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Democratic socialism is gaining ground in big-city primaries, but it risks alienating the working-class voters Democrats need to retake Congress.
@Will_PPI argues the party should reject socialist orthodoxy and recommit to liberal democracy and pragmatic reform. thehill.com/opinion/campaign…
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Welcome to the Radically Pragmatic club, Our Revolution. You’ll enjoy actually winning elections.
The progressive advocacy group Our Revolution is rebranding now that Bernie Sanders is no longer the undisputed leader of the left. It’s trying to promote a more pragmatic progressivism while staying true to its shake-up-the-establishment roots. apne.ws/M4BTdwz
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As Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell's nonpartisan, steady leadership guided the country through an unprecedented economic depression & helped get America's economy back on track.
PPI applauds @POTUS' decision to nominate Chairman Powell to a well-deserved second term.
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Vice President @KamalaHarris’ choice of @Tim_Walz to be her running mate is without a doubt a good one.
Gov. Walz is a seasoned veteran of public service and radically pragmatic leader whose record shows he knows how to make American democracy work and get things done.
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📩 RELEASE: @ne0liberal 🌐 is joining PPI, and a vast network of the next generation of radically pragmatic visionaries and leaders from across the United States. progressivepolicy.org/press/…
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PPI is in Denver this weekend to launch New Directions for Democrats, a series of regional conversations aimed at reinvigorating our party with new ideas & voices.
Our goal is to showcase a new generation of Democratic leaders who are making government work for working families.
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RT if you think #TaxReform needs to put working families first, not overpaid CEOs and top executives. thehill.com/blogs/pundits-bl…
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“The Democratic position has been to defend what we already do rather than to question why we’re doing it. We need to make sure that what people are paying for is actually in line with what they want.” - @jaredpolis
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No one expected Donald Trump to be a gracious loser. But his hysterical and groundless claims that Democrats are stealing the 2020 election dishonor his office and sully the image of American democracy around the world. progressivepolicyinstitute.m…
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If we're going to reinvest in our infrastructure, we need to do it in a commonsense way that doesn't further balloon our national debt. Encouraging to see @SecretaryPete looking at smart new ways to fund the #BuildBackBetter plan.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says taxing drivers by the mile “shows a lot of promise” and could be a way to fund a big infrastructure overhaul.
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While many in liberal suburbs vigorously oppose policies like Trump's wall along the southern border, they also silently support a less visible kind of wall, erected by zoning regulations that keep non-wealthy people out of their community.
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🚨 NEW in the @nytimes from PPI's @BudgetBen:
𝗝𝗼𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮
Read here: nytimes.com/2021/12/21/opini…
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For months, PPI encouraged Congressional Dems to pass a reconciliation bill that lowers the deficit, reduces the cost of health care, and invests in clean energy.
We are encouraged to see progress on a pragmatic plan that would be a win for Americans for generations to come.
🚨MANCHIN says he’s reached agreement with Schumer on a reconciliation deal that deals with climate, energy, tax and health care.
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📊 NEW DATA: 73% of battleground voters 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 @POTUS’ bipartisan infrastructure package.
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The SAVE plan that the Biden Administration is promoting today is well intentioned, but will ultimately make college more expensive.
To truly have affordable higher education, we need to control skyrocketing costs — not just cancel student debt.
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PPI is thrilled to see the launch of the first bipartisan YIMBY caucus! The country's housing shortage has become a serious crisis, and we're looking forward to seeing all the great work this group does making housing more abundant and affordable.
We just launched the first bipartisan YIMBY Congressional Caucus. We have a housing crisis and we must build millions of more homes. We can make it easier to build, reform zoning, and make housing more affordable. More in Politico: politico.com/newsletters/cal…
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Congratulations, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, on your historic confirmation to the United States Supreme Court!
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We’re kicking off New Directions for Democrats in Denver!
Stay tuned throughout the day for highlights and insights from these important conversations.
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Step back and see the hypocrisy.
Instead of “protecting the unborn,” the so-called “small government, pro-life” party is forcing women into a life where their rights and interests are only protected until they are born.
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The century-old Jones Act is costing Americans billions and hampering clean energy projects. Short of outright repeal, it's time to amend the Act to provide narrow exemptions for specialized vessels.
New piece from PPI policy fellow Alec Laurent:
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A champion of the ages. The PPI family shares our condolences with the family and loved ones of this American hero. Rest in power, Congressman Lewis.
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Whatever their motives, all who side with Trump’s lies betray the will of U.S. voters and break their oath to defend the Constitution. thehill.com/opinion/white-ho…
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🚨 NEWS: PPI UNVEILS RADICALLY PRAGMATIC BLUEPRINT FOR RECONCILIATION
Despite the drama last week, President Biden and Congressional Democrats can still deliver historic social and economic investments — but they need to spend smarter, not just bigger.
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Colorado Democrats have built a durable governing majority by focusing on real issues that matter to voters.
That’s why PPI went to Denver this spring: to study what works and help bring it to 2026 and beyond. politico.com/news/magazine/2…
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“We are proud to join one of the most storied think tanks in the country, as we develop and advocate for a radically pragmatic agenda for change our country so urgently needs."
A 📝 note from @colinmort on the announcement: medium.com/@progressivepolic…
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No it isn't: forbes.com/sites/benritz/202…
The wait is over. This is our Louisiana Purchase moment.
Read the text for my BITCOIN Act below ⬇️⬇️
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Introducing: The Center-Left Fielders! 🥎
The PPI team is committed to pitching radically pragmatic policies and scoring a home run on innovative solutions that uplift all Americans.
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The @HouseBlueDogs are here to get stuff done.
@RepGolden @Rep_Peltola & @RepMGP are working to build a durable, powerful majority with voices from all corners of America, and they aren't afraid to speak up against the status quo.
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"There's a line of thinking in the current Trump MAGA world that does not resonate with most Americans—on tariffs, on immigration, on protecting women..."
@TimRyan yesterday discussing how the Trump-Vance rhetoric lacks appeal to everyday working people.
"Your job is to represent these people, stick up for these communities, and you're destroying them. It’s sickening... If you want to see the character of these gentlemen, and I say that term loosely, you're seeing it with this issue."— @TimRyan on Trump-Vance false migrant claims
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The depraved killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and too many more black Americans remind us we can never stop struggling for racial justice. We are committed to developing new ideas for tackling systemic racism.
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#TaxReform needs to put working families first, not overpaid CEOs and top executives. thehill.com/blogs/pundits-bl… @PaulPublicMgmt @thehill
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🚨 NEW: PPI Lauds Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
“The Inflation Reduction Act, together with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act, represents the largest increase in public investment since the Johnson administration."
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What happens when U.S. cities impose egregious and unnecessary regulatory red tape when it comes to approving and implementing effective city infrastructure?
Look no further than La Sombrita.
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More than half the world already has — or is on their way to — a national data privacy bill.
So why hasn’t the U.S. passed any national data privacy legislation?
Tomorrow, tune in as @jd_shapiro and @ne0liberal discuss👇
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"A changed Labour for a changed Britain."
Over the weekend, PPI partnered with @progbrit to host Labour Leader @Keir_Starmer where he laid out his vision for a new Labour as the party of working people.
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PPI is on the road! 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇩🇪
We’re traveling with a standout group of women policy experts, meeting with European policymakers, thought-leaders & partners to discuss our shared values, priorities & progressive ideas.
ALT A photo of PPI’s European Delegation in front of the European Union Parliament in Brussels, Belgium.
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🚨 In a new @PPI report, @RobShapiro concludes that #ECigarettes have contributed to the decline in smoking rates in Americans and can help extend the lifespans of millions.
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Two months ago today, Kamala Harris became Democrats’ presumptive nominee for President.
PPI’s @TimRyan was one of the first to rally behind her and make the case for how a future President Harris will support America’s working people.
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.@RepDerekKilmer summed it up perfectly on @SquawkCNBC today: "We need a lot more homes."
PPI proudly supports his @NewDemCoalition endorsed bill, the YIMBY Act, to address supply-side challenges and remove regulatory barriers to building more housing.
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#Oregon is voting on a commission cap for meal delivery platforms. While well-intentioned, commission caps have failed in other cities and states that have tried them.
The lower restaurant fees are offset by higher consumer fees & fewer deliveries to underserved communities.
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He's right: progressivepolicy.org/republ…
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PPI is glad to see this initiative from @HouseBlueDogs in support of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024.
This bipartisan, pragmatic legislation would help ensure U.S. leadership in clean energy production by establishing a reliable and efficient permitting process.
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Just one more day until our PPI at the @DemConvention event!
Join us to hear from Sen. @MichaelBennet, Gov. @jaredpolis, @RepSusanWild, @RepEspaillat, @TimRyan and more on our 2024 policy agenda.
Register below. We can't wait to see you in Chicago!
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Congressman #ConorLamb in tomorrow's PPI Podcast:
"I actually think [impeachment] is important for an immediate practical purpose, which is that President Trump poses a threat to our government, institutions, and many of our communities right now."
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READ: PPI’s Statement on Extremist GOP Supreme Court
“Two terrible rulings by the most ideologically strident Supreme Court in memory drive home to Americans how the Republican Party’s embrace of political extremism threatens their liberties and safety.”
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Treading cautiously isn’t working.
With more than 99% of COVID-19 deaths being unvaccinated people, it’s time @POTUS take a more aggressive approach & mandate airlines to require proof of vaccination to fly.
MORE from @Will_PPI and Paul Weinstein, Jr 👇
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American Rescue Plan (Taylor’s Version)
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.@POTUS has succeeded where previous administrations have failed.
This long overdue investment in modernizing American #infrastructure will create good jobs, spur economic innovation & help the U.S. outcompete China.
Read PPI's full statement: progressivepolicy.org/pressr…
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The #tech & #ecommerce sector has created millions of good-paying jobs across America for 10+ years.
But, Members of the @HouseJudiciary Committee are debating bills that will hurt US tech companies, workers and jobs.
Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of what’s at risk: 🧵
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The US needs to engineer change and adopt a pragmatic high-speed rail plan like @SethMoulton’s proposed legislation, which would put the US right on track to a new vision of train travel. bit.ly/3ayFP7p
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By ending his bid for a second term, President Biden did something Donald Trump could never do — he put his country’s interests over his personal ambitions.
Biden showed Americans what real patriotism looks like.
New from @Will_PPI for @TheHillOpinion: thehill.com/opinion/campaign…
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A #bigidea for education: expand pre-k by condensing high school into three years. @arotherham usnews.com/opinion/knowledge…
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Student loan forgiveness isn’t “free” — it’s paid for with taxpayer dollars, including those from Americans who never went to college.
In an @instituteforgov conversation with @AnushkaAsthana, @TimRyan underscored why this approach risks alienating the voters Democrats need.
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Even if Republicans maintain control of the Senate, Joe Biden can do one thing to help Americans on the issue of health care: ban surprise medical billing. progressivepolicy.org/pressr…
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PPI is at #CES2023!
For the last two days, our team has been in Las Vegas exploring cutting-edge technologies and discussing ideas to push American tech innovation forward while strengthening privacy and protecting consumers.
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STATEMENT: The Senate has flubbed the #stimulus package. Over the weekend, they produced a partisan proposal that fails to achieve the nation’s overriding priorities. Democrats were right to reject the failed bill. bit.ly/2UuCOfJ
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Bernie Sanders is everything Donald Trump is not: honest, decent, and principled.
Authentic he is, but all the authenticity in the world can’t make Sanders the pragmatic leader Democrats need to build a winning coalition in November. #nhpol #nhprimary bit.ly/31LvZJQ
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“The package of bills proposed by Members of the Judiciary Committee would be a devastating blow to American technological leadership at a time when that leadership is more necessary — and more at risk — than ever.”
PPI’s full statement ⬇
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Congratulations to @UKLabour on a historic win in yesterday’s general election!
This resounding victory marks a significant step forward for radically pragmatic ideas and the people of the United Kingdom.
Change begins today.
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Yesterday, PPI’s @EBGresser testified to @JECDems on the nature of tariffs, the way they’re paid, and why consumers and economic sectors will bear the cost of Trump’s plans.
Check out his full opening remarks:
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And here he is calling out Vance for his hypocrisy on supporting Trump back in 2022:
Tim Ryan obliterated JD Vance at every turn in this debate but this here... you have to hear it for yourself.
Now the rest of you Democrats get out there, stop being nice and kick some ass on the campaign trail.
The stakes are way too high.
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Democrats won’t win battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, or Wisconsin by promising “free everything.”
That may work for democratic socialists like Zohran Mamdani in New York, but as @TimRyan makes clear, victory requires a pragmatic agenda that rewards hard work.
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Priority one for the IRS is collecting the $500 billion annually that is legally owed (but not paid) in taxes.
Anyone asking the IRS to focus on anything else is piling hundreds of billions of debt each year on the backs of future generations of Americans.
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Today, PPI led a coalition letter to House Leadership urging opposition to H.R.3460, The State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act.
Read the letter:
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Congratulations to the @NewDemCoalition on their 25th Anniversary!
For a quarter-century, New Dems in Congress have been fighting for pragmatic, forward-thinking solutions to the issues that affect everyday Americans.
Here's to #25YearsofNewDems! 🎉
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Welcome to the PPI team, @MarkoseButler!
I’m pleased to announce that I will be joining the crew at @ne0liberal and @ppi as the new Organizing and State Director! I can’t wait to take the neoliberal project to it’s next chapter as a force for pragmatic policy across the globe!
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📊 NEW DATA from a poll commissioned by PPI takes a comprehensive look at how voters in battleground states are responding to the President’s #BuildBackBetter agenda.
Here are some key takeaways 🧵👇
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PPI is thrilled to announce Louie Kahn has been hired as our second Congressional Communications Fellow, supporting the office of the @NewDemCoalition. Read more: progressivepolicy.org/pressr…
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This Halloween, we're dressing up as @NewDemCoalition Chair Emeritus, @RepDerekKilmer — a Force for radically pragmatic policies in Congress!🌌
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Joe Biden is having one of the most impressive and transformative first years of any president in generations.
Biden deserves far more credit for going big and getting things done.
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As inflation continues to raise costs at the grocery store and at the pump, it couldn't be more clear that Democrats need to act.
Fortunately, the @NewDemCoalition has a plan — and it’s the best inflation-fighting blueprint to come out of Congress yet.
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Today, PPI hosted a working lunch with trade policy experts and advocates, including @RepDonBeyer, who serves on the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and is Vice Chair of the @NewDemCoalition Trade Task Force.
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Midterms may be over, but the race for 2020 has just begun. Here’s why Democrats need to stick to a “big tent” approach to take back the Senate and the White House.
Read more: progressivepolicy.org/public…
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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the one and only, President Jimmy Carter!
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former president in U.S. history, turns 97 years old today.
See his life in pictures: abcn.ws/3jpxENa
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We're flattered that #WVLeg Sen. @RuckerforWV referenced our intern's high-quality work, but it’s inappropriate that she did not properly credit her source. 🤨
🏫 #Education is a bi-partisan issue, and we're here to be a resource no matter the letter behind your title. #wvpol
A newspaper commentary authored by the WV Senate Education Committee chairwoman contains a passage that is nearly identical to a post found on a pro-charter school website: wvgazettemail.com/news/educa…
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For #InternationalWomensDay, we're highlighting PPI's Mosaic Economic Project, which brings together women who are experts in economics & tech to influence policy conversations that have often lacked diverse perspectives 🧵👇
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Congratulations to @GovAndyBeshear on his successful reelection campaign.
Today, Kentucky voters chose pragmatism over extremism. We look forward to Governor Beshear’s continued leadership and seeing what he accomplishes next for the great state of Kentucky.
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America must never forget what happened on 1/6. The @January6thCmte's investigation into the actions of president Trump & others who organized the insurrection must continue despite GOP stonewalling and disingenuous cries to ‘move on.’
PPI's statement:
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In a new op-ed, PPI's @TimRyan argues that whoever has the better plan for the rebuilding and revitalizing of industrial America will win the election.
Read why Harris has a significantly more persuasive and credible argument to make to working Americans:
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