http://gettraction.org Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:38:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tractivists, do you like to watch? For the next five weeks, we are the epicenter of U.S. politics! The whole world is watching. So it's time for us to ACT, not to watch. Look for an email soon with ways to be active in this election cycle with ... http://gettraction.org/2008/04/05/electile-dysfunction-ii-a-theatrical-sideshow/ Checkout this new video on North Carolina and the Presidential Election, directed by a Tractivist and featuring local folks you might know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhOZCKac6os The National Popular Vote bill would guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states (and the District of Columbia). It has ... http://gettraction.org/2008/03/19/national-popular-vote-for-president/ Can't decide whether to go out on Mardi Gras and laissez les bon temps rouler, or stay in and feed your inner political junkie with results from the Super Tuesday primaries? Well, then, behold SUPER FAT TUESDAY: mardi gras bacchanalia and up-to-the-minute primary coverage all rolled into one! Yes, Traction's ... http://gettraction.org/2008/02/03/super-tues-mardi-gras-super-fat-tuesday/ Dear Tractivist, I'm itching to give a warm cozy hug to everyone who has volunteered with Traction. We wouldn't be here without you! I'm naming names of you fantastic people at the end of this email. We've lost count, but in 2007 and 2008 alone, over 130 (seriously) of you: - ... http://gettraction.org/2008/01/31/traction-hall-of-fame-part-ii-celebrity-volunteers/ As 2007 draws to a close, we salute give a virtual high five to all the generous folks who have contributed to Traction this year... We couldn't do it without you. Seriously. And there's still time to join this list! If you've been meaning to make your 2007 gift, click ... http://gettraction.org/2007/12/31/traction-hall-of-fame-2007-contributors/ Buy your tickets now and skip the lines on Saturday.  Get your tix here! http://gettraction.org/2007/12/05/festivus-tickets-now-online/ In solidarity with the striking writers, we're showing a rerun / re-post. Here's a blogpost from this time last year (with minor update tweaks). Happy Thanksgiving to you all. And hey, for some good progressive Thanksgiving mojo, listen to Howard Zinn talking to Tavis Smiley about Thanksgiving (also a ... http://gettraction.org/2007/11/21/rerun-youve-got-another-thank-coming/ Traction's annual holiday-ish party has become one of the Triangle's best loved events. Our Third Annual Festivus for the Left of Us will have all the traditions you love: Feats of Strength, Airing of Grievances and the Pole, plus our silent auction, the Festivus Foto booth and of course food, drink, ... http://gettraction.org/2007/11/16/festivus-is-coming/ Yes! We're bringing on a part-time Administrative Assistant! Picture a ladder with lots of rungs. This position is on the lower end... which means a great place to start and lots of room to grow. And we're serious about growth! You: :: Super organized with a spirited streak :: One or more years experience ... http://gettraction.org/2007/11/07/traction-is-hiring/ Quickie report: Trick or Vote was a big success! Today on The State of Things they're talking about Trick or Vote! Tune in to North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC 91.5 to hear Lanya along with Jenn Frye from Democracy NC LIVE at noon, or the rebroadcast at 9pm, or listen ... http://gettraction.org/2007/11/01/trick-or-vote-and-traction-on-the-state-of-things/