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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As localities face budget deficits, LP members are exploring every option to ensure those who can pay do so and services aren't cut. Read Syracuse Auditor Marion's Op-Ed 👇 on how a local private university should pay what it owes to ensure the entire city can thrive. bit.ly/4rxVsT6
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Syracuse University can, and should, pay city substantially more, auditor’s report says
Analysis of school's property portfolio shows it would pay $35 million to city and school district if parcels were fully taxable.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
School is back in session – and every student deserves to feel safe in their classroom. As a school board member, you have the power to keep ICE off campus and away from student data. Our No Secret Police toolkit shows how. Link in bio. 📚
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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ICE wants to deport Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a DoorDash driver who they just shot in Austin yesterday. The federal government can't shoot someone and then try to make them disappear to escape scrutiny. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez needs a doctor right now, not a deportation.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ICE wants your local police to do its dirty work. The 287(g) Program, often voluntary unless your state law requires it, turns local cops into ICE agents, emboldening them to surveil, arrest, and deport our neighbors. The good news: local electeds can stop it. 🚫 Link to the toolkit in our bio!
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Co-governance helps local electeds build power & uplift community voices. LP member Delishia Porterfield, TN Council Member, published an op-ed on co-governance's future as part of the "Case for Co-Governance" series with @raceforward.org & Partners for Dignity. Read the op-ed at the link in bio
Cover of newspaper clipping of the op-ed with Delishia Porterfield Quote from the op-ed and to read the whole op-ed visit the bio
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today's #NoSecretPolice policy win is from Lehigh County, PA! LPPA member County Executive Josh Siegel helped ban ICE from using county property for immigration enforcement. No county spaces to cover up secret police tactics. ‼️ Want this for your community? Toolkit linked in bio.
Graphic flyer with Josh Siegel from Lehigh County, PA with a quote about ending ICE collaboration on county-owned property for immigration enforcement.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Gloria Steinem practiced both bold activism and reflective learning when her activism fell short. Her legacy is a reminder that passing the torch means making our movements more inclusive, intersectional, and just. msmagazine.com/2026/09/03/gloria-st…
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‘At Last, We Know We Are Not Alone’: Gloria Steinem on Ms., the Feminist Movement and the Work Still Ahead
Gloria Steinem helped bring feminist ideas, voices and movements into the mainstream through journalism, organizing and activism—and helped build <em>Ms.</em> into what it remains today: not simply a ...
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
It’s the National Week of Action Against Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), but for the #BraveofUs, every week is a chance to stop surveillance and protect residents’ safety and privacy. 🛑 Learn more about how you can cancel your ALPR contracts at the link in our bio.
Purple graphic stating local leaders are ditching their automated license plate reader contracts Graphic post stating ALPRs have become one of the most pervasive surveillance tools used by federal immigration enforcement agencies and local police to share data, stalk, and detain people. Graphic post stating that local leaders have used their local power to protect their residents' safety and privacy by ending contracts and turning off systems. Graphic post showcasing the various headlines
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
As ICE continues its silent rampage, it's #BraveOfUS to speak out. Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖 Today, the inspiring Mayor of Mount Rainier, MD Celina Benitez!
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AMR - Alexis Mercedes Rinck @alexis4seattle.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Foster, Councilmember Saka and I are teaming up to ban surveillance pricing at grocery chains in Seattle. Surveillance pricing is a harmful practice where your data is weaponized against you to price gouge. (1/2)
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AI Now Institute @ainowinstitute.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
You passed a data center moratorium. Now what? Join us tomorrow at 1pm ET for a workshop on the policy tools and organizing strategies so moratoriums build momentum for lasting change, featuring real-life examples from Arizona, New Jersey, Texas, and Tennessee. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Housing should be for people, not profit. That's why Local Progress Impact Lab is releasing a resource with Regional Housing Legal Services on bold tactics local elected officials in Pennsylvania can take to bring down the cost of housing in their communities.
Graphic displaying large text saying, "HOUSING SHOULD BE FOR PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT" directing viewers to a new toolkit for local elected officials in PA.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
DHS calls it "market research" – we call it just another trick up their sleeve to secretly dilute our local power while they continue to detain our neighbors in deplorable conditions. 📣Local leaders say NO.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
When federal agents act with impunity, as they did during Operation Midway Blitz, local leaders step up. LP member and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez stood alongside victims and advocates, leading with transparency and accountability. bit.ly/3RZklcZ
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Chicagoans Alleging Crimes By ICE Agents Seek Police Help After Feds ‘Fail To Act’
A coalition of alleged victims and immigration advocates filed nine police reports Monday against federal agents linked to last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A year ago, Councilmember Kendra Brooks launched the "ICE Out" training sessions in partnership with local orgs. Today, they've reached over 3,000 Philadelphians, with 150 of those being new trainers on how to interact with ICE and protect vulnerable community members. 👏🏼 bit.ly/462k3oM
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One year of ICE Out trainings - Resolve Philly
It's been a year since Councilmember Kendra Brooks and her team have hosted ICE Out trainings in Philly. They reflect and look to the future.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Essex County, NJ, banned county collaboration with ICE and the use of county property for immigration enforcement. ‼️ S/O to County Commissioner VP A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, who led the fight – and won. Check out the #NoSecretPolice toolkit at the link in our bio!
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
DOJ's $300M "Model City Initiative" comes with strings attached: surveillance, fear, and violence in immigrant communities. S/O LP members and Las Cruces Councilors Bencomo & Corran for calling it what it is: a Trojan horse, not a safety grant. Read more: bit.ly/4wgbRfD
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DOJ's Model City Initiative is a Trojan horse for Las Cruces | Opinion
It’s not difficult to understand the real intent of this initiative.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
More than half of all Americans don't want a data center built in their backyard. But thanks to preemption, state officials in West Virginia are removing local decision-making and paving the way for data center development in every community. Read more 👇 bit.ly/4fIwBYr
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As data center developers eye West Virginia, local communities feel overlooked
Data center development is a fast growing industry, with projects popping up in seemingly every corner of the country. But that’s not been the case in West Virginia so far. Now, state officials are ro...
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
When people across the country are in grocery aisles finding themselves weighing whether eggs or milk fit into their budget, something is broken. Municipal grocery stores can stabilize the cost of putting food on the table. progressivegrocer.com/setting-stag...
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Setting the Stage for More Public Grocery Stores
Big cities find creative ways to eradicate food deserts
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Our members are not just governing from afar. They're on the ground with their communities figuring out creative solutions that truly work. Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez is doing just that. bit.ly/4yZ8dta
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ICE Arrests Are Leaving Some Immigrant Families’ Cars Behind. These Volunteers Are Stepping In To Help – Featured – Borderless Magazine NFP
ICE Arrests Are Leaving Some Immigrant Families’ Cars Behind. These Volunteers Are Stepping In To Help – Featured – Borderless Magazine NFP
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
“You can’t have stability, health, or healing without the basic necessity of a place to call home, and too many across our county are facing just that reality." - @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social seattlemedium.com/king-county-housi…
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King County Explores Countywide Housing Levy To Expand Affordable Housing
King County explores a countywide housing levy to fund affordable housing and shelters amid potential federal funding cuts.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
From Milwaukee to Portland, San Diego to El Paso, and many other localities — LP's Immigrant Justice Steering Committee is a diverse group of local leaders, all fighting the same battle for immigrant families. #BraveOfUs @braveofus.bsky.social ❤️
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A moving interview with LP Immigrant Justice Steering Committee member and City Councilmember in West Liberty, IA Dana Dominguez ⤵️ dailyyonder.com/qa-west-liberty-cit…
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Q&A: West Liberty City Council Member Dana Dominguez | The Daily Yonder
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Immigration enforcement is ‘changing childhood itself" - worsening anxiety and depression for students. That's why @odetteramos.bsky.social wants to expand Baltimore's Safe Passage initiative to more schools 👏 www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
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First Baltimore Latina council member calls for more protection from ICE near schools
Immigration enforcement is “changing childhood itself,” experts told Baltimore City Council at a three-hour hearing Thursday.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Sending love, strength, and power to our members in Madison ❤️✊🏽
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
As ICE’s “silent surge” continues, it’s #BraveOfUS to speak out. Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖 Today, the inspiring Portland City Councilor @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social!
A graphic spotlighting Angelita Morillo from Portland, OR featuring a quote and a hand-drawn image of her.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
An upcoming federal court case could force MASSIVE energy rate hikes onto the people of Puerto Rico. All to enrich greedy bondholders like GoldenTree. 200+ elected officials just filed an amicus brief calling for people over profits ‼️
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KimRoneyforAsheville @kimroney.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Organizing with @localprogress.bsky.so in Baltimore!
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AMR - Alexis Mercedes Rinck @alexis4seattle.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I’ve been in Baltimore the past couple of days at the @localprogress.bsky.social Annual Convening alongside over 500 progressive city, county, and school board elected officials. I’m leaving with policy ideas, new relationships to incredible leaders, and a lot of hope. Onwards together!
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott giving a keynote on stage. Baltimore Council President Zeke Cohen in a workshop on how to be a trauma responsive city at a local library branch. Baltimore rec center where you can roller rink! A picture of a block of row houses with a bus going by.
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Igor #IStandWithUkraineTregub he/him @igortregub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the national @localprogress.bsky.social convening in #Baltimore. My heart is full from the experience and my head is full of ideas I’ve learned and workshopped there about how to get ourselves into all sorts of #goodtrouble. Thank you LP! 💪
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This past weekend, we held our ⚡️2026 LP National Convening ⚡️ in Baltimore! We hosted 500+ local leaders and partners for an amazing 3 days of connection, learning, and rejuvenation. Our time together left us basking in hope, joy, and gratitude 💖
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
"It should not have been even something that was discussed. It is in the Constitution, and it is the soul of this country. If you are born here, you are an American citizen." - @johana-b.bsky.social Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo on birthright citizenship ⤵️ www.krwg.org/krwg-news/20...
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Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo on birthright citizenship
Last week the U.S. Supreme court decided to uphold birthright citizenship. Councilor Johana Bencomo discussed her thoughts on the decision and what the City of Las Cruces can do to protect immigrants.
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Kelsea Bond 🌹 @kelseabondatl.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
What an honor to spend the weekend with so many progressive legislators around the country at the @localprogress.bsky.social convening in Baltimore, including DC’s NEWEST Democratic Socialist Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George, and so many other cool people! 🌹
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
S/O to Lehigh County, PA for ensuring county-owned property is ICE-free 👏 "We don’t want people to be afraid of our public spaces; we want people to enjoy them." - County Executive Joshua Siegel www.mcall.com/2026/06/25/l...
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Lehigh County bans ICE from staging immigration operations on county property
The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday banned ICE agents from using county property for immigration enforcement operations, but postponed a vote on a related measure.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
ICE has arrested more than 10,000 people in the last five days -- that is DOUBLE its daily arrest numbers. This has happened quietly, without the media attention that previous federal deployments have received. It's up to all of us to visibilize this terror. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/u...
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Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
While the Supreme Court seeks to ostracize young trans people from our society, the Pride Caucus has one simple message to the trans youth in our communities. You are valued, you are worthy, and you are not alone in this fight.
The image is a statement from Local Progress Pride Caucus with a gradient border. It expresses disappointment over a recent decision affecting trans youth, emphasizing the impact on education and belonging. It reassures that young people are valued and not alone, and reaffirms the commitment to dignity, respect, and humanity.A statement from Local Progress Pride Caucus about LGBTQIA+ communities is shown. It emphasizes working with local leaders to protect rights, acknowledging the past struggles and dedication to progress. It stresses the importance of community support, empowerment, and authentic living, while expressing a resilient resolve amidst grief. The background is a gradient transitioning from pink to purple.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding Birthright Citizenship. While this is a welcome victory, this Court continues to allow the Trump administration to chip away at immigrant rights in this country. Read our statement 👇 bit.ly/4oT6mRL
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
It’s #BraveOfUs to fight back. With June wins in Minneapolis, Portland, Essex County & Bellingham that enforce ICE transparency, create ICE-free zones & limit ICE activity – our LP members won't stop. bit.ly/4vxl1Vi
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Brave of Us Roundup: Immigrant Justice at the Local Level - Local Progress
In the face of relentless federal attacks, localities nationwide are fighting back and publicly affirming their commitment to protecting immigrants.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A big victory for our movement in Minnesota! While Trump's DOJ seeks to weaponize the federal government against local leaders, LP is here to support our members from unjust legal attacks. Whether you need legal advice or counsel, we're here to help. bit.ly/4oX6JuD
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Federal judge quashes 6 DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota, calls them 'blatantly unlawful'
A federal judge has quashed six DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, calling them "blatantly unlawful."
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
LP's Black and Nuestro Caucuses condemn SCOTUS's ruling to strip thousands of TPS holders of their legal protections. Regardless of this failure, our network's commitment to ensuring our communities are welcoming havens where every resident can live with dignity will remain.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Big win in LA! In November, Angelenos will get the chance to let aspiring citizens vote! Huge S/O to @hugoforcd13.bsky.social for spearheading this effort! www.latimes.com/california/story/20…
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L.A. City Council agrees to put noncitizen voting, police oversight measures on Nov. 3 ballot
City Council approves package of city charter reforms, including noncitizen voting, for the Nov. 3 ballot. A measure to expand the council to 25 members was sidelined for further study.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It’s #BraveOfUS to show up for our neighbors. Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖 Today, our amazing Immigrant Justice Steering Committee member Portland City Councilor @piousali.bsky.social!
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Big Tech wants you to think data centers are building the economy of the future. In reality, they’re driving inequality. To fight back, we’re releasing new resources to help our members understand the impacts of data centers and the local powers they hold to oppose them. bit.ly/4gbUPdZ
Image with a colorful gradient border. On the left, bold text reads: "Local leaders have the tools to resist the billionaire buildout. Learn how any community can stop a data center." On the right, there is a document titled "No Buildout for Billionaires." The top right corner says "Learn More With Our New Resources."
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Is your community interested in creating an alternative to traditional police response? Hear from one of our LPMI Members, Amber Fellows, on how LP helped her kick off her own community responder program in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Congress just handed over $70 billion of our tax dollars to ICE to terrorize people, rip families apart, & lock up our neighbors. $70B could be used to actually help people, yet the Trump Admin & its billionaire allies are using it to fuel more violence. www.npr.org/2026/06/09/n...
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House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 09/06/2026
🚨SHARE WIDELY🚨 The House is voting soon to hand another $70 BILLION to ICE and CBP to expand Trump’s mass deportation agenda. 📣Tell your rep to vote NO: act.nilc.org/page/93101/a... & then tell all of your friends to take action too!
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Tell Congress: No More Tax Dollars for ICE & CBP
Urge your representatives to reject more money for ICE detention.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Columbia Heights, MN is saying NO to big tech surveillance 👏 www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/colu…
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Columbia Heights leaders axe license plate reading cameras over data privacy concerns
Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members voted Monday evening to cancel and pay off the contract with the company.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This is what leadership looks like! As Philadelphia prepares to host the World Cup, city leaders incl. LP Board member and Councilmember Kendra Brooks aren’t turning a blind eye – they’re taking action and protecting their community and visitors alike. bit.ly/4uovEsb
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Philly leaders urge hosts to plan for possible ICE activity during World Cup watch parties, Fan Fest
Philadelphia leaders are urging hosts to prepare for possible encounters with ICE agents at FIFA World Cup watch parties and the Fan Festival.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Just a few weeks back, we were proud to host the "Local Power, Shared Futures: Preemption & Home Rule Strategy Summit" alongside LSSC in Nashville! This gathering was years in the making and an incredible opportunity to bring together a movement ready to fight preemption.
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Local Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
TODAY: ⚽ As the World Cup races towards us, local elected officials across 22 host cities and surrounding jurisdictions demand that FIFA uphold human rights guarantees. If the games are truly for the people, FIFA needs to protect our communities.
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