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Say hello to Leaders We Deserve, a new PAC working to elect young progressives to office
Get to know, Leaders We Deserve — “a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and State Legislatures across the country to help defeat the far-right agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future.”
Republicans in Washington State cannot just ignore King County and expect to win
Republican candidates can win statewide, but that means they need to appeal to voters in King County, because, despite new party chairman Jim Walsh’s claims, there just are not enough votes in Eastern Washington to overturn King County’s whims.
Jim Walsh elected to take over as Chair of the Washington State Republican Party
Walsh feels that under his leadership, Republicans can end this losing streak in 2024. “We can win. We will win. We will improve the lives of people in this state,” he said during a speech witnessed by The Standard’s Jerry Cornfield.
Pramila Jayapal and colleagues tout the CPC’s growing effectiveness at Netroots Nation 2023 amidst a Free Palestine protest
On the final day of Netroots Nation 2023, the Pacific Northwest’s own Representative Pramila Jayapal participated in a sometimes rowdy plenary session that showcased the increased clout of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Democrats in Washington lost ground with Latino voters despite 2022 wins, data shows
Democrats in Washington declared the 2022 cycle a resounding victory, but a 17% decline in support within the state’s fastest-growing minority group spells trouble for the party’s future.
NPI at Netroots Nation 2022: Talking smart campaign strategies with Stephanie Taylor
In this third installment of NPI@NN, NPI’s Caya Berndt spoke with Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, about smart strategies for Democratic campaigns in the 2022 midterms and beyond.
Democrats’ legislative wins won’t resonate unless they get better at framing, storytelling
Will the Democrats who advocated for Amtrak (only a handful of House Republicans voted “yea” on infrastructure) find a way to “sell” to the public what will be substantial improvements in public services?
Harnessing the power of the Native vote: how Indigenous leaders are preparing for 2022
Read NPI’s recap of a Netroots Nation panel that explored what is being done and can be done to recruit Native Americans to run for office and turn out to vote in the 2022 midterms.
Netroots Nation panel looks at building long-term relationships beyond the campaign trail
Strategist Joe Sudbay, Representative Ricky Hurtado of North Carolina, Representative Anna Eskimani of Florida, and J.D. Scholten of Iowa discussed investing in progressive infrastructure over the long-term to secure repeat victories.
Tom Campion is a donor with a cause who once hosted President Obama at his home. This week, he got to introduce Joe Biden.
On Monday, the Democratic Party hosted an electronic fundraiser. Zumiez CEO Tom Campion, who has helped the party raise money for years, and whose philanthropy has helped defend the Arctic Refuge against drilling, had the honor of introducing President Joe Biden.
Incoming Biden-Harris team signals it will avoid repeating many of Obama’s missteps
At this incredibly fraught and perilous moment in American history, we don’t just need steady, compassionate governance — we need savvy, capable leadership with a respect and appreciation for history and a willingness to learn from it.
What’s next for the Republicans following Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s defeat?
A new administration will soon be taking office. How will Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ victory alter the trajectory of the Republican Party?
Netroots Nation brings back Elizabeth Warren and Pramila Jayapal for 2020 Friday keynote
Joining Warren and Jayapal were Representatives Deb Haaland, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee, who are all deeply committed to progressive change in America.