Netroots Nation 2021

Guaranteed Income is an idea that has historic roots in the Black Liberation movement and has gained considerable traction in recent years. While much of the focus has been on...

Social media platforms rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to moderate and curate content for maximum engagement – frequently amplifying disinformation, sensationalist and harmful content. The real-world...

Many political campaigns and nonprofits have relied on deceptive email fundraising tactics for years. Now, thanks to increased scrutiny from policymakers, regulators, credit card companies, donors and the press, the...

As progressives, we know that racial profiling, warrantless surveillance, predictive policing, biased algorithms, and censorship are all ineffective and unjust. DHS’s “Countering Violent Extremism” programs institutionalize all of those practices...

Public Wise is building a publicly accessible online database of individuals and organizations involved in the deadly riot and insurrection at our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021. The violent...

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is attempting to weaponize Holy Communion to attack President Biden over his support for abortion access. A far-right faction of leaders in the Southern...

The right is busy sowing divisions in communities of color. This takes the form of usually by manipulative deep listening and appealing to base fears -- often in ways intended...

Nearly half of Americans think the election was stolen. One in four says they will not get a COVID vaccine. Tens of millions of voters enthusiastically support alternate versions of...

Candidates and newly elected officials will discuss challenges they face in advancing a progressive agenda in their respective communities. How do they handle name-calling (like Socialist) and other fear-mongering tactics...

How can we use creative tools like video and graphic design to reframe a story and subvert dominant narratives in the post-Trump era? Where are our points of intervention and...