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Spotlight on Training Organizations: Wellstone Action

January 25, 2010
She Should Run
Wellstone Action was featured in the Women's Campaign Forum newsletter, She Should Run. 

Progressive Left Prepares for 2010 with Campaign Boot Camp

November 30, 2009
As pivotal mid-term elections approach in 2010, Wellstone Action is bringing 37 experienced campaign managers and leaders together in Minneapolis, MN next week for an intense training boot camp.
Forceful Franni Franken embraces new life on The Hill

Forceful Franni Franken embraces new life on The Hill

November 09, 2009
Star Tribune

Not since Sheila Wellstone has a congressional spouse from Minnesota gotten as involved in public policy as Franni Franken, who is using her new role to push a variety of causes.

Wedding dance video generates $15,000 for Sheila Wellstone Institute

Wedding dance video generates $15,000 for Sheila Wellstone Institute

August 16, 2009
City Pages
After the St. Paul wedding dance video became an internet sensation last month, the couple turned their new-found fame into an opportunity to raise money and awareness to combat domestic violence.
‘JK Wedding Dance’ internet sensation directs buzz toward charity

‘JK Wedding Dance’ internet sensation directs buzz toward charity

August 06, 2009
The Daily Tell

Leveraging the surprising popularity of their 'wedding entrance dance' video, Jill and Kevin Heinz decided to link the video to the Sheila Wellstone Institute, dedicated to ending violence against women and children.

Newlyweds' New Cause

Newlyweds' New Cause

July 31, 2009
Washington Post

Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz, the newlyweds whose choreographed wedding entrance video went viral earlier this month on YouTube, are asking their fans to support an organization that works to end domestic violence.

From Dancers to Do-Gooders

From Dancers to Do-Gooders

July 30, 2009
Wall Street Journal
Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz, the newlyweds whose YouTube wedding procession went viral last week, are using their fame for a good cause.
Ex-campaigner for Obama discusses his success

Ex-campaigner for Obama discusses his success

July 30, 2009
ABC Lateline
Jeff Blodgett, former Minnesota Campaign Director for Barack Obama and Exec. Director of Wellstone Action spoke to ABC's Lateline about why Obama's campaign was so successful.
Wedding video now a tool to fight violence

Wedding video now a tool to fight violence

July 30, 2009
Star Tribune

Those dancing St. Paul newlyweds whose YouTube wedding procession video has been a viral hit are now using their global fame to raise money to combat domestic violence.

Let the supporters in, says Obama director

Let the supporters in, says Obama director

July 28, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald

Wellstone Action Executive Director Jeff Blodgett's message to politicians aspiring to emulate Obama's success: Get real and lose control.

Jeff Blodgett to Deliver Keynote Address to Australian Labor Party Convention

Jeff Blodgett to Deliver Keynote Address to Australian Labor Party Convention

July 28, 2009
Jeff Blodgett is in Sydney, Australia this week.
Biden Announces White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

Biden Announces White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

June 29, 2009
Vice President Biden announced today the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women.

Nonprofits Advocate Marcia Avner Aims to Continue Wellstone Legacy

May 17, 2009
St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
Wellstone Action Board Member Marcia Avner is featured for her work through the Invest in Minnesota coalition.

Camp Wellstone Seattle a Big Success

April 28, 2009
Seattle Progressive Politics Examiner
According to training manager Jen Haut, the 2009 offering of Camp Wellstone Seattle was a huge success. The organization that bears the name of the late Minnesota Senator, Paul Wellstone came to Seattle for their third year of Progressive Activist Training.

Successful Organizations on Twitter: Wellstone Action

April 07, 2009
Frogloop, Care2's Nonprofit Marketing Blog
We were featured on Care2's Nonprofit Marketing Blog for our outreach on Twitter!

Is Obama's Presidency sparking renewed political activism?

March 25, 2009
Minnpost.com
Jeff Blodgett believes the President Obama's election has created a new era of energy in the progressive movement. He calls this renewed era of activism "the Obama bubble."

Caucuses will test the mettle of Camp Wellstone graduates

March 03, 2009
Minnesota Independent
A local boot camp for progressive politicos will test a fresh crop of candidates in this year's Minneapolis city elections.

Is Congress Ready for Obama-Era Citizen Lobbyists?

February 22, 2009
National Journal
Wellstone Action was featured in this video report on the trends in citizen lobbying in Washington.

Obama's Grassroots Approach, Northlanders to Follow

January 21, 2009
Northland's News Center

Wellstone legacy lives on

November 12, 2008
St. Paul Legal Ledger

Political training center graduates winning elections around country

Six years after his death on the eve of his bid for re-election, Sen. Paul Wellstone's political influence is still being felt nationwide.

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