Local Progress
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We are local elected officials fighting for racial and economic justice. We build power with community to reshape what's possible in our localities.
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Whether we live in a big city or a small rural town, none of us want masked secret police ruthlessly scouring our streets. It's #BraveofUS to stand up to protect our neighbors. https://t.co/m3v17KQmOQ
theintercept.com
In Appalachia and the Southeast, everyday Americans are standing up to ICE arresting their immigrant neighbors.
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In Chicago, student attendance plummeted on days with increased ICE activity. With students and families terrified to leave their homes, it's #BraveofUS to step up and offer safe passage. https://t.co/agbrFuRbkp
chicago.suntimes.com
A new WBEZ analysis finds student attendance briefly plummeted following intense moments of immigration enforcement, but overall rates are comparable to last year. Some credit “magic school buses”...
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As our network looks forward, @jeremiah4north reminded us in the conversation that while our opponent's imagination is endless, our movement too often places limitations on ourselves for what's possible. Let 2026 be the year where nothing holds back our movement for change!
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2025 has been a tough year. From budget cuts to threats of arrest, the work of local officials has never been more challenging. At our National Convening, LP Staffer @sidesmichaelw spoke with a few members to hear firsthand about the impacts of this year. https://t.co/juMP9e2BDm
inthesetimes.com
Elected leaders with Local Progress discuss how they are moving progressive policy forward while defending against the assaults of the Trump administration.
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Co chair @CMShahanaHanif thanks the protestors who stood with our immigrant neighbors yesterday We keep us safe
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ICE is a lawless agency that ignores Federal judges, disregards their rulings and disappears people into distant horrible detention facilities. NYPD should not be macing New Yorkers who are defending our city against rogue xenophobic masked kidnappers.
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My Fair Work Week law (passed in @NYCCouncil in 2017) requires fast-food restaurants to give workers stable schedules, advance notice & pathways to full-time jobs. Starbucks has cheated 15,000 baristas — and now, finally, they’re going to have to pay up. Props
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers after city alleges years of abuses https://t.co/RUNpwZfpVq
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Federal agents and local police who refuse to comply with city ordinances must face consequences. No exceptions. Solidarity with our members @JChavezMpls,@ElliottForWard1, and @robin4mpls for holding the line and demanding accountability in Minneapolis! https://t.co/DkRFbzvb0q
spokesman-recorder.com
Minneapolis council members say local police should arrest federal agents who violate the city’s separation ordinance. Leaders from MIRAC and community groups are urging stronger penalties in the...
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“The way that our police officers showed up today was abhorrent. What I witnessed was they secured the scene for federal agents and helped clear the way for them to leave with this person.” - St. Paul City Council Member Hwa Jeong Kim https://t.co/QSKF7uf005
sahanjournal.com
Hundreds of demonstrators confronted dozens of federal agents and St. Paul police Tuesday as authorities arrested a man at a home on Rose Avenue on the East Side.
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The Trump Admin's secret police are using harmful surveillance technology to spy on us and track our whereabouts. Right now, local governments are the last line of defense for residents’ right to privacy and safety in an era of authoritarianism. https://t.co/qIBq5G3Hge
wired.com
Plus: The SEC lets SolarWinds off the hook, Microsoft stops a historic DDoS attack, and FBI documents reveal the agency spied on an immigration activist Signal group in New York City.
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How are movement organizers resisting rising authoritarianism under the Trump administration? At @LocalProgress's largest convening yet, over 500 local officials met in Chicago to strategize on defending communities and advancing progressive policy. https://t.co/hOvTvR6iDP
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We just had a raid in St. Paul where SPPD helped, refused to identify themselves, and used rubber bullets and chemical deterrents on concerned community members, in the vicinity of our schools and rec centers. These violent raids rip apart families and endanger communities.
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Let's be clear: Saint Paul is a sanctuary city. And yet, the Saint Paul Police Department was present -- helping ICE terrorize and brutalize our neighbors. Our local law enforcement should NOT be supporting this gross federal overreach or these lawless kidnappings.
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The Trump Admin sent secret police to Saint Paul, MN to terrorize our neighbors, sow fear, and divide all of us. We're sending power, strength, and resolve to our members who are literally putting their bodies on the line to protect their neighbors. https://t.co/7EhSbvwuRP
mprnews.org
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that state officials were “working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.”
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Congrats to @ljgong on joining the Mamdani Mayoral Transition! LiJia has been an invaluable part of LP, working with members to navigate complex, legal situations. We know her skills will be put to good use, making NYC more affordable and just for all! https://t.co/jHBVjJ0wt0
amny.com
With 38 days until he takes office, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he has appointed over 400 people across 17 committees to serve as “critical
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“For all of these federal officials who think this is the American way, it is absolutely not the American way. The American way is to stand up for your neighbor.” - @Javiera4Durham
https://t.co/lzBCAaP76b
dukechronicle.com
Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agents carried out unannounced operations across Durham on Tuesday, causing widespread fear, school absences and business closures. But local leaders commended the...
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I'm proud to be part of @LocalProgress, a movement of local elected officials advancing racial and economic justice in cities and towns across the country. We support one another, share ideas, and lead on policies that make a difference in the lives of working families.
Some people enter local politics because of their passion for policy, and some because their community calls them to serve. With over 1500 members in our network, there's a unique story for each one on how they ended up as a local representative. Hear a few of them 👇
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I am immensely thankful be a part of @LocalProgress, a movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. We build power with underrepresented communities, share bold ideas and policy among our network, and
Some people enter local politics because of their passion for policy, and some because their community calls them to serve. With over 1500 members in our network, there's a unique story for each one on how they ended up as a local representative. Hear a few of them 👇
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If you're new to elected office and looking for a home, Local Progress is ready to say welcome. From policy resources to one-on-one support, our network is ready to help you turn the promises of the campaign into the reality of governing. https://t.co/2vv4Cmba3U
localprogress.org
Changing What’s Possible At The Local Level Local Progress is a movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. We build...
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With a wave of new leaders joining our movement, LP is proud to share the final #LocalStory video of the year. This video shows just a part of the incredible stories of organizing and community service that brought so many of our leaders into government and our network.
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