Pushback Network began as a dialogue among experienced, non-partisan, independent community-based groups. PBN's founders were leaders of organizations that had built long-term, on-the-ground operations within the most challenging social environments in the country. Currently in six states - Alabama, California, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, and New York – PBN is a mixture of geographic regions, urban and rural communities, and a diversity of ethnic and racial populations. They formed PBN to "push back" against what they considered to be shortsighted, tactical approaches to community organizing and electoral work.
Clips from "Why Get In The Game?" workshop from the USSF on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. This workshop was co-sponsored by Pushback Network and Rights to the City.
The Pushback Network has made a lively new political flash mob video that sends a message to newly elected representatives: govern in a manner that best serves the needs of all constituents, including people of color and working people. ; In a truly grassroots effort, the video was conceived, produced and staged by community members themselves -- people who have been hit hardest by the economic collapse and yet participate in the political process because they see the need for government to cr...
Pushback Network Board members interviewed about the upcoming United States Social Forum while in Jackson, MS in May for their Board Meeting.
Pushback Network Board members interviewed about the upcoming United States Social Forum while in Jackson, MS in May for their Board Meeting.
Pushback Network Board members interviewed about the upcoming United States Social Forum while in Jackson, MS in May for their Board Meeting.