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** Center for New Liberalism June Newsletter
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Join us for our next New Liberal Action Summit on July 13-15 in Washington, D.C ([link removed]) .! We’re bringing together the CNL chapters, our allies in Congress, expert academics, and our other New Liberal friends for a convening on the importance of building a broad center-left political coalition and a discussion of a New Liberal political agenda.

New this year will be a series of political engagement events to help sharpen your skills as an advocate and organizer, including opportunities to meet your local representatives.

Registration is open: [link removed]

Steering Committee Elections

It’s that time of year!

Filing for the 2023-24 Center for New Liberalism Steering Committee has opened. Before filing to run, please be sure to read the entire webpage ([link removed]) as the 2022-23 Steering Committee has voted on some changes to the structure of the committee meaning that the 2023-24 Committee will look different.

The Committee will have nine at-large members, with the committee itself electing its officers. Additionally, there will now be two seats reserved for non-US committee members. Staff from the Center for New Liberalism will sit in on the committee in a nonvoting, observing capacity.

If you are interested in running for steering committee, please enter your candidacy at the link below! Candidates will have until June 21st to declare their candidacy.
Declare Your Candidacy ([link removed])

New Chapters

We are excited to announce the launch of two new chapters: Huntsville, AL ([link removed]) and Raleigh-Durham, NC ([link removed]) !

30 May 2023

NC Newsline: HB2 Shadow Still Looms Large in NC, But How Large? ([link removed])

Author: Blair Reeves

Pull Quote: One is the “MAGA-fication” of the GOP, which has supercharged political polarization and convinced a small but vocal segment of Americans on the Right to give up on democracy itself. A language of punishment now permeates our politics. It is not just common, but increasingly fashionable, to make a show of singling out disfavored groups, and in the eyes of partisan opponents, to show them their place.

Featured: Blair Reeves (Raleigh-Durham Chapter ([link removed]) )

31 May 2023

Liberal Currents: YIMBYism for Colleges ([link removed])

Author: Nick Felker

Pull Quote: We need to say “Yes in my backyard”, not just for housing but for education. If we really believe that college is good, we should be investing not just in existing students but in expanding to more. We need to ensure that costs remain affordable and not burdening those just starting in their careers.

Featured: Nick Felker (New York City Chapter ([link removed]) )


2 June 2023

Priced Out UK: Community Land Auctions ([link removed])

Author: Freddie Poser

Pull Quote: With the power to run these auctions, local authorities could capture much more of the land value uplift associated with granting planning permissions by effectively auctioning them off. This is money they could use to fund vital local services and to make sure that the wider community benefits when it hosts new development. Land value capture is a ‘holy grail’ for many housing campaigners, which is why so many…support Community Land Auctions, even if they might disagree with the Government more generally.

Featured: Freddie Poser (London Chapter ([link removed]) )

8 June 2023

Newsweek: Federal Action on Housing Affordability is Past Due ([link removed])

Author: Elijah Gullett

Pull Quote: The bounds of the housing affordability issue now far exceed city limits. America’s inability to build new housing is stifling economic and creating hardship for American families. To meaningfully address the housing affordability issue, federal “carrots” and “sticks” are needed to encourage cities across the U.S. to update their laws…

Featured: Elijah Gullett (Washington, DC Chapter ([link removed]) )

June and July 2023

Chapter: Seattle

Event: Conversation Series w/City Council Candidates

Location: Virtual

Details: Over the summer, the Seattle Chapter will be streaming conversations with candidates for Seattle City Council.

14 June (5pm) Joy Hollingsworth - Dist 3 ([link removed])

21 June (6pm) Ry Armstrong - Dist 3 ([link removed])

27 June (7pm) Nilu Jenks - Dist 5 ([link removed])

28 June (5pm) Shobhit Agarwal - Dist 3 ([link removed])

3 July (5pm) Olga Sagan - Dist 7 ([link removed])

8 June 2023 (2:00pm)

Chapter: Houston

Event: YIMBY Action at the Houston Planning Commission ([link removed])

Location: Houston City Hall Annex (900 Bagby Street, Houston)

Details: The Planning Commission is by far the most important body as it pertains to Housing policy in Houston. Luckily for us, all of their meetings are held with public seating and comment periods available, the perfect opportunity. Come with a short script (2 minutes) and sign up to speak upon arrival. Then patiently wait for your turn to voice your support for market-based parking, reducing height restrictions, curtailing setback requirements, reducing minimum lot sizes, and eliminating unit limits.

8 June 2023 (6:30pm)

Chapter: Miami

Event: Starlinks for Ukraine ([link removed])

Location: Alton Food Hall (955 Alton Rd., Miami Beach)

Details: Since the outbreak of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our special guest Anna Sudarikova has been supplying Starlinks to frontline communities whose communications infrastructure has been disrupted by war. She will discuss the need and the process of obtaining them and getting to where they are needed. It should be a very enlightening evening.

Light refreshments and drinks will be served. We hope to see you there!

14 June 2023 (2:00pm)

Chapter: Houston

Event: YIMBY Action at the Houston Planning Commission ([link removed])

Location: Houston City Hall Annex (900 Bagby Street, Houston)

Details: The Planning Commission is by far the most important body as it pertains to Housing policy in Houston. Luckily for us, all of their meetings are held with public seating and comment periods available, the perfect opportunity. Come with a short script (2 minutes) and sign up to speak upon arrival. Then patiently wait for your turn to voice your support for market-based parking, reducing height restrictions, curtailing setback requirements, reducing minimum lot sizes, and eliminating unit limits.

20 June 2023 (7:00pm)

Chapter: Salt Lake City

Event: SLC New Liberals June Social Gathering ([link removed])

Location: Poplar Street Pub (242 South 200 West, Salt Lake City)

Details: This month, Lee Sands ([link removed]) from Libertas will speak to us about his work on local government policy, including housing.

Since it's a city election year (mayor and three council seats), there's a chance in the coming months to actively support candidates with housing-friendly preferences!

If you don't see us in the front, try checking in the back or outside. (Look for our sign.)

22 June 2023

Chapter: Raleigh-Durham

Event: RDU New Liberals Launch Event ([link removed])

Location: Lynnwood Brewing Concern (1053 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh)

Details: Join the Raleigh-Durham New Liberals for our chapter launch! We'll be discussing our pro-housing, pro-transit agenda and how we can affect change in our area.

22 June 2023

Chapter: Huntsville, AL

Event: Huntsville New Liberals Happy Hour ([link removed])

Location: The Camp (5909 University Drive Northwest, Huntsville)

Details: Come join the very first Huntsville New Liberals Happy Hour! Grab a drink or two on us and let's chat about center-left politics.

1 July 2023

Chapter: Washington, DC

Event: Washington Spirits with the New Liberals ([link removed])

Location: Audi Field (100 Potomac Avenue Southwest, Washington DC)

Details: Join the DC New Liberals for a Washington Spirit Game, Saturday July 1st at Audi Field. Tickets are $20 each, an RSVP is a commitment to purchase whether or not you can attend.

Feel free to invite friends for a fun evening of soccer. Please RSVP by June 16th.

Dodging the Debt Ceiling Ft. Ben Ritz ([link removed])

In a matter of weeks, the US might default on its debt. How could the richest and most powerful country in the world end up in that situation? PPI’s budget maestro Ben Ritz joins the podcast to discuss the debt ceiling - why it exists, how it turned into a partisan fight, what Democrats and Republicans each want, and how we can get out of this mess.

YIMBYism in California Ft. Ned Resnikoff ([link removed])

First episode in a new series! We’re going state by state - looking at places where YIMBYs have succeeded and places where they haven’t - and trying to figure out which approaches to YIMBYism work. Ned Resnikoff ([link removed]) , policy director of California YIMBY ([link removed]) , joins the show to discuss YIMBYism in California.

YIMBYism in Montana Ft. ShelterWF ([link removed])

The second episode in our State-by-State YIMBYism series! We’re looking at places where YIMBYs have succeeded and places where they haven’t - and trying to figure out which approaches to YIMBYism work. Mallory Phillips ([link removed]) , Nathan Dugan ([link removed]) , and Ellie McMann ([link removed]) are the founders of ShelterWF ([link removed]) , Montana’s largest YIMBY organization. They join the show to discuss YIMBYism in Montana.

The World: Liberalism in Estonia Ft. Tarmo Jüristo ([link removed])

This week's episode is another episode in our Liberalism Around The World series. In 2023, Estonia's liberal parties won power in a tremendously successful election. But how does Estonian politics work, and what does liberalism mean in Estonia? We're joined by Tarmo Jüristo ([link removed]) , the founder of SALK ([link removed]) , one of Estonia's most important liberal political organizations.

Upcoming Podcast Episodes
* Daron Acemoglu and Simon Robinson on their new book Power and Progress
* Apprenticeships with PPI’s Taylor Maag
* YIMBYism in the states #3 - Colorado
* Henry Grabar on his book Paved Paradise

Calling new leads!

Do you have five hours per week, and a desire to advocate for pragmatic liberalism in your local community? We’re looking to help you start a chapter in your community, help run one of our existing chapters or take over one of our inactive chapters. If interested, please book a time with our Community Outreach and Training Director, Markose Butler, on his Calendly page ([link removed]) . We’re especially targeting the following cities:
* Atlanta
* Austin
* Boston
* Cleveland
* Manchester, NH
* Richmond, Virginia
* Sydney

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