JerryParshall Senior Director, Safety and Justice Campaign; Director, State and Local Government Affairs
Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health PodcastNovember 21, 2024 Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health Larry Levitt of KFF joins the show to discuss potential changes to federal health policy and how states should respond. Nov 21, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
Mike Sozan on the Fight To Protect Democracy PodcastNovember 14, 2024 Mike Sozan on the Fight To Protect Democracy Mike Sozan discusses what a second Trump administration might mean for democracy and how progressives can push back. Nov 14, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us Personal StoryOctober 22, 2024 Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us Mila Besich, the mayor of Superior, Arizona, shares how the Biden-Harris administration’s investments into infrastructure and workforce development are improving opportunities for residents of rural communities such as hers. Oct 22, 2024 The Copper Courier Mila Besich
Trump Proclaims ‘I Killed Roe v. Wade’ as 134 Rape-Induced Pregnancies Occur Daily in Abortion Ban States ArticleOctober 16, 2024 Trump Proclaims ‘I Killed Roe v. Wade’ as 134 Rape-Induced Pregnancies Occur Daily in Abortion Ban States Former President Donald Trump is responsible for eliminating federal abortion protections that paved the way for total bans in 14 states, leaving survivors of sexual assault with few to no options. Oct 16, 2024 Will Ragland
Despite Lies Spread by Trump and the NRA, Harris and Walz Do Not Want To Take Everyone’s Guns Away ArticleSeptember 5, 2024 Despite Lies Spread by Trump and the NRA, Harris and Walz Do Not Want To Take Everyone’s Guns Away Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz do not support mandatory gun confiscation and have strong records advocating for constitutional gun safety laws. Sep 5, 2024 Nick Wilson
Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat Personal StoryAugust 12, 2024 Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat Christofer Kimes, a union carpenter and drywall finisher from Nevada, writes about how extreme heat increasingly affects blue collar workers, underscoring the importance of addressing climate change. Aug 12, 2024 The Nevadan Christofer Kimes
The Racist War On Drugs Has Come For Abortion Care In the NewsAugust 7, 2024 The Racist War On Drugs Has Come For Abortion Care In an op-ed published in Talking Points Memo, Lindsey McLendon argues that criminalizing abortion medications ban will deepen Louisiana’s existing racial disparities in deadly ways. Aug 7, 2024 Talking Points Memo Lindsey McLendon
Op-ed: Airport service workers demand better support in the workplace. It’s time we listen In the NewsJuly 1, 2024 Op-ed: Airport service workers demand better support in the workplace. It’s time we listen Karla Walter published an op-ed in Crain’s New York Business arguing for why airport service workers under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey deserve better workplace standards. Jul 1, 2024 Crain's New York Business Karla Walter
Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJune 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Personal StoryJune 25, 2024 Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Khamil Bailey, the co-founder and executive director of a nonprofit that empowers Black entrepreneurs, shares how support from state leaders is helping expand access to capital investment for historically underserved communities. Jun 25, 2024 Keystone Newsroom Khamil Bailey
Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Personal StoryJune 19, 2024 Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Evelyn Pacheco, founder of Nevada Women in Trades, writes about how government investments can help expand opportunities for women in good-paying, blue-collar career paths. Jun 19, 2024 the Las Vegas Sun Evelyn Pacheco
Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Personal StoryJune 18, 2024 Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities. Jun 18, 2024 the Arizona Daily Star Brandi Coon
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.