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Wellstone Action was created to advance the progressive political goals of Paul and Sheila Wellstone, who embodied the belief that “we all do better when we all do better”. The organization continues the Wellstone legacy by weaving together electoral politics, community organizing, and progressive public policy to create lasting change that improves people’s lives. Wellstone does this by bringing together progressive leaders, providing training and other resources to help them accomplish their goals, and adding strategic capacity to frontline organizations.
Jessica Teal first met Senator Paul Wellstone as a senior in high school in Hutchinson, MN, when he spoke in her A.P. Government class as they prepared for a national civics competition. He was an inspiration to see what was possible when we as citizens take an active role in our government and society.
Shortly after Teal launched a minimum viable product (MVP) website for Wellstone Action in 2012, we created a unique, interactive, and celebratory page to mark the organization’s 10th anniversary. This page highlighted Wellstone’s origins, the people behind the organization, and the impact its alumni, partners, and progressive leaders had in driving change across the country. Featuring custom graphics, animations, and data points, the visually rich page not only told the story of Wellstone’s journey but also enhanced and reinforced the organization’s brand.
“Ohmygod, you guys, THANK YOU… it’s the most beautiful thing on the internet. We are so, so glad to be here, and so damn proud to be working with you. Thank you.”
Building a stable, prosperous, and inclusive nation by promoting public policies based on the “first principles” of equal political representation, a guaranteed living wage for all working citizens, and a fair tax system.
The part where we ask you to cough up your email. So we can discuss all the amazing things we’re gonna do together. No pressure. Really.