Jorge Mursuli
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Every month, 50,000 Latinos in the U.S. turn 18; and with Latinos projected to be 50% of the U.S. population by 2050, the vote of this demographic group is more important than ever. Mursuli shares his vision for creating a sustainable national Hispanic progressive vote that manifests in long-term systemic change and the steps to make it happen.
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Connections |
2009 |
Laura Quinn
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In this data-driven presentation, Quinn demonstrates that well-culled, targeted data can nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community, contrasting how past campaigns missed the mark.
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Power |
2009 |
Debra Bowen
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How can a toothpick undermine democracy? California's current Secretary of State outlines the real crisis this nation faces in protecting the right of every person to vote -- and for every vote to be counted. Refreshingly frank words from a committed public official.
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Democracy |
2008 |
Alex Gibney
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Oscar winning director, Gibney discusses Taxi to the Dark Side, his film about the controversial death of an Afghan taxi driver. His films are transforming issues from hot buttons into powerful rallying points.
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Democracy |
2008 |
Kirk Johnson
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In the war on terror, sending a clear signal that "our friends are our friends" is how we demonstrate our moral compass. Arabist and writer Kirk Johnson narrates the story behind The List Project to resettle Iraqi Allies.
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Wars |
2008 |
Lawrence Lessig
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While known as a pioneering voice for copyright reform, Lessig's recent focus has been putting an end to political corruption. At Momentum, he speaks on the ills of money and politics, and how the dynamics in politics are shifting. A sobering and refreshing analysis.
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Democracy |
2008 |
Peter Leyden
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Neighborhood |
2008 |
Markos 'Kos' Moulitsas
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The founder of the Daily Kos, one of the most widely-read progressive blogs on the 'net, on the early days of blogging and the democratizing nature of technology.
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Media |
2008 |
Eboo Patel
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Will the Faith Line be the defining factor of the 21st century? Can interfaith youth activism create a new movement for mutual understanding, respect and global understanding? This presentation outlines a hopeful and inspiring proposal for the future.
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Democracy |
2008 |
Gihan Perera
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The co-founder of the Miami Worker's Center traces the dangerous route our infrastructure has taken from public to private benefit, and the effort to build a nationwide movement to reverse this trend in support of democracy and human rights.
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Neighborhood |
2008 |
Maria Teresa Petersen
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Latinos are not only a major consumer of internet content, but Latinos in the United States consume media predominantly in English. More facts about this growing sector of the U.S. electorate are presented by the Executive Director of Voto Latino.
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Neighborhood |
2008 |
Drew Westen
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Democracy |
2008 |
