There have also been some program changes that I didn’t expect. With the exception of AG Nick Brown, who helped open ceremonies at Cal Anderson, I’m told there are no elected official speakers.
According to the Indivisible media folks, this was a “deliberate choice”, although they didn’t elaborate on the criteria.
If I had to wildly speculate (which I don’t, but I will) I imagine that last years invitees suddenly pivoting into campaign speeches probably influenced this.
So, a welcome change.