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Posted by | May 28, 2015
America Awakens: Activism and Action Restoring Trust Between Community and Police

This panel will highlight the activism and political response that has happened in the wake of police killings in Ferguson, Baltimore, Cleveland and beyond. How can we solve our country's...

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Posted by | May 27, 2015
Building Progressive Political Power

The panel will focus on strategies and organizing needed to build progressive political power at the federal, state and local level. How do progressives win elections? How do they build...

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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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