Mobilizing the Local Blogosphere
by Melissa Ryan, Sat Aug 25, 2007 at 07:46:27 AM EDT
Aftertig of Blue Mass Group wants to organize a group of MA bloggers to become delegates at the Democratic National Convention next year.
From Afterig's Diary:
When I think of all the MA netroots have done in the past few years, I'm amazed. Blue Mass Group, sco, TER, Left in Lowell, LeftAhead, Dick Howe, beyond495, and so many others have been a vital part of the political conversation here in Massachusetts. Together, we were a force in getting Governor Patrick elected; we've done fantastic analysis that you cannot get in the mainstream media; we've paid attention to races that have gone unnoticed; we've had strong and vigorous debates on almost every public policy issue; and we've liveblogged everything from committee hearings to rallies to canvasses. The Editors of BMG and the creators of other blogs have made spaces where ordinary citizens can have their voices heard. Even more important than that (I think) is that everybody who posts and comments -- the regulars and the new comers--make up a real community. We maintain our spaces and thrive.
This proposal is ambitious but that's what I like about it. Community Blogs are a perfect opportunity for progressives to organize and have an impact on politics from their local precinct all the way up to the DNC. Ever since YearlyKos I've made the effort to read local blogs from other states more often. I see the amount of organizing and mobilizing that goes on and I can understand why Republicans are so afraid of us, and so keen to marginalize State and local sites.
How are bloggers organizing in your state? And what's the next step?
Tags: 50 State Blog Network, local blogging, local blogs, Local Democratic Parties (all tags)









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