Welcome to The New Liberal Bulletin —  a fresh new look for our monthly newsletter. 

The New Liberal Bulletin isn’t just an email —it’s also the name of our blog, where we’re ramping up written content from CNL leadership and members. Our website’s homepage and “What We Believe” page also got sleek refreshes, making it easier to find our latest blog posts and podcasts, and see what we believe. 

Check out our first piece in The New Liberal Bulletin, where CNL’s Matt Hughes and Morgan Rinehart argue that Senator Thom Tillis is putting political gain over national security.

Check out CNL’s first Annual Impact Report, courtesy of Steering Committee member Tyler Laferriere-Holloway. 

In 2024, we added 5 new chapters, 186 members, held 251 events, and all six candidates we supported through our PAC won their elections.

On February 20, CNL Director Colin Mortimer and Steering Committee Chair Cathy Reisenwitz released a statement on the actions of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The Daily Free Press - Bostonians respond to Trump's inauguration with protests, events

Ft. Tobin Stone, Deputy Director of CNL | January 21

“Tobin Stone, community and communications manager of CNL, said the countdown was designed for “getting our group out there” and setting a new trajectory for the Democratic Party with the hope of a “more pragmatic future.”

The UnPopulist - Neither Trump Nor Democrats Care About American Prosperity

By Jeremiah Johnson, Co-Founder of CNL | January 28 

“But today, neither party is picking up the mantle to make an abundant future happen. Until they do, we’re stuck with ineffective spending bills, high housing costs, and a future that we can see but not realize.”

Golden Statements - Is This House in the Wrong City?

By Bay Area New Liberals | February 4   

“These lines on a map, drawn arbitrarily at a time when drawing lines on maps made the most sense, can now have real negative consequences for the people living on top of them.”

The Music Universe - TICKET Act heads to Senate

Ft. Denver New Liberals | February 5  

“The Ticket Buyer’s Bill of Rights has been endorsed by The Denver Chapter of the Center for New Liberalism, National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America....”

Golden Statements - Alex Padilla's Housing Plan is Tired and Outdated

By Bay Area New Liberals | February 18   

“Housing is too expensive. Whether it’s renting or owning, basically everyone across the political spectrum can agree on this basic fact. Differences arise when you ask, “why is housing expensive?” and “what can be done to fix it?”"

Golden Statements - Does Something Seem Off About This Picture? 

By Bay Area New Liberals | February 25   

“Thanks to decades of restrictive zoning, the people of Atherton are overwhelmingly wealthy, such as the aforementioned Andreesen and Curry, and are hostile to the idea of housing being built in their wealthy enclave.”

The Summit - Bring on the Noise! Let's Build the Stadium Makers District
By Erik Nielsen | February 27   

“It's time we embrace the noise and build a district that celebrates creativity instead of stifling it with outdated zoning restrictions.”

The New Liberal Bulletin - Thom Tillis’s Confirmation Votes are Weakening American Security for his own Political Gain
By Matt Hughes and Morgan Rinehart | March 3

"If this unnamed adversary directed their puppet senator to use their vote to harm America, you’d get a voting record that looks like Thom Tillis’s."

Why Young Men Moved Right Ft. Richard Reeves

One of the most important trends from the 2024 presidential election was the rightward shift of young people - especially young men. Richard Reeves joins the podcast to talk about why this shift happened, what mistakes Democrats have made in courting male voters, and how they can fix their self-inflicted wounds.

What's the Deal with DOGE?

The last two weeks have seen a number of controversies related to DOGE, the Department of Governmental Efficiency that Elon Musk heads in the new Trump administration. Jeremiah talks through what's going on, why DOGE seems to be breaking so many things, and what their real goals are.

Also check out our conversation with Jennifer Pahlka:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-government-more-effective-ft-jennifer-pahlka/id1390384827?i=1000679061794

Why Nothing Works Ft. Marc Dunkelman

Why doesn't anything work? Why does it take so long to build housing, or green energy, or infrastructure? Why is the government so often inefficient and uncapable? Marc Dunkelman joins the podcast to discuss his new book Why Nothing Works. We talk about the history of the progressive movement and how two separate impulses - the centralization of power vs the decentralization of power - have caused progressive governance to run off the rails.

A Pragmatic Energy Policy Ft. Elan Sykes

Why doesn't anything work? Why does it take so long to build housing, or green energy, or infrastructure? Why is the government so often inefficient and uncapable? Marc Dunkelman joins the podcast to discuss his new book Why Nothing Works. We talk about the history of the progressive movement and how two separate impulses - the centralization of power vs the decentralization of power - have caused progressive governance to run off the rails.

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