Yesterday was a historic and devastating day for our country. While it’s hard to overlook the events that have dominated our news cycle for the last 12 hours, we must celebrate the work of organizers and communities across Georgia to elect Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to the U.S. Senate. Their victories are a testament
It’s hard to describe exactly what 2020 has been. What we know for sure is that Local Progress members have been the decisive leaders we needed at every turn. As a network, we have grown and our collective work has helped push the progressive policies that our communities want and need to thrive. Here’s a
Councilmembers Greg Casar and Helen Gym to Serve as Co-Chairs for National Network of Local Elected Officials December 12, 2020 --- Today, Local Progress is excited to announce its new board leadership. Austin Councilmember Greg Casar and Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Helen Gym will serve as co-chairs of the network’s board starting January 1, 2021. They succeed
The Progressive Governance Academy (PGA) is a newly-launched pilot project between Local Progress, State Innovation Exchange (SiX),and re:power to build and develop the leadership and governance skills of progressive state and local elected officials across the country. Despite large investments to get progressive candidates elected to office, very few resources exist to support elected officials once they begin to govern. The
Update from PGA Project Director Yterenickia Bell: 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, when they need us the most, due to the unknown and uncertainties. These leaders are on the frontlines of this
WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to President Trump’s announced intent to deploy federal law enforcement from the Department of Homeland Security into cities across the country, in addition to existing deployments in Portland and Kansas City, Local Progress released the following statement: “The President of the United States has actualized a threat he has made
A new toolkit outlines high priority local reforms to protect democracy during the pandemic. Experts predicted the 2020 general election would shatter voter turnout records. Now, with COVID-19, it’s clear the US electoral system is not prepared to support that unless we make it easier and safer to vote. In response to
“Transforming this system will not happen overnight. This is just the beginning -- but it will undoubtedly lead to long-lasting change.” MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Today, nine members of the Minneapolis City Council formally announced their intention to end the Minneapolis Police Department and create a new transformative model for cultivating public safety. In response, Local
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to President Trump’s remarks threatening to deploy the US military in cities and states, Local Progress released the following statement: “It is clear that the President of the United States is blatantly overstepping his authority and disregarding the systemic issues at the center of
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2020 Local Leaders to Congress: Credit Cards Aren't a Housing Strategy Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Louisville, Philadelphia, Hartford, San Francisco NATIONWIDE -- Today, local elected officials from cities across the country escalated their call on state and federal officials to act immediately to provide relief and protection to the