We’re less than three weeks out until we convene here in DC for our New Liberal Action Summit! We’re putting final touches on speakers, but we wanted to share the panel descriptions with you ahead of our policy programming on Friday, June 14th.

10:30 AM

In nominal terms, housing costs have been the biggest driver of inflation since COVID-19. And now young voters rank housing as their third largest issue facing the United States -- ahead of perennial Democratic issues such as gun violence and jobs. But while the issue has gained prominence, it still lags far behind comparatively as a Democratic campaign issue. How can Democrats develop a winning message on housing to win over young voters and produce a positive economic vision? What policies should Democrats pursue, at the federal, state and local level, to make progress on housing abundance and affordability?

11:30 AM

The challenge to global liberal democracy is like nothing like we have seen in decades. Whether Russia's war in Ukraine, China's saber-rattling across Asia or the growing trend of economic nationalism across the world, the world stands to turn inwards in a time when it can most not afford to do so. How can the United States promote a global economic and diplomatic agenda that fosters cooperation amongst allies and isolates our autocratic foes? How can Democrats campaign on this as a winning agenda in 2024?

1 PM

Demographics was destiny...until it wasn't. Unlike the rosy predictions of years past, Republicans are making gains with young voters, threatening an essential part of the Democratic Party coalition. Appealing to young voters isn't as simple as it once seemed. How can the Democratic Party craft a new agenda to regain its foothold amongst young voters? Who are the young leaders in the party who will take that mantle in the years to come? 

2 PM

Across every demographic, inflation is the most pressing issue facing Democrats in 2024. Consistently though, voters say in the polls that the Republican Party is more adept at getting this crisis under control. With past messaging not moving the needle enough, how can Democrats craft a winning message on inflation to win over voters, particularly in swing states? How can Democrats critique Republicans on this issue as well?

3 PM

Republicans want to turn back the clock on women's rights and LGBTQ+ issues. This weaponization of basic social equality has endangered many Americans and further polarized society. How can Democrats run on a socially liberal agenda that builds a consensus around basic rights, and win on that message in 2024?

We’re getting together pragmatic policy champions for our conversations as we close in on the general election in November. Panels will include a time for Q&A to encourage dialog and conversation, so we hope that you can join us for this great opportunity.

If you haven’t already, be sure to register today while spots are still available!

Center for New Liberalism