We founded @netrootsnation.bsky.social 20 years ago to be a place for online progressive activists to meet each other, to meet political leaders, and build our movement. Somehow, we've kept this thing going. Join us in Philadelphia this June!
Sen. Jeff Merkeley, Tom Steyer and yours truly at Netroots Conference in St. Louis in 2016 - before appearing together on a panel.
Screenshot of my FB post dated, July 16, 2016: "On my way back home towards the Pacific Ocean after 3 wonderful days at #NN16 in St. Louis (pretty cool city). In many ways this was one of my favorite Netroots conference. I have been to 8 of them and this felt cozier, warmer and much tighter than few of the huge ones from earlier years. BTW as usual it was a well attended conference. I liked that fact that this conference wasn’t flooded by all kinds of Democratic electeds, candidates, their handlers, consultants, who sometimes show up for the sake of pandering to a specific constituency. The folks who showed up this time likee progressive champions Sen. Jeff Merkley or climate justice fighters such as Tom Steyer - showed up because they wanted to be here and get in the trenches with the progressive core of the party. I had a great time (and learned a lot) by participating in a panel with these two gentlemen in our “Keep it in the ground” panel and also shared our perspective on Left Flank advocacy in climate justice. More importantly it was so great to see so many old friends from all over the place. I am tired, exhausted, and anxious to get home to see the girls. But I am also fired up and get back to work and plot, scheme, collaborate together with so many dear friends I get to fight on the same side with every day - virtually. We all came together IRL at a time we really needed it. Onward. PS: Thank you to Sen. Merkley’s team for this photo"
A photo/post from 10 yrs ago reflecting on another great @netrootsnation.bsky.social. As I noted in that post - I appreciated Tom Steyer & @jeff-merkley.bsky.social showing up in the trenches to organize around climate justice. Come to #NN26 in Philly. Should be fun.
PS: #TeamSteyer get on bluesky
See YOU at #NN26!
Pres. Saunders was on @ms.now to talk about why we're marching. Tomorrow, AFSCME members are joining #NoKings events nationwide to fight back against rising prices & cuts to public services, while billionaires enjoy tax breaks at our expense. Enough is enough.
Sandra Wong, the great granddaughter of Wong Kim Ark, is preparing to march at the #NoKings Rally in San Francisco. Today is the 128th Anniversary of the SCOTUS decision affirming birthright citizenship.
Minneapolis understands the assignment. #NoKings
Say it loud. Say it clear. We the people will protect our neighbors–no matter where they’re from—and our country because the power belongs to us. #NoKings
And don't forget to bring your friends! See you all out there.
Fascism wants you to feel isolated, because resistance feels impossible if you're the only one.
When we march in large numbers, we break that illusion. Our visibility says to each other, "you are not alone. We can change this."
Don’t let No Kings be your final destination. Use it as a starting line. 🧵
Today we commemorate the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
IDA PEARL AGE 20 LIVED AT 355 e 4th St Died 3/25/1911 Triangle Factory Fire
Lizzie Adler Age 24 Lived Here 324 e. 6th St. Killed 3-25-1911 Triangle Fire We Remember
Gussie Bierman Age 22, Lived here at 8 rivington st & died March 25th, 1911 in the triangle factory fire
If you're in Manhattan today, keep your eyes out for these sidewalk chalk memorials for the 146 victims of the Triangle Factory Fire.
The Chalk Project was started by Ruth Sergel in 2004 and is now organized by the Tenement Museum.
It's out! The latest edition of the #OrganizingToWin newsletter about why I hate protests, a belated HBD to #FrederickDouglass and a request to vote for my @netrootsnation.bsky.social workshops.
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#CommunityOrganizing #Newsletter #NoSpam #CollectiveAction
Are you a @netrootsnation.bsky.social goer? Throw a vote our way if you would like to see this panel happen in June.
Can y'all go vote for my @netrootsnation.bsky.social session? I wanna see everyone in Philly and bring this important conversation about the role of Faith Organizing in these times: netrootsnation.secure-platform.com/nn26/gallery...
The National Education Association seeks a Senior Program/Policy Specialist/Analyst (CBMA) to be based in Washington, DC. Details can be found at unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @neatoday.bsky.social
Trump is BREAKING Social Security.
DOGE forced out THOUSANDS of the most experienced Social Security workers.
Every month, it gets more difficult for Americans to get the benefits they've earned — and it will only get worse as backlogs pile up.
Speaking of Social Security… How has President Trump threatened Social Security? Let us count the ways.
Reminder: Trump and Congressional Republicans were responsible for billions in cuts to food assistance, Medicaid, and more programs that help working people to pay for tax cuts that benefit their billionaire donors. #SOTU2026
Rep. Summer Lee will deliver the Working Families Party response to the State of the Union! She's a powerful speaker. Check out her keynote at our conference. Go @summerlee.bsky.social! #SOTU
Poster for Netroots Nation featuring "Vote for our 2026 Panel" and the title "250 Years Later: Rebuilding the Black Teacher Pipeline for Democracy." Includes the Center for Black Educator Development logo.
Vote for our @netrootsnation.bsky.social session: “250 Years Later: Rebuilding the Black Teacher Pipeline for Democracy.”
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#WeNeedBlackTeachers #NetrootsNation #BlackTeacherPipeline
Grateful that I had a chance to see and hear from the Reverend Jesse Jackson twice - once when he was the keynote speaker for Central Michigan University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week in 2007, and again in 2023 at @netrootsnation.bsky.social.
"My mind can receive it, my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it."
Reverend Jesse Jackson was the embodiment of relentless service. On behalf of the entire Netroots community, thank you for your fire, your faith, & your tireless work for the people.
Rest in Power, Reverend. #JesseJackson
A meme is a small person standing at a fork in the road. One points to a Sunny castle and reads “our digital strategy training” and the other leads to a spooky castle under a dark sky and is labeled “just winging it”.
Nonprofit staff, union siblings: New Digital Best Practices starts Thurs! Here’s fork in the road is: get the training you need or does your boss just not care if digital is successful? Register for @newmediamentors.bsky.social online webinar series. registration.socio.events/e/newdigital...
Plus: Public voting is now LIVE. Create an account to view current submissions and vote for your favorites through March 13.
Last call! The deadline to submit your session proposals for #NN26 is tonight midnight PT.
This year, we are focused on The Next Movement: Planning and Pushing Toward Progressive Power. We want to see trainings and panels that prioritize strategy and ACTION.
www.netrootsnation.org/proposals/
Perhaps you work for a nonprofit, candidate, union or other social change organization that is posting to X but not on here.
Perhaps you'd like to change that & explain why in terms rooted in strategy instead of ethics.
May I suggest my training kicking off Thurs? I don't only cover social media
We are supporting the general strike. In solidarity with everyone standing up & speaking out against ICE’s terror, we are pausing business as usual.
Our submission deadline for #NN26 is extended to Mon. Feb 2nd at midnight. Support those on the frontlines in Minneapolis: www.standwithminnesota.com
