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This Is Not An Essay No. 3: Why I Do Not Regret Not Protesting at the RNC
As many of you know, the 2008 Republican National Convention was held from September 1st to September 4th in St. Paul, Minnesota. The minute the location was announced, activist groups around the region (not just the Twin Cities -- a large part of the Upper Midwest jumped in on this) started to organize their protests. There were a large range of activities in planning, everything from student walk-outs and concerts to marches and demonstrations to disrupting traffic and blocking off roads.
“Beyond the Ballot”
“Beyond the Ballot”
Jessica Palmer a 2008 Fellow says that during the second session, “In my community I’m involved in holding politicians accountable for environmental laws and a letter-writing campaign. This session showed me how to keep people involved in staying active in the election process 365 days a year.” Participants who are involved in the National Summit were deeply engaged in the speeches of the panelists during the Beyond the Ballot.