PLI Bulletin
Abortion Pills, Protecting Libraries, Progressive Agenda and More
Posted on January 21, 2025
Freedom to Read Act: Conservatives are trying to censor information about subjects that make them uncomfortable, usually about race, gender and sexuality. The Freedom to Read Act, modeled after laws recently enacted in six states, sets standards for libraries that block partisan, ideological or religious censorship and protect librarians who are doing their jobs.
Lessons of the 2024 election, part three: The fundamental reason why our side lost in November is that a small but decisive percentage of Americans never heard our arguments – specifically, people who normally would support Democrats but rely on social media for “news.” They became divorced from political reality and either supported Trump or decided not to vote. How do we reach them now? For more, read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
Political Scene Podcast: This is The New Yorker’s political podcast, and recent topics have included Big Money and Trump’s New Cabinet, and What the End of Meta’s Fact-Checking Program Means for the Future of Free Speech.
Washington pharmacists now prescribe abortion pills, a model other states can follow: Mifepristone and misoprostol are extremely safe and effective, so the state of Washington created a program for pharmacists to prescribe them, as explained in this Stateline article.
States embrace diverse strategies to expand housing: This article from Pew Trusts describes some of the many policies being attempted at the state and local levels to expand access to housing.
Progressive Agenda for States & Localities: The 2025 edition of our Progressive Agenda highlights 50 model bills and hyperlinks to more than 230 models.
Election Lessons, Biggest Issues, Progressive Agenda and More
Posted on January 7, 2025
Immigrant Tenant Protection Act: This model is based on a 2019 law enacted in Illinois and, sadly, is timely again. The Immigrant Tenant Protection Act prohibits a landlord from disclosing or threatening to disclose,...
Health Care, Chevron Doctrine, Communications Strategy and More
Posted on December 10, 2024
Green Buildings Act: Since 2009, many cities and states have adopted a requirement of LEED certification for a variety of buildings. The Green Buildings Act adopts LEED standards for the construction or renovation of...
What Went Wrong, Solutions, Achievable Goals and More
Posted on November 27, 2024
Protections from Forever Chemicals Act: A family of chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment, are used in many household products and have been linked...
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...
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,...