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...

Setting the Stage for More Public Grocery Stores

Big cities find creative ways to eradicate food deserts

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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. https://bit.ly/4yZ8dta

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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“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 https://seattlemedium.com/king-county-housing-levy-exploration/

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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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 ❤️

A moving interview with LP Immigrant Justice Steering Committee member and City Councilmember in West Liberty, IA Dana Dominguez ⤵️ https://dailyyonder.com/qa-west-liberty-city-council-member-dana-dominguez/2026/07/17/

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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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-...

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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Sending love, strength, and power to our members in Madison ❤️✊🏽

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Protests have taken place in Madison, Wisconsin, after a man was shot and killed by a police officer on Wednesday as a bystander captured graphic video of the incident, which was widely shared on social media and is fueling tensions in the city.

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!

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 ‼️

Organizing with @localprogress.bsky.so in Baltimore!

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!

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! 💪

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 💖

"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...

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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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! 🌹

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...

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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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...

Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down

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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.

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

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. https://bit.ly/4vxl1Vi

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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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. https://bit.ly/4oX6JuD

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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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.

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! https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-17/measure-to-give-non-citizens-right-to-vote-in-la-elections-headed-for-nov-3-ballot

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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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!

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. https://bit.ly/4gbUPdZ

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.

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...

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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🚨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!

Tell Congress: No More Tax Dollars for ICE & CBP

Urge your representatives to reject more money for ICE detention.

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Columbia Heights, MN is saying NO to big tech surveillance 👏 https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/columbia-heights-flock-license-plate-cameras/

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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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. https://bit.ly/4uovEsb

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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