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Holding space for yesterday and how we move forward together
In the hours, days, and weeks ahead, it will take all of us to chart a new way forward..
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2020 Year in Review
As a network, we have grown and our collective work has helped push the progressive policies..
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Local Progress Announces New Board Leadership
Councilmember Casar is a native Texan, the son of Mexican immigrants, a community organizer, and an Austin City Council Member..
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Progressive Governance Academy Hosts Southern Regional Training Series
The Progressive Governance Academy (PGA) is a newly-launched pilot project between Local Progress
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Progressive Governance Academy Kicks off in Connecticut with First Virtual Training Series
Despite the pandemic and communities working to eliminate racial injustices, the Progressive Governance Academy (PGA) is navigating this new normal to support our elected officials around the country.
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Trump’s Surge of Federal Police in Cities is Dangerously Authoritarian. We Won’t Stand For It.
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to President Trump’s announced intent to deploy federal law enforcement from the Department of Homeland Security.
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How Local Elected Leaders Can Make it Easier and Safer to Vote During COVID-19
A new toolkit outlines high-priority local reforms to protect democracy during the pandemic.
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The cities that are already defunding the police
In the aftermath of the protests over the killing of George Floyd, city leaders are calling to cut law enforcement budgets or reallocate funds in at least 19 U.S. cities, according to Local Progress, which pushes for racial and economic justice and is tracking the issue in real-time.
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The Cities Taking Up Calls to Defund the Police
Minneapolis councilmembers took a remarkable step in pledging to reimagine public safety. Other cities are heeding demands to reduce police resources.
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Minneapolis lawmakers vow to disband police department in historic move
City council members declare intent to ‘abolish’ embattled agency and replace with alternative model in wake of George Floyd’s killing.
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Local Progress Applauds Minneapolis Community and City Council Members for Historical Step in Reimagining Public Safety
“Transforming this system will not happen overnight. This is just the beginning — but it will undoubtedly lead to long-lasting change.”
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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:
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Ivan Luevanos-Elms and Sarah Johnson: This Is What Authoritarian Intimidation Looks Like
In this op-ed, LP ED Ivan Luevanos-Elms and former LP ED Sarah Johnson make the case that Trump's attempts to bully and intimidate local leaders is yet another sign of growing authoritarianism.
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Report: How local governments can prioritize responsible AI adoption
Earlier this month, OpenAI & Microsoft lobbyists called for a shutdown on AI regulation. Our new report details the harmful impacts of unrestricted AI on our communities and what local governments can do.
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State and local Dems form a firewall against Trump DOJ’s intimidation tactics
Across the country, the Trump administration is targeting local officials to bulldoze opposition to their agenda. Today, 190+ local officials stand in solidarity against this intimidation.
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Rent-Setting Algorithms Find Legal Lifeline
RealPage stands to benefit as GOP tax bill seeks to bar state and local oversight of AI and automated decision systems for 10 years.
press Releases
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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
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Statement: National Network of Local Officials Denounce Unjustified Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
In response to the reported arrest and subsequent release of Newark Mayor and Local Progress member Ras Baraka, Essex County Commissioner and Local Progress Board Member A’Dorian Murray-Thomas released the following statement.
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Statement: Amid Federal Threats, Local Leaders Stand Strong for True Civil Rights
In response to the Trump Administration’s so-called “civil rights” investigation into Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s Office, Local Progress released this statement.
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Road To Good Cause Campaign Scores 11 Victories Across Upstate New York
The coordinated campaign of local officials expand critical renter protections to thousands of tenants, setting their sights on Rochester next.
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NEW REPORT: How Local Government Can Stand Up for Workers When States Try to Stand in Their Way
This new report for Labor Day 2024 highlights ways local elected officials can advance workers rights even when facing both hostile state preemption and federal labor law preemption.
