Ocasio-Cortez Unveils 'Just Society' Program
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a national figure who has used her platform to promote bold policies on the ...
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a national figure who has used her platform to promote bold policies on the climate crisis and healthcare, unveiled Wednesday a package of six economic justice bills to tackle American poverty and inequality.
The New York Democrat's "A Just Society" package—which includes provisions that aim to expand the rights of tenants, workers, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated individuals—won praise from anti-poverty advocates such as Philadelphia Councilmember Helen Gym, vice chair of Local Progress, a national network of progressive elected officials serving in local governments.
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A New Congressional Letter Led by Sanders and AOC Slams Puerto Rico Control Board’s Austerity Measures
A New Congressional Letter Led by Sanders and AOC Slams Puerto Rico Control Board’s Austerity Measures
The full letter —which was supported by Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora, the Vamos 4 Puerto Rico network, the Hispanic Federation, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the Center for...
The full letter —which was supported by Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora, the Vamos 4 Puerto Rico network, the Hispanic Federation, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the Center for Popular Democracy, and the Hedge Clippers Campaign…
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Call for Reversal of Puerto Rico Austerity Measures
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Call for Reversal of Puerto Rico Austerity Measures
López Varona also pushed back on the idea of a new PROMESA. “We as a coalition of groups in Puerto Rico and the U.S. continue to oppose PROMESA and any other legislation that imposes federal...
López Varona also pushed back on the idea of a new PROMESA. “We as a coalition of groups in Puerto Rico and the U.S. continue to oppose PROMESA and any other legislation that imposes federal oversight in Puerto Rico, because it hasn’t worked,” he said, referring to a coalition that includes Vamos4PR, the Center for Popular Democracy, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora, Diáspora en Resistencia, Diáspora en Acción, and Construyamos Otro Acuerdo. “The summer uprising showed people want democracy; they want to be part of the decisions being made.”
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Strangled by a Safety Net
Following this win, United for Respect hasn’t been resting on its laurels. In 2018, the group launched its Rise Up Retail project alongside the Center for Popular Democracy and OUR (Organization...
Following this win, United for Respect hasn’t been resting on its laurels. In 2018, the group launched its Rise Up Retail project alongside the Center for Popular Democracy and OUR (Organization United for Respect) Walmart.
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NYC Climate Strike set for Friday, schools to excuse students
NYC Climate Strike set for Friday, schools to excuse students
Featured speaker: Julio López Varona, Co-director of Community Dignity Campaigns, Center For Popular Democracy.
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Featured speaker: Julio López Varona, Co-director of Community Dignity Campaigns, Center For Popular Democracy.
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Climate Strike In New York City: What You Need To Know
Featured speaker: Julio López Varona, Co-director of Community Dignity Campaigns, Center For Popular Democracy.
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Featured speaker: Julio López Varona, Co-director of Community Dignity Campaigns, Center For Popular Democracy.
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Puertorriqueños exigen cancelar deuda de la isla a dos años del paso del huracán María
Puertorriqueños exigen cancelar deuda de la isla a dos años del paso del huracán María
“Esta semana se recuerdan dos años del paso devastador del huracán María por Puerto Rico. Este miércoles llegaron hasta el capitolio organizaciones sociales de puertorriqueños exigiendo que el...
“Esta semana se recuerdan dos años del paso devastador del huracán María por Puerto Rico. Este miércoles llegaron hasta el capitolio organizaciones sociales de puertorriqueños exigiendo que el gobierno federal cancele la deuda de la isla y preste a los puertorriqueños la misma atención que al resto de estadounidenses. Miembros del Congreso los recibieron apoyando su causa.”
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New Social Contract Tour Come To Manchester (9/15)
New Social Contract Tour Come To Manchester (9/15)
Jennifer Epps-Addison from the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) is a featured speaker.
Jennifer Epps-Addison from the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) is a featured speaker.
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New York City files $1 million suit against Chipotle for labor violations
New York City files $1 million suit against Chipotle for labor violations
Rachel Deutsch, supervising attorney for worker justice at the Center for Popular Democracy, says this kind of strategic enforcement—lumping many complaints together to identify bad actors rather...
Rachel Deutsch, supervising attorney for worker justice at the Center for Popular Democracy, says this kind of strategic enforcement—lumping many complaints together to identify bad actors rather than investigating them one at a time—may draw more attention to compliance across the industry.
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Wisconsin Daybook
Organizations host events calling for repeal and replace of ’94 Crime Bill – Organizations including Leaders Igniting Transformation, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, African American...
Organizations host events calling for repeal and replace of ’94 Crime Bill – Organizations including Leaders Igniting Transformation, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, African American Roundtable, JustLeadershipUSA, All of Us or None, and Center for Popular Democracy host ‘Opposition Day: Repeal the ’94 Crime Bill – Day of Action.
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