Women Wired In

Posted by digitalsista on June 27th, 2008 in Blogging, Community Media, Community Technology, Computing, Digital Divide/Inclusion, Diversity, Feminism, Media Justice, Netroots, Social Media, Tech Industry, Technology, Uncategorized, politics, web 2.0

Looking to go to the DNC but don’t have the credentials to get into the main stage? Big Tent Denver is an option. They are looking to include more diversity with women of color, women bloggers, women’s organizations and women in politics.

http://www.bigtentdenver.org/index.cfm

This is hosted by the Dailykos, ProgressNow, Alliance Center big tent blogging space which is literally 3 blocks from the Convention Center. Bloggers can apply for access to it.

It is a simple form it would only take a few minutes out of your busy schedules.

Remember the deadline is June 30th so do it as soon as you finish reading this!

The Big Tent will be the place to be for new media journalists, bloggers, reporters, and non-profit leaders covering the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer.

They’re creating a 9,000 square foot, two-story structure that will house the work space for journalists, bloggers and new media, a Digg Stage with prominent national leaders, as well as a Google Retreat with a YouTube kiosk where you can make your own YouTube videos. The Big Tent will be open throughout the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 25- 28.

In the New Media Lounge, your pass will be a ticket to to enjoy all the benefits of the blogger / new media lounge, including free WiFi, work space, television-coverage, as well as free food and drinks. And you get to hang out with some of the top bloggers, new media journalists, and non-profit leaders in the country.

And in the Public Space, you can participate in panel discussions with top national leaders on a range of hot topics. There will also be workshops on blogging, community organizing, and new technologies.

The Big Tent will host sponsored happy hours each day from 4 to 5, followed by live coverage of every minute of the Democratic National Convention until 9 p.m. each night. When the Convention ends each day, the Big Tent will still be going with late-night entertainment, including concerts and films. Check back at BigTentDenver.com for additional details as the convention nears.

If you decide you aren’t going to the convention then you might want to visit the unconvention and send in an “I Approve this Message” Video. You can still be a part of the political process.