The left-embracing Netroots Nation is “an online and in-person campus for exchanging ideas and learning how to be more effective in using technology to influence the public debate.”

Excerpt from the program:

Some of 2012’s most exciting races involve strong, progressive women who are leading the national conversation on not only on women’s issues but also things like the economy and LGBT rights.

Massachusetts’ Elizabeth Warren, Hawaii’s Mazie Hirono and Washington’s Darcy Burner are each known for standing up for workers, the middle class and equal opportunity for all. That’s why we’re excited to have the three of them on the big stage at Netroots Nation in a few weeks.

—Chad Blair