Today was the last day of the largest political bloggers convention in the nation, Netroots Nation 2009. It started with a bang and ended with zzzzs for me. What made it even better was that I snuck a few learning sessions in on blogging and sausage making (aka the legislative process). Valerie Jarrett was our starting speaker and we had a panel on economics during lunch catered by the American Federation of Teachers. In the end exhaustion overtook me and I overslept and missed the closing session with Darcy Burner. Even without the closing session I can say this gathering was even better than last year’s. It accomplished the goal of recharging my blogging spirit, hopefully evidenced in the weeks to come. Read more…
Yesterday was my first day of Netroots Nation 2009 and it was full of information and fun. In case you’re coming to the blog new or missed my earlier post I am attending NN09 for a blogging recharge. Over 2,000 progressive bloggers from across the nation are attending this year’s NN09 and the energy is still there with the crowd. It definitely has a different feeling with Obama in the White House and Democrats in control of Congress. However, many realize this could easily change in 2010 depending on how the recovery fares or what comes of health care reform. Regardless, I think I have discovered my blogging voice and feel more at home around other political bloggers and progressives. Read more…
Tomorrow I leave for what is almost a political blogger’s dream vacation. Okay, that does sound a little weird but if you are anything of a political wonk and like to write about it Netroots Nation is the perfect place to be, especially if you’re on the progressive side. For three solid days a bunch of progressive political bloggers from across the U.S. gather in August to share ideas, hear from key political figures and get a recharge to head back and cover the political landscape of our states, counties and cities. Some, such as founder Markos Moulitsas of the Daily Kos, will bring the conversation up to the national level. Others like KT Musselman, Matt Glazer, and David Mauro, all of the Burnt Orange Report, will bring us the scope at the state level. Regardless, for one weekend we’re just a bunch of political bloggers enjoying the time together. Read more…
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