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“Stand Up, Fight Back” annual conference

John Podesta. President and CEO of the Center for American Progress

Paul Begala, political commentator, speaks to the conference participants

The Center for American Progress’ Campus Progress held its annual “Stand Up, Fight Back” annual conference July 7th and 8th in the D.C. area.

Young participants from around the country listened to speeches, panels and performances by Van Jones, Samantha Power, John Podesta, Paul Begala, Jamal Simmons, Chris Hayes and others.

"Every day at work, I always try to remember the incredibleness of where I am," said Power, special adviser to President Barack Obama and director of multilateral affairs for the National Security Council.

— Report and photographs by Kate Oczypok

Sarah Audelo, senior domestic policy manager, Advocates for Youth, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, moderator Jamal Simmons, Erica Williams, deputy director of Progress 2050 and Gregory Cendana, president of the United States Students Organization

Katie Andriulli and Elizabeth Munguia

Cord Jefferson, staff writer for The Root, Erin Gibson, Host of "Infomania," Current TV and Ken Layne, editor at Wonkette participate in the panel "Make 'Em Laugh," promoting progress through comedy

Jake Maguire and Melanie Goff

Participants Camellia Dap and Reuben Kapp

Navdeep Aujla and Anne Paisley

Michael Hollingsworth and Danny Scherling

Christine McDonough, Emma Diebold, Trisha Faulkner, Emily Schilichting and Elizabeth Munguia

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