🗓️SAVE THE DATE: Meet us in Portland, OR next year! We can't wait to bring together our incredible community for our 2027 National Convening in Portland on July 8-10.
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The #BraveofUs this month took action against surveillance and ICE overreach in our communities. Local power keeps our communities safe. ❤️
Swipe through to see where it's happening 👉
Swipe through to see where it's happening 👉
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School is back in session – and every student deserves to feel safe in their classroom. As a school board member, you have the power to keep ICE off campus and away from student data. Our No Secret Police toolkit shows how. Link in bio. 📚
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ICE wants your local police to do its dirty work.
287(g) Agreements, often voluntary unless your state law requires them, turn local cops into ICE agents, instilling terror in our communities.
The good news: local electeds can stop it. 🚫
Link to the toolkit in our bio!
287(g) Agreements, often voluntary unless your state law requires them, turn local cops into ICE agents, instilling terror in our communities.
The good news: local electeds can stop it. 🚫
Link to the toolkit in our bio!
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Co-governance helps local electeds build power & uplift community voices.
LP member Delishia Porterfield, TN Council Member, published an op-ed on co-governance's future as part of the "Case for Co-Governance" series with Race Forward & Partners for Dignity.
LP member Delishia Porterfield, TN Council Member, published an op-ed on co-governance's future as part of the "Case for Co-Governance" series with Race Forward & Partners for Dignity.
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Today's #NoSecretPolice policy win is from Lehigh County, PA!
LPPA member County Executive Josh Siegel helped ban ICE from using county property for immigration enforcement. No county spaces to cover up secret police tactics. ‼️
LPPA member County Executive Josh Siegel helped ban ICE from using county property for immigration enforcement. No county spaces to cover up secret police tactics. ‼️
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It’s the National Week of Action Against Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), but for the #BraveofUs, every week is a chance to stop surveillance and protect residents’ safety and privacy. 🛑
Learn more about how you can cancel your ALPR contracts at the link in our bio.
Learn more about how you can cancel your ALPR contracts at the link in our bio.
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As ICE continues its silent rampage, it's #BraveOfUS to speak out.
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the inspiring @CelinaMtRainier!
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the inspiring @CelinaMtRainier!
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Housing should be for people, not profit.
That's why Local Progress Impact Lab is releasing a resource with Regional Housing Legal Services on bold tactics local elected officials in Pennsylvania can take to bring down the cost of housing in their communities.
That's why Local Progress Impact Lab is releasing a resource with Regional Housing Legal Services on bold tactics local elected officials in Pennsylvania can take to bring down the cost of housing in their communities.
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DHS calls it "market research" – we call it just another trick up their sleeve to secretly dilute our local power while they continue to detain our neighbors in deplorable conditions.
📣Local leaders say NO.
📣Local leaders say NO.
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Essex County, NJ, banned county collaboration with ICE and the use of county property for immigration enforcement. ‼️
S/O to County Commissioner VP A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, who led the fight – and won. Check out the #NoSecretPolice toolkit at the link in our bio!
S/O to County Commissioner VP A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, who led the fight – and won. Check out the #NoSecretPolice toolkit at the link in our bio!
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From Milwaukee to Portland, San Diego to El Paso, and many other localities — LP's Immigrant Justice Steering Committee is a diverse group of local leaders, all fighting the same battle for immigrant families. And they're not backing down. #BraveOfUs
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As ICE’s “silent surge” continues, it’s #BraveOfUS to speak out.
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the inspiring Portland City Councilor @pnwpolicyangel!
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the inspiring Portland City Councilor @pnwpolicyangel!
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An upcoming federal court case could force MASSIVE energy rate hikes onto the people of Puerto Rico. All to enrich greedy bondholders like GoldenTree.
200+ elected officials just filed an amicus brief calling for people over profits ‼️
200+ elected officials just filed an amicus brief calling for people over profits ‼️
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On our last day together, we reminded ourselves that first and foremost we are ORGANIZERS.
We govern with our communities. We lead with our neighbors. We rise by lifting up those around us.
We govern with our communities. We lead with our neighbors. We rise by lifting up those around us.
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From strategy sessions and community building, to site visits and state chapter meetups -- our first two days were jam packed!
We grounded ourselves in place in Baltimore, learned from one another, nerded out, and made commitments to take back to our communities.
We grounded ourselves in place in Baltimore, learned from one another, nerded out, and made commitments to take back to our communities.
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Our theme this year was "Fearless Leadership. Joyful Liberation." 🌼
As the Trump Admin continues to terrorize our communities, it is more important now than ever to govern boldly -- constantly building towards our ultimate goal of true liberation for all.
As the Trump Admin continues to terrorize our communities, it is more important now than ever to govern boldly -- constantly building towards our ultimate goal of true liberation for all.
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This past weekend, we held our ⚡️2026 LP National Convening ⚡️ in Baltimore! We hosted 500+ local leaders and partners for an amazing 3 days of connection, learning, and rejuvenation.
Our time together left us basking in hope, joy, and gratitude 💖
Our time together left us basking in hope, joy, and gratitude 💖
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While the Supreme Court seeks to ostracize young trans people from our society, the Pride Caucus has one simple message to the trans youth in our communities.
You are valued, you are worthy, and you are not alone in this fight.
You are valued, you are worthy, and you are not alone in this fight.
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Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding Birthright Citizenship.
While this is a welcome victory, this Court continues to allow the Trump administration to chip away at immigrant rights in this country.
Read our statement 👇
bit.ly/4oT6mRL
While this is a welcome victory, this Court continues to allow the Trump administration to chip away at immigrant rights in this country.
Read our statement 👇
bit.ly/4oT6mRL
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LP's Black and Nuestro Caucuses condemn SCOTUS's ruling to strip thousands of TPS holders of their legal protections. Regardless of this failure, our network's commitment to ensuring our communities are welcoming havens where every resident can live with dignity will remain.
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It’s #BraveOfUS to show up for our neighbors.
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, our amazing Immigrant Justice Steering Committee member Portland City Councilor @Piousali!
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, our amazing Immigrant Justice Steering Committee member Portland City Councilor @Piousali!
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Is your community interested in creating an alternative to traditional police response? Hear from one of our LPMI Members, Amber Fellows, on how LP helped her kick off her own community responder program in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
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Just a few weeks back, we were proud to host the "Local Power, Shared Futures: Preemption & Home Rule Strategy Summit" alongside @The_LSSC in Nashville!
This gathering was years in the making and an incredible opportunity to bring together a movement ready to fight preemption.
This gathering was years in the making and an incredible opportunity to bring together a movement ready to fight preemption.
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Members from Minneapolis, DC, and beyond convened in LA to share lessons learned and strategies for resistance.
Together, we all helped chart a new path forward for local leaders in the face of growing oppression.
Together, we all helped chart a new path forward for local leaders in the face of growing oppression.
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The Trump Admin’s federal deployments have been devastating for communities nationwide. But each response points to a model of care where neighbors, local governments, & school districts mobilize to keep each other safe.
Last week, we learned from those on the front lines.
Last week, we learned from those on the front lines.
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Across the country, the world’s largest corporations are pushing to build massive data centers, promising benefits such as tax revenue and jobs. But while their outlook is rosy, the reality is far more dire. Check out our new resource: localprog.org/DataCenters101
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Imagine if everyone had the healthcare, housing, food, education needed to thrive.
We have enough to make that a reality.
NEW TODAY: a resource from us & @iteptweets on how local electeds can tax the ultrawealthy to fund public goods and vital programs.
localprog.org/taxtherichfund…
We have enough to make that a reality.
NEW TODAY: a resource from us & @iteptweets on how local electeds can tax the ultrawealthy to fund public goods and vital programs.
localprog.org/taxtherichfund…
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Registration for the Local Progress National Convening closes in less than ONE WEEK! Check your email for your unique link to register by Wednesday, May 20. We can’t wait to see you in Baltimore in July!
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It’s #BraveOfUs to lead in moments like these.
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the amazing @Javiera4Durham!
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the amazing @Javiera4Durham!
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🗞 DROPPING MAY 18! 🗞 Following historic May Day protests where thousands of working people across the country joined together to call for taxing the rich to fund people’s basic needs, we will be releasing a report on how localities can do just that!
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The recent Supreme Court ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act is a direct attack on Black voting power in this country. Read our statement 👇 from our two Black Caucus co-chairs.
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To win the narrative, we all need to document the Trump Administration’s horrific actions, counter their lies, AND collectively demand our vision for a better future.
Check out our newly updated Immigrant Justice Messaging Guide to get started 👇
localprog.org/ImmMessagingGu…
Check out our newly updated Immigrant Justice Messaging Guide to get started 👇
localprog.org/ImmMessagingGu…
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That’s a wrap on another comms cohort! Last week, we brought 15 LP members (along with a few staffers) to Washington DC, as the grand finale of our second-ever Communications Cohort. A 🧵.
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School board members across our network are sounding the alarm about the theft of public dollars from our schools. As Fox Chapel School Board member Ariel Zych has seen, the voucher scam is here to take public money away from students and hand it over to greedy corporations.
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Throwing it back to our Housing Convening: Affordable Homes, Stable Communities! Two days of exploring Seattle and strategizing about the housing vision we can build together. Read more at our blog post here: localprog.org/housingconv
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It’s #BraveOfUs to govern WITH our communities.
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, our INCREDIBLE board member Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo!
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, our INCREDIBLE board member Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo!
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Our Local Progress family is grieving the devastating loss of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen.
A statement of grief, love, and solidarity from LP’s Black Caucus.
A statement of grief, love, and solidarity from LP’s Black Caucus.
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Do you want to know more about @saintlouispres' fight to retain local control of her city's police department?
Check out the full story and more in our pocket podcast series, "The Preemption Download," below!
Check out the full story and more in our pocket podcast series, "The Preemption Download," below!
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Missed our panel at SXSW? Don't worry - you can hear from all of our panelists directly how all of us can defend democracy at the local level in this critical moment. Watch 👇
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It’s #BraveOfUs to lead in times of crisis.
Starting today, we’ll be featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
First up, our AMAZING board member @gabysantiromero!
Starting today, we’ll be featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
First up, our AMAZING board member @gabysantiromero!
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In the age of growing federal repression, how can local leaders fight back? LP was proud to host a @sxsw panel this year to answer that very question. Joined by @MplsWard9, @KendraPHL, & @VanessaForATX, our panel was a fascinating discussion on strategies & solutions.
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No one should be forced to suffer in silence. We stand with every brave person who has come forward to share their story.
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Local Progress will be at SXSW this year!
Join us and some of our incredible member leaders on 3/18 for an impactful conversation on how local governments are fighting back against federal tyranny. Check out the session description 👇 for more.
bit.ly/4lq46zR
Join us and some of our incredible member leaders on 3/18 for an impactful conversation on how local governments are fighting back against federal tyranny. Check out the session description 👇 for more.
bit.ly/4lq46zR
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Introducing our new board member, Antony Dugdale, State & Local Political Director at UNITE HERE International Union! With his background in organizing, communications, corporate research, & politics, we are so excited to have his leadership and vision to build a more just world.
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When FIFA comes to town, our communities often pay the price.
For the World Cup to live up to its name, LP members @NicForPhilly, @kendraforphilly, @TeresaCMosqueda, and @JackieFielder_ are demanding that FIFA upholds human rights commitments.
For the World Cup to live up to its name, LP members @NicForPhilly, @kendraforphilly, @TeresaCMosqueda, and @JackieFielder_ are demanding that FIFA upholds human rights commitments.
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Only 129 days left until we meet in Baltimore for the Local Progress National Convening! And only a few hours left to take advantage of early bird registration prices. Check your email for the link to register by 11:59 PM Pacific Time TODAY to take advantage of the discount!
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📣LP members & alum leaders📣 Registration is OPEN for our National Convening in Baltimore, MD on July 9-11! We can't wait to strategize, learn, and be in community with our incredible network. Check your email for your invite link to register!
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Congress has until TOMORROW 2/13 to reach an agreement on how and whether to fund DHS.
LP members in 5 localities and counting have taken action to say 📣 ICE OUT 📣
LP members in 5 localities and counting have taken action to say 📣 ICE OUT 📣
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The Trump Administration’s rampage in Minnesota should terrify all of us.
NOW is the time to prepare, organize, and take proactive steps to protect your community.
NOW is the time to prepare, organize, and take proactive steps to protect your community.
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BREAKING ‼️135+ state & local electeds across 30 states demand that @GovTimWalz allow Minnesota cities to enact eviction moratoriums.
As ICE rips families apart, these leaders say families belong at HOME.
localprog.org/LPMNEVLetter
As ICE rips families apart, these leaders say families belong at HOME.
localprog.org/LPMNEVLetter
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Today we’re proud to launch our refreshed program with @repowerorg, the Collaborative Governance Academy! We equip local & state elected officials, staff, & movement leaders with skills, strategy, & shared language to govern collaboratively & courageously.
localprog.org/CGA
localprog.org/CGA
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Our "Affordability for All" policy agenda with @Groundwork and State Innovation Exchange suggests 10 policy items (including surveillance pricing!) that local elected officials should champion to bring costs down:
lpimpactlab.org/wp-content/upl…
lpimpactlab.org/wp-content/upl…
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As ICE terrorizes communities in Minneapolis and across the country, Congress is considering whether to INCREASE funding for deportation enforcement. Reach out to your Member of Congress and ask them to hold the line: No new funding for ICE! secure.ngpvan.com/JYJcpM0xDU6oh3…
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Last year:
- Local leaders led the way for freedom and democracy
- We protected our immigrant communities
- We grew state power in CA, CO, MI, and PA
- Developed a roadmap to rein in big tech
- Declared housing for the people by the people
- Local leaders led the way for freedom and democracy
- We protected our immigrant communities
- We grew state power in CA, CO, MI, and PA
- Developed a roadmap to rein in big tech
- Declared housing for the people by the people
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Our 2025 Year in Review showcases how much we were able to accomplish during a difficult year but to also serve as a guide that sustains our mission and hope that together, we will win the needed victories for our communities in 2026 and beyond.
localprog.org/2025YearInRevi…
localprog.org/2025YearInRevi…
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ICE agents have just killed a legal observer monitoring their illegal activities in Minneapolis. Our network stands with our members in the Twin Cities and demands that ICE leave immediately.
Read our statement 👇
Read our statement 👇
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13 localities across the country have taken action to ban Algorithmic Rental Price Fixing.
Today, 35 of our PA members took this fight a step further by writing to their state legislature demanding a STATEWIDE ban on this harmful practice. Read more 👇
localprogress.org/wp-content/upl…
Today, 35 of our PA members took this fight a step further by writing to their state legislature demanding a STATEWIDE ban on this harmful practice. Read more 👇
localprogress.org/wp-content/upl…
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Some people enter local politics because of their passion for policy, and some because their community calls them to serve. With over 1500 members in our network, there's a unique story for each one on how they ended up as a local representative.
Hear a few of them 👇
Hear a few of them 👇
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"Affordability for All" provides 10 policy recommendations that elected officials can adopt to bring costs down for everyday people, including:
🗑️ Ending junk fees
🍎 Building public grocery stores
⚡️ Capping utility rates
🗑️ Ending junk fees
🍎 Building public grocery stores
⚡️ Capping utility rates
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📣NEW from Local Progress Impact Lab, @Groundwork, & State Innovation Exchange:
The cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, & rent have gone up, but wages have failed to keep up. Our new policy agenda is for elected officials at all levels to make life more affordable.
The cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, & rent have gone up, but wages have failed to keep up. Our new policy agenda is for elected officials at all levels to make life more affordable.
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"It’s the glimmer of hope in this crazy world we live in." ♥️
Earlier this month, 25 local elected officials from our Black Caucus, Women’s Caucus, and Nuestro Caucus came together to build relationships, find healing in this moment, and renew energy for the work ahead.
Earlier this month, 25 local elected officials from our Black Caucus, Women’s Caucus, and Nuestro Caucus came together to build relationships, find healing in this moment, and renew energy for the work ahead.
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Our members in @NYCProgressives are on the scene in downtown Manhattan to make it clear that masked men in armored cars DO NOT keep our neighborhoods safe.
From NYC to Portland, local officials have the same message - ICE is NOT welcome here.
🎥:@ChrisMarteNYC
From NYC to Portland, local officials have the same message - ICE is NOT welcome here.
🎥:@ChrisMarteNYC
Our members are on the ground at federal plaza and say #ICEOut of New York
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The most significant impact of the second Trump administration hasn't been lowering costs, but instead its barbaric immigration enforcement.
Across our network, our members have seen families ripped apart to meet the racist demands of this administration. Hear their stories 👇
Across our network, our members have seen families ripped apart to meet the racist demands of this administration. Hear their stories 👇
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Far too often, we hear from our membes that they're uncertain how to regulate AI with so much about this new tech still unknown.
In our report, we provide a detailed roadmap for local leaders to draft policy that puts communities first. Check it out 👉localprog.org/43FPlS6
In our report, we provide a detailed roadmap for local leaders to draft policy that puts communities first. Check it out 👉localprog.org/43FPlS6
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Check out former San Francisco Supervisor and LP Member Hillary Ronen on the latest episode of Computer Says Maybe!
Hear more about our latest report on AI policy and how local leaders can strengthen their skills around regulating this new technology. themaybe.org/podcast/local-…
Hear more about our latest report on AI policy and how local leaders can strengthen their skills around regulating this new technology. themaybe.org/podcast/local-…
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We’re proud to co-sponsor @oandbinstitute’s new podcast series! Bold ideas—from wealth taxes to community safety and more—move us beyond defense toward true belonging and wellbeing for all. #FightingForward
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This summer, over 500 local elected officials from across the country gathered in Chicago for our national convening.
We interviewed over a dozen local leaders to gain their perspective on a range of issues, from immigration to tariffs. Here's what they had to say 👇
We interviewed over a dozen local leaders to gain their perspective on a range of issues, from immigration to tariffs. Here's what they had to say 👇
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On Friday, our MN members & partners gathered for a day chock-full of community building & strategizing.
Together, we committed to take action to meet this urgent moment & build the foundation for long-term transformational change across MN.
Join us: localprogress.org/state-organizi…
Together, we committed to take action to meet this urgent moment & build the foundation for long-term transformational change across MN.
Join us: localprogress.org/state-organizi…
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King County is now the 11th locality in the country to do so, and the most populous locality so far.
Banning algorithmic rental price fixing is one way localities can protect renters in their jurisdiction from corporate greed.
Learn more here: localprogress.org/algorithmic-re…
Banning algorithmic rental price fixing is one way localities can protect renters in their jurisdiction from corporate greed.
Learn more here: localprogress.org/algorithmic-re…
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Local Progress is growing in Western PA!
Thanks to all of our members and partners who came out to our Western Pennsylvania meetup. Gatherings like these help strengthen bonds between local officials and build networks of support across the state.
More to come soon in PA!
Thanks to all of our members and partners who came out to our Western Pennsylvania meetup. Gatherings like these help strengthen bonds between local officials and build networks of support across the state.
More to come soon in PA!
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HUGE thanks to our amazing Duluth host @AzrinAwal, powerful LPMN members, supportive community leaders, and special guest State Senator Jen McEwen for cultivating a space rooted in continuity, collaboration, and action.
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This past weekend, Local Progress Minnesota (LPMN) members and partners gathered in Duluth for community building, strategizing, and grounding our Chapter’s statewide priority setting process.
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In addition to this letter, local officials also shared some of their favorite moments in Colorado’s public lands.
From every corner of the state, local officials are demonstrating they not only represent these natural wonders, but enjoy them at every opportunity.
From every corner of the state, local officials are demonstrating they not only represent these natural wonders, but enjoy them at every opportunity.
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While the OBBB removed the public lands sale, the bill enacted massive cuts to sustainable land management. In response, 20 local Colorado officials have written to their federal reps demanding protection for CO's natural beauty.
Read their letter 👇
localprogress.org/wp-content/upl…
Read their letter 👇
localprogress.org/wp-content/upl…
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Hoboken Mayor @RaviBhalla highlights the need to put people over profit in a rental market that has been geared towards corporations for so long:
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As the only renter on her city council, @Alexis4Seattle personally understands the instability and unpredictable costs that renters face:
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As Santa Monica recovers from the wildfires earlier in the year, Santa Monica City Councilmember @ctorosis underlines the additional precarity that renters are facing:
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📣 NEWS: There are now TEN localities that have banned rental price fixing! 🔥🔥🔥
Hoboken is the most recent city to pass a ban to protect renters from corporate greed, preceded by Seattle and Santa Monica who passed ordinances in June.
Hoboken is the most recent city to pass a ban to protect renters from corporate greed, preceded by Seattle and Santa Monica who passed ordinances in June.
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Over this past weekend, over 500 of our members and partners laid the groundwork for a new sort of governing. One that puts the needs of our communities before the rich and powerful.
Join our network and be apart of this movement.
localprogress.org/join-us/
Join our network and be apart of this movement.
localprogress.org/join-us/
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On our last day together, we confronted some of the hard realities of what it means to govern as a progressive. How we wield power on an unequal playing field to lift up marginalized communities.
Our conversations were difficult, but the learning in community was critical.
Our conversations were difficult, but the learning in community was critical.
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From strategy sessions and community building, to site visits and state chapter meetups - our first two days were jam packed!
Together, with over 500 attendees from across the country, we learned how to build power, share space, and stand up for our shared values.
Together, with over 500 attendees from across the country, we learned how to build power, share space, and stand up for our shared values.
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Our theme this year was "Organize Together. Govern For All."
As the Trump Administration continues to deliberately harm our communities, it is more important than ever to organize together so that we can use our governing power to uplift and protect all our communities.
As the Trump Administration continues to deliberately harm our communities, it is more important than ever to organize together so that we can use our governing power to uplift and protect all our communities.
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This past weekend, we held our ⚡️ 2025 LP National Convening ⚡️ in Chicago! We hosted 500+ local leaders and partners for an incredible three days of connection, strategy, and collective learning.
More to come, but for now, we are basking in hope, joy, and gratitude 💖
More to come, but for now, we are basking in hope, joy, and gratitude 💖
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