Monthly Archives: March 2008

Brigid and Rodney Meet with the KY State Alliance

Standing up for Voting Rights!

On Wednesday, February 27th, I was welcomed to the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, by a host committee of snow flurries and grey skies that completely misspoke the wonderful things in store during my and Rodney’s visit with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Jobs with Justice, and the Fairness Campaign.

First on the agenda was my visit to the State Capitol for the Restoration of Voting Rights for Former Felons Lobby Day. As I walked into the Capitol Annex Building Room 111 to meet KFTC staff, it was as if I was walking into a well-oiled machine. Amidst a steady stream of members, volunteers, and staff all scurrying to get to their appointments with various State Legislators on House Bill 70, I was immediately approached by KFTC Organizing Director, Lisa Abbott. She introduced me to KFTC staff and oriented me on the bill. Read More »

South by Southwest: Report back from Texas

“The knowledge and experience our three sister organizations (CVH, S. Echo and SWOP) bring to table is invaluable. This type of sharing and work is a corner stone to our learning and vital for building a strong movement.”
– Genaro Rendon

SWOP, CVH and Southern Echo, three Pushback Network anchor organizations from New Mexico, New York and Mississippi respectively, went to San Antonio Feb. 15-16 to support the Southwest Workers Union (SWU) in its 2-day training entitled, “’Mobilizing Grassroots Voting Power”. Read More »