PLI Bulletin
Protecting Immigrants, Abortion Rights, The Future and More
Posted on November 13, 2024
No Involvement in Immigration Detentions Act: Here we go again. The Trump Administration will pressure state and local police to participate in detentions. The No Involvement in Immigration Detentions Act prohibits a state or local government agency from participating in detentions for the federal government.
A short to-do list for progressives: It’s fair to say that our side does not have a good grasp on why Trump won, which is essential to know in order to win in the future. It’s the same strategies that have promoted extremism around the world. Read about it in the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
Right-wing media charts a new course for power and influence: This is a good discussion on Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway about the right-wing media, especially beyond the mainstream media.
Voters Across the Country Amend Their Constitutions: This article from State Court Report summarizes important ballot initiatives in 2024. Among other things, progressives did well on abortion rights and workers’ rights while conservatives failed to advance school vouchers.
State Map on Immigration Enforcement 2024: This article, with an interactive map, from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, explains where immigrants are more protected or more at risk for state and local immigration enforcement actions. To no one’s surprise, Texas and Florida are the worst.
Results of the abortion rights ballot initiatives: Seven states approved ballot initiatives for abortion rights, most importantly, Arizona and Missouri. For details, see our latest Repro Rights Report.
Fascism, Rescue Funds, Voter Protection and More
Posted on October 29, 2024
Voter Protection Act: The right wing is working to prevent Americans from voting through suppression and intimidation. The Voter Protection Act bans specific types of intimidation and suppression, establishes a Voter’s Bill of Rights, and requires...
Toolkits, Vouchers, Voting and More
Posted on October 16, 2024
Right to Vote at College Campuses Act: College students aged 18 and over have the right to vote, of course, but off-campus voting sites are often difficult for students to reach. The Right to...
20 Questions, 911 Breakdowns, 538 Politics and More
Posted on October 1, 2024
Safeguard Fair Elections Act: Right now, extremists are trying to destroy our democratic system by compelling election officials to lie about election results. This is manifestly unAmerican. The Safeguard Fair Elections Act blocks efforts to subvert...
Project 2025, Teacher Pay, Nonverbal Communication and More
Posted on September 17, 2024
Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act: In recent years, there has been a steep increase in the number and severity of threats against public officials. The Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act makes it a felony...
Vision, Diversity, Marketing and More
Posted on September 3, 2024
Vision for Education Act: About 20 percent of schoolchildren need glasses but only about five to eight percent have them. The Vision for Education Act requires that K-12 students receive an eyesight screening and, if needed,...
Values, Organizing, Advocacy and More
Posted on August 20, 2024
Tenants Right to Organize Act: For residential tenants, collective action is often the most effective, or only, way to solve legitimate grievances against the landlord. The Tenants Right to Organize Act, based on a District...
Medical Debt, Human Rights, Latino Votes and More
Posted on August 6, 2024
Honor Human Rights Resolution: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, championed by Eleanor Roosevelt, is 75 years old and just as important as it ever was. The Honor Human Rights Resolution is a restatement of the Universal...
Honesty, Tenants, Conspiracies and More
Posted on July 24, 2024
Honesty in Election Campaign Disclosures Act: It is essential for voters to be able to easily distinguish between paid election campaign communications from candidates and those from PACs or independent expenditure efforts. The Honesty in Election...
Absenteeism, Transparency, Persuasion and More
Posted on July 8, 2024
Wage Transparency in Job Postings Act: Withholding pay information in employment ads leads to inequality in pay, usually with white males earning more than females and people of color. The Wage Transparency in Job Postings Act requires...