CNL December Newsletter

What We’re Up To

CNL chapters across the U.S. and abroad are uniting against the populist right to host Countdown to 2028 parties tomorrow January 20th - Inauguration Day. On day one of the Trump Administration, we will be thinking about how the Democratic Party can win back voters with pragmatic policy positions and candidates in the midterms and next presidential election cycle. Please join your local CNL chapter to discuss how you can enact progressive change at the local and state level this year!

We are happy to announce that CNL will be hosting the New Liberal Action Summit again this year! We are excited to welcome our CNL chapter leads and members back to Washington DC. Be on the lookout for information on dates, location, and accommodations.

In the News

Date: November 2024
Publication: Asterisk
Title: A User’s Guide to Building a Subculture
Author: Jeremiah Johnson, Co-founder of CNL
Quote: “Communities are better at the messy process of cultural creation than any individual could be. They’re decentralized. They have varying points of view. And the crowd has countless pairs of eyes to spot new trends whereas you have only one. ”
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Date: December 5
Publication: The Crimson White
Title: The Return of Trump: The End of Accountability and the Road Ahead
Author: Carson DuBose, University of Alabama New Liberals Chapter Lead | December 5
Quote: "If Democrats and the anti-Trump coalition want to win elections in the future, it is time to get out there and embrace the new media sphere - including those uncomfortable with opposing views - and fight back." 
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Date: December 15
Publication: North Jersey Media Group
Title: Antitrust efforts should deliver for families - not vendettas against big tech
Author: Jeremiah Johnson, Co-founder of CNL
Quote: “While populists on both sides of the aisle are clamoring for more lawsuits against Silicon Valley, such actions will do little to address the real issues facing middle- and working-class voters. For the Democratic Party to regain its relevance, it must refocus on paycheck and pocketbook issues that lower prices and increase consumer choice in the industries that matter most to American families.”
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Date: December 16
Publication: Real Clear Education
Title: It’s Time to Expand Pell Grants to Include Short Term Workforce Programs
Author: Tobin Stone, Community and Communications Manager
Quote: “The fact that federal funds are available for students getting humanities degrees, but not for students looking to earn the practical skills needed for some of the most in-demand jobs, is simply bad policy.”
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Date: December 18
Publication: The Well News
Title: If You Care About Free Speech, You Know the Kids Online Safety Act Should Never Become Law
Author: Colin Mortimer, Co-Founder and Director of CNL
Quote: “Despite claims that the bill has been improved, KOSA still empowers the government to decide what protected speech qualifies as “harmful to minors,” an incredibly vague concept that opens the floodgates to censorship.”
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Date: January 13
Publication: Cascade PBS
Title: Who’s in the running to fill Tammy Morales’ Seattle Council seat?
Mention & Chapter: Erik Nielsen, Seattle New Liberals
Quote: “Erik L. Nielsen, a contracts negotiator at Boeing, leads the Seattle chapter of the Center for New Liberalism.”
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Date: January
Publication: Mother Jones
Title: The Secret to a Better City is a Two-Wheeler
Mention & Chapter: Luchia Brown, Denver New Liberals
Quote: “At least 30 states and dozens of cities—from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Raleigh, North Carolina—have proposed or launched subsidy programs. It’s much cheaper than subsidizing electric cars, and though e-bikes can’t do everything cars can, they do, as Brown discovered, greatly expand the boundaries within which people work, shop, and play without driving.”
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Events

Date: January 20th | 6:00 PM
Chapter: Phoenix New Liberals
Title: Phoenix New Liberals Countdown to 2028
Location: Greenwood Brewing, 425 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Summary: Join us to look beyond Trump’s presidency and toward the next presidential election and midterms! A Trump administration makes our local work all the more important!
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Date: January 20th | 7:00 PM
Chapter: Boston New Liberals
Title: Boston New Liberals Countdown to 2028
Location: 730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Summary: Welcome to the Boston New Liberals Countdown to 2028! Join us at 730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio to share ideas for how to make Massachusetts the best it can be after the 2024 election! Connect with fellow liberals, share ideas, and be part of shaping the future of our Commonwealth! Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of something big! See you there!
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Date: January 20th | 7:00 PM
Chapter: Seattle New Liberals
Title: Seattle New Liberals Countdown to 2028
Location: Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Summary: Join the Seattle New Liberals to celebrate liberalism and discuss the hopeful future of the Democratic Party.
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Date: January 21st | 6:30 PM
Chapter: Advance Huntsville
Title: Countdown to Change
Location: Yellowhammer Brewing, 2600 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
Summary: This inauguration day, we’re getting together to start counting down to November 7th, 2028, the date of the next presidential election. But this party isn’t just for us. If you’re involved in another aligned organization, we want to give you a place to promote the work that you’re doing, whether it be through networking or setting up a table! If you’d like to represent your organization, email [email protected] for more information.
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Date: January 22nd | 6:00 PM
Chapter: Bay Area New Liberals
Title: Bay Area New Liberals January “Happy” Hour at Vesuvio Cafe
Location: Vesuvio Cafe, 255 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Summary: A new presidential administration has begun and we all have various feelings about that. Come to Vesuvio Cafe in North Beach to share those feelings and talk about what comes next.
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Date: January 27th | 8:00 PM
Chapter: Toronto New Liberals
Title: Toronto New Liberals January Social
Location: Baroness Bubble Tea, 421 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T1, Canada
Summary: Come out to the Toronto New Liberals January Social!
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Date: January 30th | 6:00 PM
Chapter: Denver New Liberals
Title: Denver New Liberals Countdown to 2028
Location: Woods Boss Brewing Company, 2210 California St, Denver, CO 80205
Summary: Kick off the new year with the Denver New Liberals at Countdown to 2028! Join us at Woods Boss Brewing Company on Saturday, January 20th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an evening of liberal perspectives, lively discussions, and cool people. We’ll reflect on the path beyond Trump’s presidency and brainstorm ideas for the 2028 presidential election. This is a relaxed chance to connect with others who care about the future of liberal democracy in the U.S. Expect fun conversations, and maybe even a toast to the road ahead. Whether you’re here to share ideas, meet new people, or just enjoy the atmosphere, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dream big and get ready for what’s next. RSVP now and bring friends!
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Date: January 30th | 6:00 PM
Chapter: Los Angeles New Liberals
Title: Together for Los Angeles
Location: Angel City Brewery, 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Summary: The LA New Liberals are holding fundraiser and social gathering at the Angel City Brewery with our friends and members for our burned but still beautiful and unbroken region. $7 drink tickets will be available for attendees, and we will be encouraging friends in attendance to donate instead.
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Date: January 30th | 6:30 PM
Chapter: Dallas New Liberals
Title: Dallas New Liberals January Social
Location: Pegasus City Brewery, 1508 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
Summary: Join the Dallas New Liberals to meet with like-minded New Liberals for food, drinks, and great conversations about how we can advocate for pragmatic, center-left policies in Dallas!
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Date: February 6th | 6:00 PM
Chapter: Austin New Liberals
Title: Austin New Liberals February Social
Location: Tweedy's Bar, 2908 Fruth St, Unit 101, Austin, TX 78705
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Date: February 13th | 7:00 PM
Chapter: Advance Huntsville
Title: Advance Huntsville + YIMBY Happy Hour
Location: Mad Malts Brewing, 109 Maple Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Summary: In 2025 Advance Huntsville is getting together every second Thursday for our super fun happy hour. Join us as we return to Mad Malts Brewing to offer local lefties, liberals, and progressives a place to get together, find community, get plugged in, and enjoy a few beers on us.
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Podcasts

Making Government More Effective Ft. Jennifer Pahlka
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be leading a new organization called DOGE, the Department of Governmental Efficiency. Can they actually make the government more effective? Jennifer Pahlka is the author of Recoding America and she joins the podcast to talk about why the government is so ineffective in so many ways, whether or not Elon and Vivek have the right ideas, and what needs to be done to build a better state capacity.
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The Future of Substack Ft. Hamish Mckenzie
Substack is an increasingly important part of our cultural and media ecosystem. But is it actually any better than other forms of traditional media or social media? Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie joins the podcast to talk about content moderation, the economics of media, and much more as we dive into what exactly Substack is and where it's going.
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The New Liberal Podcast’s Best Books of 2024, Pt 2
It's time for another books episode! Jeremiah breaks down the best books he read in 2024, covering topics like nuclear war, social media and web platforms, DC's lobbying industry, the nature of taking risks, how to make government more effective, and more!
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Winning the Working Class Ft. Will Marshall
Over the last several elections, Democrats have seen worse and worse results with working class voters. The traditional party of the working class is now in danger of becoming the party of the educated elite. PPI President Will Marshall joins the podcast to discuss how we win back the working class.
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Closing Remarks

If you aren’t already involved, we encourage you to get more involved with your local CNL chapter, and consider joining their leadership team! Not sure if you have a chapter in your area? Check out the chapter map on our website to find out, and sign up for email updates from your local chapter!

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