Welcome to February! As cuffing season ends, we've got a ton of programing for single and coupled neolibs. Read on to see what's in store.

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** Annual Member Survey
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Our annual member survey is now available! The survey results helps guide our programming and strategic planning for the year. Additionally, we want to hear your opinions on a couple policy topics to help shape some of our education efforts.
Member Survey ([link removed])


** Media
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Tobin Stone (Denver Chapter) wrote Denver’s Pro-Housing Candidates Should Practice What They Preach for Westword. Click Here ([link removed]) to read.

Jacob Fridman (Tufts University Chapter) wrote How Gov. Healy Can Go Above And Beyond On Housing And Climate Change for the Tufts Daily. Click Here ([link removed]) to read.


** Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Berlin New Liberals Meetup ([link removed])

When: Thursday 2 February, 2023 7PM

Host: Berlin New Liberals

Where: Brauhaus Südstern

About: Mehr Wohnungsbau, U-Bahn-Ausbau & Radfahrwege: Das Center for New Liberalism ist auch in Berlin angekommen. Wer politisch interessiert ist und sich für diese Themen auch begeistert ist herzlich eingeladen zu unserem zweiten Meetup. In einer entspannten Location gibt es die Möglichkeit sich mit anderen politisch Aktiven und Interessierten auszutauschen. Bitte "kauft" ein kostenloses Ticket, damit wir wissen wie viele kommen, auf den Namen "Rose" ist ein Tisch reserviert.

Wir freuen uns auf euch!

The Neoliberal Twitch Stream returns for SOTU

When: Tuesday 7 February, 2023

Host: Center for New Liberalism

Where: Twitch ([link removed])

About: Join Jeremiah for a night of riffs, hot takes, laughs, and earnest reflection on President Biden’s State of the Union Address! We’ll provide the entertainment and commentary, all you need to do is log on and have a good time. It’ll be Biden’s first SOTU with a divided congress so let’s see what’s on his agenda for the year together!

SA New Liberals Agenda Meeting and Social ([link removed])

When: Wednesday 8 February, 2023 7PM

Host: San Antonio New Liberals

Where: The Hoppy Monk

About: The SA New Liberals will be coming together to discuss our priorities going into the local election year and legislative session over drinks. We will be focusing on completing our policy objectives for the coming year, as well as who to focus on for the local elections. This year, with the state legislature in session and several city council seats up for grabs, we are focusing on Access. Access to abortion, access to housing, and more. After we discuss and flesh out our policy agenda, we will make sure there is time for socializing and getting to know each other better with a drink on us for those who participate in the agenda/business oriented section of the meeting.

Pittsburg New Liberals February Meetup ([link removed])

When: Saturday 11 February, 2023 10AM

Host: Pittsburgh New Liberals

Where: YINZ Coffe Friendship

About: Pittsburgh New Liberals first meetup of 2023! PGH New Libs are meeting at Yinz Coffee on Saturday February 11th. We'll talk 2023 local primaries, housing, immigration, or whatever the heck else we feel like talking about! And if this is your first time, coffee is on us!

Detroit New Liberals Chapter Meeting ([link removed])

When: Wednesday 15 February, 2023 9PM

Host: Detroit New Liberals

Where: Zoom

About: Come meet fellow engaged pragmatic centrists! We will be setting our outreach and policy priorities! This will be an online meeting, the zoom link will be available to RSVPs as the date gets closer. The agenda for our meeting will be:
* Introductions
* Coordinate our outreach: What organizations can we commit to working with?
* Roundtable on Chapter Priorities
* Vote on our March in person event
* General Discussion

Atlanta New Liberals February Meetup ([link removed])

When: Thursday 16 February, 2023 7PM

Host: Atlanta New Liberals

Where: Manuel’s Tavern

About: We will be kicking off 2023 at Manuel's Tavern! We will be discussing Atlanta's upcoming plans for zoning 2.0 and how to get involved. Grab dinner and a drink at Manuel's with your fellow New Liberals. We will have a discussion on how to get your voices heard in the Atlanta area through NPUs, city councils, and the county commissions.

Columbus New Liberals - Monthly Social ([link removed])

When: Saturday 18 February, 2023 7PM

Host: Columbus New Liberals

Where: Rusty Bucket - Clintonville

About: Join the Columbus New Liberals for our monthly social! Come meet like-minded people and have a variety of discussions around the issues.

Denver’s Future is a Policy Choice: Discussing Bold Ideas for the Future ([link removed])

When: Wednesday 22 February, 2023 5PM

Host: Denver New Liberals

Where: The Lodge at Woods Boss

About: The Denver New Liberals are hosting an educational event with Denver's leaders to discuss bold ideas for the city's future. O n Wednesday, February 22nd, the Denver New Liberals will be hosting an educational event with community leaders from across the Denver metro area to discuss bold ideas to make Denver a better place for everyone that lives here. The event will feature three panels, each focused on major policy issues facing Denverites, with speakers that have been leaders on these issues. Join us for this fantastic opportunity to hear from Denver's leaders about how we can ensure a future for everyone in Denver.

Confirmed Speakers (to be updated as we continue to confirm speakers)
* Chris Hinds, Denver City Councilman for District 10
* Darrell Watson, candidate for Denver City Council District 9
* Adam Estroff, candidate for Denver City Council District 7

Schedule of Events
* 5 :00 PM Doors Open
* 5:30 PM Improving Public Transit and Pedestrian Safety in Denver
* 6:30 PM Expanding Economic Opportunity in Denver and Across Colorado
* 7:30 PM Removing the Barriers to Housing

Bay Area New Liberals Happy Hour at Shovels Bar ([link removed])

When: Thursday 23 February, 2023 6PM

Host: Bay Area New Liberals

Where: Shovels Bar & Grill

About: Drinks and policy discussions with the Bay Area New Liberals. Talk housing, trade, education, and much more in Downtown San Francisco. The Bay Area New Liberals are a chapter of The Center for New Liberalism, a nationwide organization dedicated to promoting liberal values like freedom, abundance, and pragmatic politics. Join us at our monthly happy hour. Talk to our chapter leads about interesting goings on in Bay Area politics. We're always looking for projects to get involved in. Shoot the breeze with your fellow New Liberals or learn about what it means to be a New Liberal. More details can be found on twitter @YIMBYNeoliberal

Los Angeles City Council District 6 Candidates Panel ([link removed])

When: Wednesday 1 March, 2023

Host: LA New Liberals

Where: TBA

About: Meet the candidates for Council District 6! T he Los Angeles New Liberals are hosting a panel among the candidates for the special election to replace Nury Martinez. Details to be announced soon. RSVP to be informed on updates!


** Recent Podcast Episodes
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Decoding China’s Zero COVID Protests ft. James Palmer ([link removed])

How successful was China's 'Zero COVID' policy really? And what does it mean that the Chinese Communist Party has now abandoned it and COVID is spreading throughout the country? James Palmer of Foreign Policy joins the podcast to discuss COVID in China, the CCP's response, and what this means for more than one billion Chinese people. We talk about how zero COVID worked, why people eventually began to protest it nationwide, how bad things really are in China right now, and how this impacts Xi Jinping's future.

The Neoliberal Podcast’s Best Books of 2022 (Part 2) ([link removed])

Jeremiah recaps the best books from 2022. From those books covered on the podcast to the more obscure finds, from fiction to non-fiction, including biographies, academic works, humor, political science, science fiction and more, it's all here as we recap the best books of the year.

Can We Hit A Soft Landing? ft. Joseph Politano ([link removed])

The holy grail of monetary policy is the 'soft landing' - being able to bring down high inflation without causing a recession. Joseph Politano, author of the substack Apricitas, joins the podcast to discuss whether or not we'll see a soft landing in 2023. We talk about the Fed's history of trying to control inflation, the causes of inflation after the COVID economic shock, and break down exactly what is needed in order for a soft landing to be a possibility.

Reporting From Ukraine Ft. Oz Katerji ([link removed])

Almost one year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, what is the current state of the war? And where is the conflict happen? Oz Katerji is a war correspondent and joins the show to discuss his experiences in Ukraine. We talk about what he saw on the ground there, why so many people got the invasion wrong, how OSINT is revolutionizing journalism, and what the future holds for Ukraine.

You can listen to the Neoliberal Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or take a listen at this link ([link removed]) .

If you enjoy the podcast, consider supporting it on Patreon. Patreon subscribers get access to Patreon exclusive bonus episodes and our sticker of the month club. You can become a subscriber here ([link removed]) .


** Upcoming Podcast Episodes
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* PPI President Will Marshall on Immigration
* An episode on the economy of Asia with Noah Smith
* An episode on Inclusionary Zoning

Housekeeping

We are looking for new leads for several of our local chapters. If you live in any of these cities, have five hours a week and want to advocate for liberalism in your local community, please book a time with our organizing director, Markose Butler, on his Calendly page ([link removed]) .
* Austin
* Cleveland
* Dallas
* Richmond (VA)
* Sydney (AUS)

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