2024 is already looking to be filled with a lot of events, community outreach, and advocacy. And in order to be able to meet the needs of advocating for New Liberal policies and leaders, the CNL team is expanding! We are currently seeking a
Projects Associate to join our team, full-time in D.C. This entry-level position has a lot of room for growth and, in an election year as unique as this, is going to be a key part of the organization. To learn more about the role and how to apply, please visit cnliberalism.org/jobs. |
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First up on deck is YIMBYtown! On
February 26th, YIMBYtown descends on Austin, TX. This convening should help us better connect with our housing allies across the country. We’re excited to be a sponsor of this fantastic event, and CNL staff, as well as New Liberals from our four Texas chapters (Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Austin), will be attending! If you are planning on attending, come stop by our booth at the conference, and don't forget to tag us in your pictures during the conference! Our chapters have really started the year strong with chapters endorsing state-level and local races, kicking off an event series discussing liberalism, and of course, happy hours where we can get together for a more casual conversation on how to advocate for change. We're also excited to see a number of new and returning chapters hosting their first events in Jan/Feb. We add events on a rolling basis, so please
check our events page for an event in your community, here. Last but not least, block off your calendars on May 16-18 for NLAS D.C. Our third annual conference in D.C. will have
political action, policy discussions, and receptions for sharing ideas and opportunities for action but also to check in with our peers and fellow New Libs, organizing across the world. We will also again have a New Liberals retreat to hone our skills and strategize for this big year.
We're drafting the program, but if you have an idea for a panel or for a speaker, give us your suggestions by filling out this form. |
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Member Spotlight - Tyler Laferriere-Holloway |
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We’re moving our monthly CNL member highlight to
The Home Base, a blog from our partner, New Democracy. This month, we’re highlighting Tyler Laferriere-Holloway, one of our Los Angeles chapter leads, who is also spearheading one of our New Liberal Regional Action projects - an event series called "Freedom, Agency and Abundance: Defining Liberalism".
Click the button below to learn more about Tyler, the Los Angeles New Liberal’s regional action project, and what liberalism means to him. |
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Liberal Currents - Against Activist Mission Creep
By Jeremiah Johnson, CNL Co-Founder | January 10, 2024
"There’s a common theme here. Organizations that appear to be single-issue advocacy groups are increasingly commenting and taking stances on issues outside of their narrow focus. Activism is becoming more global in nature—if you are an activist for one cause, you’re expected to speak up about all causes now."
Asterisks Magazine - Prediction Markets Have an Elections Problem
By Jeremiah Johnson, CNL Co-Founder | January 2024
“Some of the largest and most notable prediction markets to date have been around elections. The only problem? Prediction markets simply aren’t very good at political predictions.” CNN Opinion - New data is making us rethink the narrative about runaway inequality
By Jordan McGillis | January 18th, 2024
"New research by economists Gerald Auten and David Splinter indicates that the prevailing narrative of runaway inequality is not as empirically sound as believed. But in proving that the top 1% has not pulled much further ahead in terms of income, Auten and Splinter inadvertently reveal that America suffers from troubling socioeconomic fissures nonetheless." The Messenger - New Tax Deal Imperfectly Invests in Our Future
By Laura Duffy, CNL Steering Committee Member | January 20th, 2024
“But despite its shortcomings, this tax deal’s CTC expansion will support working families and meaningfully address child poverty, while the business tax provisions will bolster innovation and increase prosperity for current and future generations. Congress should seize this opportunity to invest in America’s future and pass the package by Jan. 29 so it takes effect before the upcoming tax filing season begins.” |
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Construction Physics | “No inventions; no innovations," a History of US Steel
Brian Potter
This piece offers an interesting dive into the history of US Steel, which, after a century of domination, is being acquired by Japanese company Nippon Steel. The company's history reveals the pitfalls of failing to innovate and relying on monopoly power and political influence to maintain a competitive advantage.
The Atlantic | The Culture War Tearing American Environmentalism Apart
Jerusalem Demsas
Jerusalem Demsas has yet another fantastic piece out, this time covering the growing divide among environmentalists in Minneapolis over the city's housing reforms. The environmental movement is facing a reckoning, as the push among younger environmentalists to build more dense housing to address climate change is coming into conflict with the older environmentalist’s misguided opposition to any and all new development.
NYT Opinion | Trump Has Devoured the Republican Establishment
Lakshya Jain & Armin Thomas
This fantastic dive into election data from the Split Ticket team presents a compelling argument that despite the efforts of moderate Republicans and their extensive donor network, former President Trump has not just emerged victorious over the Republican establishment – he’s become the Republican establishment. Their analysis makes it clear that the former president’s dominance over the party is near absolute – a worrying sign for those of us working to fight back against populism and extremism in US politics.
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| Dallas New Liberals Relaunch Happy Hour
We're relaunching the Dallas New Liberals chapter this February, as part of a larger effort with the Center for New Liberalism to build a home for the center-left in Texas.
Wednesday, February 7th | 6:30 PM
Deep Ellum Brewing Company, 2823 Saint Louis St, Dallas, TX 75226 |
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San Antonio New Liberals February Happy Hour The San Antonio New Liberals are returning! Join us for our February happy hour, where we'll discuss what we can do to advocate for the pragmatic, pro-abundance policies and candidates that will build a San Antonio that works for everyone. Thursday, February 8th | 6:30 PM
The Quarry Hofbrau & Beer Garden, 7310 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 |
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| Huntsville New Liberals February Happy Hour
In 2024, the Huntsville New Liberals are getting together every second Thursday for their super fun happy hour. Thursday, February 8th | 6:00 PM
Mad Malts Brewing, 109 Maple Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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| Colorado Ticketbuyer's Bill of Rights Celebration
We're gathering at Stoney's Bar & Grill on February 21st to bring together supporters of the Ticketbuyer's Bill of Rights - a set of ideas to hold Ticketmaster accountable and empower consumers. Join us! Wednesday, February 21st | 6:00 PM
Stoney's Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203 |
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| Toronto New Liberals February Social
Come out and meet your fellow New Liberals in Toronto! Thursday, February 22nd | 8:00 PM
Baroness Bubble Tea, 421 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T1, Canada |
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| Defining New Liberalism: Liberalizing Land and Housing
For the second installment of the LA New Liberals’ “Defining New Liberalism” panel series, we will be discussing everyone’s favorite topic in California: housing. Wednesday, February 28th | 6:30 PM
The Space West Adams, 4572 1/2 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 |
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Why Dems Win ft. Sarah Andrews
Why does Colorado seem to have some of the best Democrats anywhere in America? Sarah Andrews is a former Michael Bennet staffer and campaign manager for Jared Polis, and she joins the podcast to talk about Colorado Democrats. We talk about why Colorado Democrats seem so pragmatic, what issues drive politics in Colorado, and what national Dems can learn from the Centennial State.
New Liberal Mailbag #10
It's another mailbag episode! Jeremiah answers questions from listeners about potential Ukraine/border deals, climate change refugees, how social media is impacting our politics, how to stay informed, how tax policy impacts the housing market, how worried to be about Trump, political messaging in Alaska, and much more! The New Liberal Podcast’s Best Books of 2023
Jeremiah recaps the best books he read from 2023, including books on housing policy, internet culture, parking, Central Asian history, integralism, infrastructure, games, and more!
How Labour Got It’s Groove Back ft. Claire Ainsley
Why has the UK's Labour Party been out of power for more than a decade? And why are they now heavily favored to win in 2024? Claire Ainsley is the former policy director for Labour leader Keir Starmer and current head of PPI's Project on Center Left Renewal, and she joins the podcast to talk about the recent history of the Labour Party. We discuss the Blair years, how Labour lost its way, Jeremy Corbyn's influence on the party, and how and why Keir Starmer seems poised to become the next Prime Minister of the UK.
Bonus Episode Unlocked! Does Bidenomics Work? Ft. Ed Gresser
It's a supporter-exclusive episode, now unlocked for everyone! PPI's Ed Gresser joins the podcast to discuss Bidenomics and the state of economic policy three years into Joe Biden's presidency. We chat about stimulus spending, inflation, trade, antitrust, industrial policy, and much more as we try to figure out whether or not Bidenomics works as an economic plan.
Member Exclusive! Can the CTC make a comeback? ft. Laura Duffy
PPI's budget analyst Laura Duffy joins the show to discuss a new bill in Congress that might bring back the expanded Child Tax Credit. How does the CTC work? How would this new bill expand it? Why is the CTC so effective at fighting child poverty? And what are the politics of pushing this tax bill through? We discuss all this and more in this member-exclusive episode! |
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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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