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John,
Welcome to Netroots Nation Day 1!
➡️ Netroots Nation officially kicks off today. If you're joining us live, head to Registration (located in the lobby of Hall I at the New Orleans Convention Center) to pick up your credential, make sure you have access to the conference app, and then jump into sessions.
➡️ Can't be here in person? Join us virtually! Register now to get access to our virtual platform.
THURSDAY STREAMING SCHEDULE
We've got a great program for you, whether you're in New Orleans or following along from home. We'll be streaming our opening keynote and three of our featured panels via Facebook (so anyone can watch) and through our conference app (closed captioning provided):
Featured Panels, 2:15 p.m. CT
- The New McCarthyism: Tactics of Repression and How We Resist
- Fighting Back Against Billionaires, the Trump Admin, and a Broken Dem Party To WIN In 2026
- Safety and Justice as a Winning Democratic Strategy: From Recent Electoral Victories Across the Country, What’s Actually Working
Opening Keynote, 5 p.m. CT
Across the country people are showing up and standing up to reject authoritarianism, defend communities under attack, and ensure that our democracy remains intact. From the streets to the courtroom to the halls of Congress, hear from progressive leaders who are facing this moment with boldness and clarity to resist – and build toward a better future for us all. Speakers include Rep. Delia Ramirez, Judge Allison Riggs, journalist Marisa Kabas, Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, Victor Galvan, J.D. Scholten, Sen. Royce Duplessis, Rev. Ryan Brown, Reggie Hubbard and Eric Thut.
If you've got a virtual ticket, you'll have access to the above sessions PLUS the ones listed below through our conference app. All attendees (both virtual and in-person) will be able to access recordings of any sessions that were streamed after the conference is over.
Streamed Professional Development Trainings at 9 a.m. CT
- Communications in a Crisis Era: Maintaining Impact Amidst the Noise
- The Real Housewives: A Model for Resolving Workplace Conflict?
Streamed Panels at 10:45 a.m. CT
- Opposing MAGA by Every Means Necessary: A Louisiana Story
- Men of Color: The New Swing Voters
- The Organizer’s AI Toolkit: What’s Useful, What’s Hype, What’s Next?
Virtual Trainings at 12 p.m. CT
- Using Storytelling to Challenge Trump, Musk, and the Billionaire Class
- Beyond the Echo Chamber: Organizing Non-Progressives Online
Streamed Panels at 1 p.m. C.T.
- Defending Immigrant Rights and Dignity in Challenging Times
- Partnering with Progressive Media: Podcasts, YouTube, Creators and more
- The 14th Amendment: Protecting Communities, Blocking Insurrectionists
Streamed Panels at 3:45 p.m. CT
- Don’t Capitulate: Law, Policy and Resistance under Authoritarianism
- All Rise for Civil Rights: Defend, Disrupt, Dream
- AMPLIFYing Impact: “Freedoms” Narrative Organizing in the 2024 Election
We’ll be updating our Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout the weekend with video clips, highlights, photos and more, so check back often. You can also follow the action on Bluesky. Just search the #NN25 hashtag.
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS
 Daily Kos is the nation’s largest online progressive media and activism hub, reaching over ten million readers and activists every month. While presidents and senators have contributed to Daily Kos, its real power is rooted in its four million-member community, who use the platform to fight for progressive change.
 Action Network is a powerful digital mobilization tool that powers unions, political campaigns, and progressive organizations across North America. Thousands of organizations use these tools to mobilize communities, raise money, and engage supporters. Action Builder is a powerful organizing tool designed for organizers on the go, giving you needed information at your fingertips to grow power and win real change. Catch them at Booth 402-404 this weekend!
 Communications Workers of America (CWA), an international labor union representing workers in both the public and private sectors, is a leading voice for democracy and economic justice. CWA members work in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, video games, and other fields. Thank you to CWA for sponsoring our wifi!
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