ConvergeSouth Q&A
Sue answers some questions about ConvergeSouth, which inexplicably seems to be plagued by controversy every year.
She doesn't directly address the annual misdirection/misconception that conservative voices are shut out. She does say this: We strive to have people of different backgrounds, genders and belief systems -- such a representation isn't easy to get (we don't pay speaker fees), which is why there are still "TBA" listings on panels. We've consulted with local bloggers to help us find panelists of all persuasions. We're still seeking a couple of panelists so if you have suggestions, please let us know.
As someone who was involved in the planning -- didn't do much but was there for some of it -- everything she says about the openness and access is true. And seeing a liberal bias where there is none is silly and self-defeating.
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