Progressive Political Conferences

If you’re looking to spend a few days networking with liberal activists, hearing speakers, and attending workshops, there are at least three progressive political conferences this summer:

• DemocracyFest, June 9–10, 2007, Manchester, New Hampshire: Sponsored by Democracy for America, this “annual educational and inspirational festival for the progressive grassroots” features Howard Dean, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, and other speakers, trainers, films, and panels.

• Take Back America, June 18–20, 2007, Washington, DC: The Campaign for America’s Future is holding this conference at the Washington Hilton (across the street from our DCDL meeting place). Speakers include John Edwards (and probably Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who spoke last year), Howard Dean, newly elected senators (including Jon Tester), bloggers (including Atrios and Chris Bowers), and others. Drinking Liberally will be co-hosting a special event one night, so watch this blog and the e-mail list for details.

• YearlyKos, August 2–5, 2007, Chicago, Illinois: John Edwards, Barack Obama, and Bill Richardson (at least) will be participating in a Presidential Leadership Forum. The speaker lineup is still in flux. Those who can’t travel to Chicago can attend YearlyKos virtually in Second Life.