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