March 27, 2008 – 10:13 am
On March 25th, members of the Pushback Network (Sondra, Carl, Henry, and Micaela, all from New York; Scott from Alabama, Rodney, and myself) presented at a NYRAG Members Briefing sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Ford Foundation, New York Foundation, North Star Fund, and Open Society Institute.
Our presentation was called, Capturing the Energy Before and After the November Elections: The Pushback Network as a Model–and can I just say, we not only captured the energy in the room, we raised it! Geri Mannion from the Carnegie Corporation kicked off the briefing with a question: “Who here in the room has already heard of Pushback?” A sea of hands rose into the air. Read More »
“To me, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop signifies the rising challenge that communities of color and progressive communities are posing, in that we are a majority in California and we need to recognize the power that we have and recognize that this power will only continue to grow.”
– Emily Lee, Chinese Progressive Association, San Francisco, CA
Over the weekend of March 15-16, 112 people from California and beyond attended the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop California Alliance Convening in Riverside, California. Coordinated by the California Alliance, this convening brought together various social, economic, environmental and racial justice organizations of the California Alliance, and their allies, to dissect not only California’s political landscape but also advance a common progressive agenda across the state.
By all accounts, the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Convening was a tremendous success! Due to the knowledge imparted at the plenaries and workshops, and action, each participant walked away with concrete strategies on how to address the challenges facing California as well as how to build political power at all levels: grassroots, statewide, and national. Read More »
Record breaking voter turn-out and non-stop, multi-media presidential campaign coverage have engaged countless new voters and made this election season a can’t-miss. But when the dust finally settles next February, will most Americans be better or worse off then they are today? Pushback Network is supporting the local and regional work being done to help everyday people make their lives better.
“Across the country, from Harlem to Albuquerque to Eastern Kentucky, residents of historically disenfranchised communities are testifying about their lives in Precinct Leader Meetings, City Halls, Neighborhood Meetings, Door-to-Door Canvasses and State and National Pushback Network Convenings,” said Pushback Network Director Rodney McKenzie. “These everyday people are testifying with clear purpose and greater hope, with support from the Pushback Network, because they are taking the steps to build the power it takes to move hope into victory.” Read More »
PBN’s California Alliance is deep into preparations for its first ever state-wide convening, Can’t Stop…Won’t Stop: Building Progressive Power at the Ballot Box and Beyond, scheduled to take place this weekend, March 15th & 16th in Riverside, California. (Download the flyer.)
Can’t Stop…Won’t Stop: Building Progressive Power at the Ballot Box and Beyond is shaping up to be a great event! Progressive organizing, communications, voter engagement and other progressive political power building organizations from across the state are scheduled to attend with staff, grassroots leaders, and local allies that can help build regional networks. California Alliance is providing lodging and food, and will provide stipends to pre-registered organizations for travel costs.
The deadline for completed Registration Forms was Wednesday, Feb. 27. We are expecting a solid turnout for this event, and we will have fewer resources for travel stipends to allocate after this deadline.
