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 Hi Mary,
Our final day of Netroots Nation 2024 was full of rich conversations on combating political cynicism, building durable movements, winning public support on the economy and more. Our featured panels (watch them here) tackled how Secretaries of State are fighting apathy and misinformation this election cycle, how Baltimore organizers are working to stop Sinclair Broadcasting's right-wing takeover attempt, and how mothers who have lost children to gun violence are fighting for change.
Anchored by a profound discussion between two peace entrepreneurs—one Palestinian and one Israeli—the closing keynote provided inspiration and a call to action as we go back into our communities to continue the work at hand.
Here's some quotes from the closing session:
"Organizing is the tool of the oppressed, and it is faith-based work—because each and every one of us is envisioning a future none of us have ever seen but we know is possible." –Maryland Del. Gabriel Acevero
"There are no saviors or caped crusaders in Washington.
It is just us. It has always been us." –Maurice Mitchell
"No matter what they say, we have found solidarity in each other that says to these forces of fascism that we will create a blueprint to defeat you." –TN Rep. Justin Jones
"Our leaders have lost the ability to imagine a better a future. So we will do it for them." –Maoz Inon, speaking with Aziz Abu Sarah
You can watch the full closing keynote, plus see photos from Day 3 of Netroots Nation here.
If you missed our keynotes on Thursday and Friday or our featured panels throughout the weekend, you can watch those recordings here.
We've also posted photos, video clips and highlights to our Facebook page and Instagram account throughout the weekend.
And if you missed our announcement on Friday, we'll be in New Orleans August 2-9, 2025 for our 20th annual gathering. Earlybird registration is now open; join us there!
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