OpenLeft
OpenLeft is a political blog founded July 9, 2007 by Matt Stoller and Chris Bowers, originally of MyDD. It also includes Mike Lux, a former official in the Clinton's White House[1][2] Covering political and social issues from a progressive standpoint, it has spearheaded a number of causes, including focusing attention and criticism on the Blue Dog Democrats[3] and supporting net neutrality.[4] The website's campaign has garnered criticism from a number of Democrats, including Brian Baird.[5]
A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq
Matt Stoller has endorsed and helped create the document A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq, a policy plan designed for progressive/liberal Democratic congressional challengers (or incumbents) to endorse and point to as their "plan" for Iraq. The plan has several high profile military endorsers including retired General Paul Eaton.[6][7]
Obama's Vice-President
Chris Bowers post[8] speculating and analyzing how and who Barack Obama should pick for his Vice-Presidential nominee generated interest for naming Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown as a candidate.[9]
Collaborative Legislation Writing with Senator Durbin
In July 2007, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited OpenLeft to seek input into draft broadband legislation in the US Senate.[10] The effort garnered notice for the coordination between senior lawmakers and bloggers.[11]
List of regular contributors
- Karl Blumenthal
- Chris Bowers
- Daniel DeGroot
- Natasha Chart
- Living Liberally
- Mike Lux
- Paul Rosenberg
- David Sirota
- "tremayne"
List of past contributors
References
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- ^ Ari Melber. OpenLeft Aims to Open Doors in DC, The Nation, July 9, 2007
- ^ Mike Lux. OpenLeft, Huffington Post, July 3, 2007
- ^ Liberal blogger targets 'Bush Dog' Dems - Josh Kraushaar - Politico.com
- ^ Adario Strange. FCC Commissioner Discusses The Future Of Internet Distribution, Epicenter blog, Wired.com, August 20, 2007
- ^ Liz Mair. Baird in political no-man's land, Seattle pi, August 30, 2007
- ^ Progressive Candidates, Netroots Launch Iraq Plan, The Politico, Mar 17, 2008.
- ^ Matt Stoller. More Challengers Sign on to Responsible Plan, OpenLeft, Mar 20, 2008
- ^ Open Left:: Picking Obama's Vice-President
- ^ Sherrod Brown for vice president? | Deadline USA | guardian.co.uk
- ^ How to Join the Legislation 2.0 Conversation, Open Left, Jul 23, 2007 [non-primary source needed]
- ^ Bloggers Write Legislation, [PC World, Jul 29, 2007
External links
- Openleft.com website
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