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We had an inspiring second day here in Chicago—one fit for the record books. Not only are we on the cusp of being the
largest Netroots conference ever, but we had an incredible day of panels and trainings (including a surprise guest)! We also hosted one of our marquee events, the New
Tools Showcase, in which 12 innovative organizations pitched their social
change tools to attendees.
The
day ended with an incredible keynote featuring Alicia Garza in conversation
with Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones. We also heard from Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas; Center for
Popular Democracy's Analilia Mejia and DaMareo Cooper; and Cephus
"Uncle Bobby" Johnson, the uncle of Oscar Grant and founder of the Love Not Blood Campaign. At the end of the night, Garza
announced the presence of a notable guest: the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
He joined Garza and Jones on stage to share inspiration and wisdom from his civil rights work. It was an incredible moment: three Black
leaders sharing their stories in front of a packed house.
You can watch the full keynote, plus see photos from Day 2 of Netroots Nation here.
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR SATURDAY
If you're not with us in Chicago, we'll be streaming today's keynote and four of our featured panels via Facebook and through our conference app (closed captioning provided):
Featured Panels, 1 p.m. CT
- An Overdue Reckoning of Structural and Systemic Racism in Policing
- Expanding Justice: Organizing to Reform the Supreme Court
- Running on Climate: 2022 Lessons that Can Help Democrats Win in 2024
- Check the Roots: The Root Causes of Gun Violence & How AGs are Responding
Saturday Keynote, 10:15 a.m. CT
Featuring Reps. Summer Lee, Delia Ramirez, Maxwell Frost, Greg Casar, Ilhan Omar, Jan Schakowsky, Jesús “Chuy” García and Pramila Jayapal
Click here to watch the livestream of these sessions on Facebook.
If you've got a virtual or in-person ticket, you'll also have access to the below sessions through our conference app.
Panels at 9 a.m. CT
- We Just Passed the Biggest Climate Bill Ever. Now What?
- US-China Policy: How Not to Repeat the Mistakes of the War on Terror
- Passing the Assault Weapons Ban in America
- #UnionsforAll: No Contract, No Coffee. No Justice, No Fries. No Standards, No Peace.
Panels at 2:30 p.m. CT
- Winning on Public Safety: How Progressives Can Combat GOP Narratives on Crime
- The Anti-Abortion Playbook is Coming for Us All
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A Chance to Come Home: Remedying Injustices of the U.S. Immigration System
- Housing Advocacy for All: Coordinating Local, State and Federal Efforts
Panels at 3:45 p.m. CT
- The Parallels of Anti-Abortion and Anti-Trans Laws and What We Can Learn
- Making the Impossible Mainstream: Learning From Progressive Economic Policy Wins
- Taking Back Our School Boards from Right-Wing Extremism
- Utility Justice: The Next Frontier in Environmental Justice Campaigns
We’ll be updating our Facebook page and Instagram account throughout the weekend with video clips, highlights, photos and more, so check back often. You can also follow the action on Twitter. Just follow @Netroots_Nation and search the #NN23 hashtag.
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS
 Saybrook University proudly supports Netroots Foundation’s mission of advancing the values of justice, equality, and community. Our College of Social Sciences offers a progressive education rooted in the humanistic tradition for graduate programs (MA/PhD) in psychology, clinical psychology, and transformative social change. Saybrook: A progressive education rooted in the humanistic tradition.
 The Upland Mobile Commons team has enjoyed another successful year at Netroots Nation 2023! We learned a lot from the attendees we connected with and the dozens of sessions we sat in on. It was great seeing two of our mobile messaging strategists, Brittany and Michelle, lead a training on growing your mobile list and keeping supporters engaged with your organization. If you missed it, check out this recent blog and webinar, where we touched on some similar themes and best practices. If you didn’t have the opportunity to connect with us at Netroots, Mobile Commons helps progressive organizations grow their lists, raise donations, and drive supporters to action through advanced SMS campaigns. If you’re interested in improving your mobile strategy by humanizing the way you text, please reach out.
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