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Using Technology for Human Rights

Sarah J. Jackson Guest Blogger Reporting from Netroots Nation in Providence, RI “Safeguarding Democracy: Innovations in Technology and Human Rights” was one of the most inspiring panels I attended at Netroots Nation this year. The panelists, who represent a range of human rights organizations addressing human rights issues from Mexico to the Congo, and fromContinue reading “Using Technology for Human Rights”

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Being a Media Star: Tips for Media Appearance Success

Sarah J. Jackson Guest Blogger Reporting from Netroots Nation 2012, Providence, RI Media strategist/trainer Joel Silberman gave a great training at Netroots today titled “Presence and Authenticity: The Key to Being a Media Star.” Below are Silberman’s tips on embodying the charisma required for successful media interviews: Having charisma onscreen: Visualize being rooted intoContinue reading “Being a Media Star: Tips for Media Appearance Success”

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Organizing and Messaging Tips From Communities of Color

Sarah J. Jackson Guest Blogger Reporting from Netroots Nation, Providence, RI One of the amazing things about Netroots Nation is that it brings together folks from a large range of causes and identities to share their secrets to successful organizing. Panelists at “Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue: Connecting to the Different Beats of the Latino Electorate”Continue reading “Organizing and Messaging Tips From Communities of Color”

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Raven Brooks, Executive Director of Netroots Nation; “Follow the LGBT Community.”

Sarah J. Jackson Guest Blogger Reporting from Netroots Nation in Providence, RI At Thursday night’s opening keynote which featured Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood and Providence Mayor Angel Tovares among others, Raven Brooks, Executive Director of Netroots Nation told a lively audience, “We all need to be looking to the LGBT community; they are succeeding.”Continue reading “Raven Brooks, Executive Director of Netroots Nation; “Follow the LGBT Community.””

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