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The AFL-CIO (aflcio.org) is the national federation of 57 unions representing 12 million working women and men. The AFL-CIO envisions a future of social and economic justice in America and the world, in which work and all people who work are valued, respected and rewarded. Work is what we do to better ourselves, to build dreams and to support our families. But work is more than that. Work cures, creates, builds, innovates and shapes the future. Work connects us all. Also an exhibitor.
AFSCME’s 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen and advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all working families. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs, sanitation workers and more. For us, public service is not just a job, it’s a calling. We serve to keep our families safe and make our communities strong. As a proud sponsor of Netroots Nation, we urge you to join our fight for strong public services, strong communities and an economy that works for everyone by visiting AFSCME.org or texting ‘JOIN’ to AFSCME.
Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) (americanmanufacturing.org) is a unique non-partisan, non-profit partnership forged to strengthen manufacturing in America. AAM brings together a select group of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Through research, grassroots advocacy, and coalition building, we create political and policy support for bringing new, highly- skilled, good jobs in manufacturing to communities all over the nation. We host ManufactureThis.org, the go-to blog source for workers and advocates who want to “keep it made in America.” Also an exhibitor.
The American Federation of Teachers (aft.org) was formed nearly 100 years ago by a group of teachers who saw teaching as an honored profession that needed organization and power. Today, with 1.5 million members, the AFT is responsible for creating and administering professional development opportunities; developing and implementing classroom and school improvements; boosting teacher quality; and generating higher standards and better assessments. The AFT represents a broad spectrum of professionals: pre-K through 12th grade teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and other healthcare professionals; and early childhood educators. Throughout this century, the AFT has been a major force for preserving and strengthening America’s democratic commitment to public education and public service. Desegregating public schools, passing the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act, establishing collective bargaining for teachers and other public employees, and addressing the needs of English language learners and disadvantaged children are just a few of the causes the AFT has championed. Also an exhibitor.
The California School Employees Association (CSEA) is the largest classified school employees union in the United States, representing more than 220,000 school support staff throughout California. CSEA members perform a wide range of essential work in our public schools and community colleges, including security, food services, office and clerical work, school maintenance and operations, transportation, academic assistance and Paraeducator services, library and media assistance, computer services and more. CSEA members take great pride in our schools. We have a personal investment in our schools and in our students, because we have a personal commitment to our children and our communities.
Communications Workers of America (CWA), founded in 1938, is the largest telecommunications union in the world, represents over 700,000 men and women in both private and public sectors. CWA members work in telecommunications, broadcasting, cable TV, journalism, publishing, manufacturing, airlines, customer service, government service, health care, education and other fields. CWA is one of America’s fastest growing unions and a number of unions have affiliated with CWA because of its reputation for democracy and membership involvement. The union includes some 1,200 chartered local unions across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Members live in approximately 10,000 communities, making CWA one of the most geographically diverse unions. CWA is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, the Canadian Labour Congress, the worldwide UNI Global Union, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the International Transport Workers Federation (ITWF), and the International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF). Learn more at http://www.cwa-union.org or follow us on Twitter @CWAUnion or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cwaunion.
CREDO Mobile is America’s only progressive phone company. We work hard to provide excellent phones and service, and we fight hard for progressive social change. Since our inception in 1985 (as Working Assets), we’ve raised more than $70 million for nonprofit groups like Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Color of Change, and Rainforest Action Network. (Compare that to AT&T being a top donor to the House Tea Party Caucus in 2009-2010.) Our CREDO Action network of 2.75 million activists turns up the heat with millions of letters, emails, and calls to decision-makers. We push the limits of what’s possible and expand the public discourse beyond the narrow boundaries of the pundits and politicians, providing a progressive flank to many campaigns. To learn more, visit credomobile.com. Also an exhibitor.
Founded in 2002, Daily Kos (dailykos.com) is the premier online political community with 2.5 million unique visitors per month and 250,000 registered users. It is at once a news organization, community, and activist hub. Among luminaries posting diaries on the site are President Jimmy Carter, Senator Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and dozens of other senators, congressmen, and governors. Even more exciting than that however, are the hundreds of thousands of regular Americans that have used Daily Kos to shape a political world once the exclusive domain of the rich, connected, and powerful.
Democratic Governors Association – Help the Democratic Governors Association fight the right and learn more about this once-in –a-lifetime- cycle at www.democraticgovernors.org and @democraticgovs.
Founded by Governor Howard Dean, Democracy for America is a people-powered Political Action Committee. With over one million members, DFA is a grassroots powerhouse working to change our Country & the Democratic Party from the bottom-up.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the national Democratic organization responsible for winning state legislative elections. The DLCC is the only political committee in the country whose principal mission is to put Democrats in control of as many state legislatures as possible. We do this by helping to build winning, state-of-the-art campaign committees across the country through partnerships with legislative leaders, professional staff, and grassroots advocates. We provide candidates with access to tools like polling, research, and online activism platforms, as well as other data, field, and communications resources that have become indispensable for modern campaigns.
The International Association of Fire Fighters (iaff.org), headquartered in Washington, DC, represents more than 300,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85 percent of the nation’s population. The IAFF has more than 3,200 affiliates serving communities in the United States and Canada. The IAFF is one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington; its Political Action Committee, FIREPAC, is in the top one percent of the more than 4,000 federal PACs in the country. For more information, visit www.iaff.org. Also an exhibitor.
LIUNA (liuna.org)—the Laborers’ International Union of North America—is the most progressive and aggressive union of construction workers and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. LIUNA’s half-million members build America and build Canada. They are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of 12 million workers, producing 5 percent of our countries’ economic output. Members are united through collective bargaining agreements, which help create jobs with family-supporting pay, good benefits, the opportunity for advancement and better lives. Also an exhibitor.
MoveOn.org is a community of more than 8 million Americans from all walks of life who use innovative technology to lead, participate in, and win campaigns for progressive change. For over 14 years, we’ve used online tools to lower the barriers to participation in our democracy, so real Americans have a voice in a political process where big money and corporate lobbyists have too much influence. Increasingly, progressives are stepping up as the leaders of their own campaigns for social change using MoveOn Petitions (petitions.moveon.org) and other MoveOn tools that let anyone mobilize MoveOn members’ collective people power. Power your campaign with MoveOn.org! Also an exhibitor.
The National Education Association (nea.org) is the nation’s largest professional organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers. Get the latest education news by following @neamedia or visiting nea.org. Also an exhibitor.
The 2.2 million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the fastest-growing labor union in North America. Our diverse membership includes nurses, doctors, home care workers, janitors, security officers, window cleaners, local and state government workers, food service workers, public school employees, bus drivers, and child care providers. SEIU members are winning higher wages, better benefits and more secure jobs for our communities.Learn more at SEIU.org or text ‘SEIU’ to PURPLE (787753). Also an exhibitor.
As a progressive communications firm, Tricom Associates is all about dedicating time and talent to make a meaningful, measurable difference for our clients and the causes they advocate. We take pride in setting a standard for social networking and new media communication tools, and we’re always looking for the next breakthrough medium that, coupled with our experience, gives our labor, education, health care and environmental clients a happy marriage of traditional and new media exposure. The Tricom formula works because we believe in what our clients do. We have a passion for our clients’ causes, and we are invested in making them successful.
The United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council (UFCW) is the regional coordinating body for 11 UFCW local unions in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. The council represents over 200,000 workers in these states and advocates in the political and legislative sphere to improve their lives. UFCW members work in the healthcare, retail, retail food sectors as well as all other parts of the food chain. UFCW is committed to working with diverse communities and political allies to ensure that working families have a strong voice in public policy and labor issues. The UFCW Western States Council is a part of the 1.3 million member strong UFCW International Union.
Upworthy is social media with a mission: to help people find content that makes the most important topics of our day as fun to share as a biking-off-your-roof stunt-gone-wrong YouTube video. At best, things online are usually either awesome or meaningful, but everything on Upworthy.com has a little of both. Sensational and substantial. Entertaining and enlightening. Shocking and significant. That’s what you can expect here: No empty calories. No pageview-juking slideshows. No right-column sleaze. Just a steady stream of the most irresistibly shareable stuff you can click on without feeling bad about yourself afterwards. Also an exhibitor.
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Since 2004, ActBlue has raised nearly $400 million and helped connect candidates and organizations with supporters in order to remove barriers to political participation. We’ve become the go-to place for the left to raise money with our quick setup and low fees. That means that even local candidates and small c4 non-profits have the resources to raise money online from their communities. We work to give donors a voice in the process while building state-of-the-art fundraising infrastructure for the left. Our donation forms are rigorously tested, mobile optimized, and allow returning donors to give with one click! Also an exhibitor.
Advocates for Youth (advocatesforyouth.org) is a non-profit organization that champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. As a non-partisan organization, Advocates for Youth does not support or oppose candidates for public office.
Advomatic builds websites for good causes using the open source content management system Drupal. Founded in 2004, we are a team of dedicated full-time web developers and project managers who love what we do– helping our clients to be successful online. We have been part of the Netroots Nation family since year one in Vegas (remember those chocolate fountains?) We are a firm that shares your progressive values, working with clients like the ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Alternet and GLAAD to build powerful websites on budget and on time. If you are looking to build or update your website contact us at sales@advomatic.com / www.advomatic.com
For over 30 years, Alliance for Justice has been a leader in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of more than 100 environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other groups. We believe that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have our voices heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives. Our nonprofit and foundation advocacy legal team offers plain-language legal guides, advocacy-related workshops, and free one-on-one legal technical assistance. Our justice programs lead the movement to ensure a fair and independent federal judiciary and work towards social justice in a variety of areas. Learn more at www.afj.org/blog. Also an exhibitor.
America’s Voice works to enact policy change that guarantees full labor, civil and political rights for immigrants and their families. We work in partnership with progressive, faith-based, labor, civil rights, and grassroots groups to enact federal legislation that puts 11 million Americans-in-waiting on the road to full citizenship. The moment to enact this type of reform has arrived: coming out of the 2012 elections, it is clear that Americans support immigration reform, Democrats promised it, and Republicans need it. If passed, this positive policy change will move us forward as a country, helping immigrants, workers, business, communities, and families succeed.
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) (acslaw.org), a growing network of progressives, works to ensure that the law is a force to improve the lives of all people. This includes countering the destructive understanding of the Constitution advanced by many conservatives and Tea Party leaders. Their constitutional vision supports a far right agenda that caters to the interests of corporations at the expense of advancing civil liberties and equality for all. The Framers understood that the Constitution retains its relevancy by ensuring it reflects the changing needs of society. Join ACS in this vital work. Visit ACSLaw.org today.
The American Prospect is a bimonthly print and online political magazine based in Washington, D.C. We’re liberal, progressive, lefty—call it what you want, we’re proud of it. When the Prospect was founded in 1990, conservatism—buoyed by a decade of Republican rule—was ascendant; under Reagan, income inequality ballooned. The founders felt that there was not a progressive publication focused on economic issues that was as interested in policy as it was politics. Since then, we’ve expanded our coverage to address broader issues of social justice—immigration, gay rights, women’s rights. But we’re still here 20 years later, smack dab at the nexus of politics and policy. Come check us out at prospect.org. Also an exhibitor.
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights. Our vision is of a world in which every person – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity – enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other internationally recognized human rights standards. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. For Amnesty International USA, visit amnestyusa.org. Also an exhibitor.
Democratic GAIN is a national membership association that provides training and support for progressive professionals and organizations. We aim to equip the movement with the talent and skills it needs. GAIN has recently joined forces with The Atlas Project because our organizations share similar missions: to build the institutional memory of the progressive movement and to foster the professional growth of the individuals working for the cause. Join today to GAIN access to all the benefits we offer, including: Job Board & Career Counseling, Talent Bank & Hiring Assistance, Trainings & Certifications and Networking Opportunities. Also an exhibitor.
The Blue State Digital (BSD) Tools are a suite of digital applications that form the most effective platform for organizing, engaging, and activating online. The technology combines a customizable, searchable member database with mass email, donation processing, social networking, event management, personal fundraising, analytics, and more. Since 2005, it has helped our clients activate more than 122 million supporters, send more than 10 billion emails, and process more than $1 billion in donations. The BSD Tools are a product of Blue State Digital, an agency and technology company that develops and runs fundraising, membership, and engagement campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. Also an exhibitor.
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from racial justice in criminal law to constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. A singular institution — part think tank, part public interest law firm, part advocacy group, part communications hub — the Brennan Center seeks meaningful, measurable change in the systems by which our nation is governed.
Founded by Eric Burns and Karl Frisch — formerly of Media Matters —Bullfight Strategies leverages new and traditional media with strategic research, aggressive outreach, and state of the art technology on behalf of organizations, candidates, public figures, and select businesses. The firm specializes in organizational strategy and development, media engagement, crisis communications, new media strategy, and coalition building. Bullfight Strategies is built on a unique depth of knowledge and experience — a track record resulting from years of careful study, observation, and analysis of the media and political landscapes. For more information visit BullfightStrategies.com or call (202) 681-BULL. Also an exhibitor.
The California Labor Federation (www.CaliforniaLabor.org) is made up of more than 1,200 local unions across California, representing more than 2.1 million union members in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, public sector, health care, entertainment and dozens of other industries. The California Labor Federation is dedicated to promoting and defending the interests of working people and their families for the betterment of California’s communities. From legislative action to political campaigns to grassroots organizing, our affiliated unions and members are actively engaged in every aspect of building a California economy that works for all. Also an exhibitor.
Choice USA envisions a world where all people have agency over their own bodies and relationships and the power, knowledge and tools to exercise that agency. Choice USA builds this vision by engaging young people in creating and leading the way to sexual and reproductive justice for all by providing training, field mobilization and national leadership for a youth-driven agenda. Also an exhibitor.
Common Cause (commoncause.org) is a nonpartisan, grassroots citizens’ lobby. We work to restore the core values of American democracy, reinvent an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empower ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. Common Cause was founded in 1970 by John Gardner, a Republican who served as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Johnson, a Democrat, and whose words are more profound today than ever: “We must bring about a renaissance in politics … Does that seem inordinately ambitious? It is. This is no time for small plans.” Also an exhibitor.
Corporate Action Network is a hub to support work to expose, prosecute, and end corporate abuse in order to restore balance to our economy, creating shared prosperity and a just society. When corporations use their power, influence, and resources to harm workers, consumers of their products, or the environment we all share, Corporate Action Network will activate a network of activists, organizations, and campaigns to fight to hold corporations accountable to their responsibility to create shared prosperity. The Corporate Action Network is working to restore balance to our economy, and to create shared prosperity and a more just society.
Courage Campaign is an online organizing network that empowers more than 750,000 grassroots and netroots activists to push for progressive change and full equality in California and across the country. As a leading multi-issue advocacy organization, Courage Campaign’s work is supported by thousands of small donations from our diverse community. Also an exhibitor.
DSPolitical is the Progressive movement’s first online advertising network that enables campaigns and organizations to deliver internet ads to ONLY those voters that you choose to target. DSPolitical matched a cookie pool of over 400 million cookies to the Catalist voter database across several segments. Democratic candidates and progressive organizations can now target online ads to the registered voters that they need to reach the most. DSPolitcal can segment rich media online ads based on Registration, Partisanship, Ethnicity, Geography, Household income, turnout likeliness, Education, and several more. DSPolitical allows you to combine the richness and emotion of television ads, the targeting capability of direct mail, and the interactivity of online. Also an exhibitor.
EMILY’s List is dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office. The method is a little more complicated, but not much. We are continually making investments to help women develop political skills and cultivate resources so that we can bring more women into politics and elected office. Only then can we build a lasting progressive majority dedicated to social justice, civil rights, diversity, economic reform and construct a society that values the contributions of all of its citizens. Working together, we can make a difference — and change the face of American politics. To find out more and how you can help, please visit us at emilyslist.org.
Environment America is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded environmental advocacy organizations that use independent research, tough-minded advocacy and spirited grassroots action to protect our air, water and open spaces. www.environmentamerica.org
Eventbrite is an online ticketing and registration platform that empowers campaigns and organizations to bring people together for live events. The intuitive, all-in-one solution lets organizers create and promote customized event pages, sell tickets, collect donations, and view real-time reports and analytics. Since 2006, Eventbrite has powered over 1.5 million events in 179 countries, totaling over $1 billion in gross ticket and registration sales. Also an exhibitor.
Founded in 2004, Facebook’s mission is to make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.
Fair Share stands for an America where everyone gets their fair share, pays their fair share, and does their fair share; and where everybody plays by the same rules. www.fairshareonline.org
FitzGibbon Media provides domestic and global campaign and communication strategy for cutting edge progressive advocacy initiatives. We work only on issues our strategists believe in – helping campaigns, artists, actors, musicians, directors, reporters, authors, green companies and organizations develop winning strategies in real time. In just a few hours, FitzGibbon strategists can transform a client’s news into a story on the front page of Huffington Post, book your principals on MSNBC, and schedule interviews on NPR.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) (hrc.org) represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.
Indigo Strategies: Indigo is the darkest shade of blue. We chose it on purpose, not as cool branding, but to signify our mission. Indigo is a full-service consulting firm that exists to help progressive candidates, causes and labor organizations achieve measurable success. We do that by providing both actionable strategic advice and a broad spectrum of practical, tactical support. We’re not interested in being famous. We’re not interested in winning awards voted on by other consultants. What we do should only serve the clients’ interests. We don’t do this to make mountains of money. We make a living, but we will never work on corporate “astroturf” campaigns for the dough. We trust in our calling.
INMEX provides complimentary meeting planning resources while working closely with media, environmental, human rights, philanthropic, labor and community organizations so your event dollars sustain hotel corporations that respect the communities, the workers and the environment in which they operate. SIte Selection: INMEX compiles detailed information about cities and suppliers, so you know which locations and corporations share your values before you book the event. Contract Negotiations: INMEX negotiates the best available rates and concessions in addition to ensuring that the final contract protects your group from the unexpected. Contact INMEX to plan your next meeting! 314-302-7392. cbusiek@inmex.org.
J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans fighting for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. We believe Israel’s Jewish and democratic character depend on a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security. Rooted in our commitment to Jewish and democratic values, J Street is redefining what it means to be pro-Israel in America. We are changing the U.S. political dynamics around Israel by mobilizing broad support for the two-state solution because it’s in Israel’s and America’s interest. And we are expanding support for Israel by affirming that being pro-Israel doesn’t require supporting every policy of its government. Also an exhibitor.
Libertas LLC is a progressive public relations/direct mail firm founded by Cliff Schecter. Schecter, building upon campaign experience and the successful marketing of his bestseller, The Real McCain, developed strategies using traditional and new media in conjunction to create a multiplier effect, leading to viral coverage. Schecter has put this theory into practice, helping Mayors Against Illegal Guns defeat the NRA on the Senate floor and the American Association for Justice stop federal tort reform. Libertas works only for progressive clients, no Wal-Marts between cycles. We’d love to put our strategies to work for you. Website: www.libertasllc.com / Twitter: @cliffschecter
Living Liberally (livingliberally.org) creates social communities around progressive politics across America and around the world. Best known for the Drinking Liberally happy hours in hundreds of cities, we also host Screening Liberally films, Reading Liberally book tours, Eating Liberally meals and Laughing Liberally comedy shows. Our events become centers of progressive energy in conservative corners of the country as well as the big blue cities. Living Liberally has published “538 Ways to Live, Work and Play Like a Liberal” by co-founder Justin Krebs, has produced videos with advocacy partners, is developing a strategic partnership with the AFL-CIO to use humor in political messaging, and is running a Laughing Liberally comedy show in New York and on national tour. Wherever you are, you can live liberally — start a chapter for free or find the group nearest you: livingliberally.org. Also an exhibitor.
Mobile Commons, a mobile strategy and software company, is the technology behind today’s most effective mobile messaging campaigns. Mobile Commons makes messaging simple with its industry-leading expertise. The software is easy to use, quick to implement, fully integrated and equipped with every feature needed to make outreach and engagement more effective. Mobile Commons’ customers have achieved remarkable results – among them are California Department of Public Health, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Harvard Pilgrim, New York MTA, San Francisco MTA, AARP, the Humane Society, the Obama Campaign, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, MasterCard, DoSomething.org, and many more. Also an exhibitor.
First published in 1976, Mother Jones produces revelatory journalism that informs and inspires a more just and democratic world. Covering a wide range of topics on both MotherJones.com and in a bimonthly print magazine, the nonprofit news organization specializes in investigative, political, social justice, and environmental reporting. Over the past year, Mother Jones was recognized with a number of awards including the George Polk Award for Political Reporting for David Corn’s election shaking reporting of Mitt Romney’s 47 Percent comments. Subscribe now for $12 per year or sign up to receive free weekly e-newsletters at motherjones.com/newsletter.
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. Also an exhibitor.
NARAL Pro-Choice America (ProChoiceAmerica.org) is the political leader of the pro-choice movement. We’re made up of more than one-million member activists in all 50 states. NARAL Pro-Choice America and our state affiliates elect pro-choice candidates, lobby Congress and legislatures, and develop strategies to advance pro-choice policies and defeat anti-choice attacks. NARAL Pro-Choice America uses new tools to engage the next generation of activists. Whether it’s text-messaging or the organization’s www.BlogforChoice.com, we are creating a community that takes action to safeguard our reproductive freedom at all levels of government. Also an exhibitor.
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force builds the power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community from the ground up. The Task Force is the country’s premier social justice organization fighting to improve the lives of LGBT people, and working to create positive, lasting change and opportunity for all. Follow us @TheTaskForce. Also an exhibitor.
Founded in 2009, the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) is the fastest-growing union in the country. NUHW represents 10,000 caregivers in hospitals and nursing homes throughout California and beyond. This year, NUHW members voted to affiliate with 85,000 registered nurses in the California Nurses Association into NUHW-CNA. NUHW-CNA is committed to: Uniting caregivers into a single union composed entirely of healthcare workers, raising workplace contract standards for all healthcare workers, holding healthcare corporations accountable to patients and communities, safeguarding patient care from cutbacks by corporate healthcare executives and politicians, fighting for a progressive agenda within the healthcare sector and beyond, organizing the unorganized and Medicare for all. NUHW-CNA is part of the AFL-CIO. Also an exhibitor.
Netroots Connect brings together online and offline activists, journalists, organizations, bloggers, funders and others to create new opportunities for discussion and cooperation. Netroots Connect programs include annual meetings and workshops, networking events, scholarships and diversity outreach. The Netroots Connect LGBT pre-conference for Netroots Nation brings together leaders, communicators and activists from throughout the LGBT community. Netroots Connect also coordinates the LGBT Caucus meetings and policy briefings for scholarship recipients. Netroots Connect is committed to expanding our reach to new and diverse communities. We seek to break down the barriers that prevent so many from participating in the online world. Also an exhibitor.
New Leaders Council (NLC) trains the progressive political entrepreneurs of tomorrow — disruptors, elected officials and civically-engaged leaders in business who will shape the future landscape. NLC recruits young people from outside traditional power structures and equips them with the skills necessary to be civic leaders in their communities and workplaces through the NLC Institute- the nation’s premiere progressive political entrepreneurship training program. Graduates are an expanding corps of diverse leaders who are rising to the top of their respective fields. The NLC network of individuals are highly-skilled in working across sectors to improve progressive infrastructure and ensure strong democracy, social justice, and equal opportunity. Also an exhibitor.
New Organizing Institute (NOI) is a community of organizers, and we’re committed to solving the biggest challenges that stand in the way of change. Our basic belief is simple: if people have the skills to engage others, the tools to build powerful campaigns, and a community of practice to help them learn and grow, they can win real change, make measurable improvements in people’s lives, and restore faith in our government and our democracy. We’re working to produce the best leaders and strongest movements of our generation. We help campaigns win today, while working to build capacity and infrastructure that will allow us to keep winning into the next generation. neworganzing.com. Also an exhibitor.
NGP VAN is the leading technology provider to progressive campaigns and organizations, offering an integrated platform that combines the best fundraising, compliance, field, organizing, and new media products. NGP VAN counts thousands of campaigns and organizations among our clients, including all the Obama campaign, the national Democratic committees, thousands of Democratic campaigns, and hundreds of labor unions, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations. We’re committed to crafting the next generation of integrated campaign technology, so our clients have the edge they need to win. Also an exhibitor.
People for the American Way (pfaw.org) is dedicated to making the promise of America real for every American: Equality. Freedom of speech. Freedom of religion. The right to seek justice in a court of law. The right to cast a vote that counts. The American Way. We believe a society that reflects these constitutional principles and progressive values is worth fighting for, and we take seriously our responsibility to cultivate new generations of leaders and activists who will sustain these values for the life of this nation. Also an exhibitor.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational and electoral activity, including voter education, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy. Also an exhibitor.
Since 1981, Ploughshares Fund has led and supported a community of experts, advocates and analysts to implement smart strategies to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. In 2010, Ploughshares Fund spearheaded the successful campaign of over 50 non-governmental organizations to win the Senate approval of the New START treaty. The group is currently concentrating on efforts to right-size the nuclear weapons budget to be more consistent with the needs of our 21st Century military; to continue U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons reductions in a way that benefits both nations’ national security objectives; and to promote diplomatic resolution of Iran’s nuclear program.
Progress Now (progressnow.org) was founded in 2003 with two goals: 1) help grassroots activists use cutting-edge internet and new media to organize online at the state and local level; and 2) assist progressive partner organizations with message development and earned media strategies to promote a progressive agenda, counter right-wing misinformation, and hold public leaders accountable. Today, ProgressNow state partners have built a combined email network exceeding 2.4 million members. Also an exhibitor.
The Public Interest Network includes the state Public Interest Research Groups, U.S. PIRG, state environmental groups in 29 states, Environment America, Environmental Action, Toxics Action Center, Pesticide Watch, Green Century Funds, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, and Accelerate Change. Together, these groups employ a full arsenal of time-tested strategies for change, including organizing, advocacy, research and policy analysis, litigation and socially responsible investing. These strategies have resulted in hundreds of laws, policies, and other changes that have protected consumers, preserved the environment, and made corporations and government more responsive to the public interest. www.publicinterestnetwork.org
Revolution Messaging provides progressive strategy and technology for a mobile world. We build unique mobile campaigns for key progressive allies that are backed by 24-hour support. Revolution Messaging strives to provide our clients with the latest techniques for organizing including: text messaging, interactive voice, mobile video, mobile applications, social media, online advertising and lifestyle marketing.
SAG-AFTRA represents more than 165,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org
Salsa is the integrated, online platform that empowers non-profits to achieve their missions. Organizations of all sizes can manage their supporters, communicate, fundraise, advocate, and much more. Salsa currently supports more than 2,000 non-profit groups’ with more than 75 million supporters, members, donors, activists, and fans around the world. www.salsalabs.com. Also an exhibitor.
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with more than 2.1 million members and supporters nationwide. In addition to creating opportunities for people of all ages, levels and locations to have meaningful outdoor experiences, the Sierra Club works to safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying and litigation. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org. Also an exhibitor.
Tigereye Design (Tigereyedesign.com) has been a trusted supplier to progressive campaigns and organizations for over 30 years. When you need it Union-made, you need it to fit your budget, you need it *Tomorrow*, then you need to call Tigereye. With in-house production of over 25 items in our Union shop and decades-long relationships with other suppliers, we can provide a solution for any situation. Our goals are to distribute your message and reward members, volunteers, and donors dedicated to your organization. Tigereye can also handle product development, creative design, fulfillment and logistics, all from our union shop. We Get It.
Trilogy Interactive creates digital strategies that help people join together, build momentum, shape opinions, and turn ideas and campaigns into action — anywhere and everywhere. We help progressives win – whether they’re running non-profit organizations, campaigns, or public affairs initiatives. Recent partners include Democratic candidates Elizabeth Warren and Barbara Boxer; election-focused organizations like the California Democratic Party and Russ Feingold’s Progressive United; advocacy organizations like the National Women’s Law Center and Color of Change; and labor groups AFSCME, SEIU, and USW. Our experienced people, best-in-class technology, and sheer creative talent put Trilogy at the forefront of the interactive space. Contact us: www.TrilogyInteractive.com
UNITE HERE represents over 250,000 workers throughout the U.S. and Canada who work primarily in hotels, casinos, airports, and food service. Our membership hails from the diverse communities that make up the two countries, and the majority of UNITE HERE members are women. Across North America, UNITE HERE members have made dining hall jobs on college campuses, housekeeping jobs in hotels and casinos, and hundreds of thousands of other traditionally low-wage jobs into good, family-sustaining, middle class jobs. We continue to organize and fight to win respect for the work we do, power in our industries, and a better future for ourselves and our families.
The United Steelworkers (USW) union commemorated its 70th anniversary this spring. The USW is the largest industrial union in North America, representing 1.2 million active and retired members in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Steelworkers forge steel, smelt aluminum, build tires, refine oil, produce paper and form glass. Steelworkers also make Harley Davidson motorcycles, Ocello sponges, Cutco cutlery, Pyrex glass, All Clad pots, Jacobson hats, Sealy mattresses and Puffs facial tissues. Proud to be union members, Steelworkers work hard politically to secure the rights they’ve gained and to advance the cause of all working people.
U.S. PIRG, the federation of state PIRGs, stands up to powerful special interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. With a strong network of researchers, advocates, organizers and students in state capitals across the country, we take on the special interests on issues such as product safety, public health, political corruption, tax and budget reform and consumer protection. www.uspirg.org
The Young Democrats of America (YDA) is the largest youth-led, national, partisan political organization. YDA mobilizes young people under the age of 36 to participate in the electoral process, influences the ideals of the Democratic Party, and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level. YDA’s programming focuses on mobilizing young voters to elect Democratic candidates, advocating on issues that are important to young people, and training the next generation of Democratic Party leaders.
