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Spotlight on Training Organizations: Wellstone Action

01/26/2010
Wellstone Action was featured in the Women's Campaign Forum newsletter, She Should Run. 
Submitted by elana on January 26, 2010 - 1:37pm.

Progressive Left Prepares for 2010 with Campaign Boot Camp

12/01/2009
As pivotal mid-term elections approach in 2010, Wellstone Action is bringing 37 experienced campaign managers and leaders together in Minneapolis, MN next week for an intense training boot camp.
Submitted by elana on December 3, 2009 - 4:24pm.

Forceful Franni Franken embraces new life on The Hill

11/10/2009

Not since Sheila Wellstone has a congressional spouse from Minnesota gotten as involved in public policy as Franni Franken, who is using her new role to push a variety of causes.

Submitted by elana on November 10, 2009 - 11:10am.

Wedding dance video generates $15,000 for Sheila Wellstone Institute

08/17/2009
After the St. Paul wedding dance video became an internet sensation last month, the couple turned their new-found fame into an opportunity to raise money and awareness to combat domestic violence.
Submitted by azucker on August 18, 2009 - 12:04pm.

‘JK Wedding Dance’ internet sensation directs buzz toward charity

08/07/2009

Leveraging the surprising popularity of their 'wedding entrance dance' video, Jill and Kevin Heinz decided to link the video to the Sheila Wellstone Institute, dedicated to ending violence against women and children.

Submitted by azucker on August 18, 2009 - 12:35pm.

Newlyweds' New Cause

08/01/2009

Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz, the newlyweds whose choreographed wedding entrance video went viral earlier this month on YouTube, are asking their fans to support an organization that works to end domestic violence.

Submitted by azucker on August 18, 2009 - 11:44am.

From Dancers to Do-Gooders

07/31/2009
Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz, the newlyweds whose YouTube wedding procession went viral last week, are using their fame for a good cause.
Submitted by azucker on August 18, 2009 - 11:53am.

Ex-campaigner for Obama discusses his success

07/31/2009
Jeff Blodgett, former Minnesota Campaign Director for Barack Obama and Exec. Director of Wellstone Action spoke to ABC's Lateline about why Obama's campaign was so successful.
Submitted by azucker on August 6, 2009 - 9:58am.

Wedding video now a tool to fight violence

07/31/2009

Those dancing St. Paul newlyweds whose YouTube wedding procession video has been a viral hit are now using their global fame to raise money to combat domestic violence.

Submitted by azucker on August 18, 2009 - 11:22am.

Let the supporters in, says Obama director

07/29/2009

Wellstone Action Executive Director Jeff Blodgett's message to politicians aspiring to emulate Obama's success: Get real and lose control.

Submitted by azucker on July 29, 2009 - 11:29am.

Jeff Blodgett to Deliver Keynote Address to Australian Labor Party Convention

07/29/2009
Jeff Blodgett is in Sydney, Australia this week.
Submitted by elana on July 29, 2009 - 9:30am.

Biden Announces White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

06/30/2009
Vice President Biden announced today the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women.
Submitted by elana on June 30, 2009 - 12:36pm.

Nonprofits Advocate Marcia Avner Aims to Continue Wellstone Legacy

05/18/2009
Wellstone Action Board Member Marcia Avner is featured for her work through the Invest in Minnesota coalition.
Submitted by elana on May 18, 2009 - 9:15am.

Camp Wellstone Seattle a Big Success

04/29/2009
According to training manager Jen Haut, the 2009 offering of Camp Wellstone Seattle was a huge success. The organization that bears the name of the late Minnesota Senator, Paul Wellstone came to Seattle for their third year of Progressive Activist Training.
Submitted by elana on April 29, 2009 - 1:03pm.

Successful Organizations on Twitter: Wellstone Action

04/08/2009
We were featured on Care2's Nonprofit Marketing Blog for our outreach on Twitter!
Submitted by elana on May 19, 2009 - 11:49am.

Is Obama's Presidency sparking renewed political activism?

03/26/2009
Jeff Blodgett believes the President Obama's election has created a new era of energy in the progressive movement. He calls this renewed era of activism "the Obama bubble."
Submitted by elana on March 27, 2009 - 10:08am.

Caucuses will test the mettle of Camp Wellstone graduates

03/04/2009
A local boot camp for progressive politicos will test a fresh crop of candidates in this year's Minneapolis city elections.
Submitted by elana on March 4, 2009 - 2:30pm.

Is Congress Ready for Obama-Era Citizen Lobbyists?

02/23/2009
Wellstone Action was featured in this video report on the trends in citizen lobbying in Washington.
Submitted by elana on February 23, 2009 - 11:41am.

Obama's Grassroots Approach, Northlanders to Follow

01/22/2009
Submitted by elana on January 22, 2009 - 4:31pm.

Wellstone legacy lives on

11/13/2008

Political training center graduates winning elections around country

Six years after his death on the eve of his bid for re-election, Sen. Paul Wellstone's political influence is still being felt nationwide.

Submitted by elana on November 13, 2008 - 1:59pm.
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