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Statement: Local Leaders Applaud Decision to Affirm Birthright Citizenship in the United States

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Brave of Us Roundup: Immigrant Justice at the Local Level

In the face of relentless federal attacks, localities nationwide are fighting back and publicly affirming their commitment to protecting immigrants.

Strengthening Collaborative Governance in New York City

Reflections from the 2026 Collaborative Governance Lab and Local Elected Leadership Institute

Building Stronger Local Governance Across Washington

Reflections from the 2026 Collaborative Governance Lab and Local Elected Leadership Institute
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Fighting Back Together Against Abusive Preemption

Working together to reassert local power
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Our Communities, Our World Cup

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Lessons from the Front Lines: LP Members Chart New Path Forward in the Face of Growing Authoritarianism

📬 LP Network Download | Building a future where everyone thrives | May 2026

Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network this month.

LPMN State Download 🪻 At the Capitol, Sharing the MN Story | Spring 2026

Learn more about our bold leadership taking action across the state!

LPNC State Download 🌱 North Carolina is Growing and Blossoming | Spring 2026

Learn more about our bold leadership taking action across the state!

LPTX State Download 🌸 LP’s Debut at SXSW & School Boards CGL | Spring 2026

Learn more about our bold leadership taking action across the state!

LPCO State Download 🏔️ Fighting Big Tech and Building Mountain Power | Spring 2026

Learn more about our bold leadership taking action across the state!

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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.
Casar has always approached political work with the same mindset forged as a labor organizer. (Robin Jerstad)

Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win

A must-read feature of former LP Co-Chair and now Congressman Greg Casar.

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.
Portland Street Response crisis worker Angela Sands and EMT Kaya Ascott respond to a 911 call in Portland, Ore. (Kaia Sand)

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.

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Statement: Local Leaders Applaud Decision to Affirm Birthright Citizenship in the United States

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Our Communities, Our World Cup

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Statement: Local Progress responds to Department of Justice Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center

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Local Progress Carries Faith’s Legacy Forward

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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