DNCC

This Wednesday, NDN held a very interesting forum, A Better Tomorrow, featuring some of America's most interesting thought-leaders on how to best tackle some of our challenges. Joining us were:  U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), author of the Global Poverty Act, who offered thoughts on how to help conquer global poverty; Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, who discussed strengthening America's much-neglected infrastructure; Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, who discussed the pivotal role women will play in the election this year; Rey Ramsey, CEO of One Economy, who looked at how to close the digital divide; and journalists/commentators Arianna Huffington and Jonathan Alter, who reflected on this extraordinary political year, and took a spirited look at where American politics is headed.

Below you'll find a YouTube playlist of the forum. Be sure to check it out:

We'll have some other, more in-depth reactions to U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's speech, but first check out this video of Barney Smith of Indiana who spoke prior to Obama:

Today's the big day. Here's today's schedule:

Thurdsay, August 28, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
True Patriotism

This election is not just a choice between two candidates or two parties; it is a contest between two visions of patriotism. Author Eric Liu discusses true patriotism and how its pursuit can change politics in America.

True Patriotism will be held on the Big Tent Campus in The Alliance Center near the Big Tent, 1536 Wynkoop St., Interface Room, 3rd Floor.

*Please note that you must go to the Alliance Center the day of the event to get a "Day Pass" from a table in the Center. Please go to the Alliance Center early as the events fill up. Additionally, please note that to access the Big Tent itself, you will need credentials. To learn more about credentials, visit the Big Tent Web site.

Thursday, August 28, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Dawn of a New Politics

Join NDN President Simon Rosenberg for an interesting, data-filled presentation about where American politics is heading in the 21st century. This engaging presentation, seen by many progressive leaders and groups across the country, takes an in-depth look at the big changes in media, technology, demography, race and governing agenda which are making the politics of the 21st century very different from the one just past. To RSVP for The Dawn of a New Politics at the Hilton Garden Inn: 1400 Welton St. - Titanium & Zirconium Rooms, 5th Floor, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

Here's NDN's schedule for Wednesday, August 27th: 

Wednesday, August 27th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (lunch will be served)
A Better Tomorrow

Join NDN for a dynamic series of presentations and discussions from some of America’s most interesting thought-leaders about how to best tackle some of our toughest challenges. U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), author of the Global Poverty Act, will offer some thoughts on how to help conquer global poverty; Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, will talk about strengthening America’s much-neglected infrastructure; Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, will talk about the pivotal role women will play in the election this year; Rey Ramsey, CEO of One Economy, will look at how to close the digital divide; San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will offer his insights on how to tackle some of our toughest challenges, all from a very California perspective; and journalists/commentators Arianna Huffington and Jonathan Alter will reflect on this extraordinary political year, and take a spirited look at where American politics is headed. Moderating and guiding us through this compelling luncheon event will be Dr. Rob Shapiro, Chairman of NDN’s Globalization Initiative, and Michael Moynihan, Director of NDN's Green Project.

To RSVP for A Better Tomorrow at the Westin Tabor Center: 1672 Lawrence St. - Tabor Auditorium, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

*Please note this is the campaign hotel and may take you extra time to get through security as you will need to go through metal detectors - elevators will not work, only escalators*

Wednesday, August 27, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Winning the Climate Change Policy Battle: New Tools and Strategies

This event will feature a lively discussion of progressive strategies for achieving success on energy and climate change issues. Featured panelists include Brian Hardwick, Director of Marketing and Development of the Alliance for Climate Protection, Kate Gordon, Co-Director of the Apollo Alliance and David Roberts, Senior Staff Writer, Grist.org. The event will be moderated by NDN Green Project Director Michael Moynihan.

Winning the Climate Change Policy Battle will be held on the Big Tent Campus in The Alliance Center near the Big Tent, 1536 Wynkoop St., Interface Room, 3rd Floor.

*Please note that you must go to the Alliance Center the day of the event to get a "Day Pass" from a table in the Center. Please go to the Alliance Center early as the events fill up. Additionally, please note that to access the Big Tent itself, you will need credentials. To learn more about credentials, visit the Big Tent Web site.

We wrapped up our second day at the DNCC with another great event, Two Million Strong, and Growing, where we heard from Joe Trippi, Peter Greenberger of Google, and Macon Phillips, Deputy Director of New Media for Obama for America. Check out video from the event below. (We compressed it a bit, but when we're back to DC I'll re-upload it with higher quality.):

Check out the video below of our first event, Immigration Reform and the Next Administration. I'll be posting more as we get it, so stay tuned.

Here's today's schedule:

Tuesday, August 26th, 11 a.m.
New Voters, A New Electoral Map

Join NDN President Simon Rosenberg and author and columnist Tom Schaller for a lively look at how America's changing demographics is creating a new 21st century electoral map, and a new important strategic opportunity for progressives.

New Voters, A New Electoral Map will be held on the Big Tent Campus in The Alliance Center near the Big Tent, 1536 Wynkoop St., Interface Room, 3rd Floor.

*Please note that you must go to the Alliance Center the day of the event to get a "Day Pass" from a table in the Center. Please go to the Alliance Center early as the events fill up. Additionally, please note that to access the Big Tent itself, you will need credentials. To learn more about credentials, visit the Big Tent Web site.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Two Million Strong, and Growing

Join NDN President Simon Rosenberg for a discussion of how a new set of media and technology tools are creating a much more decentralized, people-based model for campaigns and advocacy in the 21st century. Joining Simon will be Internet pioneer Joe Trippi, Peter Greenberger and Obama Campaign New Media Director Joe Rospars.

To RSVP for Two Million Strong at the Westin Tabor Center: 1672 Lawrence St. - Tabor Auditorium, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

*Please note this is the campaign hotel and may take you extra time to get through security as you will need to go through metal detectors - elevators will not work, only escalators*

It all starts tomorrow:

NDN is pleased to announce the addition of several new speakers and events to our DNCC schedule. For the latest program, see below, and stay in touch with new developments on our site here. Our events are filling up quickly, so please be sure to RSVP as soon as you can.

Among the highlights of our expanded schedule are a major new event at the Alliance Center on the "The Big Tent" Campus on winning the climate change battle and the addition of Obama Director of New Media, Joe Rospars, to our Tuesday, August 26, panel, Two Million Strong, and Growing.

Monday, August 25, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30

Immigration Reform and the Next Administration

NDN will kick-off its Convention programming with a discussion of the contentious issue of immigration reform. Joining NDN Director of Hispanic Programs, Andres Ramirez, will be the Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, National Council of La Raza (NCLR) President Janet Murguia and America’s Voice Executive Director Frank Sharry.

To RSVP for Immigration Reform and the Next Administration at the Hilton Garden Inn: 1400 Welton St. - Platinum Room, 5th Floor, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Two Million Strong, and Growing

Join NDN President Simon Rosenberg for a discussion of how a new set of media and technology tools are creating a much more decentralized, people-based model for campaigns and advocacy in the 21st century. Joining Simon will be Internet pioneer Joe Trippi, Peter Greenberger and Obama Campaign New Media Director Joe Rospars.

To RSVP for Two Million Strong at the Westin Tabor Center: 1672 Lawrence St. - Tabor Auditorium, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

*Please note this is the campaign hotel and may take you extra time to get through security as you will need to go through metal detectors - elevators will not work, only escalators*

Wednesday, August 27th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (lunch will be served)
A Better Tomorrow

Join NDN for a dynamic series of presentations and discussions from some of America’s most interesting thought-leaders about how to best tackle some of our toughest challenges. U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), author of the Global Poverty Act, will offer some thoughts on how to help conquer global poverty; Robert Hormats, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, will talk about strengthening America’s much-neglected infrastructure; Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, will talk about the pivotal role women will play in the election this year; Rey Ramsey, CEO of One Economy, will look at how to close the digital divide; San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will offer his insights on how to tackle some of our toughest challenges, all from a very California perspective; and journalists/commentators Arianna Huffington and Jonathan Alter will reflect on this extraordinary political year, and take a spirited look at where American politics is headed. Moderating and guiding us through this compelling luncheon event will be Dr. Rob Shapiro, Chairman of NDN’s Globalization Initiative, and Michael Moynihan, Director of NDN's Green Project.

To RSVP for A Better Tomorrow at the Westin Tabor Center: 1672 Lawrence St. - Tabor Auditorium, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

*Please note this is the campaign hotel and may take you extra time to get through security as you will need to go through metal detectors - elevators will not work, only escalators*

Wednesday, August 27, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Winning the Climate Change Policy Battle: New Tools and Strategies

This event will feature a lively discussion of progressive strategies for achieving success on energy and climate change issues. Featured panelists include Brian Hardwick, Director of Marketing and Development of the Alliance for Climate Protection, Kate Gordon, Co-Director of the Apollo Alliance and David Roberts, Senior Staff Writer, Grist.org. The event will be moderated by NDN Green Project Director Michael Moynihan.

Winning the Climate Change Policy Battle will be held on the Big Tent Campus in The Alliance Center near the Big Tent, 1536 Wynkoop St., Interface Room, 3rd Floor.

*Please note that you must go to the Alliance Center the day of the event to get a "Day Pass" from a table in the Center. Please go to the Alliance Center early as the events fill up. Additionally, please note that to access the Big Tent itself, you will need credentials. To learn more about credentials, visit the Big Tent Web site.

Thurdsay, August 28, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
True Patriotism

This election is not just a choice between two candidates or two parties; it is a contest between two visions of patriotism. Author Eric Liu discusses true patriotism and how its pursuit can change politics in America.

True Patriotism will be held on the Big Tent Campus in The Alliance Center near the Big Tent, 1536 Wynkoop St., Interface Room, 3rd Floor.

*Please note that you must go to the Alliance Center the day of the event to get a "Day Pass" from a table in the Center. Please go to the Alliance Center early as the events fill up. Additionally, please note that to access the Big Tent itself, you will need credentials. To learn more about credentials, visit the Big Tent Web site.

Thursday, August 28, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Dawn of a New Politics

Join NDN President Simon Rosenberg for an interesting, data-filled presentation about where American politics is heading in the 21st century. This engaging presentation, seen by many progressive leaders and groups across the country, takes an in-depth look at the big changes in media, technology, demography, race and governing agenda which are making the politics of the 21st century very different from the one just past. To RSVP for The Dawn of a New Politics at the Hilton Garden Inn: 1400 Welton St. - Titanium & Zirconium Rooms, 5th Floor, please click here, and for more information on this event, please click here.

Check back tomorrow and the days after for any updates to our robust set of events, including the announcement of more events on the Big Tent Campus.

If you have any questions about any of NDN's events at the Democratic National Convention please feel free to contact us at 202-544-9200.