Thank you for reading our October Newsletter! We are changing it up to bring you more insight into what we’re doing and how to get involved. Be sure to read all of the way through and if you see an event listed below in your hometown, we hope that you can join us! |
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This month has been all about our inward reflection – how can we strengthen our chapters, identify policy debates in which we can make an impact, and how can we best get the word out on how to help advance new liberal values across the globe. Many of our chapters are supporting candidates for their local city council or state legislature in this final stretch until the 2023 November election in just a few weeks.
Similarly, our chapters will be forming conversations about the migrant crisis and reflecting not just on the long-term policy changes that need to materialize in order to strengthen our physical and digital borders and make opportunities available to our non-US friends who seek a better life here, but reflecting on what we need to do now about the families who are displaced, feeling lost, and unsafe.
CNL members continue to be motivated by housing policy and we currently are holding conversations around the Builder’s Remedy in California’s Bay Area, the City of Yes citywide proposal in NYC, and more. Be on the lookout for ways to take action!
Last month, we also released a statement condemning the recent attacks on PEPFAR by far-right members of Congress and organizations. PEPFAR is without a doubt one of the best and most impactful uses of federal dollars that the United States has ever invested, and we are proud to work with members of Congress that have supported the program. |
If you know of a local policy proposal that you think could be addressed by your local CNL chapter, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. |
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Industrial Policy and Globalization |
The Economist | Homeland Economics
Callum Williams
The Economist released a new six-part special report last week that evaluates the impacts of industrial policies that governments around the world are pursuing right now. This great report argues that the turn away from globalization and towards industrial policy will weaken supply chains, increase economic instability, slow down the green revolution, and make the world poorer and more unequal. It’s a must-read for any New Liberals who are interested in learning more about and promoting values like free trade, globalization, and the open exchange of goods, capital, people, and ideas.
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Nobel Awards were announced this past week, and some brilliant scientists and people won well-deserved awards, including researchers Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, who pioneered the research for mRNA vaccines. This article from Scott Lincicome, makes the argument that America should have immigration policies that make it easier for talented immigrants – like Karikó and several other Nobel winners this year – to come to the United States.
Also announced this week, economist Claudia Goldin also became the 3rd woman – and first-ever solo woman – to ever win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, for her work on women’s labor market outcomes. Goldin’s impact on our understanding of women’s economic issues can’t be understated, and the award is well deserved. We’ve been reading a lot about her work these past few days – if you want to learn more as well, we’d recommend this piece from Brian Albrecht, this piece from Noah Smith, this piece from former Chief Shill Maia Mindel, and this great article in Bloomberg.
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Starting this month, CNL is bringing you a snapshot of one of our New Liberals who is stepping up in their community to showcase their work. This month, we introduce you to Cathy Reisenwitz, currently organizing in Huntsville Alabama as the Lead of Huntsville New Liberals.
Cathy recently moved back to Huntsville determined to not let the housing crisis that has become so synonymous with San Francisco, happen there. Cathy hit the ground running hosting a terrific kickoff event in which she and the new New Libs discussed their interest in housing, transit, and the general need for strong pragmatic solutions.
Continuing her work as the creator and writer of Sex and the State, Cathy also ran for and won a seat to become a member of this year’s CNL Steering Committee, of which she is now Vice-Chair. |
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In the short period of time since she started the Huntsville New Liberals, Cathy has already made a big splash in her community, with the chapter frequently holding events with speakers from various urbanist and other aligned organizations. The chapter has also become one of CNL’s fastest growing chapters already thanks to the hard work of Cathy and her chapter co-lead, Rob Clark.
The Huntsville New Liberals also recently started a campaign, Housing for Huntsvillians, that has the ambitious goal of eliminating homelessness in Huntsville by 2026. The Housing for Huntsvillians podcast, which Cathy and Rob host, has taken off pretty quickly in Huntsville, with all kinds of guest speakers from the Huntsville region appearing on the podcast to discuss the work they’re doing to address homelessness. The podcast was even featured on a local news segment!
The work Cathy has done in Huntsville is exactly what the Center for New Liberalism is all about, and we can’t wait to see what else Cathy and the Huntsville New Liberals do! |
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Liberal Currents — How New York City Botched the Migrant Crisis
By Nick Felker (NYC New Liberals) | September 14th, 2023
"New York City was once the dream of those seeking a new land, and an opportunity to prove themselves. It inspired generations of immigrants, who struggled but ultimately found success and wealth. Why should it be different today?” Politico Digital Future Daily — Grading Elon
By Derek Robertson | September 15th, 2023
Mention: Jeremiah Johnson, CNL Co-Founder
“Jeremiah Johnson, a blogger, and co-founder of the Center For New Liberalism, writes today on a stubborn tendency among Musk critics to insist the billionaire leader can’t be smart, he’s simply rich, or lucky, or opportunistic.”
Colorado Politics — Q&A with Tobin Stone | Graphic designer energizes center-left, from YIMBY to Dark Brandon
By Ernest Luning | September 18th, 2023
Mention: Tobin Stone, CNL Community and Communications Manager
“Colorado Politics caught up recently with Stone to ask about turning political concepts into posters and working to make moderate policies exciting.”
Neoma Magazine — The Key To Winning The Global AI Race
By Jordan Schneider & Matthew Mittelsteadt | September 19th, 2023
"Alongside dramatic societal and economic implications, AI could drive differences in national trajectories. Facilitating AI’s diffusion will be key to national competitiveness for the coming decades."
Inkstick — A How-To-Regulate-AI Guide for All
By Yameen Huq (DC New Liberals) | October 3rd, 2023
"Nothing fuels fear and excitement today like the subject of artificial intelligence, or AI. While such technologies have been around for a while, the recent explosion in Generative AI or GenAI tools has made AI more visible and made folks more aware of the benefits.”
WHNT News 19 — Huntsville Duo On A Quest To Eliminate Homelessness
By Lynsey Smith | October 4th, 2023
Mention: Cathy Reisenwitz & Rob Clark, Huntsville New Liberals “Clark and Reisenwitz say housing costs have skyrocketed over the past five years. Both tell News 19 that the only way to lower average housing costs in the city is to build far more abundant, affordable, dense new housing.” Houston Chronicle — Democrats and Republicans agree: Texas housing costs too much (Opinion)
By Micah Erfan (CNL Houston) & Zack Abnet | October 6th, 2023
“One issue cuts through today’s partisan divide. Democrats, Republicans and independents alike agree on one thing: The cost of housing is too high.” |
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A Better Antitrust ft. Diana Moss
Antitrust policy often asks "When are companies too big for the good of society?" But is bigness the only factor we should be looking at? Diana Moss is the Vice President of Competition and Antitrust Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute, and she joins the podcast to discuss how the Biden administration is handling antitrust policy. Has Europe Given Up On Tech? Ft. Derek Robertson
Politico's Derek Robertson joins the show to discuss the philosophical differences between the EU and the US, how much EU regulation of US firms is principled vs. nationalistic, and whether EU tech firms will ever be able to compete with the US tech giants. Congressional Chaos – McCarthy’s out, Now What? Ft. Eric Garcia
Eric Garcia has been reporting on the recent Congressional Dysfunction and he joins the show to break down how we got to this point, who the main players and factions are, why McCarthy was such a weak speaker, and where the House goes from here. Patreon Exclusive! The Integralist Right ft. Kevin Vallier
What is integralism, and why is it growing in popularity on the religious right? Kevin Vallier joins the show to discuss his new book, All the Kingdoms of the World, about the new integralist movement. Upcoming Podcast Episodes
- The Opioid Crisis with Representative Brittney Pettersen (CO-07)
- The Border Crisis with Alex Nowrasteh
- Climate Doomers
- Credit Card Interchange Fees |
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Johannesburg Liberals Monthly Meet-up
A critical look at the state of affairs as we are getting ready to the general elections in 2024 Saturday, October 21st @ 2pm SAST
Irene Farm, Nellmapius Road Centurion, GP 0062 South Africa |
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Denver New Liberals Coffee Chat and Planning Meeting
Join the Denver New Liberals for a relaxing coffee chat and help us plan our future activities at Kaffe Landskap in Union Station. Saturday, October 21st @ 11am MST
Kaffe Landskap, 1750 Wewatta Street #UNIT 170 Denver, CO 80202 |
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Republican Debate Watch Party
Watch party for the second republican debate for Tufts University students. Sunday, October 22nd @ 9pm EST
Center for New Liberalism, 1156 15th St NW Washington, DC xxxxxx |
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Austin New Liberals Urbanist Happy Hour
The Austin Chapter of the Center for New Liberalism invites all Austinites to meet up at Tweedy's with us to discuss urbanism in Austin, TX Tuesday, October 24th @ 6pm CDT
Tweedy's Bar, 2908 Fruth Street Austin, TX 78705 |
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Huntsville New Liberals October Happy Hour
Grab a drink or two on us and let's make friends and make Huntsville better! Thursday, October 26th @ 6pm CDT
Mad Malts Brewing, 109 Maple Avenue Northwest Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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Join your Chapter’s Leadership Team Today!
Ahead of what is sure to be one of the most intense election cycles we’ve ever seen, we need to grow our chapter Leadership Teams today. Our chapters have open slots at all levels of commitment – if you’re interested in taking on a more active role in your local chapter, whether it’s helping with events, communications, political affairs, or more, we have a role for you!
Fill out this interest form here, and someone from the CNL team will follow up with you shortly! |
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