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Local Progress is hosting our annual convening virtually. We're coming together to reimagine community safety; to rebuild healthy, resilient, and thriving communities; and to reimagine an economy and democracy that truly works for us all.

Local Progress is hosting our annual convening virtually. We're coming together to reimagine community safety; to rebuild healthy, resilient, and thriving communities; and to reimagine an economy and democracy that truly works for us all.

  1. Aug 13

    Let's go !

    TODAY'S THE DAY! The start of ! ✨ We can't wait to share space with the hundreds of local leaders and community partners who are coming together to reimagine our future. 📺 Tune in to our FB livestream tonight at 6PM ET!
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  2. Aug 13

    This is my 1st national convention! I’m so excited for Dare to Reimagine. It’s going to be a great few days.

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    What an incredible start to ! While not everything can be the same as when we're in person, we never cease to be amazed by the power of this network. 📸 Here's the Zoom equivalent of a spontaneous hallway selfie:

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  4. Aug 13

    “We’re not investing in solutions that allow people to stay, to move, to thrive” 👏🏻 👏🏻

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    : "Our communities are pulling each other up when every other system is failing them."

    : How do you organize when lived conditions for working ppl are so challenging? @YT4Clarkston: "Because we're all in a state of uncertainty, everybody is willing to pitch in to see how they can help. Getting them all together is key."
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    : How do you organize when lived conditions for working ppl are so challenging? @YT4Clarkston: "Because we're all in a state of uncertainty, everybody is willing to pitch in to see how they can help. Getting them all together is key."

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  7. Aug 13

    “What a gift to be a leader in morally clear times.” - challenges members to step up to the clarity & urgency of this moment.

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    "Under novel conditions, I dare say we need novel leadership... What a gift it is to be a leader in these morally clear times," says . This group of social justice warriors is giving us the energy and inspiration we need.

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  9. Aug 13

    Q: What advice you would give to a group of local elected? @YT4Clarkston: "First thing I would say, is to give yourself grace. Sometimes as progressives, we want to save the world in one week."

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  10. Aug 13

    The national convening is underway with this roundtable of inspiring social justice warriors @YT4Clarkston pushing us to our cities as spaces of justice & democracy & compassion and build power to make it real.

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  11. Aug 13

    I’ve been at all 8 national convenings so far (and this is my last one as chair) so I’m little heartbroken we’re not together in person this year ... but I confess the setting I’m participating from is not too bad.

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  12. Aug 13

    "We are winning. 90% of people think that police reform is necessary. Just imagine that four years ago?" sharing some reflections and wisdom.

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  13. Aug 13

    Good to see my National Director for on a panel motivating members across the country. "Dare to Reimagine: LP Virtual Convening 2020"

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  14. Aug 13

    THIS 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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    . on what is inspiring him in this moment.

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    "What inspires me is finding opportunity in the most critical moments that we are in. Being able to see the resilience, the power, the ownership of our future starting from our young members." sharing what inspires her in this moment.

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  17. Aug 13

    "Together we will define an aspirational vision - to reimagine democracy, our economy, thriving communities, and our budgets. To envision transformational change, grounded in a commitment to racial equity and centered in love for our communities."

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  18. Aug 13

    We have over 300 elected officials, staff, and allies registered for this convening from 38 states. Cities, counties, school districts. Big cities, suburbs, small towns. All ready to ! ✨

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  19. Aug 13

    “We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has been catastrophically mismanaged by our federal government. An economic crisis of a scale we have not experienced in our lifetime with no relief in sight." kicks off the opening session of

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  20. Aug 13

    STARTING NOW! The opening kick-off of ✨ Featuring a roundtable of inspiring social justice warriors: @YT4Clarkston & ! 📱 Follow along at !

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  21. Aug 13

    This is my 6th (!) national convening and while I’m sad we can’t be together in person, I’m so excited for Dare to Reimagine. It’s going to be a great few days.

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  22. Aug 14

    I see you representing at

    The national convening is underway with this roundtable of inspiring social justice warriors @YT4Clarkston pushing us to our cities as spaces of justice & democracy & compassion and build power to make it real.
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  23. Aug 14

    We represent powerful and diverse communities across 38 states. Cities, counties, school districts. Big cities, suburbs, small towns.

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  24. Aug 14

    Calling all members! We have an incredible line up for day 2 of . We will talk about what it means for communities to thrive and how we design budgets and neighborhoods that reflect our values. AND we will also celebrate, dance and play trivia.

    It's DAY 2 of ! ✨ We can't wait to continue conversations about bold and transformative change for our communities. And we're thrilled that the one and only will be joining us later this evening to present the Ady Barkan Progressive Champion award!
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  25. Aug 14

    . reminding us of the power of local elected officials. "We don't have to accept Betsy DeVos as a deliverer of what a just education system looks like when we have school board members determined to raise up the voices of the young people of our nation."

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  26. Aug 14

    . on accountability to immigrant communities: "Just because I wasn't able to elect you, you still represent me. We're organizing to win but we're also organizing for folks to be seen. To be heard. And for our stories to come at the forefront."

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  27. Aug 14

    .@YT4Clarkston's advice to local elected officials: "Sometimes with allies and partners we expect them to know what's in our purview and what's not. But we have to remember that, at one point, YOU were that person that had to be educated on how to do your job."

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  28. Aug 14

    . sharing thoughts on inside/outside strategy and the relationship between elected officials & social movements. "There's connectivity there but there's also tension. That tension is always going to exist. What we need to develop is comradery across lanes."

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  29. Aug 14

    Day 1 of gifted us with some incredible conversations and left us energized for Day 2 today! Here are a few of the most powerful and inspiring moments from our speakers last night. Thread. (You can also catch a recap here: )

    TODAY'S THE DAY! The start of ! ✨ We can't wait to share space with the hundreds of local leaders and community partners who are coming together to reimagine our future. 📺 Tune in to our FB livestream tonight at 6PM ET!
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  30. Aug 14

    Thriving Communities with today! Amazing public servants making bold, intentional moves!

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  31. Aug 14

    Just concluded digital happy hour with hosted by and and feeling inspired and energized for the work ahead rebuilding the world for ALL of us

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  32. Aug 14

    👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Let's do it. We need to and reinvest in our communities.

    What would it look like to make a robust reallocation of funding from failed strategies of over-policing and mass incarceration to investments that improve safety, equity, & community wealth?
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  33. Aug 14

    Excited to discuss our Community-Driven Zoning process with as we neighborhood design and development. Our cities need participatory planning processes that put equity front and center.

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  34. Aug 14

    Endless gratitude to for convening — I’m already filled with inspiration from the informative panels and the great connections with progressive leaders across the country!

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  35. Aug 14

    We wish it were in person, but so excited to be here and to with and its brilliant membership this weekend

    We represent powerful and diverse communities across 38 states. Cities, counties, school districts. Big cities, suburbs, small towns.
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  36. Aug 14

    Love seeing so many members on panels, present, and leading change in their communities at the 2020 convening!

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  37. Aug 14

    Proudly representing the 615 with my colleagues &

    What an incredible start to ! While not everything can be the same as when we're in person, we never cease to be amazed by the power of this network. 📸 Here's the Zoom equivalent of a spontaneous hallway selfie:
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  38. Aug 14

    I got to watch Councilwoman present at today about the Healthy Neighborhood Overlay she carried through Council to prevent predatory dollar stores overpopulating her district. OKC doing the work!

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  39. Aug 14

    "2020 is no normal year. I have seen so many of you dig deep, take risks, try new things, and lead through tremendous uncertainty." brought the room to tears as he presented the Ady Barkan Progressive Champion Award to every member of the Local Progress network.

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  40. Aug 14

    Shoutout to LPTexas Organizing Committee!

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  41. Aug 14

    Day 2 of has been inspiring! ✨ The collective power of our network is unstoppable, much like former LP member and social justice shero who will be joining us tomorrow as we close out ! LET'S DO THIS!

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  42. Aug 14

    An important reminder from as we reimagine our neighborhoods, our economy, and our democracy. "All communities should be able to define their own standards of greatness!" 🙌🏽

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  43. Aug 14

    Chicago Alderman sharing about the work to support community-driven zoning as a means to reimagine neighborhood design and development.

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  44. Aug 14

    “Built environment matters! You have me writing that down and taking that to heart!” Brookline Select Board Member said to Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs. 👆🏽 This is what Local Progress is all about. Sharing ideas and inspiring each other.

    "Sometimes we are so focused on the big picture that we forget about the nuances of the built environment that make a huge difference." Albany Chief City Auditor on the equity package that she is working to fund the implementation of.
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    “You have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and go toe to toe." Inspiring words from Dorcey Applyrs:

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  46. Aug 14

    This is really important to understand. We need to look deeply into why violence is happening and not just talk about crime statistics like they exist in a vacuum. Let's look at the whole picture in order to build communities where everyone can thrive.

    "I hope that you can be the in your district and really champion the public health approach to public safety."
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    "Sometimes we are so focused on the big picture that we forget about the nuances of the built environment that make a huge difference." Albany Chief City Auditor on the equity package that she is working to fund the implementation of.

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  48. Aug 14

    "You have to start with equity and parity in mind." Councilmember talking about the zero-fare initiative in Kansas City, Missouri.

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    . challenging us to be bold. Listen to young people. It's time for !

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  50. Aug 14

    “We can reimagine what safety looks like, and in our schools, police are not the answer to what safety looks like." sharing how got to and what that work looks like in this moment.

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  51. Aug 14

    "We once held a meeting where it was done fully in Spanish and the translation was for the English speaking developer." 👆🏽 This is critical to ensure communities are leading the conversation. "We try to make this as accessible as possible to residents that are most impacted."

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  52. Aug 14

    What would it look like to make a robust reallocation of funding from failed strategies of over-policing and mass incarceration to investments that improve safety, equity, & community wealth?

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    When you envision thriving communities, what do you imagine?

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    "I hope that you can be the in your district and really champion the public health approach to public safety."

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  55. Aug 14

    “Water is a right. It doesn’t matter what zip code you live in or what job you work at. You have a right to water in Baltimore City.” Councilmember sharing about Baltimore’s approach to thinking about water as a right and not a commodity.

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  56. Aug 14

    Aaaand we're back! Starting Day 2 of by talking about what thriving communities need!

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  57. Aug 14

    It's DAY 2 of ! ✨ We can't wait to continue conversations about bold and transformative change for our communities. And we're thrilled that the one and only will be joining us later this evening to present the Ady Barkan Progressive Champion award!

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    Thanks for creating a space where we all can reimagine a better economy ✊🏾👌🏾💯

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    Busy day today, just wrapped up office hours and now Day 2 of Convening with &

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  60. Aug 15

    Progressive champion is an inspiration! He shined his light Fri on the 1000+ leaders in 675 cities & 46 states who make up , movement of local electeds advancing racial and economic justice through all levels of local government.

    "2020 is no normal year. I have seen so many of you dig deep, take risks, try new things, and lead through tremendous uncertainty." brought the room to tears as he presented the Ady Barkan Progressive Champion Award to every member of the Local Progress network.
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  61. Aug 15

    What a incredible honor for Local Progress leaders. Thank you for your courageous leadership , and for your incredible foresight in creating this network for progressive local electeds so that we can build power in our communities and dare to reimagine our communities.

    "2020 is no normal year. I have seen so many of you dig deep, take risks, try new things, and lead through tremendous uncertainty." brought the room to tears as he presented the Ady Barkan Progressive Champion Award to every member of the Local Progress network.
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  62. Aug 15

    The conference has been amazing and it only gets better! Can't wait to see my friend later.

    It's the last day of ! ✨ We'll be digging into how we can reimagine our economy & our democracy. AND we'll hear from Rep on what bold leadership looks like in combatting oppression and white supremacy.
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  63. Aug 15

    Public budgeting can happen differently and better. is one way to make sure that everyone has a voice to make sure tax dollars are spent to meet community needs.

    Episode #6: How government can make public budgeting more participatory talks with about building a more inclusive, democratic public budgeting process.
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  64. Aug 15

    "The Detroiters Bill of Rights was about shifting our approach from symbolic to systemic." inspiring the network to use city charters as a tool where we can embed our values into our cities' constitutions.

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  65. Aug 15

    Councilmember shares about LA's and how local governments can lead the way in building out a green economy that is centered in environmental justice, economic justice, and racial equity.

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    "If you want more people to be involved, you need to make room at the table. And if they’re there, they need to count!" Councilmember 's words on expanding the vote.

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  67. Aug 15

    What she said 👇🏽

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  68. Aug 15

    "It’s not going to be elected leaders who reimagine democracy," says It's going to be our residents, our community, ppl on the ground who have been practicing democratic engagement who will lead us to the models we should be adopting and changing within the govnt."

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  69. Aug 15

    We are at a crossroads, a turning point, a place from which we can see more clearly than ever the need for change. And where we can begin to glimpse the possibility of transformation. Now is the time!

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  70. Aug 15

    “In Tempe, we overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure requiring 'dark money disclosure' by a margin of 91% to 9%. The state tried to overturn it but we prevailed!” sharing what Tempe, AZ has done to reimagine what democracy looks for communities.

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  71. Aug 15

    "Participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. It gives people real power over real money." about the work Chicago is doing to increase democracy through public budgets.

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  72. Aug 15

    "This global pandemic that has put in plain view the racial and economic inequities in our country." kicks off our conversation about the urgent need to reimagine our economy in a way that truly works for the people.

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  73. Aug 15

    "We can’t achieve any of the future we desperately need without building power and democracy with our communities, by putting decision-making into the hands of our people." on what true democracy looks like.

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  74. Aug 15

    It's the last day of ! ✨ We'll be digging into how we can reimagine our economy & our democracy. AND we'll hear from Rep on what bold leadership looks like in combatting oppression and white supremacy.

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  75. Aug 15

    What an honor! Thank you for giving us all inspiration and motivation to be transformational leaders during this time

    "2020 is no normal year. I have seen so many of you dig deep, take risks, try new things, and lead through tremendous uncertainty." brought the room to tears as he presented the Ady Barkan Progressive Champion Award to every member of the Local Progress network.
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  76. Aug 16

    Loved loved this conference, I am rejuvenated, thank you so much!!

    That’s a wrap! ✨ Three AMAZING days of virtual community and trans-local collaboration! And this is only the beginning! Over the coming months, the LP network will continue to work together to build an aspirational vision for a future we dared to reimagine. STAY TUNED!!
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  77. Aug 15

    “Hold space for your radical boldness in the pursuit of a more equitable and just world.” I’m confident this woman will one day serve as our President. Thanks to Congresswoman for bringing the🔥 to close out our convening.

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  78. Aug 15

    Some really beautiful and moving moments as we process the pain our communities are living through, and also the joy of building community power, resilience, justice. There *is* joy in doing this work together.

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  79. Aug 15

    It was an honor to speak at the @LocalProgess convening. I got my spinach! See you in Tempe next summer at Palms!

    “In Tempe, we overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure requiring 'dark money disclosure' by a margin of 91% to 9%. The state tried to overturn it but we prevailed!” sharing what Tempe, AZ has done to reimagine what democracy looks for communities.
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  80. Aug 15

    Getting to hear from at the closing session of is so much of what I needed to carry me through this year. “Budgets are power & control, budgets are a statement of our values.”

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  81. Aug 15

    Thinking about how is closing out and adopted a resolution supporting the Justice Guarantee. These connections are important and they help us win!

    "This global pandemic that has put in plain view the racial and economic inequities in our country." kicks off our conversation about the urgent need to reimagine our economy in a way that truly works for the people.
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  82. Aug 15

    One of the most rewarding conferences not just for the content but for the Local Progress members and staff who are writing history and creating inclusive cities, towns, schools. Always inspirational!

    "If you want more people to be involved, you need to make room at the table. And if they’re there, they need to count!" Councilmember 's words on expanding the vote.
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  83. Aug 15

    Thank you ⁦ and⁩ ⁦⁩ for guiding us with moral leadership. ⁦⁩

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    Had I known, I would've at least smiled. Give a sista' a heads-up next time!

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  85. Aug 15

    This year's convening is virtual, so we don't get to fight each other for selfies with the amazing guest speakers that joined us this year. But I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a virtual selfie with the fabulous !

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  86. Aug 15

    PS. If you're looking for something that will inspire you and give you radical hope, we HIGHLY recommend you watch and listen to the pearls of wisdom from our amazing speakers: & ! 📺 recording:

    That’s a wrap! ✨ Three AMAZING days of virtual community and trans-local collaboration! And this is only the beginning! Over the coming months, the LP network will continue to work together to build an aspirational vision for a future we dared to reimagine. STAY TUNED!!
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    That’s a wrap! ✨ Three AMAZING days of virtual community and trans-local collaboration! And this is only the beginning! Over the coming months, the LP network will continue to work together to build an aspirational vision for a future we dared to reimagine. STAY TUNED!!

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  88. Aug 15

    "When we choose hope it is terrifying, but it is the ONLY thing that will change the world." 's reminding us that our lives and the lives of our communities depend on us showing up and doing the work.

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  89. Aug 15

    On a Zoom with - former member of ! "You should not have to be wealthy in order to be healthy" 🙌👑🙌

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  90. Aug 15

    "Continue to be bold, continue to center your people, and know that what you are doing will transform this country -- one city, one community, one block at a time." on how co-governance is essential in winning a progressive agenda.

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  91. Aug 15

    "This is how we reimagine our communities, by speaking the truth to power." is a former refugee who fled civil war in Somalia at age of 8. He cast his first vote on October 20, 2018 and at the same time was elected as a City Councilor. 🙌🏽 Our members are AMAZING!

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  92. Aug 15

    To say that Rep. left us with the inspiration we need to do the hard work ahead is an UNDERSTATEMENT.

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  93. Aug 15

    Status quo is no longer acceptable as it was unjust…and yes, this is an opportunity and responsibility for reconstruction at all levels of govt. 🙌🏻 Thank you for saying “show my the budget” to really show priorities

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  94. Aug 15

    Thank you for your moral leadership & to help close out . Elected officials at all levels of governance have an "opportunity & obligation to reimagine and reconstruct" our policies, budgets--indeed our democracy--to ensure .

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  95. Aug 15

    WHAT SHE SAID 👇🏽

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  96. Aug 15

    “I thank you for your righteous rage. I thank you for being disruptors, policymakers, fighting the righteous fights at the local level for the boldest systemic changes our communities deserve” Rep. reflecting on her time as a local elected official.

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  97. Aug 15

    STARTING NOW! The closing session of ✨ Featuring and a roundtable of inspiring social justice warriors! 📺 Tune in now on Facebook LIVE:

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  98. Aug 15

    "Everywhere I look, I see a fight. I get inspired by what’s happening in Minneapolis or Austin or Seattle or Kansas City." LP Board Chair & NYC Councilmember sharing his reflections on the power of the Local Progress network in this moment.

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  99. Aug 15

    Alright

    “I thank you for your righteous rage. I thank you for being disruptors, policymakers, fighting the righteous fights at the local level for the boldest systemic changes our communities deserve” Rep. reflecting on her time as a local elected official.
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  100. Aug 15

    Look at this incredible group of people. So honored that I got to be a part of this yesterday, and talk about how we can reimagine our public budgets at the local level.

    TODAY'S THE DAY! The start of ! ✨ We can't wait to share space with the hundreds of local leaders and community partners who are coming together to reimagine our future. 📺 Tune in to our FB livestream tonight at 6PM ET!
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