http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/ Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:13:15 PDT en-us 15 Hello! My name is Ian Seeley and I am an intern for Progressive Majority in Minnesota. I am currently studying Politics and Economics at Oberlin College... http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=28208 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:13:13 PDT Ian Seeley, Minnesota Intern If you have received an email about Progressive Majority seeking a typist, it is <strong>SPAM! </strong>A spammer has been impersonating Progressive Majority and sending out emails in our name without permission. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and we are pursuing all available avenues to end it. http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=27851 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:34:00 PDT Jeff Lucas, Online Manager The America's Future NOW! Conference concluded earlier this afternoon, but not before a great session late this morning featuring Judith Freeman from the <a href="http://www.neworganizing.com/">New Organizing Institute</a>, Brandon Silverman from the <a href="http://www.progressleaders.org/">Center for Political Leadership</a> and Elana Wolowitz of <a href="http://www.wellstone.org/">Wellstone Action</a> discussing new media organizing. http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=27734 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:06:50 PDT Jeff Lucas, Online Manager We're blogging live from the Progressive Majority Leadership Training Track, at the fantastic <a href="http://ourfuture.org/now">America's Future Now! </a>Conference in Washington DC. <p> AFN is the largest gathering of progressive activists and leaders from across the country, and Progressive Majority is proud to be a part of it, by offering a training track as we have for the last five years. </p> <p> Now, we're at the session discussing the Employee Free Choice Act, listening to the... </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=27659 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:16:01 PDT Jeff Lucas, Online Manager It was another great night for Progressive Majority candidates in Pennsylvania's primary election, where we went 5-0. <p> We targeted several tough, down-ballot races in swing suburban Bucks and Chester counties so we can continue building the farm team there for years to come. Yesterday, our candidates wore their progressive values proudly, fought hard and won their primaries, and they look forward to even tougher contests in Nov... </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=27532 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:48:00 PDT Dean M. Nielsen, National Political Director <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"> Hi my name is Sara Gnagey, and I have recently accepted the intern position at Progressive Majority Washington... </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=26356 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:56:00 PDT Sara Gnagey, Washington State Intern <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--> <p> The results of the November '08 election are challenging the view of a traditional voter. According to Project Vote, the participation of White and older voters dropped last year, and the number of people of color and voters under 30 increased. In fact, young people of color had the largest turnout gains with an increase of 1.6 million more votes than the 2004 election. </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=26189 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:32:00 PDT Kristina Logsdon, WA State Racial Justice Campaign Coordinator <p> Yesterday in Wisconsin, <strong>Progressive Majority's candidates won 11 of 13 local elections</strong>. This proves again that progressive values are winning values! From the cities of Kenosha, Racine and Beloit to Winnebago and Dane counties, progressive candidates won their spring elections. </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=26169 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:38:51 PDT Kristen Crowell, Wisconsin Political Director <p> This legislative session is the first for four of Progressive Majority's 2008 candidates - Senator <a href="http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Ranker/SponsoredBills.htm">Kevin Ranker</a> and Representatives <a href="http://leg.wa.gov/House/Driscoll/SponsoredBills.htm">John Driscoll</a>, <a href="http://leg.wa.gov/House/Jacks/SponsoredBills.htm">Jim Jacks</a> and <a href="http://leg.wa.gov/House/Orwall/SponsoredBills.htm">Tina Orwall</a> - but our Olympia Fab Four have been acting like legislative veterans... </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=25786 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:27:49 PDT Adam Bartz, Washington State Political Director <p> <span style="line-height: 115%">Progressive Majority is making a big push toward electing progressives in Central and Eastern Washington.<span>&nbsp; </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%">During the next few months, we are holding several political trainings east of the Cascades focused on running a successful political campaign and WINNING in Central and Eastern Washington...</span> </p> http://www.progressivemajority.org/blog/?storyId=25785 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:12:01 PDT Kristina Logsdon, WA State Racial Justice Campaign Coordinator