Starbucks baristas are fighting for respect, dignity, & a fair contract. Yesterday, 180+ state & local elected officials sent a letter to CEO Brian Niccol urging Starbucks to stop union busting and bargain in good faith. Baristas deserve better. #NoContractNoCoffee 👇

Right now, local governments are the last line of defense for residents’ safety. We've been so proud to see our members show up for one another, share best practices, and help each other meet the moment. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/16/ice-immigration-raids-cities

“The violation of our privacy, the violation of our civil liberties, has to be a shared value amongst all of us, that our government isn’t going to be tracking us or spying on us." - @groundgametexas.bsky.social www.kxan.com/news/local/s...

13 localities across the country have taken action to ban Algorithmic Rental Price Fixing. Today, 35 of our PA members took this fight a step further by writing to their state legislature demanding a STATEWIDE ban on this harmful practice. Read more 👇 localprogress.org/wp-content/u...

In a year where bold leadership has been so necessary, we are grieving the loss of a fighter and a force who served as one of the founding members of Local Progress – State Senator Faith Winter. https://ow.ly/B5Q150XG1bk

Elected leaders with @localprogress.bsky.social discuss how they are moving progressive policy forward while defending against the assaults of the Trump administration.

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://theintercept.com/2025/12/03/appalachia-nc-ice-protest-immigrants/

The misclassification of workers is wage theft. It's stealing from workers and the families and communities they support with their hard-earned money.

No employer should ever underpay their workers—especially not when that work is funded through generous public subsidies.

70% of voters report that necessities like housing, groceries, & health care are getting less affordable - & they want their elected leaders to step up. New report from us, @stateinnovation.org, & @localprogress.bsky.social outlines 10 popular policies that elected officials should champion 👇

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. chicago.suntimes.com/education/20...

We are heartbroken to hear the news of Senator Faith Winter's passing. 💔 She was a fierce advocate and leader. The entire re:power community is sending light and love to Faith's loved ones.

2025 has been a tough year for local leaders. From budget cuts to threats of arrest, work on the local level has never been more challenging. At our National Convening this summer, our Deputy Comms Director spoke with a few members to hear firsthand about the impacts of this year. bit.ly/440dcfb

Of the over 1500 members that call @LocalProgress home, every single one of us has a unique story that brought us into serving our community. Check out the latest video in the LP #LocalStory series to hear just a few of those incredible stories.

How are movement organizers resisting rising authoritarianism under the Trump administration? At @localprogress.bsky.social's largest convening yet, over 500 local officials met in Chicago to strategize on defending communities and advancing progressive policy.

The Trump Admin's secret police are using harmful surveillance technology to track our whereabouts. Local govts are the last line of defense for our right to privacy & safety. https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-us-border-patrol-is-spying-on-millions-of-american-drivers/

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. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Congrats to our very own LiJia Gong 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! www.amny.com/new-york/man...

Our Minneapolis LP members are taking bold action to protect their communities -- empowering local law enforcement to arrest federal agents if they conceal their identities. https://spokesman-recorder.com/2025/11/23/minneapolis-arresting-federal-agents-separation-ordinance/

“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.” - Durham City Councilmember Javiera Caballero www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke...

I'm very proud to be part of @localprogress.bsky.social, 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 👇

🔊 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.

📣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.

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.

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

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/

"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/

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.

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! 🥳✨🧵

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...

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 🎉🧵👇

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 ❤️

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 🎉

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

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/

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/

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...

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/...

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...

Housing is a basic need, but major events like the World Cup escalate the housing crisis. As landlords turn long term units into short term rentals and hike up prices around the World Cup, our cities need protections like Dallas' short term rental ban. www.keranews.org/business-eco...

Together w/ their communities, LPMN members across MN are standing up for their immigrant neighbors ❤️ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/23/minnesota-immigrant-rights-advocates-meeting-the-moment/?emci=baf5a343-1cb0-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=350f374f-21b0-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=380011

The climate crisis is not some distant future. It's already here. The 2026 World Cup is set to be the most climate-damaging and one of the hottest games in history. The games should be safe, not life threatening for players and fans. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2314ve7d7jo

"It’s the glimmer of hope in this crazy world we live in." ♥️ Earlier this month, 25 local elected officials from our Black Caucus, Women’s Caucus, and Nuestro Caucus came together to build relationships, find healing in this moment, and renew energy for the work ahead.