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Netroots Nation closing keynote – Darcy Burner

August 15, 2009 – 1:43 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
2:15pm: “Closing Keynote: Darcy Burner.” Saturday night’s closing keynote will be headlined by Darcy Burner, director of the American Progressive Caucus Policy Foundation. After three days of strategizing around progressive change, Burner will close out the convention with a message on how we make that a reality after everyone has left [...]

By Jillan McMillan | Also posted in NNinSL, Panels, Second Life | Comments (0)

Netroots Nation 2009 is Fast Approaching!

May 11, 2009 – 12:24 pm

Netroots Nation also occurs in Second Life, running concurrent with the conference in Pittsburgh. You don’t even have to leave the house, but you can still connect with like-minded folks from around the globe. In addition to live streaming sessions from Pittsburgh, there will be Second Life-only events and interactive events between the two gatherings.

By Roisin Hotaling | Also posted in For New Residents, NNinSL, Official Stuff, Second Life | Comments (4)

Meet Netroots Exhibitors: Red Zeppelin, Marxist – Lennonist HQ

July 17, 2008 – 7:16 pm

If you’ve been to Netroots Nation Island already, you may have noticed a large red zeppelin over the booth area. Not completely surprisingly, that would be Red Zeppelin — the official Marxist – Lennonist Party Headquarters. Yes, Groucho and John united.
This after hours club has music, drinks, food, games, and movies [...]

By Lumi Ihnen | Also posted in Exhibitors, NNinSL, Second Life, Socials | Comments (0)

Thursday’s Events — Kick Off Time

July 17, 2008 – 11:26 am

Tonight is opening night for Netroots Nation in Second Life! Yes, we are excited. We have had several social events in Second Life this week, but tonight starts the Netroots Nation ball rolling. Whoo hoo!
Here is a list of the scheduled events today and tonight. All times are Second Life Time, also known as Pacific [...]

By Moran Singh | Also posted in NNinSL | Comments (1)

Netroots Nation: Can’t Go? See You Here, For Free!

July 12, 2008 – 12:08 am

So I won’t be in Austin for Netroots Nation, and I’m sure I’m not the only one — I’m sure there are many of you out there who are thinking, I’d love to go, but because of the time / money / distance, it just wouldn’t work out. However, I’ve found the next best thing [...]

By Pb Recreant | Also posted in For New Residents, NNinSL, Second Life | Comments (0)

Welcome to Netroots Nation in Second Life!

July 9, 2008 – 4:45 pm

Netroots Nation (formerly the YearlyKos Convention) helps politically active netroots communities make a difference in the public sphere. The third annual gathering will be held July 17–20 in Austin, Texas. Netroots Nation 2008 will include panels led by national and international experts, including a virtual session held in conjunction with the 2008 BlogHer Conference; identity, [...]

By Jillan McMillan | Also posted in NNinSL, Official Stuff, Second Life | Comments (0)

Our schedule…

July 9, 2008 – 4:42 pm

Interested in knowing what we are doing at Netroots Nation in SL? Here’s our schedule, subject to change. There’s something for everyone! All activities are on Netroots Nation Island (click here for SLURL) unless otherwise noted, and all times listed are Pacific/SLT.
Schedule is subject to change.
Too many people on Netroots Island? [...]

By Jillan McMillan | Also posted in NNinSL, Official Stuff, Panels, Second Life, Socials | Comments (1)