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Blog Posts from March, 2009

A corps of changemakers

Let’s face it:  our country is in time of great need and our President has called us to serve.
Submitted by Jhaut on March 27, 2009 - 2:55pm.

A Breakdown of the War Over the Employee Free Choice Act

It is extremely important for young people to have the opportunity to unionize and the option to move up into the middle class. It’s time for workers to get their voice back, and for young people to feel confident about their future.

Submitted by sbrewer on March 23, 2009 - 7:58am.

Announcing - the Wellstone Action Movement Building Project!

How do we, as progressives, take advantage of this "movement moment"?
Submitted by elana on March 20, 2009 - 10:19am.

What Van Jones' Appointment Means for Community Organizers

Yesterday, Van Jones was named as the Obama administration’s Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation. This appointment comes on the heels of some exciting circumstances, events, and conferences that have happened just this year (and we’re only 3 months in). But what does having Van Jones as this special advisor mean, not only for “enviros,” but for community organizers in general?
Submitted by Ccyprian on March 11, 2009 - 2:15pm.

Smack dab in the middle of history

It's been a week since returning from the Power Shift conference in Washington, D.C., home of the largest training in Wellstone Action's history and what most people believe was the biggest lobby day EVER.

Submitted by Bgoldfarb on March 10, 2009 - 8:37am.

Guest blog: One Campus Camp Wellstone Alum's Story

Jessica Nizar, an alum from Occidental College in Los Angeles, talks about what Campus Camp Wellstone has meant for her.
Submitted by Jessica Nizar on March 4, 2009 - 2:42pm.

Homeless and running for office?

Should the lack of a home address prevent potential candidates from getting on the ballot?  Tell us what you think.
Submitted by elana on March 3, 2009 - 1:29pm.

How do you train 5,000 people at once?

In Washington, thousands rally on Capitol Hill visit with their members of Congress on green jobs and a smart energy policy.

Submitted by elana on March 2, 2009 - 1:09pm.

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