Legislative Priorities without a Gubernatorial Backstop
December 9th from 12PM to 1:30PM
A panel discussion featuring progressive activists from Idaho, Alaska, Wisconsin, & Virgina talking about how they hold their ground -- and even gain ground -- in states with Republican control of both the Legislature & Governor's office.
There is a password to view the recording for this panel. Please contact Kiah Abbey at kabbey@mtvoices.org for the password.
Truly Something Else: The 2020 Election Results & Continuing the Fight against Settler-Colonialism
December 15th from 12PM to 1:30PM
A panel discussion featuring a panel of multi-generational Indigenous activists about how their work has and has not been affected by the 2020 Election.
There is a password to view the recording for this panel. Please contact Kiah Abbey at kabbey@mtvoices.org for the password.
Donor Stewardship for Building Long-Term Power
January 26th from 12PM to 1:30PM
A panel discussion with donors and foundations about funding long-term organizing and the effects of 2020's electoral outcomes on investment in Montana.
Panelists:
Al Acker-Lyons, AL Consulting
Stacie Anderson, A Better Big Sky
Sarah Jaynes, Rural Democracy Initiative
Facilitator: Jacob Foster, Montana Wilderness Association
There is a password to view the recording for this panel. Please contact Kiah Abbey at kabbey@mtvoices.org for the password.
Building Power & Solidarity During Losses
February 9th from 12PM to 1:30PM
A panel discussion about how we can use moments of policy or electoral loss to catalyze engagement AND how we create systems of mutual aid & community care to build the resiliency and solidarity of our movement.
Panelists:
Adrienne Evans, United Vision for Idaho
Abaki Beck, STL Re-Entry (Missouri)
Viri Hernandez, Poder in Action (Arizona)
Joe Saunders, Equality Florida
Facilitator: Paxton McCausland, Montana Gender Alliance
There is a password to view the recording for this panel. Please contact Kiah Abbey at kabbey@mtvoices.org for the password.
When Unions Go, the Movement Goes
March 9th from 12PM to 1:30PM
A panel discussion about the consequences for unions and the broader progressive movement when legislative attacks begin to erode workers' right to organize.
Opening Remarks: Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO's Secretary-Treasurer
Facilitator: Rachel Garwin, MT Voices
Panelists:
John Grabel, AFSCME-Wisconsin
Laura C. Bucci, Saint Joseph's University
Eric Feaver, Montana Federation of Public Employees
There is a password to view the recording for this panel. Please contact Kiah Abbey at kabbey@mtvoices.org for the password.
Running Progressive Ballot Measures in Red States
April 13th from 12PM to 1:30PM MST
A panel discussion about how to win progressive policy victories in state's where the electorate often votes for Republican candidates. Our panel will feature leaders with on-the-ground experience in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arizona especially organizing rural voters and Indigenous voters.
Facilitator: Marsha Donat, BISC
Panelists:
Amber England (Oklahoma)
Molly Fleming (Missouri)
Stephanie Maldonado (Arizona)
Redefining What It Means to Win
May 11th from 12PM to 1:30PM MST
A panel discussion about how we reframe what it means to find success in our programs and campaigns.
Facilitator: Ella Smith, Montana Women Vote
Panelists:
Prentiss Haney (Ohio)
Emelia Cowans-Taylor (North Carolina)
Rose Espinola