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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 [...]

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Request for Proposal Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project Contractor

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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 [...]

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Request for Proposal Dream Educational Empowerment Project Contractor

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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 [...]

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Washington, D.C. – Today the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the historic civil rights case Arizona v. United States. The United We Dream Network stands against SB1070 in solidarity with Arizona, Alabama and all states that have passed similar legislation. The Obama Administration’s failure to reform our immigration laws has opened the [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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NOI Bootcamp: Making a Viral Video

On February 26, 2012 By

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.

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NOI Bootcamp: Online to Offline

On February 25, 2012 By

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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NOI Bootcamp: Metrics

On February 22, 2012 By

So today at NOI’s Bootcamp Without Borders, we are learning about Metrics.

How can we apply this to the Dream Movement?

Let’s try to find out.

First we need to establish how we can measure. My guess is most Dream organizations do not have the sophisticated Constituent Management Systems (CRM) like the ones we are [...]

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