By Evelyn Messinger There has been a flurry of attempts lately to connect the two political movements of our time, Tea Party and Occupy. As a television news producer who often works to expand participatory democracy, this one hits my sweet spot: it’s newsworthy, it’s dialogue, and the way the media report it will really…
By Pia Infante There were several key messages John shared from the Conversation with Van Jones hosted by NCG yesterday. One, lifted from a comparison of the 99% movement to the rise of the Tea Party, is that the 99% movement will only succeed if it seeks the best for the 100%, not by propelling…
By Pia Infante This week we wanted to highlight a few of our colleagues as a sample of the profoundly rich contributions of the TWI community’s efforts to promote a more just and sustainable world. On The Move’s Executive Director Leslie Medine was recently recognized in the Napa Register, spotlighting her tireless efforts to support…