Just some random photos from Day 2 of Netroots Nation
A Conversation with White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer
This was definitely worth going to, as long as you knew what to expect. I wasn't expecting any real news out of this, and I expected Dan to spin his way through the tough questions. That being said, it's nice to see him in the hot seat with someone that won't let him get away with not answering the questions. My friend Transactivist was more upset than I was at him. She was the one who yelled "Give Me A Fucking Break!" loud enough so he got the message. :)
Bullies & The Blogosphere This panel included: Randi Weingarten, AFT President Laura Rico, President of ABC Federation of Teachers in California Laurie Blaha, President of Education Minnesota for Anoka/Hennepin school district in MN Scott Zumwalt, Manager of It Gets Better Project
This panel was about bullying in schools and how the AFT and other groups like It Gets Better Project are fighting it. It was extremely satisfying for me to meet Scott in particular, who in addition to Dan Savage is a hero to many in the LGBT community.
Bill in Portland Maine relaxing in the makeshift kiddie pool while he's away from Cheers & Jeers:
The Made in America party, sponsored by The Alliance for American Manufacturing: The Chairman's Pub Quiz: Change.org party at The Newsroom downtown: