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NEWS 4 PROGRESS: Holiday Events & Parties!

12/2/2015

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Cloture Club’s Epic Holiday Party List

http://www.clotureclub.com/2015/12/2015-epic-holiday-party-list

(many of these events are Invite-Only but might be worth checking out)


Did you take action for #GivingTuesday?
http://www.givingtuesday.org 
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Timely Causes:
Planned Parenthood of Metro DC

Syrian Refugees

Newtown Action Alliance

League of Women Voters

More Charities
 


​Did you take action for #WorldAIDSDay?

http://www.worldaidsday.org
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Donate to the RED Campaign and fight AIDS with a chance to win experiences with celebrities like Bono, George Clooney, Shaq, Matt Damon, Snoop Dogg, Meryl Streep and more!
https://red.org

(donations will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)


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*** UPCOMING EVENTS 4 PROGRESS ***

​12/3: Progressive Communicator’s Holiday Party

@ Dirty Martini (Dupont & Farragut)
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12/3: DC Net Impact’s Holiday Party
for socially-responsible business leaders
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12/3: International Organization’s Holiday Party
with World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank,  
​Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and Sister Cities International

@ Howard Theater (Shaw)
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12/4-5: Random Hacks of Kindess hack-a-thon
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12/5: Arlington Young Democrats’ Holiday Party
@ Summers (Court House)
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12/5: Rep. Donna Edwards Holiday Party
@ Oxon Hill Manor
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12/6: DC For Democracy’s Holiday Party
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12/7: DC Young Democrats’ Holiday Reception
@ Mango Tree (Gallery Place)
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12/7: American Association of Political Consultant’s Holiday Party
@ Shelly’s Back Room (Metro Center)
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12/8: Mayor Bowser & DC City Council Holiday Reception
@ Wilson Building (Metro Center)
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12/9: Sierra Club Holiday Party
@ Smith Public Trust
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12/9: NetSquared & 501cTech’s “2016 Digital Trends”
@ Amazon Web Services (Union Station)
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12/9: National Vigil to End Gun Violence
@ St. Marks Episcopal Church (Capitol Hill South)
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12/9: Tech Cocktail Holiday Party
@ 1776 - Crystal City
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12/11: Advocacy Leaders Network’s
“Creating A Mobile Advocacy Toolkit”
@Beekeeper Group (McPherson Square)
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12/11: Young Professionals in Foreign Policy’s Holiday Party
@ Local Sixteen (U Street)
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12/11: Montgomery County Young Democrats’ Holiday Party
@ Skye Lounge (Silver Spring)
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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

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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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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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5/28-6/5 PROGRESS CALENDAR: Mayor Bowser's Office, America's Impact, Not Your District PAC, Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment, DC Connect/Young Gov Leaders/GovLoop, Martin O'Malley, Gun Violence Awareness Day & PDF 2015 (NYC)

5/28/2015

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PROGRESS CALENDAR


(May 28-June 5)
N4P Events
6/4: JUNE PROGRESS PARTY: “Biden-palooza!” Aviators Night!

Upcoming Community Events
5/28: Meet-and-Greet with Mayor Bowser’s Office @ American Ice Company

5/28: America’s Impact Happy Hour: Congress & National Security @ James Hobam’s

5/28: Not Your District PAC Happy Hour @ Local 16

5/28: PAVE-Promoting Victim’s Awareness Empowerment Happy Hour @ Nick’s Riverside Grill

5/29: DC Connect & Young Government Leaders & GovLoop Happy Hour @ Black Finn

5/30: Martin O’Malley Campaign Announcement @ Federal Hill (Baltimore)

6/2: National Gun Violence Awareness Day - pledge to wear orange!

6/4-5: Personal Democracy Forum (NYC) - volunteers needed!

(register for upcoming community events below)

5/28: Meet-and-Greet with Mayor Bowser’s Office 

@ American Ice Company (U Street)
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5/28: Not Your District PAC Happy Hour 
@ Local Sixteen (U Street)
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5/28: America’s Impact Happy Hour Discussion: 
Congress & National Security 
@ James Hoban’s (Dupont)
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5/28: PAVE-Promoting Victim’s Awareness Empowerment Happy Hour 
@ Nick’s Riverside Grill (Georgetown Waterfront)
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5/29: DC Connect & Young Government Leaders & GovLoop Happy Hour 
@ Black Finn (Farragut)
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5/30: Martin O’Malley Campaign Announcement 
@ Federal Hill (Baltimore)
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6/2: National Gun Violence Awareness Day 
- pledge to wear orange!
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6/4: JUNE PROGRESS PARTY: “Biden-palooza!” Aviators Night!
@ Sauf Haus Bier Hall (Dupont)
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6/4-5: Personal Democracy Forum (NYC) 
- volunteers needed!
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FWD BLOG - American Smart Ass: How David Letterman influenced our culture for the better

5/20/2015

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With the end of his late night career tonight, there are several articles right now about David Letterman’s impact on television and I wanted to throw in some thoughts on an even greater impact he had on our culture: as an American Smart Ass.

Letterman was a pioneer of being a mainstream, beloved subversive TV personality who came up with a generation of stars like Alan Alda in “M.A.S.H.” or Roseanne Barr as well as Bill Murray in “Stripes” and “Ghostbusters” or Matthew Broderick in “Ferris Bueller” who brought the same persona to the big screen.

In the beginning, his underdog battles were about taking down the sacred image of the talk show format along with his clueless bosses at General Electric, but later on it became about taking down George Bush and other dumb ass Republicans for creating the war in Iraq and other foolish policies.

Although he wasn’t very comfortable in the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert-style of news satire that developed around the time, after 9/11 his overt passion for New York City and the issues affecting us became greater and greater. In his final interviews with Bill Clinton and President Obama he showed a clear interest in how we can better both America and the world around us….and him telling Bill O’Reilly that he is full of it to his face was something we truly needed. Watch him in action here.

Luckily, even though we will also lose Jon Stewart this year, I’m sure Stephen Colbert will admirably fill Letterman’s shoes while Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien continue their smart-assery as well as almost all of the late nights hosts will have been impacted by his legacy in some fashion. Interestingly, as of September, FIVE of them will have hosted a show that David Letterman created.

But especially in sitcoms and the movies it seems like the Smart Ass is a dying breed. Over the last 20 years we have seen the rise of the Dumb Ass (or caricature of it) in our culture from Jim Carrey to Adam Sandler to Will Ferrell. Meanwhile, sitcoms are nearly dead as a vehicle for the Smart Ass….yet Tim Allen still has a job.

The reason why this is most concerning is that somehow the Dumb Ass is even getting more gigs in politics too. With the rise of Fox News, George Bush and the Tea Party it seems like being an arrogant moron without the irony of an Archie Bunker in “All in the Family” is a trend that holds back some of the great progress we have made on some social issues like LGBT rights.

But we know that Smart Ass-ness sells….often even better than the Dumb Ass.

In 2008, Barack Obama’s team triumphed over Sarah Palin’s team, but that was when everyone was watching.

Besides being smarter than most of his competitors, Obama’s zingers against Mitt Romney and White House Correspondent’s Dinner speeches have shown his excellent wit and based on his appreciative comments on his last “Late Show” appearance I think he learned a few lessons from Letterman that we could all benefit from.

Politicians and Activists often give impassioned policy arguments and criticisms of foolish things their opponents are saying but sometimes the best thing to do is be a Smart Ass rather than preach in a fashion that only the choir cares about.

I am not sure if a President can get away with too many “sarcastic” talking points but being smart and entertaining is something we can all do to cut to the chase in a fun and creative way.

So, long live the “Smart Ass”....now ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do to insult the “Dumb Asses” in our country.


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11/18: NationBuilder's 2014 Social Media Post-Mortem

11/17/2014

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RSVP & SEE WHO ELSE IS COMING
NationBuilder, Phone2Action, Terra Eclipse, and Peak Capitol Strategy invite you to join a panel of speakers in discussing the role social media played in the 2014 midterms.

This is a free event with food and a happy hour following the event, but you must RSVP as space is limited.


WHEN

November 18, 2014 at 6pm - 8:30pm

WHERE
The Loft, 600 F St NW. Washington, DC
Google map and directions

CONTACT
Nathan Adams · nadams@nationbuilder.com


The current panelists are: 

Beth Becker  
Beth Becker of Becker Digital Strategies brings 20+ years of communications and marketing background to politics where she consults for numerous House campaigns, non profits, and unions. Beth's favorite part of her job is conducting trainings about digital strategy for the New Organizing Institute, clients and conferences like PA Progressive Summit, and Netroots Nation. As a contributing blooger at epolitics.com and avid activist, Beth shares her knowledge to help the progressive movement use digital strategically with offline to win. When she's not working she can be found at the nearest shoe store or on Twitter @Spedwybabs.

Dmitri Mehlhorn
Dmitri Mehlhorn is a partner with Vidinovo, a network of operating executives who invest together in data, healthcare, and education businesses.  Mehlhorn has written about market-friendly progressive solutions in journals such as The Atlantic, the Daily Beast, Fordham Law Review, Citizen Stewart, OnLabor, Dropout Nation, and the San Diego Union Tribune.  He has earned degrees in politics, policy, and law from Stanford, Harvard, and Yale respectively.   

As a political activist, Dmitri has co-founded several groups focused on market-friendly advocacy.  In 2003, he co-founded Hope Street Group, a 501c3 national nonprofit focused on centrist innovation in healthcare and education.  In 2010, with former Washington DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, Mehlhorn co-founded and served as COO of StudentsFirst, a 501c4 focused on K-12 education.  In 2011, Mehlhorn founded and chaired the Great New England Public School Alliance, a group funded by Michael Bloomberg and focused on electoral advocacy in New England.  Dmitri has also supported civic life in Los Angeles, California, where he has family and lived for several years.  Recently, Dmitri served as Senior Advisor to Mayor Eric Garcetti to support the new administration on strategic, organizational, and talent management matters. Mehlhorn has also served on the boards of other market-oriented groups.  

Michael Moschella 
Michael Moschella is the Vice President of Organizing, Politics & Advocacy at NationBuilder. He has been at the forefront of the leadership development and civic engagement community for over a decade.

Prior to joining the team at NationBuilder, Michael served as Chief Organizer and Political Director for the Truman National Security Project and the Center for National Policy.

In addition to his work at Truman, Michael is a founder and current Secretary of the Board of Directors of New Leaders Council, which runs 30 highly selective civic leadership training institutes across the country.

Michael is a native Bostonian, a graduate of Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and Boston College High School, and is a huge Boston sports fan.

Ross Parman
Ross Parman is the Deputy Director of Social Media at the Republican National Committee. He was previously a Senior Communications Strategist at New Media Strategies, where he consulted on social media strategy, content development and crisis and risk management for corporations, trade groups and government clients. This is his second election cycle with the RNC. Twitter: @TheBuckingham


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UPCOMING EVENTS -> 11/6: WNDC presents Amy Goodman & Karaoke in the Capital! & AGRP Networking Panel & YNPN Speed Networking! 11/12: Digital District's Elections & Advocacy! 11/13: WIN's 25th Anniversary Celebration!

11/5/2014

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11/6: Woman’s National Democratic Club
presents
Amy Goodman

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Thursday, November 6, 2014       
6:00-8:00 p.m.

$20 Members; $25 Non-members (one complimentary drink)

Woman's National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington DC 20036

Amy Goodman American broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, investigative reporter and author. She is the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, a national, daily, independent, grassroots global news program airing on over 1,200 public television and radio stations and the Internet worldwide, bringing alternative voices that are often excluded by mainstream media. She also writes a weekly column (and audio podcast).

She is the recipient of the Thomas Merton Award in 2004, a Right Livelihood Award in 2008, and an Izzy Award in 2009 for "special achievement in independent media". In 2012, Goodman received the Gandhi Peace Award for a "significant contribution to the promotion of an enduring international peace". In 2007, she received the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Reporting. Goodman has received the American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Award; the Paley Center for Media’s She’s Made It Award; and the Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship, George Polk Award, Robert F. Kennedy Prize for International Reporting, and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award.

Goodman is the author of five books, including the 2012 The Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprisings, Occupations, Resistance, and Hope, Breaking the Sound Barrier (2009), Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times (2008), Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back (2006) and The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them (2004).

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11/6: Association of Government Relations Professionals’
Young Leadership Network 
presents
“Networking for a Job: How I Utilized My Contacts”
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11/6: Young Non Profit Professionals’
Speed Networking 

@ Board Room!
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11/6: AAPC Mid-Atlantic Chapter 
presents 2014 Karaoke in the Capital!
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http://karaokeinthecapital.com

Each year for one night only Democrats, Republicans, the media, special interests - and even people who could care less about politics - come together to sing badly for a good cause.

Part of the proceeds benefit Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. 

RSVP & SHARE ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1651240825102716
(this attendee list is much smaller so far)

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11/12: Digital District’s
“Elections & Advocacy in the Digital Age” Panel
@ The Loft

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11/13: WIN’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
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Thursday, November 13

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Frederick Douglass Museum, 320 A Street NE 
(Capitol South/Union Station)

Celebrate 25 years of the Women's Information Network (WIN)'s work to inform, connect, and empower pro-choice, Democratic women! On November 13, we're hosting a cocktail celebration honoring WIN's Leadership. Join us to mix and mingle with like-minded women over wine and appetizers.

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SPREAD THE WORD: Join the Unite Blue #YesWeDid Twitter Bomb!

10/28/2014

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*** Unite Blue’s #YesWeDid TwitterBomb ***
(join their network by tweeting “I want #UniteBlue”)

#YesWeDid is still trending #3 in the United States, but Republicans have joined the discussion. With just one week until the midterm elections, this is a debate we need to win. Today, please share your reasons why we should be proud of President Obama's achievements and America's progress the past 5 years.

We've once again compiled ten Tweets below to help you join the discussion. 



Simply click to send:

Stock market ↑ Unemployment ↓ Home values ↑ Uninsured ↓ Pell grants ↑ Gas prices ↓ Exports ↑ Deficit ↓ GDP ↑ Thanks Obama. #YesWeDid

Wind power ↑ Solar power ↑ Oil production ↑ Fuel efficiency ↑ Auto industry ↑ Manufacturing ↑ Thanks Obama. pic.twitter.com/JDxJtYPclF #YesWeDid

Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Gone. Osama bin Laden: Dead. Bush Torture Policies: Gone. Moammar Gaddafi: Dead. pic.twitter.com/AEDIHMveRL #YesWeDid

Thanks to Obamacare, children with pre-existing conditions can no longer be denied health insurance. pic.twitter.com/bF7iRQWAYB #YesWeDid

Thanks to Obamacare, healthcare costs are growing at the slowest pace ever recorded. pic.twitter.com/Z8ojuy3N0M #YesWeDid

Obama prevented a Second Great Depression, then reduced the deficit by 70%, the fastest rate in 60 years. pic.twitter.com/6TqaRlw8Yy #YesWeDid

Who is the smallest government spender since Eisenhower? President Obama. onforb.es/LtvcNk #YesWeDid pic.twitter.com/TeVxCLv4A4

More than 10 million jobs in the last 54 months -- the longest streak of job growth in our history. pic.twitter.com/hyZZVaeOmV #YesWeDid

Over 10 million private-sector jobs. Over 10 million Americans insured. Keep moving forward. Vote Nov 4th! pic.twitter.com/zwSCF7IPj9 #YesWeDid

Retweet if you're proud of President Obama and pledge to give him a Congress on November 4th. pic.twitter.com/rO9GNptgPx #YesWeDid

"Obama has emerged as one of the most consequential and, yes, successful presidents in American history." http://rol.st/1rWI9aV #YesWeDid

10.3 million Americans have gained insurance under the first year of Obamacare. http://bit.ly/WDzi3d pic.twitter.com/FWC2vA8Jtl #YesWeDid

No insurance company will ever be able to deny you coverage when you get sick again. Those days are over. pic.twitter.com/F0DRJh7RLs #YesWeDid

Politifact: President Obama has already cut the deficit by more than half!  
http://bit.ly/1CGuc6v pic.twitter.com/mBbNc8sLYU #YesWeDid

Obama and Clinton are the only two presidents to lower their deficits in the last 50 years. pic.twitter.com/aTbew8HZET #YesWeDid

Unemployment rate in October 2009: 10 percent. Unemployment rate now: 5.9 percent. pic.twitter.com/5t2vMf9WpE #YesWeDid

Did you know? Under President Obama, federal spending has increased at its slowest rate in decades. pic.twitter.com/k6UynSHnkR #YesWeDid

The Dow Jones Industrial Average since President Obama took office (speaks for itself): pic.twitter.com/vc7HLdWxGc #YesWeDid

Forbes: Obama is best economic president of modern times, outperforms Reagan! http://onforb.es/1ob7CsZ #YesWeDid

Want more to get done in Washington? Send Obama a Congress that will work with him. Vote BlueNovember 4th! pic.twitter.com/5aAkSgjLd9 #YesWeDid




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10/7: Good World Launch Party

10/7/2014

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Esteemed friends & loved ones:

We pitched the President and made the cover of the NYT. Now it's time to show you what we got!

It's the grand unveiling of GoodWorld's #donate technology, and you're invited.

Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, New Zealand wine, and hear why the Chairman of ALS Association wishes he had #donate for the Ice Bucket Challenge.

With fantastic local causes on hand, play with the tech and see just how easy it is to #donate. 

Most importantly root us on in front of family and media!

Space is limited, so please RSVP. 

Best,

Dale & Charles (Charlie)

www.goodworld.me
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10/2: DC Tech Day @ National Building Museum!

10/1/2014

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featuring political and civic-related companies like progressive digital ad agency DSPolitical and tech trainer for low-income kids Code For Progress, PolCloud and Fiscal Note!
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9/23: #VoteReady Tech (hosted by IMPACT)

9/23/2014

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6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday, 9/23
Busboys & Poets. 5th and K St, 1025 5th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001


Join IMPACT on National Voter Registration Day and learn how technology is increasing civic participation! 

For several years, IMPACT's #VoteReady campaign has leveraged technology to provide vital voting/election information to our network and beyond. 

Millions of impressions on Twitter, digital town halls, electronic guides, and other tools have lead to increased awareness of and engagement in elections. 

On National Voter Registration Day ( September 23) IMPACT will host a discussion ( hosted by 93.9 WKYS Interactive Hip Hop and R & B 's EZ Street surrounding the positive potential that technology brings to civic participation. 

After the panel, we will allow innovators working in campaign technology, polling, and election administration to showcase to their work during our "digital app hour" 

RSVP below!
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9/23: Street Art for Social Change @ Hierarchy

9/22/2014

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  • 6:30pm Tuesday, 9/23
  • Hierarchy, 1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009



Join us for a conversation about the intersection of street art and social change. See how artists, storytellers and designers can use their creativity to bring communities together; revitalize urban spaces; support social and environmental causes; and encourage dialogue about social issues. RSVP (it's FREE!) on Eventbrite: http://mediarise2014-streetart.eventbrite.com/

Street artists can be powerful change agents when collaborating with government, business and community allies. By re-imagining public space, they can bypass entrenched political institutions and traditional channels of civic engagement to connect directly with individuals to change not only the aesthetics of a given place but also the entire narrative of that community. By using their street art sensibility for commercial products, they can shift the perspective of consumers and brands toward socially or environmentally responsible purchase decisions. And by using their art in experiential exhibitions, they can spark dialogue in communities that otherwise might not share their voice.

Meet the Artists:
Gregg Deal
Kelly Towles
Rose Jaffe
Peter Franklin Chang (moderator)

// SPECIAL CALL TO ACTION:

Are you a street artist looking for wall space to paint a mural? Are you a property owner looking for an artist to transform your wall into a piece of art? Connect with each other using the TableTribes app at our event!

This event is free and open to the public. 

// Organizing Partners:

TableTribes is an information-sharing platform that was created to connect in more effective and meaningful ways with the people around us. We focus on the fundamental desire for real day-to-day connectivity by facilitating online to offline conversations over food and drink. Our broader mission is to spark a change in how we relate to each other and the world at large.


// Host:

The 2014 Media Rise Festival is a weeklong series of events in Washington, D.C. that celebrates the power of storytelling, art and design to make the world a better place. The festival kicks off on Monday, September 22 with a series of nightly Networking Lounges, plus Unplugged Spaces and user-submitted Community Events throughout the week. And Signature Events are scheduled through the weekend, including a pitch night, party, 48-hour video challenge, daylong discussion forum, brunch and youth festival. 

View the full schedule of events here: 
http://mediarisenow.org/festival

Submit your own community event here:
http://mediarisenow.org/get-involved/

Questions? Contact the organizers at info@mediarisenow.org 

Visit our website:
http://mediarisenow.org/
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