Originally from Kentucky, Ross Wallen was a communications intern at Wellstone Action in 2008 and 2009. Ross graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN in 2007 with a degree in Anthropology and African Studies. While at Macalester Ross studied at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa and traveled around Southern Africa.

Since graduation, Ross served as an Americorps*VISTA, coordinating volunteers and working with students, parents, and community groups at Roosevelt High School in South Minneapolis. Ross also worked at Take Action Minnesota, organizing and fundraising for affordable, quality health care during the elections of '08.

Powershift '09

10,000 students from all over the country will descend on DC to get trained and get their point across on climate change.

Posted on February 27, 2009 - 2:13pm by Ross Wallen

Transparency and Accountability in Government

With technology transforming both the amount of information we receive and how we consume it, it is important that government embrace the change and harness technology to improve our democracy.

Posted on February 6, 2009 - 1:09pm by Ross Wallen

Is now the time for health care reform?

Will 2009 be the year when millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief because their government has finally passed Universal Health Care? We think so and here is why.

Posted on December 19, 2008 - 5:00pm by Ross Wallen

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Congressman-elect, Camp Wellstone Alum Glenn Nye

Congressman-elect Glenn Nye, a 34 year old, first-time candidate, defeated incumbent Thelma Drake for Virginia's 2nd district Congressional seat.

Posted on November 19, 2008 - 4:32pm by Ross Wallen

Women in Office

In an election which broke barriers left and right, it is not surprising that another glass ceiling has been shattered.

Posted on November 6, 2008 - 9:58am by Ross Wallen

Tracking the Election Online

Tomorrow's the big day. Track all the results and explore the different ways that technology is changing how voters interact with the electoral process.

Posted on November 3, 2008 - 10:28am by Ross Wallen

Online Tools for Election Protection

The voting rights enjoyed today were not always a given; it has taken many years, many social movements and much struggle.

Posted on October 17, 2008 - 9:51am by Ross Wallen