As part of the first YearlyKos convention titled, "YearlyKos: Uniting the Netroots," members of the first panel talked about communicating progressive ideas at the grassroots level. Topics included political organization and speaking out effectively. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. John Javna is a columnist and the author of, 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right. Jim Derych wrote Confessions of a Former Dittohead. Justin Krebs is also the founder of Drinking Liberally. The event is also sponsored by bloggerpower.org.