PLI Bulletin
Democracy, Politics, a Police State and More
Posted on August 20, 2025
Resolution in Support of Democracy: Prior to U.S. Independence, cities and towns adopted resolutions of condemnation against the abuses and usurpations of King George III. The Resolution in Support of Democracy is directed instead at the abuses and usurpations of Donald Trump.
Sleepwalking into a police state: First Los Angeles and now Washington, DC. Soon, Trump will declare that crime in your city is an “emergency” and send troops. What should you say and do about it? Read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
The Intersection of Politics and Policy Is a Lonely Place: In this podcast from the Brookings Institution, veteran White House and presidential campaign advisor Elaine Kamarck talks about the challenges of contemporary political advocacy.
We Can Push Back Now: One of our side’s best political consultants, Will Robinson, suggests the tactic of a cacerolazo—literally, a “pots and pans protest”—in reaction to ICE and Trump militarization.
Interactive map of pregnancy centers: How many UPCs—also called Crisis Pregnancy Centers—are in your state? Where are they? What services do they offer? It’s all here on the Interactive CPC Map.
Brand new UPC Playbook: PLI recently published Unregulated Pregnancy Clinics: The Policy Playbook to serve as a practical resource for policymakers, advocates and community leaders. UPCs, also known as Crisis Pregnancy Centers, operate in every state and most violate basic rules of medical supervision, fail to keep clients’ health records private, and knowingly deceive their clients.
Climate, Health, Crime and More
Posted on July 23, 2025
Climate Change Impact Assessment Act: Recent weather disasters remind us that climate change will eventually affect every state and locality with more and worse hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, drought and wildfire. Some of these problems...
Robinson’s Rules, Passive News, PLI Podcasts and More
Posted on July 9, 2025
Pet Insurance Act: More than four million pets, mostly cats and dogs, are covered by their own health insurance policies. The Pet Insurance Act, based on model legislation from the National Association of Insurance...
Ranked Choice Voting, Medical Decisions, Anthropology of MAGA and More
Posted on June 25, 2025
Register New Residents Act: Whenever people move, they should register to vote or update their preexisting voter registration. That’s why Seattle enacted a simple ordinance that requires landlords to provide information on voter registration...
Preemption, Green Earth, Police Force and More
Posted on June 12, 2025
Police Use of Force Act: Here we go again. Donald Trump is encouraging excessive force by police. The Police Use of Force Act limits law enforcement officers, requiring them to use no more force...
Rideshare Protections, Election Analysis, Right-Wing Lies and More
Posted on May 28, 2025
Too Young to Test: Given their age, skills and abilities, it is developmentally inappropriate to administer standardized tests to students in prekindergarten through grade two unless it is necessary for diagnostic screening. In recognition...
Open Meetings, Congestion Pricing, Speed Limiters and More
Posted on May 13, 2025
Open Meetings Act: Livestreaming has become cheap and technologically easy so there’s no reason why public meetings shouldn’t be livestreamed. The Open Meetings Act requires government boards and commissions to make their meetings open...
Full Disclosure, Fighting Back, Lawlessness and More
Posted on May 1, 2025
Full Disclosure Act: America has a long history of cynicism about politics and politicians. It is essential to ensure not only that public officials are ethical, but that there is no appearance of impropriety....
Climate Laws, Drug Affordability, War Room and More
Posted on April 16, 2025
Prescription Drug Affordability Act: Maryland recently strengthened and broadened its landmark drug pricing law. The Prescription Drug Affordability Act, based on the Maryland model, establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review and establish...
Climate Disasters, Warehouse Workers, Musk Mistakes and More
Posted on April 2, 2025
Warehouse Worker Protection Act: Many warehouse workers are subjected to dangerous conditions and unfair practices. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires employers to disclose production quotas, prevents quotas from interfering with meal or rest...