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 John,
What an electrifying start to #NN24! The day was full of conversations addressing what's at stake in November, from abortion access to immigration reform to addressing climate change.
And our opening keynote reminded us of the power of community, action and hope. Our speakers encouraged us to continue the fight, even when the road ahead is difficult. Here's a few quotes from the evening:
"We must go through the fight ahead to get to the future that we hope for." –Rep. Delia Ramirez
"We're in a moment of intense struggle. We don't do this work because it's easy. Our communities cannot afford to be defeated, so we cannot afford to be defeatist." –Rep. Greg Casar
"We must do everything in our power to defeat Trump, but this battle isn't about one man. It's about systemic and pervasive threats. The world we are fighting for is so much larger than Trump." –Rep. Cori Bush
"Netroots, we must win because we cannot afford to lose. You are the fuse to illuminate our democracy against a looming threat. I come before you to fight the rule of law being replaced by rule of one man." –AG Letitia James
"We are a movement of love that fights for the abandoned, from Detroit to Gaza—and we will never back down." –Rep. Rashida Tlaib
You can watch the full keynote, plus see photos from Day 1 of Netroots Nation here.
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR FRIDAY
If you're not with us in Baltimore, we'll be streaming today's keynotes via Facebook Live (so all can watch) and through our conference app (closed captioning provided):
Lunch Keynote, Noon ET
Next, They Came for DEI … Why Saving Democracy Means Defending Racial Justice Initiatives
Panelists: Kimberlé Crenshaw, Tim Wise, AG Keith Ellison and TN Rep. Justin Jones
Friday Afternoon Keynote, 4 p.m. ET
We'll discuss what's at stake in this political moment, not just in November but for the future of our democracy. Speakers include Rep. Pramila Jayapal, April Verrett, Shawn Fain, MD Sen. Jill P. Carter, Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, Anat Shenker-Osorio and Melissa Ryan.
If you've got a virtual or in-person ticket, you'll also have access to the below sessions through our conference app.
Virtual Session at 9:30 a.m. ET
- Morning Mindfulness (via Zoom)
Panels at 10:30 a.m. ET
- How to Defeat the Right's Fear Agenda in 2024
- Power Progressive Advocacy with AI: Harnessing Its Potential Ethically
- Anti-What? Understanding Antisemitism
Panels at 1:30 p.m. ET
- Israel-Palestine: The Changing Discussion in the Democratic Party
- 10 Years Later: All Roads Lead to Ferguson
- What Happens When Big Lie Believers are in Charge of Elections?
Sessions at 2:45 p.m. ET
- Why Democrats Should Campaign Against the Supreme Court
- America's Forever Wars: Centering Communities Impacted By War
- Amplify: Getting Louder to Win in 2024
- Writing Emails That Get Attention and Drive Action (Training)
We’ll be updating our Facebook page 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 #NN24 hashtag.
Onsite in Baltimore and looking to get the word out about your organization's work? Stop by Media Row near Registration and have a chat with some of our progressive outlets there throughout the weekend.
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS
 Protecting yourself online is more important than ever, so join us today at 10:30 a.m. in Room 315 for Go Dox Yourself. Kristen Larson and Jeff Larson, digital security experts from Yahoo’s Information Security team, will cover why doxxing is a threat to activists and suggest some tools and techniques for cleaning up your online footprint. Panel sponsored by the Democratic National Committee.
 While the rapid adoption and increasing capabilities of AI has caught regulators by surprise, workers are already holding company executives and management accountable for these systems and the impacts they have on workers and our communities. Join us on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Room 314 to hear directly from workers at a Communications Workers of America-sponsored panel about how they are ensuring that technology like AI enhances job quality without undercutting job security.
 Crime and immigration are among the issues that are defining the 2024 election. Join Vera Action at #NN24 on Friday as they host a panel of experts to discuss how candidates and organizers in 2024 can push back against dangerous scare tactics meant to stoke division and hatred. You can also stop by their information booth on any day of the conference. Vera Action harnesses the power of advocacy, lobbying, messaging research, and political strategy to end mass incarceration, protect immigrants’ rights, restore dignity to people behind bars, and build safe and thriving communities. For more information about their work, visit www.veraaction.org and follow @veraactionorg on Twitter.
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