The Queer Undocumented Immigrant strategy session that took place in Los Angeles, California, from May 4 through May 6 provided us, the Queer Undocumented, with a safe space where we were able to share our historias (stories); this beautiful space allowed us to connect with one and other. The convening for me was a healing [...]
Read More →Request for Proposal Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project Contractor
The United We Dream Network (UWD) seeks a consultant/contractor to assist with its new Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project (QUIP). This is a short-term contract to assist with short-term programmatic needs from approximately May 28, 2012 through October 31, 2012. The contractor [...]
Read More →Request for Proposal Dream Educational Empowerment Project Contractor
The United We Dream Network (UWD) seeks a consultant/contractor to assist with its new Dream Educational Empowerment Project (DEEP). This is a short-term contract to assist with short-term programmatic needs from approximately May 28, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The contractor [...]
Read More →By Mark C. Prater
I keep having these nightmares where my precious dog, Homer, keeps falling off a cliff and dying. Every time I wake up from this dream, I just thank God it wasn’t real. We all have dreams. Sometimes you have a good dream where you win the lottery or your ex wants [...]
Read More →by Mark Christian Prater
Dear Mark : Thank you for contacting me and expressing your support for the DREAM Act. Your input is appreciated, and it is an honor to be your Representative in Congress. As you may know, H.R . 1842, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2011 was recently introduced in the House Committee [...]
Read More →Your organization rocks! Dream Act events left and right, growing following on Facebook, the press is recognizing you. The time has come and you decide, “We need a website!”
Confusion usually starts here.
What do we need to do? Hosting? Domain Names? WordPress? Dreamweaver? Hold on. Let’s take a deep breath and watch this video [...]
Read More →Just kidding. Today at NOI Bootcamp Without Borders we learned about making videos. We heard this scenario:
Director to Online Organizer: “Can you make me a viral video?”
The quick answer is no. But we can make videos that tell a story.
Read More →Today at NOI Bootcamp we went over the transition from Online to Offline organizing. Between the different tactics and processes being covered was the concept that Online Organizers are Organizers. Let it sink in for a minute.
Online Organizers are Organizers.
We need (and should) bring strategy to the table. That may sound [...]
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