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8/6 SUMMER PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate/Jon Stewart Finale Watch Night @ Cambria Suites 

7/23/2015

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Network For Progress 

presents


2nd Annual

SUMMER PROGRESS PARTY:

Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Mixer 

& GOP Debate/Jon Stewart Finale


#summerprogressparty



with proceeds benefiting
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Sister Cities International
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($5 Mixer Tix end 5pm 8/5 & Free Watch Party Tix end 5pm 8/6)
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& our NEW
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6:30pm-10:30pm Thursday, August 6th
(6:30 21+ Rooftop Mixer, 9:00 Debate Watch, 11:00 Stewart Finale)

Cambria Suites
(rooftop patio)
899 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
@ Mt. Vernon/Convention Center



$4 domestics & $6 wine happy hour specials
and free appetizers until 8pm courtesy of

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raffle prizes include an overnight stay at Cambria Suites and gifts sponsored by
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featuring the music of
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Flo Anito


special guests include:


Johanna Berkson
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President, Our Time

Toora Arsala
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YDA Disability Caucus Candidate
(watch his video & support his convention trip to LA!)

...plus the GOP Clown Show
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and their biggest foil!
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partners include:
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Democratic GAIN
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WIN (Women’s Information Network)
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Progressive Communicators of DC
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Prince George’s County Young Democrats
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Fairfax County Young Democrats
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Montgomery County Young Democrats
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Young Democrats of DC
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DC Latino Caucus
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DC Democratic Socialists
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DC For Bernie Sanders facebook page 
&
DC Youth for Bernie 2016 facebook page
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DC For Hillary facebook group

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DC Young Politicos & Public Policy Professionals
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New Leaders Council - DC
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New Leaders Council - Maryland
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Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
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GWU School of Political Management
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Generation Obama-DC


host committee includes:
Jim McBride, Chito Peppler, Britton Loftin, Alex Morash, Clayton Keir, Dadly Cordero, Emilie Aries, Gabriela Mossi, Jake Stevens, Jose Gutierrez, Kaitlin Cooke, Katie Breslin, Kouri Marshall, Margot Friedman, Maurice Simpson, Nik Sushka, Ronda Bernstein

(featured on facebook event)

Join Network For Progress and several other organizations for our 2nd Annual rooftop summer happy hour to connect with your fellow Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers while enjoying the song stylings of Flo Anito Music and appetizers provided courtesy of Runin Out & Cambria Suites Washington DC Convention Center. 

Afterward, we welcome all our sado-masochistic friends to join us at the lobby bar downstairs for some hilarious and jaw-dropping rubbernecking at the Trump-ed up GOP train wreck in their 1st Presidential Primary Debate hosted by FOX News and Facebook at 9pm followed by the retirement of their biggest foil with the finale episode of Jon Stewart on The Daily Show at 11pm.

If you want to meet new people but need a nudge we will even have a Networking Potluck bucket so you can find attendees with similar interests.

50% of event proceeds will benefit Sister Cities International, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit which serves as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, counties, and states across the U.S.  Founded by President Eisenhower in 1956, this network unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in 545 communities with over 2,100 partnerships in 145 countries on six continents.

Contact Jim @network4progress@gmail.com if you would like to join as a Co-Host or Partner Organization as well as questions/comments.
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($5 Mixer Tix end 5pm 8/5 & Free Watch Party Tix end 5pm 8/6)
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+ our NEW
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(includes Progress USA national posts, DC Career Progress, DC Comm Tech For Progress, Campaign 4 Progress DC, Advocate 4 Progress DC, Serve 4 Progress DC and Jim's Forward Progressive blog)
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7/21: July Progress Meetup with Dean 2004 Campaign Manager & Internet-age Politics Pioneer Joe Trippi!

7/10/2015

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JULY PROGRESS MEETUP:
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" Edition

#progressmeetup
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($5 + Raffle tix with Early Bird RSVP)
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join us for a talk on 2016 Politics with an Internet-age Politics Pioneer
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Joe Trippi
Democratic Strategist
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Founder & President, Trippi & Associates
Author, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”

Campaign Manager, Dean For America 2004

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“Forward Progressive” Presentation

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“The NEXT Revolution will be Super APP-sized!”
(N4P Founder Jim McBride’s take on how tech can transform politics again 2016)



6pm-8pm Tuesday, July 21st
(6:30 networking, 7:00 program, 8:00 networking)
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Dupont UberOffices
Suite 700
1200 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Farragut & Dupont

*** Food & Beer/Wine provided ***

Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy grassroots community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, at July’s Progress Meetup with Howard Dean’s Presidential Campaign Manager & Online Politics Pioneer Joe Trippi. 

There is not many people out there better to remind us that the “Revolution Will Not Be Televised!” as Joe will explain how both the Clinton AND Sanders campaigns have yet to maximize their potential by innovating new ways to engage current and potential supporters.

Joe will share with us some background about his career in politics, including what he learned from the 2004 Democratic Primary race and how we can still apply those lessons in 2016. Then he will take your questions.

After the program, Jim will share his insights and we invite you to share your own “Progress Highlights” as we welcome community announcements about relevant events, opportunities and actions. We will also offer a round of introductions and our NEW “Networking Potluck” buckets to find people with common interests!

Questions/Comments? Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com.

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($5 + Raffle Tix with Early Bird RSVP)
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+ Join our NEW Meetup event:
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7/14 JULY CAREER PROGRESS MEETUP: "Custom Network-building" Edition with Tom Manatos of Tom Manatos Jobs!

7/7/2015

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($5 + Raffle tix with Early Bird RSVP)


JULY CAREER PROGRESS MEETUP:
“Custom Network-building” Edition


#careerprogress


Special Guest:
Tom Manatos
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Founder, Tom Manatos Jobs
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Director of Government Affairs, Internet Association
former House Liaison, Speaker Nancy Pelosi
former House Liaison, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

Career Mentors include:
Mollie Katz, Katz Communications
Heather Ratcliff, “How To Reach People” Blog & NetSquared-DC
Resume Expert Kimberlee Steins 

*** in formation ***

Employers include:
NGP VAN
(many tech & non-tech openings)
Clean Water Action
(DC/MD/VA Canvass & Grassroots Organizing openings)
Jews United For Justice  

(Online & Corps Member openings + Communications Associate)
*** in formation ***

6pm-8pm Tuesday, July 14th
(6pm Open Networking, 6:30pm Program, 7:00 Custom Networking)

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201 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
@ Union Station

*** includes appetizers while supplies last & $12 Bud Light pitchers ***


Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy grassroots community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, at July’s Career Progress Meetup: “Custom Networking” Edition with Tom Manatos, Founder of TomManatosJobs.com and Director of Government Affairs for the Internet Association!

What is Custom Network-building? Well, if you want to connect with people in DC or anywhere it is better not to focus on “speed” and rush your conversations or “networking” like you are looking for the exact fit that will get you your next job...so we’ll try to create a different tone. Instead, we will be helping you find the best matches for developing several great relationships ranging from political and civic to personal and professional.

At 6:30pm, after we introduce attendees around the room to each other, we will hear Tom’s thoughts about getting a job in DC and the Internet economy as well as some mentors and employers with some advice and opportunities. The participant list is still in formation.

At 7pm, we will set up some 1-on-1s with our expert guests (sign ups are first come, first serve) and also divide up by interests based on our Industry, Career Type and Field for up to 10 rounds of 5-Minute conversations. Remember to bring business cards and your resume if you would like it to be reviewed by our Resume Expert and one of the employers in attendance. 

Attendees will be encouraged to come early and stay late to continue their connections. If they need a little bit of help we will have Networking Buckets where they can draw names of people with relevant expertise for their interests.
Questions/Comments? Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com


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FWD BLOG: "The NEXT Revolution will be Super APP-sized" 

7/4/2015

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This Independence Day I hope we take stock of the “State of the Revolution” since 1776 and how we can reinvigorate our democracy before for our next presidential election in 2016.

Of course, we can discuss the amazing gains all day, including most recently on Marriage Equality, yet for reason Americans seem stuck in the past and are fighting old battles left and right with a majority even believing the Confederate Flag is a symbol of “southern pride” not racism.

Despite the power of the Internet that vaulted an unlikely figure like Barack Obama into office, the tools used since 2008 need to keep evolving for progress to keep marching forward and outflanking some serious enemies as they quickly catch up (i.e. ISIS). There have been new developments in the use of weapons like Twitter and Big Data, but this means new strategies for using these tools as well.

In 2016, the most successful movement-building strategy will be focused on one mission: MOVEMENT-BUILDING.

It might sound redundant but what are campaigns and the media and even the public focused on right now? MONEY-BUILDING.

The problem is the greatest advances in MOVEMENT-BUILDING recently have been fueled by the highly-economical use of DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT not the #1 Expenditure of high-profile campaigns: the dying Broadcast TV Advertising complex.

So, in 2016 if you want to build a movement you should make Digital Engagement a priority and invest in Super APPs vs. Super PACs.

In the age of smart phone-driven Mobile tools like Uber and AirBNB that are surpassing social networking by providing “service” networking and “resource” networking, it is time to pioneer “activist” networking and even “citizen” networking for connecting and collaborating in our neighborhoods.

That means innovating to create platforms that enable users to develop more effective relationships and communities for your causes and interests not just driving the trend of using digital as a 21st Century version of a 20th Century campaign focused on fundraising and advertising that barely touches the surface of influencing the electorate.

In 2007, the most important tool that Obama For America created was My.BarackObama.com as it empowered local activists to find and organize grassroots armies on their own.

I know because when Barack Obama essentially clinched the Democratic nomination in February 2008 he did it on the backs of the very well-organized grassroots-led activists in Virginia, DC and Maryland that made up the pivotal Potomac Primary. OFA Staff arrived on the ground one week before that election but the difference in preparation between the campaigns was stark….even though Hillary’s campaign was actually based in Arlington, Virginia.

Nonetheless, MyBO was allowed to die from neglect after the election and it wasn’t revived until the launch of "Dashboard" in June 2008...with limited capability and over a year into President Obama’s re-election campaign.

Lots of grassroots organizers in my area were Democratic Party members who went back to their flock so to keep these communities thriving after Obama won the nomination it was necessary for some OFA organizers and digital stategists to begin showing interest in developing the platform themselves and to lead the new “Hope Mongers” that had been recruited and were considered Obama supporters above all else.

Unfortunately, this never happened and the true grassroots momentum of the Movement for “Hope” and “Change” was lost. To this day, BarackObama.com’s event pages have barely been updated beyond their 2007 form….furthering their sense of dated abandonment.

Now, creating your own platform is hard and that has led to the prevalence of using existing social networks instead to reach supporters online.  But they’re generally being used in a traditional top-down fashion and are not designed to be a comprehensive hub for digital-driven grassroots activism. And it doesn’t help when the most effective digital tool to engage with your followers, email, is used as a 24/7 fundraising pitch.

Remember the definition of doing the same thing over and over BUT expecting a different result?

For example, after the 2014 debacle that proved 2010 wasn’t just a post-Great Recession and/or Obamacare fluke, the Democratic Party should be leading the charge toward a true Movement-building Strategy in 2016 to put life into their disaffected base that may be growing demographically and seeing lots of TV ads but won’t show up when Barack Obama isn’t on the ballot.

This also means the rank-and-file recognizing that a large segment of the electorate is not motivated by many or ANY issues, especially when it comes to state and local elections where conservatives have developed an immense edge that has affected redistricting for decades to come because their voters pay closer attention.

Besides, today’s enemy on one issue might be your friend on another so spending a lot of time coming up with memes attacking Ted Cruz is not just a waste of organizing time it also makes collaborating with him due to his support for libertarian-friendly causes like prison reform more difficult.



By understanding the importance of politics as a People Business, activists can focus on offering personal stories and connections to interest new audiences then keep them unified and working together.

When utilized properly, current platforms can help drive crowd-sourced and coalition-driven movements ranging from the “Arab Spring” to “Black Lives Matter,” but imagine if a new Movement-building strategy utilized convenient hand-held consumer applications that could enhance their activism.  Currently, these mobile tools are few and far between, as other than the White House they sometimes are briefly used for a conference or special event.

With the help of the customized functionality, an organization can quickly prompt their followers to take ALL kinds of actions on ALL kinds of platforms….whether it be changing their profile pic to watching a training video to signing a petition ONLINE OR attending a fundraiser to volunteering at a festival to voting on Election Day OFFLINE.

Or you could search a network for anyone who likes your cause in your Zip Code AND can donate resources like a spare room for one of your out-of-state interns or volunteers. Now, campaign databases usually utilize location and interest data but don’t encourage users to create and update personal profiles beyond the frequency of emails received.

It’s a win-win for everyone as users can directly follow and give feedback on the essential messages and actions of their favorite cause without the hassle of worrying about reading spammy emails, getting a bunch phone calls and door knocks at home, having to track a fire hose worth of social media posts or having to remember to visit a landing page-consuming web site on a regular basis.

And as Facebook further proved with its recent Pride campaign, EVERYONE is now an APPtivist.

Regardless of whether you’re a long-suffering Democrat or Voting Rights advocate or an underdog for some other political or civic cause the answer is clear:

The NEXT Revolution will be Super APP-sized.

P.S. If you’re interested in working on our Apptivist projects with Network For Progress send an email to network4progress@gmail.com with any ideas or skills you have to offer!

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PROGRESS OF THE WEEK: "Independence Day" Edition!

7/3/2015

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*** PROGRESS OF THE WEEK ***

Marriage Equality & Obamacare are ALIVE in all 50 States (Americans are happy about it).
...but the Confederate Flag and unfair Overtime Pay are DEAD! 
(click on the links above for some great updates….or review the list below)


#LOVEWINS
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(click on more White House highlights above)


 WATCH/LISTEN:
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President Obama delivers eulogy in Charleston
(great speech!)



LISTEN:
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President Obama on the Marc Maron podcast
(candid interview!)



JULY 4TH MOVEMENT-BUILDING TIP:
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Paul Revere the Community Organizer


Have a great 4th...enjoy your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness!
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(click above to read it again..and again)


PROGRESS OF THE WEEK Highlights:

“Conservatives Explain Why They Lost On Marriage” (Huffington Post)

“The Supreme Court Upholds A Key Part of the Affordable Care Act”  (WhiteHouse.gov)

“Majorities back two big Supreme Court decisions” (Political Wire)

“5 Days That Left a Confederate Flag Wavering, and Likely to Fall” (NYT)

“Who benefits from Barack Obama’s Minimum Wage Plan, in one graphic” (Vox)




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