We've come a long way, baby.
In the two short years since being spurred into existence by the shocking betrayals of the Democratic party in 2010, the New Progressive Alliance has officially become a 527 non-profit, launched a website, established a social media presence, ratified the Unified Platform, established an organizational framework with an all-volunteer staff, and participated in our first general election - endorsing 54 candidates from 23 states!
But despite the whirlwind of the past two years, our real work is just beginning. If we are ever to mount a serious challenge to the two-party system in this country, we are going to have to grow our organization and our numbers. So the next focus of our endeavors is to establish a nationwide "ground game" - with a strong local presence in every state.
State Liaisons are the heart of this next phase of growth. Their mission is to:
- Represent NPA in their region at local meetings and events, in order to spread the word about the NPA's mission, familiarize people with the Unified Platform, and build our ground organization through recruiting local volunteers who are interested in working at the grassroots, as members of the NPA Ground Crew.
- Serve as a two-way conduit of information between their region and the national organization, including news about meetings/events they've attended, new volunteers joining their local NPA Ground Crew, and ideas for helping the organization grow.
- Obtain commitments to the Unified Platform from political candidates, who may thereby earn the endorsement of the NPA.
Right now, the NPA has 8 Liaisons in 7 states. We want to at least triple that number over the next three months, with folks eager to begin identifying and attending local events this summer to spread the word about NPA.
Liaisons should know that they are joining a 100-percent volunteer organization, and will play an important role in establishing real Progressive alternatives to the two major parties. The NPA will provide full training, literature, promotional materials, and the support of a committed national team that will never forget you are working as a volunteer. Because we all are!
To make a real difference in our nation's future, bring your passion for People First governance to bear as an NPA State Liaison. Visit NewProgs.org, click the Volunteer! tab, and complete the information form. You will be personally contacted by a member of the national team within 48 hours. And thank you!
