This is the first in a series of diaries whose primary focus will be to promote our community's DBlog Radio and the coverage of Netroots Nation.
Each diary in the series will feature a poll which will ask for your input. I am asking for your input in helping me decide which events to stream live in and I will use the results to prioritize the order and time slots for the replays.
Unlike other available methods for involvement in Netroots Nation for those unable to attend, DBlog Radio uses a low impact 40 kbs stereo stream which is dial up friendly.
DBlog Radio is our Community's Radio Streams.
We have two streams available. The main stream should play whichever events are in demand and the secondary stream should play the second most requested event.
These links will open the primary stream in your media player.
These links will open the secondary stream in your media player.
Get the Message? Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
This panel will take a hard look at how we can tell what messaging works and why framing matters. Contrary to popular belief, making stuff up isn't the best way to persuade the public.
PANELISTS: Darcy Burner, Celinda Lake, Drew Westen, Tate Linden
Stop! Wage Thief! How Workers are Getting the Money They're Owed Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
The "wage theft" meme has been called a rare messaging success for progressives. This meme names a complex problem--employers who illegally underpay their workers--and reframes wages as something that a boss owes his or her workers, rather than the dominant narrative that money belongs to the bosses who can dole it out as they see fit. Through creative organizing and by naming the problem, wage theft is getting media attention and employers are being forced to pay workers what they're owed. In addition, progressive legislators at all levels of government are working to pass anti wage theft legislation. Learn about how wage theft hurts millions of workers from day laborers to retail store workers to TV writers. Hear the creative ways worker centers, unions and other advocates are organizing to combat this crime--and how they are winning.
PANELISTS: Adam Kader, Carrie Gleason, Sarah Leberstein, Veronica Mendez, Tim Tharp
Life Since Vegas: How the Netroots Forced Action on DADT and DREAM Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
This panel is a case study in what happens when fiery activism trumps cynicism and forces Washington to act, as was the case with the push to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell and the DREAM Act in the very last days of last year's Congress. It's not often that these two issues are taken together, despite the common struggles both LGBTQ and immigrant communities face. However, the highly parallel, fierce fights over DADT and the DREAM Act last year--both key issues at last year's Netroots Nation--provide vital takeaways for the larger progressive movement.
PANELISTS: Jackie Mahendra, Yahaira Carillo, Heather Cronk, Felipe Matos, Trevor Thomas
Numbers and Sense: Communicating about the Economy Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
Years after the economic crisis, one of the greatest challenges for progressives remains figuring out how to foster more cohesion around an economic narrative that would produce progressive outcomes including: a more equitable distribution of resources, less corporate control of government and money and a robust and functional government. We know a lot about what we want the world to look like, but we lack the narrative tools that help tell a clear story for how we would get there. We need to answer some basic questions in the minds of everyday people, including: what is the economy, and what is our place in it? Experts on economics, organizing and strategic communications will explore these questions and more in a lively panel discussion. We hope to provide attendees with tools and lessons learned in ongoing efforts to build an economic narrative, as well as begin discussing how we will deliver the narrative to different audiences in order to build power for real structural change.
PANELISTS: Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Erica Payne, Anat Shenker-Osorio, Tracy Van Slyke
Netroots Inter(nation)al: Working Together Across the Pond for Progressive Change Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
Grassroots organizing has reached new levels not just in the U.S. but across the world, as activists work to counter conservative governments pushing austerity reforms across the board. Despite differing environments, cultures and experiences, we all face ugly and common enemies--corporate special interests with unending financial resources, procedural hurdles and a media climate that all too often rewards destructive politics. How are activists in other countries leveraging social media and other online tools for political action? What lessons can we share from each of our efforts? And how can we work together to support the work of our progressive allies across world?
PANELISTS: Julielyn Gibbons, John Aravosis, Sunny Hundal, Johan Ulvenlöv, Paula DaSilva, Matthew McGregor
Microtargeting to Win: Lessons from California Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
In 2010, progressives in California faced the most well-funded gubernatorial candidate in history in Meg Whitman. Despite spending more than $170 million, Whitman lost to Jerry Brown by 13 points. One of the key reasons for Whitman's defeat was California unions' use of the most sophisticated microtargeting program in the country to identify swing voters and communicate with them on the issues they cared about using a convergence of online, field, direct mail and traditional media. In an era of Citizens United and virtually unlimited corporate spending, microtargeting programs like this one can allow progressives to spend their resources more wisely while engaging voters more deeply on issues. Informed by the California experience, panelists will discuss how using the latest microtargeting technology combined with a targeted communications program reaching voters with messages tailored to their concerns will be critical to progressive victories around the country in 2012.
PANELISTS: Steve Smith, David Binder, Bryan Blum, Tracy Zeluff, Michael Organ
Cultural Organizing, Youth and the Left Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
During election years, both the right and the left jockey for position to utilize pop culture and powerful artists and youth to help sway the discussion. In the past two elections, these efforts have become more and more localized. What is the relationship of the left to cultural organizers and what role does technology play in this conversation?
PANELISTS: Molly Moore, Shamako Noble, Biko Baker
The Wisconsin 14, the Recall and the Impact of National Organizing in Wisconsin Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
Hear behind-the-scenes stories from state Senator Chris Larson about the "Wisconsin 14" experience, plus discuss details of the national organizing campaign to recall Republican senators from groups in the thick of the battle, such as Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America. We'll also discuss what's next as the Wisconsin recall elections get closer.
PANELISTS: Adam Green, Chris Larson, Levana Layendecker
Tutorial: How to Get Your Candidate/Organization Organizing Online Cheaply Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
Sure, if your organization has a sizable budget, there are plenty of platforms and consultants available to get you fighting online fast. This session will help give you tools to bootstrap your local campaign or organization for little to no money.
PANELISTS: Steve Olson, Laura Packard
New Research in GOTV & Persuasion Tactics Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
The Analyst Institute will showcase the latest cutting edge research into what works and what doesn't for getting out the votes on progressive campaigns. We believe that the progressive community can gain a sustainable competitive advantage through the widespread practice of evaluating voter contact strategies and through the systematic dissemination of empirically-validated findings.
PANELISTS: Regina Schwartz, Matt Blizek
Breaking News with Mobile Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
From Wiconsin to the middle east, 2011 has been the year of the citizen reporter. This 75-minute session led by the Minnesota-based The Uptake will show you how to use mobile devices to record and break news as it happens.
PANELISTS: Jason Barnett, Mike McIntee, Chuck Olsen
Midwestern and Mountain Caucus Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our regional caucuses.
Led by Kelley Stieh.
Social Justice Strategy Session Thu, 06/16/2011 - 9:00am
Interested in issues like immigration or education reform? Come to one of our new strategy sessions! Held in place of our typical issue caucuses, these moderated sessions are similar to caucuses, but aimed at forming greater strategic alliances on progressive issues including the environment, labor, LGBT community, immigration, women's issues, social justice and education. We'll look at case studies and discuss ways to work together better in the coming months.