OAP ROCKS!!
It was the first time we saw a real organized effort, close enough to get involved with, to gather caring people and hear about ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, in great detail, from experts. We had to go. "All About Alec" was a spectacular success put together by Oregon Area Progressives in Fitchburg, WI (no they're not lost... this Oregon is a local community). Great speakers, superb content, and an outstanding bunch of wayyyy more than 200 folks showed up!
Getting on the road from Saint Paul at 3am was the easiest thing to do, because we thought it would be a great thing. We weren't quite right... it was BETTER!
Here's a rundown on the conference, plus links to information and sources.
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