I am a proud fellow of the Louisiana New Leaders Council and hope you can join us in Baton Rouge for our fundraiser or consider a donation to help our organization grow.
Support Progressives, Keep Democracy Great
Teddy Roosevelt said that “a great democracy must be progressive or it will soon cease to be a great democracy.” What does it mean to be progressive though? The word has oft been used by politicians to frame a certain political party or social group . . . but such attempts are really misnomers. What’s the real truth about progressives? A progressive is someone who shares the same belief of Teddy Roosevelt; someone who loves our democracy so much that they understand that we, as a country, must constantly move forward as well as change and grow for the positive in order to keep democracy alive.
How do we ignite progressive cities, progressive states, a progressive America? It’s a difficult question, and at times, public perception indicates that America is failing to retain its progressive foundation. This is certainly true for Louisiana, as well. To combat this, a grassroots movement was created, the New Leaders Council. Its mission: the find the torchbearers of democracy and to provide them the tools to spread a wildfire of progressivism across our cities, our states, and our country.
In 2009, this grassroots effort led to the creation of a Louisiana chapter of the New Leaders Council. This statewide chapter is the first of its kind, and its first class of Fellows is equally unique. From youth outreach, to recovery, to education, to law and politics, each Fellow is a true progressive working to move Louisiana forward. Simply, these fellows are committed to making Louisiana’s democracy great.
But, they need your help. Louisiana’s chapter is still in its infancy; to find future progressive leaders, they need support from those that believe, like Teddy Roosevelt, our great democracy must be progressive.
One way Louisiana NLC is raising money is through a First Annual Fellows Fundraiser, to be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the M Bar in Baton Rouge.
The Fellows are working hard to make this one of the best progressive events in Louisiana, and they would love for you to attend, or simply to show your support through a donation for the cause.
Your support for a progressive Louisiana is needed today. Please consider buying a ticket or donating now, by clicking here.
If you’d like to make a bigger commitment to Louisiana NLC, please contact Ashley Koch, the Fellows fundraiser chair at 317-652-700, or at askoch@gmail.com. You can also make larger donations, by clicking here.
Where do you want Louisiana to be in 5, or 10 years? If you believe, like Roosevelt, that Louisiana must move forward, please consider attending or donating today.
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