- Immigrant Justice
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How localities can continue supporting migrant communities & refugees
The events of the past few weeks have added renewed urgency to our continued commitment to build inclusive communities and support immigrant communities.
- Housing, Leveraging Federal Resources
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What localities can do to protect renters & stop evictions
The Supreme Court struck down the CDC eviction moratorium that was in place through Oct 3, 2021.
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Progressive Leadership Lab Launches in NYC
In 2021, New York City will experience a significant change in its representative government.
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Local Progress helped make an animated web series! 📽 🎉
We know that narrative change is at the heart of all of our work — and that our movement is at its strongest when we break down the artificial barriers between art, organizing, and politics.
- Economic Justice, Home Rule
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SB14 is the Latest Attempt to Take Power Away from Texans
Once again, some state legislators in Austin are wasting taxpayers’ time and money by focusing on issues that don’t strengthen or unite Texans.
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George Floyd.
Today, we hold George Floyd, his daughter, his family and friends tighter in our hearts.
- Public Safety
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MN Local Electeds Call for End of Military-Police Response to Protests
More than a dozen local elected officials across the state are calling on those in charge of Operational Safety Net.
- Climate Justice
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On the Ground in Texas: Insights from El Paso
Francisco Sanchez wipes snow off his car with a boogie board before going out sledding with his kids at Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas.
- Immigrant Justice, Public Safety
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NC Local Electeds Push Back on State Bill 101
Senate Republicans introduced SB 101 alongside SB 100 to further target Black and Brown communities.
- Home Rule
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Local Electeds Across Florida Push to Protect Local Democracy
Today, local elected officials across Florida sounded the alarm on the dangerous proposals being debated during this legislative session.
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NY Local Electeds Call for Cuomo to Resign
More than two dozen local elected officials across the state are calling on Andrew Cuomo to resign.
- Economic Justice, Home Rule
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In Texas, Local Elected Officials Demand State Focus on Direct Aid Instead of Attacking Local Democracy
“Our state legislature is busy trying to score political points while we continue to clean up the mess they created.”
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In The News
At Local Progress, we seek to make the aspirational pragmatic by showing how government can be a tool to create just and equitable outcomes and reshaping peoples’ understanding of governing from an institution to a collective responsibility. Here are some highlights of our media coverage:
- Economic Justice, Housing, Immigrant Justice
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The World Cup Is Coming. Our Cities Must Protect Their People.
Op-ed: As elected officials from U.S. host cities, we know that local governments are the last line of defense against human rights abuses during the FIFA World Cup.
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Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win
A must-read feature of former LP Co-Chair and now Congressman Greg Casar.
- Housing
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Multiple Cities Across the Country Are Resisting Rent Algorithms
Hoboken and Jersey city are two of the latest localities to join the nationwide movement to tackle corporate greed in the rental market and ban algorithmic rental price fixing.
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This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It’s Being Defunded.
Portland, OR proved what we all know to be true: we keep us safe. LP's Reynold Graham talks to The Nation about Portland's program.
press Releases
- Immigrant Justice
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Statement: Local Leaders Applaud Decision to Affirm Birthright Citizenship in the United States
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Statement: Local Progress responds to Department of Justice Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center
- Housing
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LP Members & Union Leaders Call To Overturn WPA Veto
Municipal Officials join labor leaders to call out the Governor for rejecting this Common-Sense legislation