Sarah Bruch recently graduated from Camp Wellstone Raleigh in March 2008.  Sarah attended the training to help prepare for her candidacy for State Assembly in Hudson, Wisconsin.  Wellstone Action caught up with the Bruch family to learn more about the campaign and to hear how their recent Camp Wellstone training is being put to use.

Last year, I was honored to accept the Distinguished Minnesotan Award given posthumomously to Paul and Sheila Wellstone at the Bemidji State University Commencement. As graduation time rolls around again, here are some thoughts on engaging in politics and public life.

At our inaugural High School Camp Wellstone a few weeks ago, we offered the opportunity for students to make their mark on the history of the camp by participating in some artistic outlets.

On the heels of its new same-day voter registration law, North Carolina turned out over 22,000 new voters in their May 6th primary.

This weekend we're bringing Camp Wellstone back to Boise, Idaho. Throughout the weekend we'll be adding live podcasts from the training!

At Wellstone Action! we're always looking for examples of candidates who have tried to bring community organizing tactics to their campaigns. Nowadays, the Obama Presidential Campaign is perhaps the best example. Obama has made an unprecedented investment in on-the-ground organization, and has in the process cultivated well-trained and highly motivated volunteers. A number of articles have recently examined this, and we've compiled several excerpts for your convenience.

This month, we are celebrating our fifth birthday here at Wellstone Action! As part of the celebration, we'll be posting visuals and other information to help tell the story of the impact we've had on the progressive movement in the last five years.

Can we organize and stem the tide of voter suppression?