Ed. “Netroots” is an ingroup word for liberals and progressives who see the web as their primary tool for bringing about political action. The community is very, very impressive and I strongly recommend anyone interested in poltics attend this.
It is also a great chance to meet Jay Inslee, the newly announced candidate for Governor!
Feature speakers include Congressman Jay Inslee, Congressman Jim McDermott, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Former Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh, WSLC President Jeff Johnson, and 4th Congressional District candidate Jay Clough.
Jill Richardson is flying in from San Diego to present two sessions on agriculture and public policy. Jill is an author, political activist, founder of Lavidalocavore.org, and expert on food systems and sustainable farming. Her book, Recipe for America, explains our messed up food system in an understandable way, and offers specific policy recommendation to make it better. In her first session, Jill will talk about the focus of her book and lead a discussion about agriculture policy. In a second session, she will address the worldwide influence of Monsanto on agriculture, followed by a group discussion.
in addition to Jill’s sessions, we will have small group presentations/discussions on health care, labor, the media, electronic voting, immigration, the mortgage crisis, and a documentary on Afghanistan followed by a group discussion.
To stir things up, we’ve just added Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich to the program. Kucinich will join 4th Congressional District Candidate Jay Clough, Congressman Jim McDermott, and former Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh at the afternoon general session. The opening session will be kicked off by Congressman Jay Inslee, followed by University of Washington graduate and “dreamer” Alonso Chehade. Chehade faces possible deportation if the Dream Act fails to pass. Alonso will later lead a session where the group will discuss immigration policy. Labor leader Jeff Johnson will close out the morning session. He will also facilitate a smaller group discussion on the role of labor in politics and the new political strategy. Mr. Johnson is President of the Washington State Labor Council.
In addition to the general session and smaller, breakout sessions, there will be a candidates social, a special musical performance by the Total Experience Gospel Choir, and an after-party at the Central Saloon.
The Conference will take place at the Comedy Underground in Pioneer Square on Saturday, July 9th, 8:30 – 5:30. Registration/breakfast begins at 7:30 AM.
Registration is only $50 ($25 students), and includes breakfast and lunch.
I hope you can join me at NWroots. It’s going to be fun, and you might just learn something.
What: NWroots Conference
Where: Swannies Comedy Undergound, 109 S. Washington Street, Seattle, 98104
When: Saturday, July 9th
Why: Teach, learn, organize, strategize, socialize, network, have fun.
What are you waiting for? Register today!
Rob Sargent
NWroots