On Saturday, July 16, FCNL’s Human Rights and Civil Liberties lobbyist Yasmine Taeb spoke on a panel with Reps. Keith Ellison (MN) and Jan Schakowsky (IL) at the progressive conference Netroots Nation. FCNL’s Middle East lobbyist Kate Gould moderated the panel.
This annual gathering brought together thousands of activists, journalists, and political leaders to network, learn, and plan strategies for the year ahead. This year’s gathering took place in St. Louis, Missouri. More information on Netroots Nation.
Ending the Endless War and Advancing a Progressive Global Vision
Saturday, Jul. 16 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
For too long, the progressive movement writ large has largely ignored foreign policy while neocons and war hawks have set our country’s agenda. We must as a movement join together to push back on the ever-escalating militarism in the Middle East and around the world. In this panel, we discuss practical solutions and organizing strategies to counter U.S. militarism and transform U.S. engagement with the world. We talk about how to push our congressional allies to end drone warfare and how to mobilize support for a diplomatic solution to the Syrian civil war, among other goals.
Moderated by: Kate Gould, FCNL
Panelists:
- Rep. Keith Ellison (MN)
- Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL)
- Yasmine Taeb, FCNL
