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@localprogress.bsky.social
· Jan 13
Hey everyone! We're Local Progress, a national network of local elected officials united in the fight for racial and economic justice.
It's wonderful to see so many familiar faces here from Twitter 😁.
If you don't know who we are, here's a little primer! 🧵👇
It's wonderful to see so many familiar faces here from Twitter 😁.
If you don't know who we are, here's a little primer! 🧵👇
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🔊 Voters are loud & clear:
✔️ 70% say essentials are unaffordable
✔️ 81% want candidates who will fight to lower costs
Our new resource with State Innovation & @localprogress.bsky.social outlines policies every city & state can adopt to put power back where it belongs: with working people.
✔️ 70% say essentials are unaffordable
✔️ 81% want candidates who will fight to lower costs
Our new resource with State Innovation & @localprogress.bsky.social outlines policies every city & state can adopt to put power back where it belongs: with working people.
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🔊 Voters are loud & clear:
✔️ 70% say essentials are unaffordable
✔️ 81% want candidates who will fight to lower costs
Our new resource with State Innovation & @localprogress.bsky.social outlines policies every city & state can adopt to put power back where it belongs: with working people.
✔️ 70% say essentials are unaffordable
✔️ 81% want candidates who will fight to lower costs
Our new resource with State Innovation & @localprogress.bsky.social outlines policies every city & state can adopt to put power back where it belongs: with working people.
📣NEW from Local Progress Impact Lab, @groundwork.bsky.social, & @stateinnovation.org
The cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, & rent have gone up, but wages have failed to keep up.
Our new policy agenda is for elected officials at all levels to make life more affordable.
The cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, & rent have gone up, but wages have failed to keep up.
Our new policy agenda is for elected officials at all levels to make life more affordable.
November 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📣NEW from Local Progress Impact Lab, @groundwork.bsky.social, & @stateinnovation.org
The cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, & rent have gone up, but wages have failed to keep up.
Our new policy agenda is for elected officials at all levels to make life more affordable.
The cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, & rent have gone up, but wages have failed to keep up.
Our new policy agenda is for elected officials at all levels to make life more affordable.
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Energized and inspired to be with @localprogress.bsky.social discussing what local leadership must look like in the face of rising authoritarianism.
As a District, we know that the way we turn away from fascism is by showing up for our neighbors and building community power, block by block.
As a District, we know that the way we turn away from fascism is by showing up for our neighbors and building community power, block by block.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Energized and inspired to be with @localprogress.bsky.social discussing what local leadership must look like in the face of rising authoritarianism.
As a District, we know that the way we turn away from fascism is by showing up for our neighbors and building community power, block by block.
As a District, we know that the way we turn away from fascism is by showing up for our neighbors and building community power, block by block.
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We, the #BraveOfUS – Americans of all races, genders and backgrounds – are joining together to march, protect our neighbors, and keep our loved ones safe in the place we call home.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
We, the #BraveOfUS – Americans of all races, genders and backgrounds – are joining together to march, protect our neighbors, and keep our loved ones safe in the place we call home.
Starbucks is a multibillion dollar company.
The workers who make it what it is deserve higher take-home pay, better hours, and dignity and respect at the bargaining table.
Local elected officials across the country are in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊🏾☕️
#NoContractNoCoffee
The workers who make it what it is deserve higher take-home pay, better hours, and dignity and respect at the bargaining table.
Local elected officials across the country are in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊🏾☕️
#NoContractNoCoffee
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Starbucks is a multibillion dollar company.
The workers who make it what it is deserve higher take-home pay, better hours, and dignity and respect at the bargaining table.
Local elected officials across the country are in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊🏾☕️
#NoContractNoCoffee
The workers who make it what it is deserve higher take-home pay, better hours, and dignity and respect at the bargaining table.
Local elected officials across the country are in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊🏾☕️
#NoContractNoCoffee
We are SO proud of our incredible LP members in Providence, RI.
Check out their most recent move to strengthen sanctuary policies, designate schools & courts as safe spaces, & more.
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/providence-city-council-finalizes-limits-on-police-cooperation-with-ice/
Check out their most recent move to strengthen sanctuary policies, designate schools & courts as safe spaces, & more.
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/providence-city-council-finalizes-limits-on-police-cooperation-with-ice/
Providence City Council finalizes limits on police cooperation with ICE • Rhode Island Current
The Providence City Council on Thursday gave its final OK to tighten rules in order to deter local police from interacting with federal immigration officers, sending the measure to Mayor Brett Smiley, who has pledged to sign it.
rhodeislandcurrent.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We are SO proud of our incredible LP members in Providence, RI.
Check out their most recent move to strengthen sanctuary policies, designate schools & courts as safe spaces, & more.
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/providence-city-council-finalizes-limits-on-police-cooperation-with-ice/
Check out their most recent move to strengthen sanctuary policies, designate schools & courts as safe spaces, & more.
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/providence-city-council-finalizes-limits-on-police-cooperation-with-ice/
"While the Trump admin glamorizes wealth and hosts Gatsby-style galas, ordinary Americans, the ones who keep the lights on and make this country run, are struggling to afford groceries." - @davidstout.bsky.social
https://elpasomatters.org/2025/11/07/opinion-trump-shutdown-food-aid-el-paso-response/
https://elpasomatters.org/2025/11/07/opinion-trump-shutdown-food-aid-el-paso-response/
Opinion: Trump’s shutdown starves working families while the wealthy toast themselves
The contrast between Washington’s excess and working Americans’ hardship underscores a deep moral and economic divide, a county commissioner writes.
elpasomatters.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"While the Trump admin glamorizes wealth and hosts Gatsby-style galas, ordinary Americans, the ones who keep the lights on and make this country run, are struggling to afford groceries." - @davidstout.bsky.social
https://elpasomatters.org/2025/11/07/opinion-trump-shutdown-food-aid-el-paso-response/
https://elpasomatters.org/2025/11/07/opinion-trump-shutdown-food-aid-el-paso-response/
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Seeing @bradlander.bsky.social emphasize this at the @localprogress.bsky.social convening this summer helped give me the inspiration I needed to stay in the fight.
There’s so much to fight for and so much joy in doing it together.
There’s so much to fight for and so much joy in doing it together.
Fight don’t fold.
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Seeing @bradlander.bsky.social emphasize this at the @localprogress.bsky.social convening this summer helped give me the inspiration I needed to stay in the fight.
There’s so much to fight for and so much joy in doing it together.
There’s so much to fight for and so much joy in doing it together.
Bold, progressive voices across the country resoundingly won last night.
In addition to reelections, we're excited to celebrate the Local Progress members who ran for and were elected to a different local office this year! 🥳✨🧵
In addition to reelections, we're excited to celebrate the Local Progress members who ran for and were elected to a different local office this year! 🥳✨🧵
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Bold, progressive voices across the country resoundingly won last night.
In addition to reelections, we're excited to celebrate the Local Progress members who ran for and were elected to a different local office this year! 🥳✨🧵
In addition to reelections, we're excited to celebrate the Local Progress members who ran for and were elected to a different local office this year! 🥳✨🧵
Four years ago, Jaime Kinder made history as the first Black woman to become mayor of Meadville.
She has championed a climate action plan, free municipal ambulances, and stronger tenant protections. Huge congratulations on her re-election! 🥳
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
She has championed a climate action plan, free municipal ambulances, and stronger tenant protections. Huge congratulations on her re-election! 🥳
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Democrats poised for sweep in Meadville
Six years after the first Vote for Meadville campaign succeeded in defeating two Republican incumbents and placing two political newcomers on Meadville City Council, the seemingly unstoppable team saw...
www.yahoo.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Four years ago, Jaime Kinder made history as the first Black woman to become mayor of Meadville.
She has championed a climate action plan, free municipal ambulances, and stronger tenant protections. Huge congratulations on her re-election! 🥳
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
She has championed a climate action plan, free municipal ambulances, and stronger tenant protections. Huge congratulations on her re-election! 🥳
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
As yesterday's election results roll in, it's clear that a racial and economic justice agenda that fights for communities won last night.
Follow along with us as we celebrate our amazing members on their re-elections 🎉🧵👇
Follow along with us as we celebrate our amazing members on their re-elections 🎉🧵👇
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As yesterday's election results roll in, it's clear that a racial and economic justice agenda that fights for communities won last night.
Follow along with us as we celebrate our amazing members on their re-elections 🎉🧵👇
Follow along with us as we celebrate our amazing members on their re-elections 🎉🧵👇
Sending so much love & excitement to Gabriela Santiago-Romero as she celebrates her re-election to Detroit City Council!
Gaby leads with courage -- fighting for immigrant communities, protecting affordable housing, standing with workers, & so much more. The future is bright with Gaby ❤️
Gaby leads with courage -- fighting for immigrant communities, protecting affordable housing, standing with workers, & so much more. The future is bright with Gaby ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Sending so much love & excitement to Gabriela Santiago-Romero as she celebrates her re-election to Detroit City Council!
Gaby leads with courage -- fighting for immigrant communities, protecting affordable housing, standing with workers, & so much more. The future is bright with Gaby ❤️
Gaby leads with courage -- fighting for immigrant communities, protecting affordable housing, standing with workers, & so much more. The future is bright with Gaby ❤️
Minneapolis will continue to have a champion in local government because @elliottpayne.org has won reelection!
From expanding alternatives to policing & championing workers rights to unapologetically fighting authoritarianism in this moment, Elliott is the leader MLPS needs.
From expanding alternatives to policing & championing workers rights to unapologetically fighting authoritarianism in this moment, Elliott is the leader MLPS needs.
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Minneapolis will continue to have a champion in local government because @elliottpayne.org has won reelection!
From expanding alternatives to policing & championing workers rights to unapologetically fighting authoritarianism in this moment, Elliott is the leader MLPS needs.
From expanding alternatives to policing & championing workers rights to unapologetically fighting authoritarianism in this moment, Elliott is the leader MLPS needs.
Tonight, @dorceyformayor.bsky.social made history. As a proud LP member, she becomes the first black woman EVER elected Mayor in Albany.
Just as her election marks a historic milestone, we know her administration will usher in historic change for Albany.
www.news10.com/news/your-lo...
Just as her election marks a historic milestone, we know her administration will usher in historic change for Albany.
www.news10.com/news/your-lo...
www.news10.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Tonight, @dorceyformayor.bsky.social made history. As a proud LP member, she becomes the first black woman EVER elected Mayor in Albany.
Just as her election marks a historic milestone, we know her administration will usher in historic change for Albany.
www.news10.com/news/your-lo...
Just as her election marks a historic milestone, we know her administration will usher in historic change for Albany.
www.news10.com/news/your-lo...
Being a progressive voice in a conservative state takes bravery. But when YT Bell’s community needed a voice, she stepped up.
LP is thrilled to congratulate YT Bell on her reelection victory and another term as a Clarkston Council Member.
LP is thrilled to congratulate YT Bell on her reelection victory and another term as a Clarkston Council Member.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Being a progressive voice in a conservative state takes bravery. But when YT Bell’s community needed a voice, she stepped up.
LP is thrilled to congratulate YT Bell on her reelection victory and another term as a Clarkston Council Member.
LP is thrilled to congratulate YT Bell on her reelection victory and another term as a Clarkston Council Member.
Congratulations to LP Black Caucus member, Mary Sheffield for making history in becoming the first woman and the first Black woman mayor of Detroit! www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Mary Sheffield elected Detroit's next mayor, will make history as first woman to lead city
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made history, becoming the city's first woman mayor in an election she led from start to finish.
www.freep.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Congratulations to LP Black Caucus member, Mary Sheffield for making history in becoming the first woman and the first Black woman mayor of Detroit! www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Corrupt politicians and shady business leaders wanted Larry Krasner out of office, but voters in Philly can't be bought with cheap lies.
With a resounding victory, Larry Krasner will have another four years to fight for the people of Philadelphia.
With a resounding victory, Larry Krasner will have another four years to fight for the people of Philadelphia.
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Corrupt politicians and shady business leaders wanted Larry Krasner out of office, but voters in Philly can't be bought with cheap lies.
With a resounding victory, Larry Krasner will have another four years to fight for the people of Philadelphia.
With a resounding victory, Larry Krasner will have another four years to fight for the people of Philadelphia.
Turning criminal justice reform from campaign slogans into actual policies isn't easy, but Stephanie Morales has done it again.
The entire LP family sends her a major CONGRATULATIONS on her well earned reelection victory 🎉
The entire LP family sends her a major CONGRATULATIONS on her well earned reelection victory 🎉
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Turning criminal justice reform from campaign slogans into actual policies isn't easy, but Stephanie Morales has done it again.
The entire LP family sends her a major CONGRATULATIONS on her well earned reelection victory 🎉
The entire LP family sends her a major CONGRATULATIONS on her well earned reelection victory 🎉
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Leadership in this moment requires being on the ground and listening to the residents who are demanding we do more to protect communities.
Thank you to those who came out to testify and lift up the stories of those who could not be there for fear of being targeted.
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Thank you to those who came out to testify and lift up the stories of those who could not be there for fear of being targeted.
wapo.st/4hJziIr
D.C. residents air grievances about federal surge in Council hearing
Dozens of people testified before the D.C. Council about how the surge in federal law enforcement has altered their communities.
wapo.st
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Leadership in this moment requires being on the ground and listening to the residents who are demanding we do more to protect communities.
Thank you to those who came out to testify and lift up the stories of those who could not be there for fear of being targeted.
wapo.st/4hJziIr
Thank you to those who came out to testify and lift up the stories of those who could not be there for fear of being targeted.
wapo.st/4hJziIr
Amid terror inflicted by the Trump Administration, the resistance and solidarity we're seeing in cities like Chicago right now is truly unmatched.
https://borderlessmag.org/2025/10/24/when-ice-came-to-little-village-residents-stood-up-we-are-in-solidarity/
https://borderlessmag.org/2025/10/24/when-ice-came-to-little-village-residents-stood-up-we-are-in-solidarity/
When ICE Came to Little Village, Residents Stood Up: ‘We Are in Solidarity’ – Featured – Borderless Magazine NFP
When ICE Came to Little Village, Residents Stood Up: ‘We Are in Solidarity’ – Featured – Borderless Magazine NFP
borderlessmag.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amid terror inflicted by the Trump Administration, the resistance and solidarity we're seeing in cities like Chicago right now is truly unmatched.
https://borderlessmag.org/2025/10/24/when-ice-came-to-little-village-residents-stood-up-we-are-in-solidarity/
https://borderlessmag.org/2025/10/24/when-ice-came-to-little-village-residents-stood-up-we-are-in-solidarity/
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I was on the ground earlier today at the Petworth Metro Station after I received troubling reports from neighbors about IRS Criminal Investigation agents working with Transit Police to interrogate riders on WMATA buses.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I was on the ground earlier today at the Petworth Metro Station after I received troubling reports from neighbors about IRS Criminal Investigation agents working with Transit Police to interrogate riders on WMATA buses.
"Flock Safety, for example, has allowed ICE to access over 80,000 of its AI-powered license plate reader cameras installed nationwide."
Every locality needs to reject Flock to protect their community.
https://reason.com/2025/10/23/ice-is-mounting-a-mass-surveillance-campaign-on-american-citizens/
Every locality needs to reject Flock to protect their community.
https://reason.com/2025/10/23/ice-is-mounting-a-mass-surveillance-campaign-on-american-citizens/
ICE is mounting a mass surveillance campaign on American citizens
Without strict oversight, the agency’s new technology threatens Americans’ free speech and privacy.
reason.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"Flock Safety, for example, has allowed ICE to access over 80,000 of its AI-powered license plate reader cameras installed nationwide."
Every locality needs to reject Flock to protect their community.
https://reason.com/2025/10/23/ice-is-mounting-a-mass-surveillance-campaign-on-american-citizens/
Every locality needs to reject Flock to protect their community.
https://reason.com/2025/10/23/ice-is-mounting-a-mass-surveillance-campaign-on-american-citizens/
Texas claims this school takeover is about improving test scores, but Fort Worth knows this is about overruling local control. Our LPTX members are firmly opposed to this gross overreach of state power and demand local communities be given local control.
www.fox4news.com/news/tea-tak...
www.fox4news.com/news/tea-tak...
Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is officially taking over the Fort Worth ISD school district, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told FOX 4 on Thursday.
www.fox4news.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Texas claims this school takeover is about improving test scores, but Fort Worth knows this is about overruling local control. Our LPTX members are firmly opposed to this gross overreach of state power and demand local communities be given local control.
www.fox4news.com/news/tea-tak...
www.fox4news.com/news/tea-tak...
Rent stabilization is supposed to be easy to opt-in to. But as our members like @michelehirsch.bsky.social explained to the state legislature, New York's real estate industry has put up road blocks time and time again.
Read more on the state hearing 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
Read more on the state hearing 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
Upstate rent stabilization has run into some snags
Local lawmakers testified at a state legislative hearing about the legal issues facing upstate cities that have tried to opt in to rent stabilization.
www.cityandstateny.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Rent stabilization is supposed to be easy to opt-in to. But as our members like @michelehirsch.bsky.social explained to the state legislature, New York's real estate industry has put up road blocks time and time again.
Read more on the state hearing 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
Read more on the state hearing 👇
www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
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The New York City Council Progressive Caucus endorses a landmark legislative package of youth priorities as a road map for our youth movements in cities everywhere
Read more in our @commondreams.org piece from last Friday announcing it
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
Read more in our @commondreams.org piece from last Friday announcing it
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
Our campaign presents a road map for our youth movements in cities across the country. From New York City to Los Angeles, Chicago to DC, and Houston to Philadelphia, we can and we must organize our cities as fortresses against encroaching oligarchical fascism.
New York City Is at a Crossroads, and Its Youth Are Ready to Lead
The Livable Future Package is a model for a city government that stands up for our generation in the face of fascism and won’t back down from the fight for a city we can afford.
www.commondreams.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The New York City Council Progressive Caucus endorses a landmark legislative package of youth priorities as a road map for our youth movements in cities everywhere
Read more in our @commondreams.org piece from last Friday announcing it
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
Read more in our @commondreams.org piece from last Friday announcing it
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...