Planting the seeds in South Carolina

Planting the seeds in South Carolina

Here at Wellstone Action, we pride ourselves on going to places where other national training programs simply don’t. So when Camp Wellstone alums, Marilyn Hemingway and Jamarr Brown approached us and pleaded, “Bring Camp Wellstone to South Carolina!” we took their request seriously.

Posted on February 24, 2010 - 2:08pm by Jen Haut

Disproportional drop-off for 2010 elections?

Disproportional drop-off for 2010 elections?

While millions of new voters were mobilized in the 2008 election, it is anticipated that the electorate will significantly change this year.

Posted on February 18, 2010 - 3:02pm by Elana Wolowitz

What does change look like in California?

What does change look like in California?

Recently, over 100 students spent two days learning the key skills for organizing and mobilizing in opposition to budget cuts to higher education.

Posted on February 17, 2010 - 4:35pm by Elana Wolowitz

The 30-second evolution of an activist?

The 30-second evolution of an activist?

This 30-second ad from Google shows how a person goes from concerned community member to activist to leader

Posted on February 8, 2010 - 4:06pm by Elana Wolowitz

Nonprofits' Key Role in 2010 Census

Nonprofits' Key Role in 2010 Census

The importance of counting everyone.

Posted on February 8, 2010 - 2:10pm by Elana Wolowitz

The Best and Worst Policies of 2009

The Best and Worst Policies of 2009

A look at a key report from the Drum Major Institute.

Posted on January 29, 2010 - 10:54am by Elana Wolowitz

Citizens United - A Warning and a Rallying Cry.

Citizens United - A Warning and a Rallying Cry.

Last week, the Supreme Court fundamentally altered the campaign finance landscape, and not for the better. Progressives all must play a role in protecting voter's interest in elections. Otherwise, don't be surprised to hear - "This election brought to you by Wal-Mart, United Healthcare and the generous contributions of big oil."

Posted on January 28, 2010 - 3:07pm by Emma Greenman

3 Lessons for Progressives from Massachusetts

3 Lessons for Progressives from Massachusetts

Here's what we can really take away from the race.

Posted on January 20, 2010 - 11:44am by Jeff Blodgett

Lighting a Candle

Lighting a Candle

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the Sheila Wellstone Institute would like to bring awareness to the $70 billion dollar a year industry that includes sexual slavery or forced labor for millions of women, children, and men.

Posted on January 11, 2010 - 10:17am by Lonna Hunter

Democracy - there's an app for that?

Democracy - there's an app for that?

A new smartphone application promises to bring petition signature gathering into the 21st century. But it is a good idea?

Posted on January 8, 2010 - 11:08am by Elana Wolowitz