long way to go in recognizing that many of the barriers women face in politics and organizing are rooted in sexism. Between Intervention and Isolationism: Finding the Future of Progressive Foreign Policy The Iraq war, and the progressive movement that rose up to oppose and end it, was a watershed moment in American history. The Iraq experience and its costs and consequences reshaped the way many Americans view the usefulness of military interventions in promoting U.S. national security. The economic crisis has also made Americans less inclined to support open-ended military deployments abroad. But is a more restrained US foreign policy one that serves progressive principles? Should progressives embrace calls for a more limited U.S. role in the world? This panel will discuss how the debate has changed over the past 10 years and the effort to articulate a view of U.S. national security consistent with progressive ideals.
Beyond Aarons Law: Reining in Prosecutorial Overreach Aaron Swartz death awakened the Netroots community to two things: the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act permits prosecutors to criminalize activist activities, and prosecutorial tactics often deliver injustice. This panel will address the second problem: exposing how pervasive those tactics are, what kind of injustices result, how it rots our democracy and what we might do about it. While this panel will review three troubling cases brought by Carmen Ortiz (Swartz prosecutor) including Swartz, it will also show how similar abuses happen all over the country. They happen disproportionately to people of color and the poor, largely in the name of fighting drugs and terror. The panel will discuss whatbeyond fighting such tactics in the courtroomactivists can do to reverse this trend. Beyond the A/B test: Using Social Science Theory to Get More from Your List Thinking of testing your emails in the coming year? Get smart about the A/B test. Principles from behavioral science and randomized tests in other media are great places to find impactful variations and create robust best practices. By being strategic about what you test, you can avoid re-inventing the wheel on messaging from copy to copy and can begin to unlock additional potential in your list. Panelists from top organizations will share findings from their theoretically informed email tests in 2012. Big Ears Meets Big Data: How to Unleash Member Energy through Analytics Listening to supporters is critical for good organizing. But listening at a scale of thousands or millions of people requires analytics. This panel will explore how analytics can be be used to listen to members and how that listening can be translated into better organizing outcomes. Well talk about simple analytic tools that every organization can use to better understand and activate its members. Well look at innovations from the last election cycle and hear from new distributed organizing platforms like Control Shift and SignOn.org. Finally, well discuss where member engagement through member listening is headed in a big data world. Building a Productive Partnership Between Tech and the Progressive Community Tech entrepreneurs are natural Democrats, but they come to their political positions from a different path than most progressives. While it should be good news that the tech politics startups coming out of the energy of SOPA and PIPA are often run by progressives, miscommunications about core tech community values such as openness and transparency threaten what should be a natural partnership. This panel will present tech issues in light of progressive goals and initiatives. Working together, progressives and technology leaders have a unique opportunity to promote a suite of shared values from government transparency to equal rights. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from panelists at the forefront of this movement. By Progressives, For Progressives: Businesses as Movement Infrastructure Corporations are not people, but some are a critical part of progressive infrastructure. Social movement ventures such as CREDO Mobile, Kos Media, Salsa Labs and Ethical Electric dont just sell phones, blog ads, campaign tech and clean energy; they have fought for policy reforms and built consumer movements for positive social change. However, there are pitfalls to building a social movement enterprise. This session will introduce the power of social movement enterprises as a tool for organizing and activism, the challenges to staying true to progressive values in business and how to launch one of your own, the right way. This panel is for anyone curious about bringing progressive values to the wider business world, those critical of the trend, and those looking to launch their own enterprise. Carrying on Aaron Swartzs Legacy Aaron Swartz was a leader in so many ways. From revolutionizing the internet by co-authoring RSS 1.0 to leading the charge against SOPA and PIPA, Aaron pushed the bounds of what was possible to make the world a better place. Since his passing in January, weve been working to carry forward his legacy by reforming the CFAA and investigating prosecutorial overreach. Well address where we are and where were going from here.
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CEQA: Linking Environmental and Labor Movements In this session, we will discuss why labor, community organizing and environmental movements should not think that their causes are separate but equal, but need to unify in their pursuit of justice if progressivism is to be relevant. The ongoing fight around maintaining and strengthening the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a case study in how we can build a more unified progressive movement. Challenging Drones, from Pakistan to Oakland Ongoing revelations about the use of drones as a tool of foreign warfare have raised concerns about the nature of the war on terror, its impact on our foreign relations, government accountability and the pending use of drones domestically. Between Stanfords investigation which demonstrated that Pakistanis believe drones are causing a daily 9/11-like reality in their communities and counties across the U.S. attempting to purchase drones, we are reminded that we know little about the extent of the drone program. Further, the law has not caught up with technology, so activists and lawyers are scurrying to navigate how best to oppose the use of drones. Well discuss the impact of drones and how activism can be used to challenge them. Climate Change: Congressional Leaders, Allies on the Path Ahead The public is ready for meaningful action on climate change, but special interests have a stronghold on too many Congressional leaders. The founders of the bicameral climate change task force will be joined by coalition leaders on climate change to share insights, discuss opportunities for progress and explore ways we can work together to move forward on climate. Community Colleges: The Best Kept Secret in America and Why they Need our Help More than a million Americans earned degrees or certificates from community colleges last year. Nearly half of them were part of the first generation in their family to go to college, and nearly half relied on state or federal aid to pay for tuition. As the cost of college continues to rocket, community colleges offer a less expensive, job-oriented degree to many needy Americans. So why are they shutting their doors to so many students? Money. State and federal funding is drying up, making myth of the American Dream. Learn whats at stake and how you can get involved. Creative Extraction: How Wall Street Banks are Extracting Resources from Main Street This panel will examine how Wall Street turned away from a historical role of making productive investments in the economy to creating sophisticated instruments that extract increasingly from the real economytouching on the housing crisis and the big banks role in controlling state and municipal finances is crippling the economy. Well also discuss remedies to these problems. Disarming the NRA: Debunking Misinformation on Guns and Gun Violence The Newtown massacre shocked the nations conscience and for the first time in more than a decade put the debate over guns front and center. The tragedy also set off a fresh wave of misinformation about mass shootings and gun violenceflowing primarily from the National Rifle Association and its allies. A groundbreaking investigation from Mother Jones cast light on the mass shootings epidemic and debunked the NRAs chief arguments for solving gun violence with more guns. But the NRA continues to work hard to block the facts from being made public. This panel will discuss how the media can do a better job of reporting on gun violence, both to disarm gun-rights activists of their deceptive rhetorical ammo and to ensure the public knows the truth about Americas inordinate gun violence. Dont Rock My Vote: How GOP Legislators are Stealing Elections From voter ID laws to gerrymandering, Republicans have used their power to change the outcome of national elections. This panel will shed light on this story, provide best practices of state policies that enfranchise voters and encourage voter participation and provide messaging for fighting Republican attempts to steal election outcomes. Well look at how states like California have used online voter registration to increase voter participation and provide strategies and tactics to stop schemes like the Republican attempt to introduce Electoral College gerrymandering to steal presidential elections.
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Engaging New American Voters and Voters of Color The 2012 general election clearly demonstrated the unleashed potential of new American voters and voters of color to win significant progressive policies and races at state and national levels. The demographics of our country are changing, and we need to be proactive to engage communities often ignored by mainstream campaigns. This last December a coalition of diverse Electoral Data Campaigners joined together to conduct an ongoing case-study to analyze tactics, strategies and tools that are most effective in engaging new American voters and voters of color. This panel will walk through tools used by experts in the field and how you can use them in your own campaigns. Exercising the Power of the Latino Electorate Latinos played a decisive role in the 2012 presidential election and their record turnout in support of President Obama was one of the reasons the President won in a landslide. What workedand what didntin engaging Latinos this past election cycle? And what are the best methods to increase Latino voter participation in non-presidential elections? Firing Isnt Just for Trump: How to Fight Workplace Discrimination No one likes getting fired. But what if you were fired because youre gay? Or because you helped organize a union in your workplace? Or because you have an accent? Or because your boss found you irresistible? What if you werent hired because youre transgender? Or because you dont dress like everyone else? Workplace discrimination is a big problem in the U.S. There are some laws on the books that have no teeth and need better enforcementand for some folks, like LGBT Americans, there arent even laws on the books to begin with. Join this panel to talk about the realities of workplace discrimination, how you can fight it, and how you can take action to help those suffering most at the hands of bully bosses and lackluster laws. Forever in their Debt: Taking Initiative on the Student Loan Crisis The burden of student loan debt is quietly crushing millions of young Americans. The United States has accumulated more than $1 trillion in student debt, with no end in sight. While there have been initiatives enacted by Congress, the enormous debt that many students take on pursuing higher education has become unmanageable for many and has created a looming fiscal crisis that presents a massive problem. This panel will examine ways that we as progressives can address not only the debt that already exists, but to also address the underlying policies and systems that contribute to the massive amount of student debt. Sitting on the panel will include students, elected officials and higher education leaders to examine the issue from policy, educational, economic and personal perspectives. Free your Ass: Defining and Creating a Progressive Sexual Culture Having reelected President Obama and defeated cartoonishly anti-sex candidates in 2012, the left has won some minor ground in the rights reinvigorated culture war on sex and sexual freedom. So now what? If were ever going to upend a mainstream sexual culture defined by shame, coercion, silence and oppression, weve got to take time to envision the alternative. Join a raucous panel of sex educators, artists, cultural organizers and researchers for a much needed exploration of what a genuinely progressive sexual culture might look like, and how to advance a sexual culture characterized by freedom, consent, safety andYES!pleasure. From Hand-Raiser to Leader: How Walmart Workers are Using Online Communities to Take on the Worlds Largest Employer On Black Friday 2012, Walmart workers went on strike in hundreds of stores across the country. Listen to first-hand accounts of how these courageous workers used their online networks to build community, grow their networks and support each other to pull off one of the largest organizing strikes in recent history. Hear how they not only captured the countrys imagination, but are on the verge of transforming current worker organizing models. Getting Real on Climate: What We Must Do to Stop Climate Change Join us for a nuts-and-bolts strategic and tactical discussion of what its going to take for us to move the needle on climatepolitically, scientifically and economically.
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Going on Offense: Austerity is Dead Progressives have been fighting to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid for years. Why are we merely defending the programs when we face a retirement security crisis? Social Security and Medicare are the solution, not the problem. Pushing for their expansion is both good policy and good politics. Join Duncan Black, who has successfully brought the case for expanding Social Security from the progressive blogosphere to the pages of USA Today, and Alex Lawson of Social Security Works as we talk about how to put the austerity crowd on the defensive. Harnessing the Power of Young Communities of Color: The Success Story of San Joses Minimum Wage Increase An unyielding coalition of college students, labor leaders, non-profits and progressive activists came together to win an uphill battle to raise San Joses minimum wage to $10 an houran unheard of $2 jump in one fell swoop. With a focus on young Vietnamese and Latino communities, the coalition captivated volunteers who had not previously been part of the process. This rising electorate is up for grabs unless our movement delivers meaningful public policy change. Well show you how to choose campaigns that knit together coalitions to change power. How Successful Application of Data was Used to Win in 2012 Each cycle, campaigns use data in new and improved ways. In 2012 voter data was king for helping identify and persuade voters, as well as for online persuasion advertising, list building, GOTV and donor solicitations. This panel will tell the story of how advocacy groups, progressive data warehouses, online advertising networks, campaigns, consultants and activists came together and won in 2012 using data. How to Fix That: Modernizing Our Elections Thousands of voters waited for hours to cast their ballots in November, standing in lines long after the polls closed. Even President Obama said we have to fix that in his election-night speech. To ensure our democracy remains free, fair and accessible for all eligible Americans, we need innovative ways to think about voter registration. This panel will bring together diverse voices to discuss recent battles over voting rights, what activists can do to ensure fairness at the polls and how we move forward in 2013. How We Used the Internet to Help Win the Presidential Election In the past, a New York Times front-page story was all it took to get an issue traction. But those days are gone. During the 2012 election, it was often funny memes, great tweets and stunning videos that had the biggest impact on the news cycle. Hear from some of the people, both inside and outside of the Obama campaign, who created the content that helped win the election. Theyll share what they did and how your campaign or cause can best leverage the internet to win. Intolerance Abroad: Overcoming Violence and Repression and Moving Toward Global LGBT Solidarity Recent progress for LGBT Americansin civil rights and in the slow but steady gains in dismantling institutional discrimination in mainline Protestant churcheshas created a backlash not in the U.S. but in countries all over the world. Conservative white evangelicals, sensing defeat at home, have turned the export of religious homophobia into a cottage industry. Thus the increased repression and violence that LGBT people in parts of Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America are facing is a perverse byproduct of our successes in the U.S. We need models of global solidarity that recognize the unique development of LGBT movements in other countries and our responsibility to fight the U.S.-driven neocolonial export of Western intolerance. Islamophobia: A Tool of the Right President Obamas middle name is Hussein and many Americans know this because the right has made Muslims the villain of America. Come to this panel for a conversation about how we can combat Islamophobia and deconstruct the fear mongering machine of the right. Legitimate Tape: Using Republicans Own Words to Shut that Whole Thing Down From legitimate rape to something that God intended to happen to 47 percent, 2012 demonstrated that we can defeat Republicans by
using their own words against them. But the words didnt get famous just because Republicans nominated weak candidates. The 2012 gaffes were rooted in fundamental Republican beliefs. A clip like the 47 percent tape is damaging on its own, but it was devastating for Romney because it fit into the out-of-touch narrative Democrats had driven for the previous 18 months. Tracking ensures that everyone, not just those in the room, can see what a candidate really believes. This panel will familiarize attendees with available tracking and research resources and share how progressives can use them to construct the narratives that defeat Republican candidates. Lessons from the Least Horrible Super PACs of 2012 Leaders of three unconventional super PACs will share their stories of why their work broke through in substantial waysone using satire (Stephen Colberts), one using jujitsu to take on money in politics (Friends of Democracy) and one using grassroots power (CREDO). They will be joined by Mother Jones money in politics reporter to help crystallize how using innovative electoral strategies can help to upend the dominance of big money in politics. Love, Compassion and Other Outrageous Forms of Activism Activists tend to be motivated by a powerful, inclusive sense of connection to all beings and the planet. Yet guilt, frustration, weariness and internal conflict can remove us from the sense of purpose we need to work for the long haul. When activism is disconnected from a deep understanding of interdependence, we may unintentionally create some of the very conditions we are fighting againstpersecution instead of justice, hatred instead of compassion. This panel will explore in-person and online tools for resilience of body, mind and spirit to help support a sustained, transformational activism. Making Wall Street Tremble: Case Studies from Innovative Corporate Campaigns Over the past year, grassroots campaigns have taken on some of the biggest Wall Street corporations in the country and scored real, tangible victories against behemoths like Walmart, Bank of America and Hyatt. Come learn from the strategists and on-the-ground organizers running these campaigns and hear their case studies to learn what they did, how they did it and where theyre headed next. Mega-Millions 2012: Key Experiments and Discoveries in the World of Online Fundraising Progressives in 2012 made incredible advances in the art and science of online fundraising. In this rapid-fire session, panelists will share the tactics and tests that helped them raise hundreds of millions of dollars, much of it from small-dollar donors. Youll walk away with a host of ideas you can try in your own organizations and campaigns. Panelists will also discuss what didnt work and how these failures ended up being as informative as the successes. This behind-the-scenes look into the world of online fundraising will conclude with a discussion of how lessons learned at the national level can be applied to state and local politics. Migrants Moving Mountains: How the Undocumented are Leading the Charge on Immigration Reform In the past few years the undocumented immigrant movement has become a force with which to be reckoned. DREAMers, day laborers, domestic workers and undocumented people have created a multi-faceted movement that has forced the President, Congress and states to address the issues of the undocumented. Come have a conversation with undocumented leaders from across the nation in a discussion of whats next for immigrants. Mis-Education of Bloggers: What You Dont Know About Education Reform and Communities of Color From school closings, public to private, school vouchers to school choice, everyone seems to have an opinion on how education reform affects communities of color. Who has the right idea? Are the right people at the table? Who is moving the message? This panel will address key education issues affecting communities of color and the ways to contribute to the conversation around fixing our education system.
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Moving the Needle: How We Won Gay Marriage in 2012 After a string of more than 30 losses at the ballot, gay activists won four marriage-related ballot campaigns in 2012. These historic wins legalized the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Maine, Maryland and Washington while defeating an anti-gay amendment in Minnesota. The victories are the result of a critical shift in messaging and strategy including a more sophisticated use of digital and social media. This session will provide an inside look at how social media and digital organizing, along with a strong field game, helped transform marriage into a winning issue. Native Vote: Why Winning Indian Country Matters to You This panel of Native Vote organizers and strategists will engage participants on why winning Indian country is vital to all people, not just one demographic. How do the political and public policy interests of Native Vote intersect with larger voting blocs? How can progressives ensure that Native issues and the Native community are addressed and well-represented?
Pop, Politics and Activism: Redefining the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are in the national spotlight more than ever: as the fastest growing racial group, the fastest growing segment of the electorate, and for casting overwhelmingly lefty votes this past election (according to exit polls, 77% voted for Obama). Politicians and pundits were shocked, but should they have been? Well question assumptions about AAPI political beliefs, reclaim an AAPI identity beyond model minority or wedge and explore concerns held in common with other minority communities. Reaching Voters Where they Are: The Secret to California Labors Winning Microtargeting Strategy In 2012 California unions defeated Prop 32, an anti-union measure funded by the Koch Brothers and other corporate interests, by combining sophisticated microtargeting and online advertising with a traditional field and media campaign. This led to a 13-point victory and produced down-ticket effects, including passing Prop 30. This session will discuss how labor used ground-breaking microtargeting online and in the field to connect with new and hard-to-reach younger voters who watch little TV or traditionally engage on political issues. Well discuss key elements of the campaign and lay out strategies to employ these tactics in other campaigns. Reclaiming Family Values from the Right For too long, a conservative agenda of traditional family structuresand not the fiscal policies that keep families togetherhave defined our political discourse around family values. Hear from progressive leaders on the economic security policies that strengthen our families, and leave armed with the tools and messaging to take back family values from the right. Rights in the Balance: The Supreme Court and Social Justice The current term of the U.S. Supreme Court includes some of the most important cases in decades. By the end of the termquite possibly just as Netroots Nation is getting underwaythe Court will issue decisions that will have a huge impact on who can get married, vote and go to college. This panel will discuss these seminal cases affecting marriage equality, voting rights and affirmative action; propose action steps to build on favorable decisions and counter the impact of adverse decisions; and reinforce the urgent need to press the Obama administration for a progressive judiciary. Safeguarding Democracy: Perspectives on Global Security, Technology and Human Rights User-generated images, videos and stories stream in every day from Syria. Activists have access to satellite technology to deter mass atrocities in Sudan and geo-targeted apps to aid famine relief in the Sahel. Technology has transformed the way governments and movements are held accountable and is reshaping how the world witnesses history. With these advancements come increased scrutiny, privacy concerns and a battle for access. This panel will provide analysis and insight into the influence of technology in safeguarding human rights. Well discuss the power dynamics between movements and governments using technology as an accountability tool and discuss the need for progressive policies that support innovation in human rights. Science Under the Rug: How Government and Industry Hide Research and How to Fight Back Attempts to suppress and obscure science are increasingly common features of many public policy battles, especially around tobacco, evolution, climate change, guns and abortion. Eighty-five years after the Scopes Monkey Trial, Tennessee passed another law attacking evolution educationand lumped in climate change and stem cell research to boot. Other legislators have forced doctors to tell patients falsehoods about their pregnancies and abortion. At the NRAs behest, federal funds for gun violence research were eliminated. Well talk about how science is being hidden and attacked, and how we fight back. Silicon Valley Supply Chain: Is Tech Treating its Workforce Unfairly? Over the past 30 years, Silicon Valley has been an engine for growth and innovation in the U.S. and world economy. But many workers in the supply chain have not shared in that prosperity. This session describes how workers across the supply chainfrom sweatshops in China to security desks in Mountain Viewhave been mistreated in order to maximize wealth and profits for some at the top, as well as what you can do about it.
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Never Too Early: Q&A on the 2014 Elections and Lessons from 2012 The 2014 mid-terms might seem like a long way off, but as noted political strategist Yogi Berra famously said, It gets late early around here! And so, because its never too soon to look ahead, the editors of Daily Kos Elections invite you to join them for an in-depth Q&A about the 2014 elections, as well as a look back at 2012. What lessons can we learn from last year? Which themes and issueslike the War on Women, marriage equality and gerrymanderingwill once again play an important role? Will Democrats hold the Senate? And do they have a chance to retake the House? Well take questions on these topics and any individual race you ask about. If you want to know more about whats going to happen next November, stop in! Not Your Mothers Abortion Fight: Millennials, Youth of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice Many youth of color and young feminists today see the fight for abortion rights as part of a broader fight for justice in multiple arenas. Well talk about reproductive justice as a framework for creating a more inclusive conversation about what it takes for every person to make decisions about sex, health, reproduction and parenting and how these issues intersect in the fight for economic justice and human rights. Obamacare in Action: Implementing the Affordable Care Act The U.S. is less than four months away from the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace. On October 1, many of the millions of uninsured Americans can enroll in affordable health insurance coverage. With major provisions of the Affordable Care Act taking effect on January 1, 2014, this session will cover steps being taken to educate and engage Americans in this generational change in health care. In the Fall of 2012 after the Supreme Court decisions that validated the ACA, 78 percent of Americans eligible for financial subsidies or Medicaid were not aware of these benefits. This session will present lessons learned during the implementation and explore how the Netroots can support organizing efforts in states like Florida and Texas where political leaders seek to derail the ACA. Organizing Beyond Elections: Judicial Vacancies are the Keys to a Generation of Change Judicial vacancies are rarely talked about in our states. The truth is, while we focus on election cycles that can affect change for two, four or six years, appointing a judge impacts us for a lifetime. Hear about the opportunities progressives have to create lasting change and diversity in the judicial branch. Organizing Support for Abortion Rights in Hostile Territory When legislation is introduced in Virginia that imposes on reproductive rights, women across the country leap to attention. But when this kind of legislation is passed in Mississippi, progressives barely bat an eye. Arkansas has outlawed abortion at 12 weeks, and North Dakota at six. As access to abortion becomes increasingly restricted across the county, the fight over reproductive rights in these states becomes even more important. This panel will include experts who are working in these states and fighting the uphill battle to protect access to abortion.
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Smoke Signals: The Next Steps in Marijuana Reform In 2012 voters in Washington and Colorado chose to legalize marijuana. In addition to exploring the failures and frustrations of the past, including Californias 2010 Proposition 19, panelists will share insights into these victories and lay out a national path toward the electoral effort of widespread legalization in 2016. Well discuss the human costs of marijuana prohibition, the opportunity to secure good-paying union jobs in this industry, environmentally sustainable production practices and the ability of drug reform proponents to engage a disengaged youth electorate. So You Want to Be a Pundit? Women Progressives on the Keys to Success Progressive womens voices in world of political commentary and punditry are few. Yes, there are some high-profile exceptions, but research shows that only about 20 percent of political talking heads are women, and women comprise only 17 percent of op-ed writers for major newspapers. This panel will explore the various avenues for progressive women to grow their political presence in the media to promote a progressive agenda. The panelists will offer expert advice and practical tips on developing contacts to secure media appearances. State Battles: Fighting Together to Block the Right-Wing Agenda In state capitals across the nation, we have seen decades of hard-fought workplace rights wiped out, womens reproductive rights restricted, environmental protections wrecked and Americans right to vote under attack. Labor unions, womens rights organizations, environmental watchdogs, voting rights groups and activists across the progressive movement must work together to withstand the corporate-funded, right-wing assault on all of our rights. This panel will discuss the ways that progressive organizations have been working together at the state level to defend against extreme right-wing legislation. The discussion will also touch on shared strategy, targets and tactics for these movements going forward. Stopping the Next Depression: Banks are Still too Big to Fail While it was a step forward, the Dodd/Frank bill is missing some critical pieces. Banks are still too big to failand theyre bigger than ever. Wall Street has oversized political influence. The Wall Street casino is still open for business and gambling with our money. Our economic future is under siege, yet theres no ongoing outcry for more financial reform. This panel will outline the reforms we still need and discuss ways to build the public pressure we need to get them done. Stories from the Front Lines: How a Grassroots Movement is Winning the War on Coal Exports This session is a case study in building a successful grassroots movement. Well discuss how building an inclusive and diverse coalition can generate real strength and how weve collectively identified ways to generate buzz when it seemed as though opportunities were lacking. This has not only helped to move decision makers on this issue, but also has given the movement broader appealand better success. Taking Poverty Into our Own Hands At the root of the success in addressing every social and economic issue is our ability to understand and address poverty and the growing income inequality. Awaiting comprehensive responses from federal, state, and local governments and the private sector, communities must and have begun to take the issue of poverty into their own hands with creative, communitybased strategies. What are these strategies? How are they effective? How can they inform and instruct policymakers and business leaders? The Battle for the Midwest: Where Weve Been, What Weve Learned and How We Bring Labor Back Labor found itself under siege in 2012 with the loss in the Wisconsin recall election and the passage of Right to Work laws in Indiana and Michigan. These laws have implications for both the workers they disempower and the unions they attempt to dismantle. Left unchecked they will stifle the voice of labor, and irrevocably skew the electorates of these key states in the wrong direction. One has to look no further than Governor Snyders justification for signing the law (We have to keep up with Indiana!) to see the threat of a domino effect. Find out how progressives will contain the damage done and recover the losses sustained.
The California Comeback: How Progressives Stopped Californias Decline In early 2011, California was thought to be declining rapidly, ungovernable, with the worst bond rating in country. That all changed when labor and community came together to pass groundbreaking reformsincluding a progressive tax initiative, a Homeowner Bill of Rights and same-day voter registrationand electing a supermajority in the Legislature. Come learn how it happened and how you can apply those lessons in your state. The Future of Organizing What does the future of organizing look like? Is it a million leaders, spread across the U.S., becoming campaigners for the first time? Is it teenagers driving the political debate from their laptops? Perhaps its finding ways for unlikely activists to turn moments of outrage into new and networked communities for social change. Whatever you think the future of organizing looks like, we wager its bigger, bolder and nerdier than ever. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with the heads of MoveOn.org, New Organizing Institute (NOI) and Citizen Engagement Lab (CEL) that highlights and dissects trends in progressive organizing. The Incredible Role of Art and Culture in Elections This panel will highlight examples of videos, op-eds, posters, art and comedy from the past few election cycles and talk about what works, what doesnt and what we can learn for the future. Examples include musicians routing their own tours to swing states in order to engage voters, videos like will.i.ams Yes We Can, Shepard Faireys HOPE posters, renderings of butterflies swarming the DNC in an effort to raise the issue of immigration and comedians and actors reminding us to Wake the F@*k Up! The New 50-State Strategy: Keeping our Edge in the Ground Game As DNC Chair, Gov. Howard Dean proposed something radical. Rather than focusing all party resources on a media onslaught of the usual battleground states, Democrats would develop infrastructure and invest in winning elections in all 50 states. Though still controversial, the 50-state strategy helped elect a Democratic majority and set the groundwork for big wins in 2008 and 2012. Now Republicans are wising up and have called for their own 50-state strategyjust as the Democratic party starts to slip back into business as usual. What can we do to prevent this strategy from disappearing? The New Netroots: Getting the Web We Want Recent success of the Internet rights activism shows that issues like copyright reform, universal access to open networks and online privacy resonate deeply with people in the U.S. and around the globe. The hacker collective Anonymous has mobilized an unknown army of online activists in defense of Internet freedoms worldwide; pro-democracy dissidents across the Middle East and North Africa have used the Internet as a vital tool for organizing protest and fighting censorship; the death of Aaron Swartz has amplified support for his fight to free knowledge and make it accessible to all, and new coalitions of organizers and technologists are building community networks to connect people in the poorest communities. The community is diverse and widespread but do we really get along? Well hear from representatives from each of these movements in a frank discussion about common values and objectives as the broader Internet freedom community gains momentum. The Price of the Ticket: Uncovering the Real Cost of Mass Incarceration Americas addiction to incarceration has reached a crisis level. More than 2 million people are currently locked up, and we spend more on lock-up than on higher education. One in 15 black men are behind bars. Join us for a panel that exposes the problem of mass incarceration. Well also explore how we can change the terms of the debate to turn the tide. The mainstream media labels whole classes of people as lifelong criminals and creates an atmosphere of fear that the beneficiaries of the prison economy use to quell reform. The Netroots can change that, and well talk about how.
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The Rise of Alt-Labor: Organizing Outside Traditional Unions You no longer need a traditional union to organize and bargain for paid sick leave, a raise and other workplace rights. Just look at the Walmart Black Friday strike and restaurant workers speaking out about the need for paid sick leave. Worker centers representing domestic and food service workers and groups like the Dancers Alliance and Working America, are expanding the definition of what it means to be a part of the labor movement. Come hear about these new frontiers in labor organizing. The Three Keys to Reclaiming Our Democracy Barriers to the ballot box, corporate funded elections, gridlock in Washington, DCyikes! Our democracy is in distress: corporate influence is at an all-time high; citizen belief and engagement, at an all-time low. To achieve democratic change, we must push back against corporations and the influence of corporate money in our political system and end the obstruction and abuse of the rules in the U.S. Senate. Civil rights, labor, and environmental organizations with strong memberships and field operations launched the Democracy Initiative earlier this year to engage in these fights. Sen. Tom Udall will share how this successful coalition work drove reform of Senate rules and his Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United. Well explore shared narratives that bring these issues and our memberships together and discuss how new and old organizing strategies can be best used to amplify our collective impact. The Year of the Woman: Moving the Needle Forward for Feminism Weve danced globally combating violence against women, and weve given micro-grants out the wazoo to womens initiatives around the world. So why are we still fighting for gender equality in 2013? What revolutionary tools are working for us? What does Bra Burning 2.0 look like? Join digital activists for a discussion about gender inequity and how to proactively move the needle on womens issues day by day. UndocuQueer: The Intersectionality of the Undocumented and LGBTIQ Struggles Immigration and LGBTIQ issues are controversial topics that have gained prominence in political and social circles throughout the nation and at the ballot boxes. These are not parallel movements, but intersecting ones in the fight for social justice. This is true for those who are undocumented and identify as queer, but also for those who are in one or the other (or neither) because of the interconnectedness of all those fighting for human rights. This panel will focus on the intersection of the two movements and how we can create safe spaces in both communities for those marginalized. Panelists will share their stories and engage others in conversation in an effort to foster collaboration and unity. Voting Rights for a Shifting Demographic Again, the battle for voting rights in America rears its ugly head. As the demographic shifts, voters in states across the country are faced with assaults to their voting rights that unfairly target the poor and communities of color. Legal redress has been the normand now were facing challenges that have reached the highest court. Were fighting these new laws with everything in our organizing arsenalincluding mobile messaging and other means of digital media. Civil rights groups, law organizations and labor all have a stake in this battleand weve gathered leaders from these organizations to address the state of voting in America. Weak Democrats vs. Strong Progressives: Lessons from the Social Security Fight A Democratic president is proposing cuts to Social Security benefits. Some Democrats in Congress are sitting passively by, but bold progressive organizations and elected leaders are fighting back with strength. This panel will share some important political lessons and organizing lessons that are being learned by progressives during this fight. It will also explore how progressives are pivoting to offenseeven proposing to expand Social Security benefits. Come hear behind-the-scenes stories and discussion about power, progressive organizing, and the Democratic Party.
What Political Consultants Dont Want Donors to Know: How to Win Elections with Data-driven Field Operations While political consultants in Washington rake in hefty paychecks for multi-million dollar ad buys, many elections in 2012 were won not by way of expensive ad buys, but with sophisticated field operations, the most effective of which were largely volunteer-powered. Panelists will discuss how data-driven field campaigns that use research to determine tactics are not only cost-effective, but have a much stronger impact on influencing voters and winning elections. What the Frack?! The Impact of Fracking on our Health and Environment and What We Can Do About It Hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, is one of the biggest threats to our environment. Companies and our government are allowing this process to go unregulated and untested. An emergence of activist groups and NGOs have surfaced to help fight and ensure our rights are protected. Join us to hear the real story about fracking. What We Can Do to Expose Red, White and Blue-Washing Corporations such as Apple, Walmart, Maytag and General Electric have pledged to move jobs back to the U.S. or stock more Made in America products on their shelves. Well dissect whats real, whats not, how we can influence companies to do even more and what it all means for good jobs and the American economy. Politicians have made similar commitments. Well also explore which policies could make a real difference in bringing good jobs back to the United States. Women Leading on Gun Violence Prevention Women have a special role to play in moving policy and culture when it comes to the detrimental impact of gun violence in our society. In recent polling it has become clear that women view gun violence differently than men do and are nearly unanimous in wanting a multi-faceted response. Women have enormous potential to change the policies and politics that can reduce gun violence. In the wake of the horrific Sandy Hook shootings, we are in a new moment for action on this issue, which is much broader than just guns but gets to other deep-rooted societal issues we must tackle. By working on this issue, we can also help build cohesion and strength among women leaders and activists. Women on the Run Join us for best practices and cautionary tales from women running for office. Well focus on confronting sexism that abounds in politics and how to shake up the status quo. Words that Work: How the New and Powerful Immigration Messaging Was Developed The panel will demonstrate a new approach to message development and testing developed in the past year, while showing the powerful impact of new values-based narratives on immigrants and immigrationmessages that motivate advocates and the progressive base, persuade the middle, and alienate the opposition. You Get Paid to Do This? Tips for Supporting Your Blog through Advertising and Fundraising Want to get paid to blog? Today, successful bloggers are funding their work through advertising, direct reader appeals and other mechanisms that afford the time and resources to keep great sites going. This panel will explore successes and failures in blog funding, the trajectory of online advertising and the trend of bloggers consolidating under one site. Panelists will also suggest how the movement can help sustain and support blog infrastructure. Your Rights at Risk: Drones, Indefinite Detention and Americas Never-Ending Global War For more than 10 years, the U.S. government under two Presidential administrations has claimed the authority to deny human rights in the name of a never-ending and vaguely defined global war against al-Qaeda and other armed groups and individuals. In this panel well explore two key laws the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force and the 2012 National Defense Authorization Actthat are being used to justify killing people with drones and holding people indefinitely without charge at Guantanamo and discuss the implications for our lives, our country and the world.
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10 Secret Ways To Make Your Stuff Maybe Go Viral If You Are Really Lucky You cant make everything go viral. We both know that. Youre boss doesnt though. Let the hacks from Upworthy teach you how to win on the social web, thereby growing traffic on your own site and making your bosses understand that what you do matters, and that while you arent a magician, you got the skills to pay the bills. Art is a Hammer: Reshaping the Narrative Through Cultural Interventions How do you create powerful works of art and culture that can reach new audiences, ignite the public imagination and shift the debate? How do you collaborate on innovative design and media projects with artists, performers and creators of all kinds? Together, we will reverse-engineer some great cultural interventions on issues from immigrant rights to economic justice. The Culture Groups Liz Manne will discuss cultural strateges 101. Favianna Rodriguez will explore web-based art interventions using the Art/Strike and Artists vs Walmart projects. Gan Golan will discuss satire and public spectacle, using the Tax Evaders video game project. Finally, we will present best practices for social justice organizations working with artists and culture makers. Base Building and Elections: Winning While Building Grassroots Power This session will address how elections can be won in such a way that power is built up in the grassroots and that winning is more than 50 percent plus 1. Participants will learn how we can use elections to build and expand the base by bringing new people into the process by building authentic relationships in communities. We will also discuss how communities and constituencies must be seen as partners in this work in order to create infrastructure that lasts long after the election, builds power and grows new leaders. We will demonstrate how to put together a base building plan that utilizes power mapping and targeting, as well as share success stories from successful campaigns. Confessions of a Digital Hit Man: Tips and Tricks for Meme-ing the Opposition Online Matt Ortega designed and developed a slew of popular, creative and witty sites in the 2012 election cycle, many within minutes of watershed moments in the campaign. Within 90 minutes of Romney spokesman Eric Fehrnstroms etch-a-sketch remark, he produced a website juxtaposing Romneys etch-a-sketched positions. His workincluding dozens of self-designed and developed sites and even more domainshas been featured in numerous media outlets and on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, MSNBCs Hardball with Chris Matthews and NBCs The Today Show. Follow along as he walks you through the strategic and creative processes, shows you code and development tips and tricks to turnaround sites quickly, and how to do it on the cheap. Developers and novices welcome. Defending Your Lifes Work: Measuring Impact to Evaluate Social Change The digital world is bursting with ways to count thingsfollowers, friends, fans, likes, retweets, hashtags and plus ones. But what are you really measuring? How do you know if your hard work is making any difference? Transmedia campaignsat least the most successful onesare about more than just reach. Theyre most effective when theyre crafted to achieve realistic goals and objectives and monitored for outcomes and impact. Evaluation gives credence to your work. It can be your best advocate when determining audiences, messages and strategies. During this training, you will learn about effective, DIY ways to measure success, learn from mistakes and defend your work. Digital Campaigns on a Budget How do you run a digital campaign on a budget? There are many things an organizer can do to affect change without a large budget, or even one at all. By approaching the issue through the lens of an organizer, anyone can run an effective digital campaign. Attendees will learn about past campaigns and what tools can be used to build a narrative and effect change.
Efficient, Effective, Affordable: How to Run a Winning Campaign with New Technology Your next local campaign can have the bite of the big dogs on a budget anyone can afford. Advances in technology mean small investments net a big return. The availability of detailed digital voter data, combined with call-center capabilities on a budget, means campaigns can reach the voters they need more quickly and for less money. But in a ground campaign with limited financial resources, how do you know what technology is worth investing in? What moves the dial? We won an uphill battle to raise the minimum wage in San Jose by a 60 to 40 percent vote, and we did it with effective use of technology. Well cover on-screen dialing, Firefox plug-ins, the online voter file and predictive dialing systems. Five Secrets: The Proven Neuroscience Behind Persuading Voters Everyone remembers the first time that State Sen. Barack Obama came onto the national stage. This guy from Illinois with a funny name delivered a speech that many say is the reason he is now President. Not many of us remember what policies he spoke about, but we remember how he made us feel. Leveraging scientific research and case studies, this session will train participants in how connecting on an emotional and values-based level. Graphic Design Hacks for Non-Designers Do you wish you could make that killer graphic you envisioned? Are you jealous of your friends who are proficient with Adobe Creative Suite? Do you feel like the internet is a giant pool of visually appealing content, but youre stuck on deck because you dont know the tools? If you answered yes to one of these questions, this session is for you. This training is designed for anyone who is looking to gain basic design skills to enhance their (or their organizations) online presence. Well cover some bare-bones basics of design, then spend the bulk of the time showing you different ways you can use software already on your computer (or available for free) to make shareable graphics, content headers, infographics and more. How to Break a Game-Changer: The Case of the 47 Percent In the 2012 election, Mother Jones broke one of the largest scoops of the election with David Corns reporting of the 47 percent video which showed Mitt Romney making candid and damaging remarks about the American electorate at a private fundraiser. The story quickly exploded, taking the news cycle, social media, and both campaigns by storm. Many observers, including Romney himself in a post-election interview, indicated that the video had a significant and negative impact on his campaign. The story went on to win David Corn the George Polk Award for Political Reporting, as well as a National Magazine Award for video. However, the decision to release the video and the thought process behind how specifically to make it public and report the story were not taken lightly. Come hear directly from the team that broke this massive story on how they pulled it off for the next time youre faced with your own game-changer. How to Get Media and Break Through on Your Issue The media landscape is changing dramatically and getting more crowded by the minute. How do we breakout, breakthrough and win in this competitive landscape? Creative integrated (earned, paid, social) campaigns can influence decision makers, persuade the public, provide legitimacy and be the difference between a winning campaign and a losing one. In this session youll hear from media and PR professionals about best practices and tips on how to make the most impact. How To Leverage Video For Your Cause Have you thought of creating videos to raise awareness for your cause? Have you felt overwhelmed by the technical aspects of video? Videos are a golden opportunity to connect with your audience and move them to take action. In this training you will learn how to create effective, value based videos that get results! Find out why the Wall Street Journal, BBC and Mashable are using Tout to capture and post 15 second DIY videos. Learn practical and actionable strategies on creating, publishing and distributing your videos. Finally, we will explore the power of visual storytelling and how you can leverage video to connect with your audience and activate them to share, engage and retell your message.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People at Netroots Nation First-time Netroots attendee? Not the hugest fan of conferences? Scared about meeting all these people? This sessions for you. Networking gets a bad rap, but well unpack some tips and tricks, as well as workshop specific strategies for getting past our own insecurities to further the goals we have, the goals of our organization and the goals of the movement. Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age: Legal Rules and Regulations for Social Media Nonprofits are built on a foundation of relationships, and tools like Facebook and Twitter allow nonprofits to expand our relationships and our worlds. But new tools come with a tangled web of rules and regulations, and many non-profits are hesitant about engaging in online advocacy. Can a c(3) lose its tax status over a careless Tweet? What happens when a politician likes your organizations Facebook page? This training will clarify the rules for using social media, blogs and email as part of your advocacy toolkit. Trainers will give concrete examples and invite the audience to discuss hypothetical situations to develop a deeper understanding of the rules that apply to online advocacy. Introduction to Legislative Advocacy: How to Effectively Lobby Your Elected Leaders Learn tips for effective advocacy from the perspective of a past elected official staff member and successful grassroots organizers. The focus of this training session will be on Congressional and State elected official offices. Organizers will teach tips about meeting with staff members at the local district office and staff members working on Capitol Hill. Participants will learn how to effectively advocate their position and how to build a successful symbiotic relationship with any elected official. Kill the Press Release: Pitching Media in a New Media World The press release was born in 1906, before the internet, mobile phones or television and just 10 years after the invention of radio. Since its birth, weve revolutionized the way we communicate. With everyone except media, that is. In 2013, most PR professionals rely on an expensive media database to produce their overly broad pitch lists, then blast that list with a onesize-fits-all message. This training will provide an overview on how to set goals, develop a pitch list without an expensive database and craft pitches that stand out in inboxes. Make It Pop: Using Data Visualisation To Understand What Youve Done, are Doing and Should Do We understand the importance of data-driven work in organizing, but how do we properly understand the data to be driven by them? This training will show you techniques for visualizing and tabling your data so you can properly understand what youve done, what youre doing and where to go, as well as to show you open source software that can do it all. Online Organizing: Beyond Numbers and Speed to Developing Strategic Power and Winning Issue Campaigns 300,000 signatures on a petition sounds big, but is it powerful? This session will explore the difference between having large numbers and having real power to win on your issue campaign. Well use the Midwest Academy Strategy Chart to examine case studies and explore a strategic way to conduct power analysis in the context of real campaigns. We will discuss target research and guidelines for building a constituency to which the target will find it very hard to say no. Participants will apply these principles to their own work and leave with a blueprint for developing strategic issue campaigns, analyzing and building power. OrganiZING: Engaging New People through Humor, Culture and Tangible Impact Politicos of all stripes are searching for ways to engage young people, people of color and the rest of the rising American electorate. The solution: Make politics more fun, culturally-relevant and impactful for new generations. After a decade of organizing thousands of young people, the leaders of the Bus Federation have assembled a playbook of irreverent engagement, political play and old-fashioned organizing that has led to surprising victories from defeating power companies in Colorado to passing LGBTQ rights in rural Montana. Join us for a workshop on engaging new communities on their own terms, winning hard battles and having a ball doing it.
Play Your Way to a Theory of Change As the 80s hit says: One thing leads to another. Thats the most basic description of a theory of change. If you want to make a difference in this world, you need to plot out how. In order to reach our goals, we need to understand where we are now, what barriers exist between here and there and how to get there. Though strategy and planning might sound complicated and tedious, weve found ways to make it fun and practical. Weve developed a game-based approach for developing a theory of change that has helped organizers, environmental advocates, immigrant rights activists and more plan, execute and win campaigns. If you like to have fun and you like to win for progressive candidates and causes, come play with us. Presence and Authenticity: The Key to Being a Media Star Media appearances are performances. To be a good performer, one needs tools and techniques. This session will teach the tools and techniques used by professional actors to create star presence. It will be an interactive master class as taught by Joel Silberman, New York theatrical director and media trainer to performers and successful progressive candidates. Seeing is Believing: Visual Storytelling Best Practices Youve heard countless times that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the mysterious inner world of the brain, pictures actually do take primacy over words. But how often have you actually taken that knowledge and opted for a picture instead of a paragraph to create powerful messages for your organization? Perhaps its time to shift from thinking how can I say this best? to how can I show this best? Resource Medias Liz Banse will share the latest research about how the brain processes images and how you can apply that knowledge to your work. Shell also share case studies featuring extraordinary visual storytelling and give you 10 tips for making your communications more visual and effective. Shake It Up: Getting Savvy and Successful at Driving Organizational Change Do you feel your organization is falling behind or even failing at its purpose? Do you feel organizational change has become harder to achieve? Many progressives feel this way, yet we rarely get the time to learn about the science and skill of leading change from within. We will share tools and model cases for dissolving the barriers to change in your organization. You may want to lead your organization to adopt new technologies, develop a more rigorous or creative culture, build greater diversity, innovate new methods and services or tap untapped resources. We will workshop our challenges, harnessing intelligence from all types of organizations, focusing particularly on new insights into behavioral psychology and the power of story. Those who submit challenges beforehand will help the trainers cater the training material to those needs. Startup 101: Tips, Tools and Resources for Launching a Progressive Startup There has been a lot of talk about the importance of innovation within the progressive movement. As organizers identify innovative solutions to problems they uncover on the campaign trail, many see opportunities to launch new startups. The process of launching a startup is similar to organizingbuilding out a community of people working together to solve one problemso organizers tend to make great entrepreneurs. However, too many organizers dont know where to start regarding the essential tools for building a businesseverything from financing to legal structure to customer development. This training goes in-depth with key resources and tools culled from the worlds of social entrepreneurship, technology startups and online organizing to provide concrete support for people starting their own progressive ventures. Stories From the Front Lines of Organizing National Peoples Action has a tradition of bringing together organizers from around the country to share stories about their organizing work on some of the toughest issues, from immigration to voter protection to economic disenfranchisement. It is some seriously inspiring stuff, and fuels organizers for the next battles to come. We want to take this show on the road and bring it to the activists and organizers at Netroots Nation. The session goes like this: The leaders model a storyusually about a victory, but could be a defeat if the lesson is good. Then you break the room into small groups and each person tells a story. Each small group chooses the best story to share in three minutes.
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Stories to Save the World Stories are one of the most influential methods of communication. You may not realize it yet, but your campaign or organization is sitting on a gold mine of powerful stories just waiting to be told. This training seeks to empower campaigns and advocacy organizations to utilize members stories to bolster campaigns in both powerful and original ways. Well begin by exploring the power of your story and how you can use it in your work. We will also explore how to use email and social media to identify members with compelling stories to tell. Then well go through best practices for engaging your members, then selecting and developing the best possible narratives. Storytelling Tools and Strategies that Build Power An essential tool for engaging audiences in issues that matter to people of color is storytelling that pulls at the heart-strings, appeals to deeply held values and leads audiences through a day in someone elses shoes. And the ability to engage people online and through social media is essential. In this training participants will be challenged to think beyond policy and numbers and develop vivid, compelling stories that include the key elements of narrative and use stories to effect change. Well present storytelling strategies, framing tools and showcase stories of challenge and transformation related to political issues of the day. Hear powerful examples of stories that have helped sway diverse audiences and that have shaped how an issue is framed. Targeting Without A Model: Smart Planning for Local Races In this session youll learn how to target local races using basic datamining skills. Youll learn how to extract data from a voter file, find patterns in voter contact responses and extrapolate that information out to a set of voters that your campaign can persuade. After this session, youll be able to maximize your voter contact resources and put your campaign over the top. The Most Epic Subject Line Writing Workshop in the History Of NN13 Your headline is the entry point from Facebookwhere everyone isto your sitewhere not everyone is. Well teach you to write headlines that will make people actually click on them from Facebook and go to your actual website. Whatever you are doing now probably isnt getting a lot of clicks, and we can help you fix that. Bring a piece of content you want to work on. The Online Laboratory: Perfecting Your Outreach Through Email Testing Every email list is different, so how do you know what to say? What messaging will motivate your supporters the most? What subject lines will grab their attention? Which email layout will get them to click through? Fortunately, the answers to those questionsand moreare a simple email test away. Session attendees will learn the basics of email testing including what defines effective testing, what tools they need to get started, testing best practices, how to determine if a test was statistically significant and how to use testing results to develop best practices. Tweeting the Revolution: Twitter Training for Campaigning In this last year, Twitter has doubled its users by at least 200 million users. This session will guide you in basic to intermediate strategies, with some tidbits of advanced strategies for using Twitter to promote campaigns of every type. We will discuss issue campaigns that educate the public; media campaigns that challenge the mainstream media; promotional campaigns that advocate great art, people and projects; and electoral campaigns that require hardcore results. At all times, we will focus on winning tactics and strategies, using some case studies and solid measurement. Up Up, Down Down: Cheat Codes for the Internet Did you know there are cheat codes that can help you win the internet? In this session youll learn how to game the two big bad bosses of the internetGoogle and Facebookand position your content to win. Youll learn the basics of Google-Fu, the offensive and defensive martial art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as well as guidelines for staying ethical in experiments. Topics include page layout, URL structure, linking strategies, coalition building and tricks for quick ranking boosts. Youll also learn what Facebook really thinks about your content and how you can make the algorithm love you with some easy content tricks and tips.
We Spent a Year Monitoring 10,000 Facebook Pages: Heres What You Should Know A handful of progressive organizers have built a new tool for finding the absolute best social posts on the web. Well both talk about how to use the tool to improve your own feeds but also share all the best practices weve learned from monitoring nearly 10,000 Facebook Pages for the last year. Hint: Theres a secret from Ebonys Facebook Page that you should be using every single day. What are You Doing on my Site? Google Analytics for Tracking and Optimization Do you know what people do when they get to your site? Google Analytics tells you things like how much time someone spends on a page or how quickly they bounce; but using events, social tracking and in-page analytics, you can follow them as they navigate your site. Want to know where people are getting stuck? What actions are they taking and where? How do they move through your site? How can you optimize your site based on this information? Well teach you using a case study from YourFuckingPollingPlace.com to show you how we tracked and optimized in real time. What the F*** Do We Know? Applying Scientific Research to Elections Dont be that person whos all, Well, I did X on this race and we won... Sure, we may have been involved in politics for years but really, what the hell do we know about the science of persuasion, campaigns and voter participation? The bad news is: probably not much. The good news, however, is that we can help you understand what we do know, based on current political science research and experimentation, and most importantly what we dont about what wins elections. Why Screenwriters Make the Best Organizers: Using Storytelling to Build Empathy When you watch that six-minute silent montage at the beginning of Pixars UP, you probably start sobbing like a small child. But why? Great storytellers know how to build empathy between a character and an audience, and they know how to do it quickly. This training will break down storytelling technique used by screenwriters and teach you how to apply that same technique for more effective organizing, from email to fundraising to video. Instead of using boilerplate messaging like, Demand blank now, this training will teach you to tell riveting stories with clear stakes that will move your audience to action. Winning the Facebooks: Leveraging the Voter File and Offline Data, Content, and Facebooks Tools to Microtarget Without Breaking the Bank Micro and nano targeting were all the rage in 2012 as campaigns learned to use data to target messages to high-value audiences more effectively than ever before. Come learn from leading practitioners about how you can effectively and efficiently reach and move those audiences online without breaking the bank. Well help you learn how to develop highimpact Facebook content and use Facebooks tools to target and deliver the content to the people your organization needs to succeed. Write Like You Mean It: How to Write Advocacy Emails that Motivate People Think of your favorite book and the way you feel when you open it. Now imagine: wouldnt it be nice if advocacy emails were actually fun to read, too? In this session, well teach you how to make your emails reach people at a deeper level through storytelling, the power of voices and language that speaks to peoples senses, not just their sense of outrage. Well use case studies to illustrate effective email structure, how to create a theory of change that makes sense, and how to implement creative writing techniques to craft emails that people want to read all the way through. Well discuss finding authentic voices for your content, and connecting with your audience on a deeper level. Zero-Dollar Targeting Analytics isnt just for PhDs or campaigns with billion dollar budgets. Using logistic regression in Stata, participants will learn how to make a model that predicts the likelihood that individual voters will support a given candidate or issue.
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From remarks by then-candidate Elizabeth Warren to a Waterfire event held in honor of Netroots Nation, we thought wed share a few favorite photos from last years conference in the Ocean State.
PHOTOS BY MONA T. BROOKS, MARTA EVRY, ANNE SAVAGE AND STEVE STEARNS
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The AFL-CIO (aflcio.org) is the national federation of 57 unions representing 12 million working women and men. The AFL-CIO envisions a future of social and economic justice in America and the world, in which work and all people who work are valued, respected and rewarded. Work is what we do to better ourselves, to build dreams and to support our families. But work is more than that. Work cures, creates, builds, innovates and shapes the future. Work connects us all. Also an exhibitor. AFSCMEs 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen and advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all working families. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs, sanitation workers and more. For us, public service is not just a job, its a calling. We serve to keep our families safe and make our communities strong. As a proud sponsor of Netroots Nation, we urge you to join our fight for strong public services, strong communities and an economy that works for everyone by visiting AFSCME.org or texting JOIN to AFSCME. ALLIANCE FOR AMERICAN MANUFACTURING (AAM) is a unique non-partisan, non-profit partnership forged to strengthen manufacturing in America. AAM brings together a select group of Americas leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Through research, grassroots advocacy, and coalition building, we create political and policy support for bringing new, highly- skilled, good jobs in manufacturing to communities all over the nation. We host ManufactureThis.org, the go-to blog source for workers and advocates who want to keep it made in America. www. americanmanufacturing.org. Also an exhibitor. The AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS (aft.org) was formed nearly 100 years ago by a group of teachers who saw teaching as an honored profession that needed organization and power. Today, with 1.5 million members, the AFT is responsible for creating and administering professional development opportunities; developing and implementing classroom and school improvements; boosting teacher quality; and generating higher standards and better assessments. The AFT represents a broad spectrum of professionals: pre-K through 12th grade teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and other healthcare professionals; and early childhood educators. Throughout this century, the AFT has been a major force for preserving and strengthening Americas democratic commitment to public education and public service. Desegregating public schools, passing the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act, establishing collective bargaining for teachers and other public employees, and addressing the needs of English language learners and disadvantaged children are just a few of the causes the AFT has championed. Also an exhibitor. The CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA) is the largest classified school employees union in the United States, representing more than 220,000 school support staff throughout California. CSEA members perform a wide range of essential work in our public schools and community colleges, including security, food services, office and clerical work, school maintenance and operations, transportation, academic assistance and Paraeducator services, library and media assistance, computer services and more. CSEA members take great pride in our schools. We have a personal investment in our schools and in our students, because we have a personal commitment to our children and our communities.
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (CWA), founded in 1938, is the largest telecommunications union in the world, represents over 700,000 men and women in both private and public sectors. CWA members work in telecommunications, broadcasting, cable TV, journalism, publishing, manufacturing, airlines, customer service, government service, health care, education and other fields. CWA is one of Americas fastest growing unions and a number of unions have affiliated with CWA because of its reputation for democracy and membership involvement. The union includes some 1,200 chartered local unions across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Members live in approximately 10,000 communities, making CWA one of the most geographically diverse unions. CWA is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, the Canadian Labour Congress, the worldwide UNI Global Union, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the International Transport Workers Federation (ITWF), and the International Metalworkers Federation (IMF). Learn more at cwa-union.org or follow us on Twitter @CWAUnion or Facebook at facebook.com/cwaunion. CREDO MOBILE is Americas only progressive phone company. We work hard to provide excellent phones and service, and we fight hard for progressive social change. Since our inception in 1985 (as Working Assets), weve raised more than $70 million for nonprofit groups like Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Color of Change, and Rainforest Action Network. (Compare that to AT&T being a top donor to the House Tea Party Caucus in 2009-2010.) Our CREDO Action network of 2.75 million activists turns up the heat with millions of letters, emails, and calls to decision-makers. We push the limits of whats possible and expand the public discourse beyond the narrow boundaries of the pundits and politicians, providing a progressive flank to many campaigns. To learn more, visit credomobile.com. Also an exhibitor. Founded in 2002, DAILY KOS (dailykos.com) is the premier online political community with 2.5 million unique visitors per month and 250,000 registered users. It is at once a news organization, community, and activist hub. Among luminaries posting diaries on the site are President Jimmy Carter, Senator Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and dozens of other senators, congressmen, and governors. Even more exciting than that however, are the hundreds of thousands of regular Americans that have used Daily Kos to shape a political world once the exclusive domain of the rich, connected, and powerful. Founded by Governor Howard Dean, DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA is a people-powered Political Action Committee. With over one million members, DFA is a grassroots powerhouse working to change our country and the Democratic party from the bottom-up. The DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (DLCC) is the national Democratic organization responsible for winning state legislative elections. The DLCC is the only political committee in the country whose principal mission is to put Democrats in control of as many state legislatures as possible. We do this by helping to build winning, state-of-the-art campaign committees across the country through partnerships with legislative leaders, professional staff, and grassroots advocates. We provide candidates with access to tools like polling, research, and online activism platforms, as well as other data, field, and communications resources that have become indispensable for modern campaigns. The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (iaff.org), headquartered in Washington, DC, represents more than 300,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85 percent of the nations population. The IAFF has more than 3,200 affiliates serving communities in the United States and Canada. The IAFF is one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington; its Political Action Committee, FIREPAC, is in the top one percent of the more than 4,000 federal PACs in the country. For more information, visit www.iaff.org. Also an exhibitor.
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LIUNA (liuna.org)the Laborers International Union of North Americais the most progressive and aggressive union of construction workers and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. LIUNAs halfmillion members build America and build Canada. They are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of 12 million workers, producing 5 percent of our countries economic output. Members are united through collective bargaining agreements, which help create jobs with family-supporting pay, good benefits, the opportunity for advancement and better lives. Also an exhibitor. MOVEON.ORG is a community of more than 8 million Americans from all walks of life who use innovative technology to lead, participate in, and win campaigns for progressive change. For over 14 years, weve used online tools to lower the barriers to participation in our democracy, so real Americans have a voice in a political process where big money and corporate lobbyists have too much influence. Increasingly, progressives are stepping up as the leaders of their own campaigns for social change using MoveOn Petitions (petitions.moveon.org) and other MoveOn tools that let anyone mobilize MoveOn members collective people power. Power your campaign with MoveOn.org! Also an exhibitor. The NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (nea.org) is the nations largest professional organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers. Get the latest education news by following @neamedia or visiting nea.org. Also an exhibitor. The 2.2 million-member SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) is the fastestgrowing labor union in North America. Our diverse membership includes nurses, doctors, home care workers, janitors, security officers, window cleaners, local and state government workers, food service workers, public school employees, bus drivers, and child care providers. SEIU members are winning higher wages, better benefits and more secure jobs for our communities. Learn more at SEIU.org or text SEIU to PURPLE (787753). Also an exhibitor. As a progressive communications firm, TRICOM ASSOCIATES is all about dedicating time and talent to make a meaningful, measurable difference for our clients and the causes they advocate. We take pride in setting a standard for social networking and new media communication tools, and were always looking for the next breakthrough medium that, coupled with our experience, gives our labor, education, health care and environmental clients a happy marriage of traditional and new media exposure. The Tricom formula works because we believe in what our clients do. We have a passion for our clients causes, and we are invested in making them successful. The UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS Western States Council (UFCW) is the regional coordinating body for 11 UFCW local unions in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. The council represents over 200,000 workers in these states and advocates in the political and legislative sphere to improve their lives. UFCW members work in the healthcare, retail, and retail food sectors, as well as all other parts of the food chain. UFCW is committed to working with diverse communities and political allies to ensure that working families have a strong voice in public policy and labor issues. The UFCW Western States Council is a part of the 1.3 million member strong UFCW International Union.
UPWORTHY is social media with a mission: to help people find content that makes the most important topics of our day as fun to share as a biking-off-your-roof stunt-gone-wrong YouTube video. At best, things online are usually either awesome or meaningful, but everything on Upworthy.com has a little of both. Sensational and substantial. Entertaining and enlightening. Shocking and significant. Thats what you can expect here: No empty calories. No pageview-juking slideshows. No right-column sleaze. Just a steady stream of the most irresistibly shareable stuff you can click on without feeling bad about yourself afterwards. Also an exhibitor.
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Since 2004, ACTBLUE has raised nearly $400 million and helped connect candidates and organizations with supporters in order to remove barriers to political participation. Weve become the go-to place for the left to raise money with our quick setup and low fees. That means that even local candidates and small c4 non-profits have the resources to raise money online from their communities. We work to give donors a voice in the process while building state-of-the-art fundraising infrastructure for the left. Our donation forms are rigorously tested, mobile optimized, and allow returning donors to give with one click! Also an exhibitor. ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH (advocatesforyouth.org) is a non-profit organization that champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. As a non-partisan organization, Advocates for Youth does not support or oppose candidates for public office. ADVOMATIC builds websites for good causes using the open source content management system Drupal. Founded in 2004, we are a team of dedicated full-time web developers and project managers who love what we do helping our clients to be successful online. We have been part of the Netroots Nation family since year one in Vegas (remember those chocolate fountains?) We are a firm that shares your progressive values, working with clients like the ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Alternet and GLAAD to build powerful websites on budget and on time. If you are looking to build or update your website contact us at sales@advomatic.com. www.advomatic.com For over 30 years, ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE has been a leader in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of more than 100 environmental, consumer, civil and womens rights, childrens, senior citizens and other groups. We believe that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have our voices heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives. Our nonprofit and foundation advocacy legal team offers plain-language legal guides, advocacyrelated workshops, and free one-on-one legal technical assistance. Our justice programs lead the movement to ensure a fair and independent federal judiciary and work towards social justice in a variety of areas. Learn more at www.afj.org/blog. Also an exhibitor.
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AMERICAS VOICE works to enact policy change that guarantees full labor, civil and political rights for immigrants and their families. We work in partnership with progressive, faith-based, labor, civil rights, and grassroots groups to enact federal legislation that puts 11 million Americans-in-waiting on the road to full citizenship. The moment to enact this type of reform has arrived: coming out of the 2012 elections, it is clear that Americans support immigration reform, Democrats promised it, and Republicans need it. If passed, this positive policy change will move us forward as a country, helping immigrants, workers, business, communities, and families succeed. The AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW AND POLICY (ACS) (acslaw.org), a growing network of progressives, works to ensure that the law is a force to improve the lives of all people. This includes countering the destructive understanding of the Constitution advanced by many conservatives and Tea Party leaders. Their constitutional vision supports a far right agenda that caters to the interests of corporations at the expense of advancing civil liberties and equality for all. The Framers understood that the Constitution retains its relevancy by ensuring it reflects the changing needs of society. Join ACS in this vital work. THE AMERICAN PROSPECT is a bimonthly print and online political magazine based in Washington, D.C. Were liberal, progressive, leftycall it what you want, were proud of it. When the Prospect was founded in 1990, conservatismbuoyed by a decade of Republican rulewas ascendant; under Reagan, income inequality ballooned. The founders felt that there was not a progressive publication focused on economic issues that was as interested in policy as it was politics. Since then, weve expanded our coverage to address broader issues of social justiceimmigration, gay rights, womens rights. But were still here 20 years later, smack dab at the nexus of politics and policy. Come check us out at prospect.org. Also an exhibitor. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights. Our vision is of a world in which every personregardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identityenjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other internationally recognized human rights standards. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. For Amnesty International USA, visit amnestyusa.org. Also an exhibitor. DEMOCRATIC GAIN is a national membership association that provides training and support for progressive professionals and organizations. We aim to equip the movement with the talent and skills it needs. GAIN has recently joined forces with THE ATLAS PROJECT because our organizations share similar missions: to build the institutional memory of the progressive movement and to foster the professional growth of the individuals working for the cause. Join today to GAIN access to all the benefits we offer, including: job board and career counseling, talent bank and hiring assistance, trainings and certifications, and networking opportunities. Also an exhibitor. The BLUE STATE DIGITAL (BSD) Tools are a suite of digital applications that form the most effective platform for organizing, engaging, and activating online. The technology combines a customizable, searchable member database with mass email, donation processing, social networking, event management, personal fundraising, analytics, and more. Since 2005, it has helped our clients activate more than 122 million supporters, send more than 10 billion emails, and process more than $1 billion in donations. The BSD Tools are a product of Blue State Digital, an agency and technology company that develops and runs fundraising, membership, and engagement campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. Also an exhibitor.
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The BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Centers work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from racial justice in criminal law to constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. A singular institutionpart think tank, part public interest law firm, part advocacy group, part communications hubthe Brennan Center seeks meaningful, measurable change in the systems by which our nation is governed. Founded by Eric Burns and Karl Frischformerly of Media MattersBULLFIGHT STRATEGIES leverages new and traditional media with strategic research, aggressive outreach, and state of the art technology on behalf of organizations, candidates, public figures, and select businesses. The firm specializes in organizational strategy and development, media engagement, crisis communications, new media strategy, and coalition building. Bullfight Strategies is built on a unique depth of knowledge and experiencea track record resulting from years of careful study, observation, and analysis of the media and political landscapes. For more information visit BullfightStrategies.com or call (202) 681-BULL. Also an exhibitor. The CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION (www.CaliforniaLabor.org) is made up of more than 1,200 local unions across California, representing more than 2.1 million union members in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, public sector, health care, entertainment and dozens of other industries. The California Labor Federation is dedicated to promoting and defending the interests of working people and their families for the betterment of Californias communities. From legislative action to political campaigns to grassroots organizing, our affiliated unions and members are actively engaged in every aspect of building a California economy that works for all. Also an exhibitor. CHOICE USA envisions a world where all people have agency over their own bodies and relationships, and the power, knowledge and tools to exercise that agency. Choice USA builds this vision by engaging young people in creating and leading the way to sexual and reproductive justice for all by providing training, field mobilization and national leadership for a youthdriven agenda. Also an exhibitor. COMMON CAUSE (commoncause.org) is a nonpartisan, grassroots citizens lobby. We work to restore the core values of American democracy, reinvent an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empower ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. Common Cause was founded in 1970 by John Gardner, a Republican who served as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Johnson, a Democrat, and whose words are more profound today than ever: We must bring about a renaissance in politics Does that seem inordinately ambitious? It is. This is no time for small plans. Also an exhibitor. CORPORATE ACTION NETWORK is a hub to support work to expose, prosecute, and end corporate abuse in order to restore balance to our economy, creating shared prosperity and a just society. When corporations use their power, influence, and resources to harm workers, consumers of their products, or the environment we all share, Corporate Action Network will activate a network of activists, organizations, and campaigns to fight to hold corporations accountable to their responsibility to create shared prosperity. The Corporate Action Network is working to restore balance to our economy, and to create shared prosperity and a more just society.
COURAGE CAMPAIGN is an online organizing network that empowers more than 750,000 grassroots and netroots activists to push for progressive change and full equality in California and across the country. As a leading multi-issue advocacy organization, Courage Campaigns work is supported by thousands of small donations from our diverse community. Also an exhibitor. DSPOLITICAL is the progressive movements first online advertising network that enables campaigns and organizations to deliver internet ads to ONLY those voters that you choose to target. DSPolitical matched a cookie pool of over 400 million cookies to the Catalist voter database across several segments. Democratic candidates and progressive organizations can now target online ads to the registered voters that they need to reach the most. DSPolitcal can segment rich media online ads based on registration, partisanship, ethnicity, geography, household income, turnout likeliness, education, and several other categories. DSPolitical allows you to combine the richness and emotion of television ads, the targeting capability of direct mail, and the interactivity of online. Also an exhibitor. EMILYS LIST is dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office. The method is a little more complicated, but not much. We are continually making investments to help women develop political skills and cultivate resources so that we can bring more women into politics and elected office. Only then can we build a lasting progressive majority dedicated to social justice, civil rights, diversity, economic reform and construct a society that values the contributions of all of its citizens. Working together, we can make a difference and change the face of American politics. To find out more and how you can help, please visit us at emilyslist.org. ENVIRONMENT AMERICA is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded environmental advocacy organizations that use independent research, toughminded advocacy and spirited grassroots action to protect our air, water and open spaces. www.environmentamerica.org
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The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN (HRC) (hrc.org) represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues. INDIGO STRATEGIES: Indigo is the darkest shade of blue. We chose it on purpose, not as cool branding, but to signify our mission. Indigo is a full-service consulting firm that exists to help progressive candidates, causes and labor organizations achieve measurable success. We do that by providing both actionable strategic advice and a broad spectrum of practical, tactical support. Were not interested in being famous. Were not interested in winning awards voted on by other consultants. What we do should only serve the clients interests. We dont do this to make mountains of money. We make a living, but we will never work on corporate astroturf campaigns for the dough. We trust in our calling.
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EVENTBRITE is an online ticketing and registration platform that empowers campaigns and organizations to bring people together for live events. The intuitive, all-in-one solution lets organizers create and promote customized event pages, sell tickets, collect donations, and view real-time reports and analytics. Since 2006, Eventbrite has powered over 1.5 million events in 179 countries, totaling over $1 billion in gross ticket and registration sales. Also an exhibitor. Founded in 2004, FACEBOOKs mission is to make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover whats going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them. FAIR SHARE stands for an America where everyone gets their fair share, pays their fair share, and does their fair share; and where everybody plays by the same rules. www.fairshareonline.org FITZGIBBON MEDIA provides domestic and global campaign and communication strategy for cutting edge progressive advocacy initiatives. We work only on issues our strategists believe in helping campaigns, artists, actors, musicians, directors, reporters, authors, green companies and organizations develop winning strategies in real time. In just a few hours, FitzGibbon strategists can transform a clients news into a story on the front page of Huffington Post, book your principals on MSNBC, and schedule interviews on NPR.
J STREET is the political home for pro-Israel, propeace Americans fighting for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. We believe Israels Jewish and democratic character depend on a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security. Rooted in our commitment to Jewish and democratic values, J Street is redefining what it means to be pro-Israel in America. We are changing the U.S. political dynamics around Israel by mobilizing broad support for the two-state solution because its in Israels and Americas interest. And we are expanding support for Israel by affirming that being pro-Israel doesnt require supporting every policy of its government. Also an exhibitor. LIBERTAS LLC is a progressive public relations/ direct mail firm founded by Cliff Schecter. Schecter, building upon campaign experience and the successful marketing of his bestseller, The Real McCain, developed strategies using traditional and new media in conjunction to create a multiplier effect, leading to viral coverage. Schecter has put this theory into practice, helping Mayors Against Illegal Guns defeat the NRA on the Senate floor and the American Association for Justice stop federal tort reform. Libertas works only for progressive clients, no Wal-Marts between cycles. Wed love to put our strategies to work for you. Website: www.libertasllc.com / Twitter: @cliffschecter
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INMEX provides complimentary meeting planning resources while working closely with media, environmental, human rights, philanthropic, labor and community organizations so your event dollars sustain hotel corporations that respect the communities, the workers and the environment in which they operate. Site selection: INMEX compiles detailed information about cities and suppliers, so you know which locations and corporations share your values before you book the event. Contract negotiations: INMEX negotiates the best available rates and concessions in addition to ensuring that the final contract protects your group from the unexpected. Contact INMEX to plan your next meeting! 314-302-7392. cbusiek@inmex.org.
LIVING LIBERALLY (livingliberally.org) creates social communities around progressive politics across America and around the world. Best known for the Drinking Liberally happy hours in hundreds of cities, we also host Screening Liberally films, Reading Liberally book tours, Eating Liberally meals and Laughing Liberally comedy shows. Our events become centers of progressive energy in conservative corners of the country as well as the big blue cities. Living Liberally has published 538 Ways to Live, Work and Play Like a Liberal by co-founder Justin Krebs, has produced videos with advocacy partners, is developing a strategic partnership with the AFL-CIO to use humor in political messaging, and is running a Laughing Liberally comedy show in New York and on national tour. Wherever you are, you can live liberally start a chapter for free or find the group nearest you: livingliberally.org. Also an exhibitor. MOBILE COMMONS, a mobile strategy and software company, is the technology behind todays most effective mobile messaging campaigns. Mobile Commonsmakes messaging simple with its industryleading expertise. The software is easy to use, quick to implement, fully integrated and equipped with every feature needed to make outreach and engagement more effective. Mobile Commons customers have achieved remarkable resultsamong themare California Department of Public Health, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Harvard Pilgrim, New York MTA, San Francisco MTA, AARP, the Humane Society, the Obama Campaign, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, MasterCard,DoSomething.org, and many more. First published in 1976, MOTHER JONES produces revelatory journalism that informs and inspires a more just and democratic world. Covering a wide range of topics on both MotherJones.com and in a bimonthly print magazine, the nonprofit news organization specializes in investigative, political, social justice, and environmental reporting. Over the past year, Mother Jones was recognized with a number of awards including the George Polk Award for Political Reporting for David Corns election shaking reporting of Mitt Romneys 47 Percent comments. Subscribe now for $12 per year or sign up to receive free weekly e-newsletters at motherjones.com/newsletter. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. Also an exhibitor. NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA (ProChoiceAmerica.org) is the political leader of the pro-choice movement. Were made up of more than one-million member activists in all 50 states. NARAL ProChoice America and our state affiliates elect pro-choice candidates, lobby Congress and legislatures, and develop strategies to advance pro-choice policies and defeat anti-choice attacks. NARAL Pro-Choice America uses new tools to engage the next generation of activists. Whether its textmessaging or the organizations www.BlogforChoice.com, we are creating a community that takes action to safeguard our reproductive freedom at all levels of government. Also an exhibitor. The NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE builds the power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community from the ground up. The Task Force is the countrys premier social justice organization fighting to improve the lives of LGBT people, and working to create positive, lasting change and opportunity for all. Follow us @TheTaskForce. Also an exhibitor.
Founded in 2009, the NATIONAL UNION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS (NUHW) is the fastest-growing union in the country. NUHW represents 10,000 caregivers in hospitals and nursing homes throughout California and beyond. This year, NUHW members voted to affiliate with 85,000 registered nurses in the California Nurses Association into NUHW-CNA. NUHW-CNA is committed to: uniting caregivers into a single union composed entirely of healthcare workers, raising workplace contract standards for all healthcare workers, holding healthcare corporations accountable to patients and communities, safeguarding patient care from cutbacks by corporate healthcare executives and politicians, fighting for a progressive agenda within the healthcare sector and beyond, organizing the unorganized and Medicare for all. NUHW-CNA is part of the AFL-CIO. Also an exhibitor. NETROOTS CONNECT brings together online and offline activists, journalists, organizations, bloggers, funders and others to create new opportunities for discussion and cooperation. Netroots Connect programs include annual meetings and workshops, networking events, scholarships and diversity outreach. The Netroots Connect LGBT pre-conference for Netroots Nation brings together leaders, communicators and activists from throughout the LGBT community. Netroots Connect also coordinates the LGBT Caucus meetings and policy briefings for scholarship recipients. Netroots Connect is committed to expanding our reach to new and diverse communities. We seek to break down the barriers that prevent so many from participating in the online world. Also an exhibitor. NEW LEADERS COUNCIL(NLC) trains the progressive political entrepreneurs of tomorrowdisruptors, elected officials and civically-engaged leaders in business who will shape the future landscape.NLC recruits young people from outside traditional power structures and equips them with the skills necessary to be civic leaders in their communities and workplaces through theNLC Institute- the nations premiere progressive political entrepreneurship training program.Graduates are an expanding corps of diverse leaders who are rising to the top of their respective fields. The NLC network of individuals are highly-skilled in working across sectors to improve progressive infrastructure and ensure strong democracy, social justice, and equal opportunity. Also an exhibitor. NEW ORGANIZING INSTITUTE (NOI) is a community of organizers, and were committed to solving the biggest challenges that stand in the way of change. Our basic belief is simple: if people have the skills to engage others, the tools to build powerful campaigns, and a community of practice to help them learn and grow, they can win real change, make measurable improvements in peoples lives, and restore faith in our government and our democracy. Were working to produce the best leaders and strongest movements of our generation. We help campaigns win today, while working to build capacity and infrastructure that will allow us to keep winning into the next generation. neworganzing.com. Also an exhibitor. NGP VAN is the leading technology provider to progressive campaigns and organizations, offering an integrated platform that combines the best fundraising, compliance, field, organizing, and new media products. NGP VAN counts thousands of campaigns and organizations among our clients, including all the Obama campaign, the national Democratic committees, thousands of Democratic campaigns, and hundreds of labor unions, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations. Were committed to crafting the next generation of integrated campaign technology, so our clients have the edge they need to win. Also an exhibitor.
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ORGANIZING FOR ACTION(OFA)is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing the policies that the American people voted for in 2012. In just 18 weeks, 2.5 million volunteers have taken action through Organizing for Action. As a grassroots funded social advocacy group OFA is committed to tipping the scales of power back to the American people instead of special interests in Washington. OFA is working to advance policies like job creation, strengthening the middle class, gun violence prevention, comprehensive immigration reform and measures combating climate change that a majority of the American people support. Moreinformation atwww.barackobama.com PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY (pfaw.org) is dedicated to making the promise of America real for every American: Equality. Freedom of speech. Freedom of religion. The right to seek justice in a court of law. The right to cast a vote that counts. The American Way. We believe a society that reflects these constitutional principles and progressive values is worth fighting for, and we take seriously our responsibility to cultivate new generations of leaders and activists who will sustain these values for the life of this nation. Also an exhibitor. PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational and electoral activity, including voter education, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy. Also an exhibitor. Since 1981, PLOUGHSHARES FUND has led and supported a community of experts, advocates and analysts to implement smart strategies to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. In 2010, Ploughshares Fund spearheaded the successful campaign of over 50 nongovernmental organizations to win the Senate approval of the New START treaty. The group is currently concentrating on efforts to right-size the nuclear weapons budget to be more consistent with the needs of our 21st Century military; to continue U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons reductions in a way that benefits both nations national security objectives; and to promote diplomatic resolution of Irans nuclear program. PROGRESSIVES UNITED was founded by former Senator Russ Feingold in the wake of the Supreme Courts disastrous Citizens United decision. We engage progressives to challenge unbridled corporate power and take our democracy back from corporations and the wealthiest individuals. PROGRESS NOW (progressnow.org) was founded in 2003 with two goals: 1) help grassroots activists use cutting-edge internet and new media to organize online at the state and local level; and 2) assist progressive partner organizations with message development and earned media strategies to promote a progressive agenda, counter right-wing misinformation, and hold public leaders accountable. Today, ProgressNow state partners have built a combined email network exceeding 2.4 million members. Also an exhibitor.
The PUBLIC INTEREST NETWORK includes the state Public Interest Research Groups, U.S. PIRG, state environmental groups in 29 states, Environment America, Environmental Action, Toxics Action Center, Pesticide Watch, Green Century Funds, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, and Accelerate Change. Together, these groups employ a full arsenal of time-tested strategies for change, including organizing, advocacy, research and policy analysis, litigation and socially responsible investing. These strategies have resulted in hundreds of laws, policies, and other changes that have protected consumers, preserved the environment, and made corporations and government more responsive to the public interest. www.publicinterestnetwork.org REVOLUTION MESSAGING provides progressive strategy and technology for a mobile world. We build unique mobile campaigns for key progressive allies that are backed by 24-hour support. Revolution Messaging strives to provide our clients with the latest techniques for organizing including: text messaging, interactive voice, mobile video, mobile applications, social media, online advertising and lifestyle marketing. SAG-AFTRA represents more than 165,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org SALSA is the integrated, online platform that empowers non-profits to achieve their missions. Organizations of all sizes can manage their supporters, communicate, fundraise, advocate, and much more. Salsa currently supports more than 2,000 non-profit groups, with more than 75 million supporters, members, donors, activists, and fans around the world. www.salsalabs.com. Also an exhibitor. The SIERRA CLUB is Americas largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with more than 2.1 million members and supporters nationwide. In addition to creating opportunities for people of all ages, levels and locations to have meaningful outdoor experiences, the Sierra Club works to safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying and litigation. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org. Also an exhibitor. TIGEREYE DESIGN (Tigereyedesign.com) has been a trusted supplier to progressive campaigns and organizations for over 30 years. When you need it Union-made, you need it to fit your budget, you need it tomorrow, then you need to call Tigereye. With in-house production of over 25 items in our Union shop and decades-long relationships with other suppliers, we can provide a solution for any situation. Our goals are to distribute your message and reward members, volunteers, and donors dedicated to your organization. Tigereye can also handle product development, creative design, fulfillment and logistics, all from our union shop.
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TRILOGY INTERACTIVE creates digital strategies that help people join together, build momentum, shape opinions, and turn ideas and campaigns into action anywhere and everywhere. We help progressives win whether theyre running non-profit organizations, campaigns, or public affairs initiatives. Recent partners include Democratic candidates Elizabeth Warren and Barbara Boxer; election-focused organizations like the California Democratic Party and Russ Feingolds Progressive United; advocacy organizations like the National Womens Law Center and Color of Change; and labor groups AFSCME, SEIU, and USW. Our experienced people, best-in-class technology, and sheer creative talent put Trilogy at the forefront of the interactive space. Contact us: www.TrilogyInteractive.com UNITE HERE represents over 250,000 workers throughout the U.S. and Canada who work primarily in hotels, casinos, airports, and food service. Our membership hails from the diverse communities that make up the two countries, and the majority of UNITE HERE members are women. Across North America, UNITE HERE members have made dining hall jobs on college campuses, housekeeping jobs in hotels and casinos, and hundreds of thousands of other traditionally low-wage jobs into good, family-sustaining, middle class jobs. We continue to organize and fight to win respect for the work we do, power in our industries, and a better future for ourselves and our families. The UNITED STEELWORKERS (USW) union commemorated its 70th anniversary this spring. The USW is the largest industrial union in North America, representing 1.2 million active and retired members in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Steelworkers forge steel, smelt aluminum, build tires, refine oil, produce paper and form glass. Steelworkers also make Harley Davidson motorcycles, Ocello sponges, Cutco cutlery, Pyrex glass, All Clad pots, Jacobson hats, Sealy mattresses and Puffs facial tissues. Proud to be union members, Steelworkers work hard politically to secure the rights theyve gained and to advance the cause of all working people. U.S. PIRG, the federation of state PIRGs, stands up to powerful special interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. With a strong network of researchers, advocates, organizers and students in state capitals across the country, we take on the special interests on issues such as product safety, public health, political corruption, tax and budget reform and consumer protection. www.uspirg.org The YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA (YDA) is the largest youth-led, national, partisan political organization. YDA mobilizes young people under the age of 36 to participate in the electoral process; influences the ideals of the Democratic Party; and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level. YDAs programming focuses on mobilizing young voters to elect Democratic candidates, advocating issues that are important to young people, and training the next generation of Democratic Party leaders.
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AMERICAN ATHEISTS is a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to separation of religion and government and equality of atheists. American Atheists focuses on three areas: activism, education, and public policy. Our staff, volunteers and members work at the local level using protests and citizen lobbying to fight elected officials insertion of religion into government. We network with groups nationwide to educate people about equality for all Americans, not just those whose religion is the majority. American Atheists advocates in the courts to overturn bigoted laws that provide religious privilege. Find out more at atheists.org and follow us on Twitter @AmericanAtheist. AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE is a nonpartisan, non-profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans. Based in Washington, D.C., the organization was founded in 1947. Americans United works in the courts, in Congress and state legislatures, at the White House and in the arena of public opinion. We address an array of issues including faith-based initiatives, taxpayer funded school vouchers, religion in public schools and religious prayer at government-sponsored events. We also work on marriage equality and reproductive justices issues where they intersect with church-state separation. Americans United is led by Executive Director Barry W. Lynn, who regularly appears on major cable news outlets, and who hosts the radio program Culture Shocks with Barry Lynn. For more information on AU visit www.au.org. BEING LIBERAL The most active Facebook community of liberally minded people. Millions of dollars worth of investment poured into the denigration of the term, and into framing the word liberal as a derogatory epithet. We are fighting to bring back the true meaning of the word into the mainstream language. Liberals got women the right to vote. Liberals got African-Americans the right to vote. Liberals created Social Security and lifted millions of elderly people out of poverty. Liberals ended segregation. Liberals passed the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act. Liberals created Medicare. Liberals passed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act. BOLD BLUE MEDIA ALLIANCE equips state and local Democratic candidates and progressive causes with the tools and training they need to run credible, competitive, successful campaigns. Heres why were different: our nationwide team of professional service providers; our training and resource center, filled with world-class, training and information; our nationally branded, locally produced news and entertainment television series that localizes federal, state and local issues to voters in their communities; and our grassroots Bold Blue Magazine subscribers who get monthly Democratic state and local news while helping us keep our prices affordable for candidates and causes. BREAKTHROUGH (www.breakthrough.tv) is a global human rights organization that uses the power of media, pop culture, and community engagement to inspire people to take bold action for dignity, equality, and justice. Working out of centers in the United States and India, Breakthrough addresses critical global issues including violence against women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS and immigrant rights and racial justice. We use innovative multimedia tools video games, music videos and more to transform hearts, minds, and actions, making human rights real and relevant to people in their homes, families and communities worldwide.
CAIR-CA is an office of the Council on AmericanIslamic Relations (CAIR), Americas largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. CALIFORNIA CLEAN MONEY CAMPAIGNs vision is achieving an open and accountable government that is responsive to the needs of all Californians. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to pursue that vision by building statewide support for public funding of election campaigns. THE CENTER FOR MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY (CMD) is a non-profit investigative reporting group. Our reporting and analysis focus on exposing corporate spin and government propaganda. We publish PRWatch, SourceWatch and BanksterUSA. Our newest investigative site is ALECexposed.org. This national, independent, non-partisan public interest newsgroup is led by Lisa Graves, who formerly served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice and Chief Counsel for Nominations for the chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. She is the Editor-in-Chief of CMDs publications. We accept no funding from for-profit corporations or grants from the government. CIVILRIGHTS50.NET is the website of a three-year campaign led by the Equal Justice Society to observe the 50th anniversaries of four of our nations seminal civil rights tipping points: the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (Aug. 28, 2013); the 50th anniversary of President Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (July 2, 2014); the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Aug. 10, 2015); and the 50th anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Oct. 3, 2015). Our growing list of campaign partners and supporters includes the California Civil Rights Coalition, the California Teachers Association, the Marcus Shelby Jazz Organization, Zaccho Dance Theatre, and the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.
The idea for the COMMUNITY QUILT PROJECT grew out of the custom of providing Love Catcher message quilts to members of Daily Kos facing grave illness or other hardship. Now it is a new non profit tasked with organizing quilters, some of them low income who will be paid for their work, to make quilts for other non profit organizations. The first project is to make wheelchair quilts for Familia Unida, an organization that serves people with MS. Quilt signing has become a Netroots Nation traditioncome by and sign your name to a signature quilt that will benefit The Community Quilt Project.
DEMOCRACY BEGINS AT HOME How well do you know your neighbors? Come be a part of fun activities to share and learn about cohouseholding (shared living) cohousing (shared neighborhoods), coworking, eco-villages, aging in community, sharing solutions, climate conversations, transition towns and collaborative consumption. Add your voice to the chorus, and take home tools that can help you build a better world and a stronger nation, one neighborhood at a time. Its up to us to find our common ground and build the confidence (in ourselves and our neighbors) to go out in the world and make a difference. Join us in figuring out how.
ECCANOVAs experienced team will provide your organization with the strategy and tools necessary to maximize the efficiency of your digital outreach and effectively target your audience. EccaNova specializes in strategic digital advertising by pairing the most innovative big data targeting tools with exclusive access to digital, mobile, and pre-roll ad inventory across all the major ad exchanges. EccaNovas exchange access gives your organization the advantage of purchasing digital ad inventory at wholesale prices before it becomes available on the consumer platforms. Simply, with EccaNova you can target your audience and spend your budget more efficiently.
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EMERGE CALIFORNIA is the premier political candidate training program for Democratic women in the state. Our mission is to inspire and prepare Democratic women across the state to run for and win public office by providing comprehensive training and access to powerful political networks. We are dedicated to making a long-term investment in these future leaders by developing their political and media skills, expanding their knowledge of local issues, and connecting them with mentors. Emerge California has trained over 200 women, nearly half of whom are women of color. 58% of Emerge California graduates have already run for or been appointed to office. Additionally, 64% of those who have run have won. FAIR VOTE is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that is a catalyst for reforming our elections to respect every vote and every voice in order to increase voter turnout, meaningful ballot choices and fair representation. As the national organization most focused on fundamental structural reform of American elections, we act as a traditional think tank through careful research, innovative analysis, effective educational resources and timely conferences, but also creatively engage with reformers, thought leaders and the media to turn new ideas into widely accepted policy options. FAVIANNA RODRIGUEZ (favianna.com) is one of todays most prolific political artists. Her prints and posters address some of the hottest issues of our time: war, immigration, globalization and climate change. Her work can be seen in community fights throughout the country. You can get your hands on her highly demanded hand-made posters, fine art pieces, shirts, and political graphics in the vendor area, while supporting a Latina feminist artist of the movement.
The MOVE TO AMEND COALITION is a grassroots campaign to amend the Constitution to state that artificial entities such as corporations do not have inherent rights under the Constitution, and that money is not free speech so campaign spending can be regulated. MTA focuses on movement building and community organizing, emphasizing leadership from communities most impacted by corporate power such as people of color, low-income people, women and youth. MTA is structured to empower grassroots community leaders through affiliate groups that organize locally for the amendment campaign. The coalitions We the People Amendment was introduced in Congress in February 2013. MUSLIM ADVOCATES works on the frontlines of civil rights to guarantee freedom and justice for Americans of all faiths. We are experts with deep experience in the courtroom and have strong relationships in Congress and the White House. As a thoughtful voice in Washington, we ensure the concerns of American Muslims are heard by leaders at the highest levels of government. We focus on countering anti-Muslim hate by challenging bigotry and hate crimes; empower communities by strengthening American Muslim charities; and fight discrimination with high impact lawsuits against those who wrongfully target American Muslims.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION (NCSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization that defends the teaching of evolution and climate science in the public schools. The NCSE provides information, resources, and advice to schools, teachers, parents, and concerned citizens defending science education. We educate the press and public about the scientific, educational, and legal aspects of these issues at local, state, and national levels. Our 5000 members are scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens with diverse religious and political affiliations.
More than four decades after its creation, the GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE (guttmacher.org) continues to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide through an interrelated program of research, policy analysis and public education designed to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development.
ILIFF SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is a progressive graduate school of religion, theology, and spirituality that is dedicated to positive social change. We prepare students to inspire, lead, and transform a spiritually and socially complex world and deeply engage religious and cultural traditions. Iliff stands among a handful of religiously progressive graduate schools committed to global peace and social justice.
The NATIONAL MEMO is a political newsletter and website that combines the spirit of investigative journalism with new technology and ideas. We cover campaigns, elections, the White House, Congress, and the world with a fresh outlook. Our own journalism as well as our selections of the smartest stories available every day reflects a clear and strong perspective, without the kind of propaganda, ultra-partisanship and overwrought ideology that burden so much of our political discourse. The NATIONAL WRITERS UNION/UAW LOCAL 1981 is the only labor union that represents freelance writers in all genres, formats, and media. For more than 30 years, the union has shown that when writers come together, they can win against long odds. From copyright defense to collecting millions in unpaid wages, the union fights for writers. In 2011, it launched the Pay the Writer campaign to reverse the race-to-the-bottom in online publishing. Too many for-profit publications exploit writers by asking them to write for nothing. This must stop. Together we can win justice for writers.
NETROOTS FOR THE TROOPS (netrootsforthetroops.com) is a joint venture of the IGTNT and MoJo Friday communities of dailykos. com, an online political news and activist hub. Our mission is two-fold: annual shipment of CARE packages to US soldiers in serving in hostile regions of Iraq and Afghanistan for the duration of their deployment, and ongoing financial assistance for veterans and their families upon their return to the states.
Since 2002, speakers for LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST PROHIBITION have led the public debate on drug policy. As current and former criminal justice professionals LEAP speakers bring an unassailable credibility to the conversation. LEAP believes existing drug policies have failed to address the problems of crime, drug abuse, addiction and the flow of illegal drugs. This group of international law enforcement professionals and concerned citizens agree that by fighting a war on drugs, governments have increased the societal problems associated with drug abuse.LEAP believes a system of regulation is less harmful, more ethical and a more effective policy than prohibition. At THE METAPHOR PROJECT booth, Executive Director Susan C. Strong will offer pro bono coaching on speaking American about your progressive issue. Booth visitors will also get an intro to our free online resources for American Framing. Ill have information about our new book, Move Our Message: How to Get Americas Ear (2012, 172 pp. $10, trade paperback) too. My booth partner, Jason Koskimaki, of The Democratic Hub, will demo his exciting new startup social network, designed to help you and your friends find just the right arguments for your message.
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OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY, founded in 2007 to provide quality education for the cannabis industry, introduces the Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform (CCPR) a nonpartisan organization dedicated to replacing the harmful policy of cannabis prohibition with reasonable regulations based on science through ballot initiatives, legislative collaboration and public education campaigns. We are a broad based alliance of advocacy groups and committed individuals building a strong majority coalition in support of ending cannabis prohibition. Focused on strategic policy and organizing work from our experience with Prop 19, CCPR is the largest, most experienced, trusted and unified coalition working for cannabis policy reform in California.
Corporations have their lobbyists in Washington, D.C.; the people need advocates too. Thats where PUBLIC CITIZEN (citizen.org) comes in. We serve as the peoples voice in the halls of power, championing citizen interests before Congress, the executive branch agencies and the courts. We work for reduced corporate influence over government; clean, safe and sustainable energy; a strong regulatory system; safe drugs and affordable health care; citizen access to the courts; and a trade agenda that can benefit Americans rather than multinational corporations. We take no government or corporate money, which enables us to remain fierce and independent advocates for the people. Suicide and PTSD are on the rise and our veterans deserve more than a yellow ribbon for a welcome home, they deserve a chance at happiness and peace of mind. PURPLE MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE, a small nonprofit with a big mission to increase happiness and reduce suffering, offers wilderness programs (Hoods in the Woods), animalassisted programs (Hiking with Goats and Horse Sense) and, through the Mindful Veterans Project, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes for veterans and their families. Free. Please visit our booth, learn about mindfulness, check out our shirts, and support the troops coming home by supporting the Mindful Veterans Project. purple-mountain-institute.org About RING OF FIRE (ringoffireradio.com): Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Mike Papantonio, and Sam Seder take to the airwaves every week to battle corporate fat cats, corrupt politicians, and talking heads. They also take the time to highlight those who are working everyday to create a better tomorrow. The SAN JOSE PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER was founded in 1957 by individuals concerned about the growth of nuclear arsenals. For the past 25 years we have been operating out of an office near the San Jose State University campus. Along with our community partners, we educate and engage the community around a wide range of issues including opposition to US wars and the corporate buyout of our democracy. We support the movements for immigration reform, racial justice, health care for all (single payer), food sovereignty, and the movement to solve the climate crisis. We are also currently involved in the Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement in support of Palestinian rights.
SHARE INTERNATIONAL magazine brings together two major directions of contemporary thoughtthe political and the spiritual. It shows the synthesis underlying the political, social, economic and spiritual changes now occurring on a worldwide scale and seeks to stimulate practical action to rebuild our world along more just and compassionate lines. Share International covers news, events, and comments bearing on the priorities of Maitreya, the World Teacher: an adequate supply of the right food; appropriate housing for all; health care and education as universal rights; and the maintenance of ecological balance in the world. SHARE PROGRESS is a new platform designed to help organizations maximize the impact of online sharing by their supporters, by offering tools to increase both the amount and quality of sharing when people take action or view content on their website. Subscribing organizations will have access to optimized web designs that generate more supporter sharing, easy-to-use A/B testing tools to find what sharing content works best, and real-time sharing data to better understand supporter behavior. ShareProgress is a politicallyprogressive company, and 1% of all revenue is donated to progressive non-profit organizations.
The OPEN SUPPORTER DATA INTERFACE (OSDI) effort seeks to define an API and data structures for interoperability among products in the cause-based, campaign and non-profit marketplace. The existence of a common API will reduce customer costs related to moving data between different systems, such as manual CSV imports, lower integration costs and enhance the ability of innovators to create products for the marketplace. The API will define interfaces including but not limited to resources representing people, donations, survey questions, tags, voter contact, petitions and events. More information can be found at opensupporter.org
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY is built on a distinctive philosophy of nurturing leaders to use the tools of analysis and policy design to effect successful implementation and real change. This requires critical insights that only a broad exposure to great ideas, courageous thinkers, and extraordinary leaders can encourage. It is based on the conviction that an elevated and elevating culture, as well as personal moral certainties, are the valid concern of higher education and as important as the tools of analysis. This unique perspective is reflected in the curriculum and unashamedly differentiates it from most other public policy programs.
Founded in January 2009, the PROGRESSIVE CHANGE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (PCCC) is a national grassroots organization with a mission of building progressive power. With nearly one million members, we help better, bolder progressive candidates get elected, work with them to govern progressively, and work outside of government to build power. We care more about the 20-year strategic plan for building progressive power than the 2-year election cycle. MSNBCs Ed Schultz calls the PCCC the top progressive group in the country. The Nation magazine awarded PCCC Most Valuable Campaign of 2011 for our Draft Elizabeth Warren campaign.
PROGRESSIVEPUNCH (progressivepunch.org) is the most encompassing searchable database of Congressional voting records available on the web. Searchable by individual member of Congress, zip code & any one of 160 different issue categories it offers detailed, non-partisan, easy-to-read narrative vote descriptions and uses an algorithm contrasting the most progressive Democrats vs. the Republican Caucus to generate various scores (Lifetime, Crucial Votes etc.) indicating how progressive each member of Congress is. PROGRESSIVE VOICES INSTITUTEa 501(3), created solely to level the news and information playing field by creating a Progressive Media Universeis pleased to debut the Progressive Voices App, a onestop-shop for everything progressiveaudio, print and video. Rather than chase the incumbents enormous leads and start an old-technology radio or cable business, were getting in front of the next big platform, the Mobile Internet. Today, there are over 100 million smartphones and tablets; by 2013 it will be a billion. The small number of radio broadcast licenses, and the high cost of starting a cable network have ensured the incumbents monopoly. That changes now.
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SILICON VALLEY DE-BUG is a community organizing, media, and entrepreneurial collective based in San Jose and is a part of New America Media, a national ethnic news association. De-Bug serves as a platform for the Valleys least heardyouth of color, immigrant communities, low-wage workers, those formerly incarcerated, and morethrough the production of its award winning bi-lingual magazine, weekly television show, a weekly radio show, and multimedia website. De-Bug also leads social justice campaigns to advance the rights of youth, workers, immigrants and those impacted by the criminal justice system. Through De-Bugs advocacy model, the organization also launched the Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project, an innovative program to enable families to have an impact on their local criminal justice system. The De-Bug Center houses entrepreneurial initiatives such as AfterDark Prints(silk-screening and design house), Young Ghost Studio (recording studio), and The Darkroom@ De-Bug (film photography studio).
UNION JOBS CLEARINGHOUSE is the central site for posting the open staffing and trades positions in unions and socially allied and community organizations that are currently accepting applications. We have been putting people to work since 1997.
SMART CITIES PREVAIL provides complete information, research and education on how prevailing wage standards on public construction projects benefit taxpayers, local governments and working families. We are a nonprofit organization based in SmartCitiesPrevail.org California, where SmartCitiesPrevail.org serves as an information source for news media, community leaders and members of the public interested in learning more about prevailing wage.
Building community value with prevailing wage
United Peace Reliefs VETERANS GREEN BUS PROJECT empowers Veterans to continue their service by helping communities recover from natural and man made disasters with sustainable energy solutions reducing the cost of fuel for organizations transporting tools, supplies and volunteers by up to 90%. The Veterans Green Bus Project provide sustainable transportation fuel and electrical power for first responders In the event a national disaster occurs and demonstrates how to produce emergency fuel for transportation, emergency generators and off road equipment from used cooking oil. The goal is to train veterans in operating the bus, maintaining its alternative power and communications systems and cooking facilities and serve the community at large by providing emergency aid while demonstrating sustainable energy solutions.
YOUNG INVINCIBLES (YI) expands economic opportunities for young adults, ages 18-34, with a focus on health care, higher education and employment. YI creates targeted campaigns that engage young adults and policymakers, and is the most prominent national youth voice around young adults and health care. Currently, YI is focusing on three major campaigns: National Student Impact Campaign, preparing student leaders to advocate for policy reforms around college affordability; Healthy Young America Campaign, educating and enrolling uninsured young adults under the ACA; and the National Youth Jobs Tour, highlighting job training programs, unemployment and the need for youth investment in the federal budget.
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The TAX FOUNDATION is a non-partisan, non-profit think tank that encourages informed debate on tax and budget policy by providing data, research, and analysis on tax policy issues and the size of the tax burden at all levels of government. Our analysis is driven by the principles of economically sound tax policy: simplicity, neutrality, transparency, and stability. Our annual Facts & Figures booklet (produced since 1941) and our website of data and interactive tools provides policymakers and the general public with the tools to evaluate tax policy ideas. Visit us at booth 604 or online at www.TaxFoundation.org.
TEAM RURAL was founded in 2009 in rural Georgia to give progressives a foundation on which to build. Sixty-four brave folk signed up to represent their counties after the 2008 election of President Barack Obama. This coalition of activists, Obama Team Leaders, Progressive County Committee members and ordinary citizens took it upon themselves to be their Brothers Keeper. They crossed county lines as a team in 2009 winning a city council seat in a run-off. They continued to persevere in rural un-productive turf; starting blogs, newsletters, and websites holding local Government officials accountable. Building upon small battles and successes, they recently won the Mayors race and 4 city council seats in a 94% white county. Why is that a big deal? They got two African-Americans elected in that race! This year they are running a young civil rights attorney for Judge. Things are changing in the rural south, and Team Rural needs your help.
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SPEAKOUT is dedicated to the advancement of education, racial and social justice, cultural literacy, leadership development and activism. Our network of speakers, artists, and strategic partners provide experiential learning opportunities through lectures, workshops, film screenings, performances and curriculum development. SpeakOut is present in colleges, universities, schools, organizations, government agencies and the private sector, promoting critical analysis, creativity and sustainable strategies for 21st century problem solving. Learn more at www.SpeakOutNow.org
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
-Nelson Mandela
The Public Interest Network includes the state Public Interest Research Groups, U.S. PIRG, state environmental groups in 29 states, Environment America, Environmental Action, Toxics Action Center, Pesticide Watch, Green Century Funds, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, Accelerate Change.
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Dont Let the Right Strike a Match to Public Safety

Scott Walker the Koch Brothers ALEC Right-wingers are dismantling public safety state-by-state, town-by-town, cutting budgets and attacking collective bargaining. The IAFF is fighting back for the public and for the middle class from Miami to Madison from Scranton to San Jose.
Stop by the BIG FIRE TRUCK in the Exhibit Hall

try on some gear ring some bells win some prizes
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A Voice for Workers Everywhere!

The United Food & Commercial Workers Western States Council is the regional body of 11 UFCW local unions in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. We represent over 200,000 workers in the healthcare, retail, retail food & drug, as well as all other parts of the retail food chain. We are committed to working with diverse communities and political allies to ensure that working families have a strong voice in public policy and labor issues. We are part of the 1.3 million member strong UFCW International Union.
See us on the web: www.UFCWwest.org Follow us on Twitter: UFCWWSC8 Like us of Facebook:/UfcwWesternStatesCouncil
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Women are thinking bigger thoughts and dreaming bigger dreams for our families and our futures than ever before. We must challenge our political leaders to match policy to the real lives of real women today.
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Expose the Truth on Red, White and Blue Washing

Corporations pledge to move jobs back to the U.S. or stock more Made in America products on their shelves. Politicians make similar commitments about U.S. manufacturing. Whats Real, Whats Not? Explore policies that could make a difference in bringing good jobs back to the United States.
Friday, June 21 10:30 AM

Speakers include: Congressman and Senate Candidate Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) Scott Paul, President, Alliance for American Manufacturing Laura Clawson, Labor Editor, Daily Kos Tracy Sefl, Strategic Communications Consultant Marcy Wheeler, Founder and Editor, Emptywheel
Fun and Games, Made in America

Stop by the AAM booth during a break and play some classic games like pinball and foosball in our arcade. You may even have a chance to be in a tournament! And be sure to get your Saturday Night Party Tickets!
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SESSION 1: 9 to 10:15 a.m.

The New Netroots: Getting the Web We Want

Rights in the Balance: The Supreme Court and Social Justice

SESSION 2: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

State Battles 2013: Fighting Together to Block the Right-Wing Agenda

Going on Offense: Austerity is Dead

Screening: God Loves Uganda

State/Local Blogger Caucus

FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PANELS AND TRAININGS, GO TO PAGE 44

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How to Win Friends and Influence People at Netroots Nation

Exercising the Power of the Latino Electorate

Kill the Press Release: Pitching Media in a New Media World

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Stories to Save the World

Shake It Up: Getting Savvy and Successful at Driving Organizational Change

Base Building and Elections: Winning While Building Grassroots Power

American Indian Caucus

SESSION 3: 3 to 4:15 p.m.

Moving the Needle: How We Won Gay Marriage in 2012

Smoke Signals: The Next Steps in Marijuana Reform

SESSION 4: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

The Incredible Role of Art and Culture in Elections

The Future of Organizing

How to Fix That: Modernizing Our Elections

Getting Real on Climate: What We Must Do to Stop Climate Change

FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PANELS AND TRAININGS, GO TO PAGE 44

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Safeguarding Democracy: Perspectives on Global Security, Technology and Human Rights

Defending Your Lifes Work: Measuring Impact to Evaluate Social Change

What the F*** Do We Know? Applying Scientific Research to Elections

Native Vote: Why Winning Indian Country Matters to You

Tweeting the Revolution: Twitter Training for Campaigning

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Free your Ass: Defining and Creating a Progressive Sexual Culture

Five Secrets: The Proven Neuroscience Behind Persuading Voters

How to Get Media and Breakthrough on Your Issue