Netroots Nation is an annual political conference where "progressive" politicians, journalists, and activists gather to exchange ideas. In this episode, Jen highlights her experience at Netroots Nation 2016. Included are an update on the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other interesting insights into the current state of the Democratic Party's political base. Please support Congressional Dish: to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Sound Clip Sources Netroots Nation Introduction Clip: , YouTube, July 16, 2016. Additional Reading Article: By Fredreka Schouten, USA Today, July 20, 2016. Article: By Dan De Luce, Foreign Policy, May 15, 2016. Article: By Dave Levinthal, The Center for Public Integrity, April 7, 2016. Article: , BBC News, September 12, 2015. Article: By Globes Online, Israel Business News, January 7, 2010. Book: By Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, May 24, 2011. Additional Information Mistral Security Website: Supreme Court of the United States Blog: OpenSecrets: OpenSecrets: Documentary: Directed by Robert Kenner, 2015. Reports , January 4, 2013. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: by (found on by mevio) Cover Art Design by