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Citizen Activists

Are you currently an activist? Are you a citizen who wants to become more engaged politically? Then these talks are for you! Learn how to make a difference in your community and your state, and do it effectively.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Beth Thorpe

Beth Thorpe

Angela Cooper

Angela Cooper

Communications Director, ACLU of KY

Jamie Lucke

Jamie Lucke

Editor in Chief, Kentucky Lantern

Jason Bailey

Jason Bailey

Executive Director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy

Joni Jenkins

Joni Jenkins

Senior Advisor, Office of Rep. Morgan McGarvey

Karen Suhaka

Karen Suhaka

CEO, BillTrack50

Andrea Miller

Andrea Miller

Founder, Center for Common Ground

Deepak Puri

Deepak Puri

Founder, Democracy Labs

Dr. Craig Blair

Dr. Craig Blair

Chief Veterinarian, Clays Mill Veterinary Clinic

Melanie Rose

Melanie Rose

Eastern Regional Director, Run for Something

Bruce Maples

Bruce Maples

Publisher, Forward Kentucky

Talks

Get Ready for the 2026 Budget Discussion

September 27, 2025, 02:00 PM
Jason Bailey

Hey, Why Don’t You Run for Something?

September 27, 2025, 02:00 PM
Melanie Rose

Using BillTrack50 to Fuel Your Activism

September 27, 2025, 03:00 PM
Karen Suhaka

Creative Protesting

September 27, 2025, 04:00 PM
Craig Blair

Know Your Rights When Protesting

September 27, 2025, 06:00 PM
Angela Cooper

How to REALLY Influence Your Representatives

September 27, 2025, 07:00 PM
Joni Jenkins

How to Get Your OpEd or LTE Actually Published

September 27, 2025, 08:00 PM
Jamie Lucke

Tools You Can Use – A Demo

September 27, 2025, 08:00 PM
Andrea Miller Deepak Puri