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 White House under President Bill Clinton[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
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 the Iraq War. The plan has several high profile military endorsers, including retired General Paul Eaton.[6][7]
Obama's running mate
Chris Bowers post[8] speculating and analyzing how and whom 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 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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