Center for New Liberalism June Newsletter

Join us for our next New Liberal Action Summit on July 13-15 in Washington, D.C.! 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: https://cnliberalism.org/nlas-dc

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 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

New Chapters

We are excited to announce the launch of two new chapters: Huntsville, AL and Raleigh-Durham, NC!

30 May 2023

NC Newsline:  HB2 Shadow Still Looms Large in NC, But How Large?

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)


31 May 2023 

Liberal Currents: YIMBYism for Colleges

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)

 

2 June 2023

Priced Out UK: Community Land Auctions

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)


8 June 2023

Newsweek: Federal Action on Housing Affordability is Past Due

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)

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. We’re especially targeting the following cities: 

  • Atlanta

  • Austin

  • Boston

  • Cleveland

  • Manchester, NH

  • Richmond, Virginia

  • Sydney