We are local elected officials fighting for racial and economic justice. We build power with community to reshape what's possible in our localities.https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mrdcvq32l22tSending love, strength, and power to our members in Madison ❤️✊🏽 [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdcvq32l22thttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mrb4flewhk2mAs 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!22 Jul 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrb4flewhk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mr3k6yhwek24An 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 ‼️20 Jul 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3k6yhwek24https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mqoyillmws26This 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 💖15 Jul 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoyillmws26https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mqmravt3g226"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 ⤵️ https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2026-07-10/las-cruces-city-councilor-johana-bencomo-on-birthright-citizenship14 Jul 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmravt3g226https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mq7sri4dy22yS/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 https://www.mcall.com/2026/06/25/lehigh-county-bans-ice-from-staging-immigration-operations-on-county-property/?utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-mcall.lv&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202606256a3d555cb5129c43bc422f7809 Jul 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7sri4dy22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mpo4ofqgxc22ICE 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. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/politics/ice-immigrant-arrests-surge.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.4-MU.0gsS0EAOfQGH&smid=nytcore-ios-share02 Jul 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpo4ofqgxc22https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mpm4gxoifx2jWhile 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. 01 Jul 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm4gxoifx2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mpjeadgssc2hToday, 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/4oT6mRL30 Jun 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjeadgssc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mphbo33ejc2uIt’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. https://bit.ly/4vxl1Vi29 Jun 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphbo33ejc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mph6ebgo6h27A 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. https://bit.ly/4oX6JuD29 Jun 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph6ebgo6h27https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mp6xo6kv3e27LP'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. 26 Jun 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6xo6kv3e27https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3molbopgtfu24Big 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! https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-17/measure-to-give-non-citizens-right-to-vote-in-la-elections-headed-for-nov-3-ballot18 Jun 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3molbopgtfu24https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mokygqwyex2aIt’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!18 Jun 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokygqwyex2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnzop7y23i2eBig 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. https://bit.ly/4gbUPdZ11 Jun 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzop7y23i2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnxd5cmtfy2mIs 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. 10 Jun 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxd5cmtfy2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnv5qm43tk2hCongress 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. https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5851664/house-reconciliation-vote-immigration-enforcement-ice-border-patrol09 Jun 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnv5qm43tk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnuff4oy5i2sColumbia Heights, MN is saying NO to big tech surveillance 👏 https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/columbia-heights-flock-license-plate-cameras/09 Jun 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuff4oy5i2shttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnrzoc5pmt2zThis 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. https://bit.ly/4uovEsb https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-leaders-urge-hosts-to-prepare-for-possible-ice-activity-during-world-cup/4411565/08 Jun 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrzoc5pmt2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnhqr6zoas2aJust 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.04 Jun 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhqr6zoas2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnfpzddem22xTODAY: ⚽ 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.03 Jun 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfpzddem22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnfgyx3yrg2rOur members know local context is essential to informing good policy. As New York sets its housing agenda, upstate communities are far too often ignored and left behind. S/O to LP member Michele Hirsch for this op-ed on the need for the REST Act and action on housing for upstate communities. https://www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026/05/opinion-kingston-rent-stabilization-lawsuit-shows-why-we-need-rest-act/413849/03 Jun 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfgyx3yrg2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnct7kphdc27The Trump Admin’s federal deployments have been devastating for communities nationwide. But each response points to a model of care where neighbors, local governments, & school districts mobilize to keep each other safe. Last week, we learned from those on the front lines.02 Jun 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnct7kphdc27https://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnakqc77a22gHuge shoutout to @kanalforportland.bsky.social for leading the effort to pass the "Right to Know Who's Policing You" ordinance in Portland, OR! Now ALL law enforcement must show their faces, badges, and agency to the public. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/portland-city-council-pass-ordinance-forbidding-local-law-enforcement-wearing-masks-require-clear-id/283-6839d7d9-8234-4780-8aa0-cababa00cde201 Jun 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnakqc77a22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/localprogress.bsky.social/post/3mnahf4ycms2i“Local businesses are struggling to stay afloat because people are afraid to patronize their shops or their employees are afraid to work. Families are literally starving.” - Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero https://www.michiganpublic.org/community/2026-05-25/report-local-immigrants-avoiding-day-to-day-activities-due-to-fear-of-heightened-enforcement01 Jun 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:xsoorcueckdbnerd6ompgzzz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnahf4ycms2i