Preaching to a New Choir

Written by: Andrew Tsao on May 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT

      As a group organizer, one of my main goals for 2007 is to expand the reach of our Eastside DFA message. Organizing a progressive grassroots group in the traditionally conservative area of Bellevue, Washington calls for creativity. What best practices might others of you in the same position be using to put your message out there? 
     How can we as organizers make sure our group is taking our message beyond the progressive "echo chamber?" I for one have way too many progressive websites and blogs to wade through each day. I would like to focus my energy on moving the message outward, not ever inward.
     Are there some other successful examples of gaining some kind of public platform for progressive ideas in conservative areas? I think this will be crucial as we look towards offering a fresh vision of America in 2008.
Thanks for considering this post.

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