Van Jones speaks to the "Millennials"
Wed, Jul 22 2009 at 9:00 AM EST
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Van Jones, special advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, presented a speech to attendees of the 2009 Campus Progress National Conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. In his speech, Jones addressed some of today’s hot-button issues including climate change, green jobs and a green collar economy.
Jones was just one of many high-profile speakers during the conference, including former President Clinton, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and John Podesta (president, Center for American Progress).
About Campus Progress
“Launched in 2005, Campus Progress is a dynamic progressive organization that works with and for young people to bring about positive change on issues from economic opportunity, to sustainability, to human rights and justice. Through innovative programs in activism, journalism, and events, Campus Progress helps young people to make their voices heard, turn their ideas into action, and push policy outcomes in a strongly progressive direction.” Source: Campus Progress
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