Take Back America Conference


A brief report on the first two days of the Conference

Every year over a thousand folks from all over the nation come together to listen and discuss issues of concern to working families and the middle class. There are authors and organizers and progressive politicians who come and share their ideas and to hear from us about what is happening in the states. Today we heard from John Edwards, who electrified the audience with a progressive vision for America. He talked about health care, raising the minimum wage and the right to form a union. And unlike many politicians who have said they are the friends of unions, he was actually able to say "union". He also talked about an issue that had seemed to disappear he talked about the need to end poverty and homelessness. It was a terrific speech.

Later in the day we heard from United Mine Workers President Cecil Roberts talk about the need for clean energy and energy independence. He was joined by several panelists who discussed all kinds of issues important to all Americans. You can find the full agenda at http://www.ourfuture.org/projects/national_conference/2005/agenda.cfm

Also early today we heard fro UFCW President Joe Hansen talk about the need to organize Wal-Mart and how they use tax payer dollars to finance health care for their employees.

The great thing about this conference is the commitment of the participants and presenters. Even as we face an administration, a congress and senate who don't seem to care about the plight of regular Americans these folks are committed to fighting for America.

Posted: Thu - June 2, 2005 at 08:43 PM          

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