We just wrapped up our first Camp Wellstone training of 2009, just days after the inauguration of President Barack Obama. In light of our new political reality, we significatly revamped much of our curriculum to give candidates, campaign workers, and citizen activists the skills they need to advance our issues and heed Obama's call to remake our country.
Our biggest track over the weekend was the Citizen Activist track, the curriculum tailored for people working on strategic issue campaigns. With the election over and new leadership in the White House, meaningful progressive public policy changes seem feasible. The air in the room was electric with possibilities - participants expressed idealism and pragmatism about their hope for change and what it will take to get it done.
On Saturday afternoon, we spent time delving into how to intentionally identify and develop leaders for the work that is to come. Participants put together their own "help wanted ads" -- because leaders are always in demand, even in a down economy -- and shared them with the group. Check out the video below and add your own help wanted ad in the comments!
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