West Virginia Blue
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I'm new here - in fact, I'm fairly new to blogging. Full disclosure: I've never even been to West Virginia, but I want to get to know you and your community.
I was recently hired as a Political Campaign Manager at Democracy for America (DFA), and in addition to getting involved in local issues, I am helping run the Netroots Nation Scholarship Competition, which just launched yesterday.
If you're not familiar with DFA, let me tell you a little about it. We are a people-powered Political Action Committee that grew out of the Dean for America campaign back in 2004. Since then we have worked on issues ranging from the ending the war to pushing for a public option. Our current major projects involve defending social security and advocating for a progressive Federal Budget. DFA is driven by its members on the ground in all 50 states.
Because the netroots are such a crucial component of any successful issue or even candidate campaign, DFA is heavily invested in cultivating a strong online community. Since 2008, we have been committed to sending talented and deserving individuals to Netroots Nation, and this year we hope to break financial barriers for 40 outstanding bloggers and activists.
Big, liberal states like California and New York often get more attention, but we know that there are progressive voices in West Virginia too - and we don't want you to be drowned out. Apply for a scholarship to attend Netroots Nation this summer, and together we can show the blogosphere that there are progressives across the country, in every state, and especially in West Virginia.
The Netroots Nation Scholarship Competition starts today and you can apply and start getting votes here right now. Local bloggers like you have so much to contribute to Netroots Nation, and I hope that DFA can help make it possible for you to be there.
I am posting similar blogs about the Netroots Nation Scholarship Competition around the country, but I am here to engage. Please post any questions or suggestions as comments, and I will respond.
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