PLI Bulletin
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 public buildings over 5,000 gross square feet in size.
Lessons of the 2024 election, part one: There were two major problems in the 2024 election, the overall message and the overall communications strategy. Today, let’s talk about the failure of Democrats to win the most important issue—the economy. For more, read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
Healthcare podcast: This is Tradeoffs, a healthcare policy podcast from National Public Radio. Recent topics include ambulance bills, Medicare, Obamacare, meth addiction and costs.
SCOTUS Chevron Doctrine ruling may help cities and states block Trump: Last June’s Supreme Court ruling in the Loper Bright case was supposed to be a victory for the right wing but, according to a Stateline article, it will likely help blue jurisdictions block Trump Administration directives.
Modernizing state courts could better serve individuals and the cause of justice: State courts handle 95 percent of all cases and they are bursting at the seams, often with debt collection cases. This article in the Pew Trust Magazine discusses how to fix those courts.
Advocates should write down their plans: Our advocacy handbook, Preparing to Win, chapter 2, explains why every advocacy campaign needs a written plan and what it should contain.
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,...
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...