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We’re mourning the children and teachers of Uvalde, TX
We join them in keeping the memories of their children and heroic teachers alive.
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Standing in solidarity with Buffalo, NY
A white supremacist invaded our city and killed 10 people in a murderous rampage that was rooted in and emflamed by white supremacy and anti-Blackness.
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Our 2022 national convening is in Denver on August 4-6!
With registration now open, we’re also thrilled to share this year’s theme: Resilience. Power. Transformation.
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights
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Cities Mobilize for Roe Reversal by Strengthening Abortion Safe Havens
City leaders are mobilizing after a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision was leaked that would overturn U.S. abortion rights.
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Investing in real safety: the state of LP’s work on community safety
When we released Reform/Transform: A Policing Policy Toolkit back in 2018, we aimed to create a home base for Local Progress’s policing and public safety work.
- Economic Justice, Public Safety
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Biden’s Proposed 2023 Federal Budget & Community Safety
Earlier this week, President Biden released his FY2023 budget proposal. In response, Local Progress released the following statement.
- Public Safety
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New York Can Lead in Reimagining Public Safety. Here’s How.
Reimagining public safety means reorienting ourselves to community needs and community-led safety solutions. In short, public safety is a matter of investment.
- Economic Justice
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Minnesota cities have earned sick and safe time: The state can too
The pandemic has made it crystal clear that all our health is connected. Yet, far too many families – particularly families of color – lack the support needed to care for their loved ones or themselves.
- Climate Justice
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LPTX Calls for Action on Anniversary of Winter Storm Uri
This week, more than 30 local leaders signed an open letter calling for a massive overhaul of Texas’ energy infrastructure.
- Home Rule
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Local Elected Officials Across Florida Sound Alarm on Legislative Session
Today, local elected officials across Florida sounded the alarm on the dangerous bills being debated during this legislative session.
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NYC Progressive Leadership Lab is Underway!
The program is a leadership development opportunity designed to provide newly elected officials in New York City with the training and skills necessary to govern effectively and truly represent the values of their communities.
- 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.
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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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Cities Want To Give Worker’s Heat Breaks. States Are Stopping Them.
As the climate heats up, LP's LiJia Gong makes the case that abusive state preemption is prohibiting localities addressing climate change.
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I’m the Mayor of St. Paul. Here’s How Our City Is Erasing $100 Million in Medical Debt.
More and more local governments are using federal funds to relieve residents’ medical debt. Mayor of Saint Paul Melvin Carter explains why it's a simple, straightforward way to meet our communities’ needs.
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Opinion: One Year Later, Local Leaders Must Be Bold Despite “Death Star” Law
July 1, 2024 marks one year since the City of Houston sued the state of Texas over the Death Star law. San Marcos City Councilmember Alyssa Garza makes the case that now is the time to be bold – to advance policies that uplift the very communities our legislature wants to silence.
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Is this European city a model for Philadelphia’s affordable housing? One Council member thinks so
Philadelphia City Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier and Kendra Brooks visited Vienna earlier this year with Local Progress to learn about its housing polices.
press Releases
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After Grants Pass: organizing to house all our neighbors
In response to the Supreme Court's cruel decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, we will continue to organize for housing for all.
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Local Progress Condemns Cruel Supreme Court Decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, Local Progress put out the following statement.
- Climate Justice, Economic Justice, Home Rule
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180+ State and Local Elected Officials Urge Congress to Reject the EATS Act
LP and the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) released letters calling on Congress to protect local and state governments ability to create policy that is responsive to the issues their own communities face in the agricultural industry.
- Immigrant Justice
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Local Leaders Denounce Senate Deal That Would Gut Asylum
In response to the Senate’s proposed border deal that would gut asylum in exchange for foreign military spending, Local Progress released this statement.
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📬 LP Network Download | Traffic safety, ceasefire, history in Minnesota, & more! | January 2024
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network this month.
