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501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies and develops people-led solutions to build a more just, equitable, and resilient nation

Washington, DC
Joined June 2009
Happening now: our free Communities Take Charge briefing on adapting the data center model policy guide. Join: bit.ly/Communities-Take-Char… With KeShaun Pearson (@MemphisCAP_org), Shemona Moreno (@350_Seattle), Raleigh Council Member Christina Jones, and our very own Katie Thomas.
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Free briefing Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. ET: how to adapt the Communities Take Charge data center model policy guide. bit.ly/Communities-Take-Char… With KeShaun Pearson (@MemphisCAP_org), Shemona Moreno (@350_Seattle), Raleigh Council Member Christina Jones, and our Katie Thomas.
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Facing a data center proposal? Join us and our Communities Take Charge partners for a free online briefing on using the model policy guide where you live. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. ET Register: bit.ly/Communities-Take-Char…
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Just like we’ve brought food to a neighbor in mourning or helped an elderly neighbor shovel their walkway, we can help protect each other by joining together & organizing at the neighborhood level. This toolkit is designed to provide some first steps, tips & tools.
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To mark the guide’s release, we convened policymakers, advocates, organizers and experts today during #COP30 (@ClimateGroup) for “Communities Take Charge: Launching the Data Center Policy Guide.”
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Today, we launched a Model Data Center Policy Guide, an interactive resource designed to equip community-based organizers & state & local leaders w/ practical, customizable policy tools to regulate proposed & existing data center development: bit.ly/data-center-policy-gu… #COP30
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Join us & the Deliver My Vote Education Fund/Voter Protection Advocate Network for a webinar on two critical tools that organizers, advocates & everyday citizens can use right now to help protect their rights and the rights of their neighbors. REGISTER: bit.ly/4cPZ9NC
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Join We Build Progress and the @DeliverMyVote / Voter Protection Advocate Network for our virtual briefing on Thursday, Sept 17th at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT: “Protect Your Vote, Protect Your Neighbors: Tools for Organizers.” bit.ly/4cPZ9NC
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4 years ago, federal law helped make clean energy projects like the Minneapolis Friends Meeting and RE-volv’s solar arrays possible. Their story continues to drive our mission to build the Livable Future our communities deserve, despite federal govt. cuts. bit.ly/friendsolar
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US Foreign Policy: Sponsored by Corporate Greed—watch the full @Netroots_Nation panel here: youtu.be/xxQulXRiC0E We named the corporate forces driving U.S. foreign policy — and the communities pushing back. Grateful to @justiceisglobal, @Public_Citizen, @afsc_org & @CIPolicy
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Thu. 2PM ET: Billions for Bombs, Pennies for the People—briefing on who benefits from runaway military spending, what it costs our communities & what are the alternatives us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Ft. Public Citizen, Quincy Institute, National Priorities Project & Common Defense
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BRIEFING: Thu. 6/18 2-3PM ET. When people are struggling to afford groceries, pay medical bills & send their kids to school, we’ll break down what fuels the war machine & what it would take to craft a budget that funds human needs—not death & destruction us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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At #NN26, we confronted the right's attack on progressive philanthropy — and mapped a path forward. Grateful to @WomenDonors, @Lisa_PubCitizen, Solidaire Action & special guest @repdeliaramirez. A funded movement is how we win. Thank you @Netroots_Nation 🧡
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At #NN26, we named the corporate forces driving U.S. foreign policy — and the communities pushing back. Grateful to @justiceisglobal, @SunjeevBery of @Public_Citizen, @afsc_org & @CIPolicy. More at webuildprogress.org/foreign-…. Thank you @Netroots_Nation🌍
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It's happening TODAY. 🌐 U.S. Foreign Policy: Sponsored by Corporate Greed 🕐 1 PM ET | Pennsylvania Convention Center | Room 118B | #NN26 With @SunjeevBery, @stephensemler, Sandy Shan (@justiceisglobal), Miranda Cleland + moderator Mariam Malik. Come find us📍
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Meet the panel for "U.S. Foreign Policy: Sponsored by Corporate Greed" at #NN26 👇 @SunjeevBery (@PublicCitizen) @stephensemler (@CIPolicy) Sandy Shan (@justiceisglobal) Miranda Cleland (@afsc_org ) Moderated by Mariam Malik Thursday, June 4 | 1 PM ET
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The right is weaponizing the DOJ, courts & Congress to attack progressive philanthropy. Join us at #NN26 to learn how our movement is fighting back Fri, June 5 | 3pm ET 📍Pennsylvania, PA Join us, Women Donors Network, @Lisa_PubCitizen, Solidaire Action & @repdeliaramirez
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