“It's like a political rally, a think tank retreat and a non-stop party with your best friends all rolled into one. It's a celebration of the past achievements and future goals of the ever-expanding Netroots. It's an event where progressive leaders and candidates come to hear, in person, what you have to say. You'll leave the convention deliriously proud of how far we've come…and where we're headed.”
—Bill Harnsberger aka Bill in Portland Maine
Daily Kos
“The response I received as a candidate for New York State Senate was what kicked our campaign into high gear. I will never forget the wonderful welcome from the Netroots Nation in 2006.”
—Brian Keeler
Vice-president, V-Shift
“Netroots Nation provides the best off-line way for bloggers and progressive activists to meet and strategize for their causes. It's a valuable event for the attendees, presenters and elected officials because it provides a one-stop meeting ground that no other conference provides to the Netroots."
—Nicole Rivera
Democratic youth activist and organizer
“Netroots Nation may now be the most important annual gathering of progressives in the nation.”
—Simon Rosenberg
President, NDN
“I went to the convention last year and was impressed by how many politically engaged–and most importantly, progressive–bloggers, writers, and activists attended. The power and influence of the Netroots is growing every day, and it's great that Netroots Nation offers this space to help us harness that power to advocate for real and lasting social change.”
—Esther Wang
Center for Constitutional Rights
“I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that Netroots Nation is the highlight of my entire year, nor do I think it's a stretch to say the past two conventions have changed my life. I've had an opportunity to hear 7 of the 8 Democratic candidates debate live, made hundreds of friends fring else it has given me.”
—Jill Richardson aka Orangeclouds
DailyKos
“It’s amazing to see everybody in person at the convention ... you know that we're really part of a movement with staying power. You see that what we're doing is built not only on shared purpose, but on strong, personal connections.”
—Natasha Chart
Blogger
“Netroots Nation is where the next bright stars of politics can be found and where the power players of right now are headed. It's a no-brainer, can't-miss, can't-wait event that's highly recommended if you are actively interested in public affairs and/or technology. Netroots Nation is one of the pre-eminent places to get insight into how the smartest Web 2.0 wizards and those who are watching them are shaping the future today.”
—Cheryl Contee aka Jill at Jack and Jill Politics
“As a progressive think tank, the Drum Major Institute has found the Netroots Nation conferences to be an invaluable part of our work. At NN we share our resources with the bloggers and activists who take our work and make it go viral or take it to the streets. DMI has a saying: 'If it wasn't read, it wasn't written.' Participating in NN helps us make sure our research is read and utilized.”
—Andrea Batista Schlesinger
Executive Director, Drum Major Institute for Public Policy
“Netroots Nation is the most accessible high-power conference you will attend any year. I always enjoy the conference, since it gives me an opportunity to talk with other like-minded people. I come home feeling energized and challenged.”
—Shayera Tangri
