Netroots Nation 2015

Posted by | May 27, 2015
Master Class: NGP VAN

The Master Class program is focused on the specific tools that organizers use every day, and helping intermediate users become efficient, effective power users. Feel free to bring tool-specific questions...

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Posted by | May 8, 2015
Beyond Vanity Metrics: How We Can Use Digital to Strengthen Our Campaigns

We often flaunt the number of impressions, Facebook likes and site visits we receive, but what does that actually mean for a campaign? This panel will address what occurs beyond...

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Posted by | May 8, 2015
Daring to Internet While Female 2.0

Last year's successful Daring to Internet While Female panel addressed being a woman online and in public spaces. Now, we're following it up with a sequel! We’ve all had experiences...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
Who Leads Us? Tackling Structural Barriers to a Reflective Democracy

At WhoLeads.Us, we can now see for the first time the race and gender makeup of our elected officials, from the county level all the way up to President. It's...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
We are One: Overcoming the Shared Opposition of the LGBT and Reproductive Rights Movements

Domestically, they brought you DOMA and abortion bans; abroad, they instigated the passage of Uganda's "anti-homosexuality" bill and are thwarting reproductive justice in Latin America. Often, these actors' actions abroad...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
Undocumented in Arizona: Immigrant Leaders Share their Stories

Arizona is ground zero for many anti-immigrant laws and for harsh treatment of immigrants. What is daily life like under these conditions? What is the impact of the deportation system...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
Transformative Change: Building Power from the Inside Out

The progressive movement is catalyzing a new vision for the future based on equality, inclusion, justice and taking care of each other and the planet. The effort necessary to change...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
The Untapped Power of Unmarried America

In 1980, 34 percent of adults were unmarried; today it is 47 percent. Similarly, 18 percent of births were to unmarried mothers; today it is 41 percent. This panel will...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
The People vs. Arpaio

Though touted as the 'toughest Sheriff,' Joe Arpaio has suffered setbacks in recent years. After years of abuse, organized communities have begun to fight back and win. Hear from Puente...

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Posted by | May 7, 2015
The Great Equalizer: Advancing the Cause of Civil Rights through Organizing

Collective bargaining is one of the best tools we have to advance civil rights and equality for all. Labor has long been a staunch ally in social movements for justice...

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