FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             

October 8, 2021                          

Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5

NewDEAL Statement: We Must Build Back Better

Washington, D.C. — The NewDEAL has released the following statement in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda:

NewDEAL joins our members across the country in emphasizing the importance of Congress approving the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better agenda.

The bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed by the Senate would jumpstart unprecedented work on projects that state and local leaders have supported to create broadly shared economic growth. Among its most important provisions are an unprecedented commitment to the public transit system, expanded broadband access, and key investments in clean infrastructure and resiliency to help communities respond to global warming. In addition, we urge Congress to act on items from the President’s American Families Plan, especially to take additional steps to combat climate change and address shortcomings in our education and health care systems.

Building on the success we are already seeing with the American Rescue Plan, this agenda is targeted to deal with the biggest obstacles to prosperity for communities throughout the nation and we look forward to the incredible opportunity for our members and their colleagues to help implement it.

About NewDEAL

The NewDEAL brings together leaders focused on expanding opportunity, helping them develop and spread innovative ideas to spur economic growth that is equitable and sustainable. Most importantly, the organization facilitates the exchange of ideas among its members and connects them with other pro-growth progressive political, policy, and private sector leaders.

Learn more about the NewDEAL and its members by visiting http://www.newdealleaders.org/leaders.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 17 , 2021

Contact: Karlton Laster, 202-660-1340 x6

NewDEAL Honors Juneteenth

Washington — The NewDEAL celebrates Juneteenth as both a recognition of when the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas gained word of emancipation on June 19, 1865, and as a reminder of the continued pursuit for racial equity and justice for the Black community. This important day provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress our country has made, as well as to recognize the critical work that lies ahead to root out the systemic racism that still permeates so many aspects of our society.

We are proud that NewDEALers have demonstrated the leadership required to champion equal rights and actionable policies that support Black Americans. Across the country, NewDEALers are fostering a more inclusive and equitable community where they live. Their work includes Richmond, Virginia Mayor Levar Stoney’s efforts to draft an equity agenda and an anti-hate ordinance that would remove Confederate statues; St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones’s launch of police reform and racial equity measures, and her announcement of Juneteenth as a city holiday after her recent election as the first Black woman to lead her city.

Additionally, we recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black communities and that our ongoing response to the pandemic is crucial in achieving justice for Black Americans. There are models for actions, including the “Making Real Change” campaign launched by Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist to increase vaccination rates in communities of color and combat vaccine hesitancy in Michigan. In New Jersey, a proposal from Senator Troy Singleton bill would establish a program to provide grant funding and technical assistance to support the development of minority-owned businesses, and in Cincinnati, Mayor John Cranley has proposed to invest $40 million in Black-owned businesses over five years, starting with an initial $5 million allocation from the city’s American Rescue Plan funding.

We stand today with NewDEAL Leaders, and with the Black community, in recognizing that Black Lives Matter, and we recommit to supporting the fight for justice and equity for all Americans. We look forward to continuing to elevate the state and local policy ideas that will ensure access to equal opportunity.
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For more perspective, check out past conversations that the NewDEAL has hosted on Juneteenth and racial equity, including events featuring Bakari Sellers and Michael Smith, as well as Jamal Simmons in conversation with Mayor Jones and other NewDEALers at our 2021 Ideas Summit. Recent episodes of our podcast, An Honorable Profession, have featured guests such as Pennsylvania Representative Jordan Harris, Montgomery County Maryland Councilmember, Will Jawando, and U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. with NewDEALer Amanda Edwards.

About NewDEAL

The NewDEAL brings together leaders focused on expanding opportunity, helping them develop and spread innovative ideas to spur economic growth that is equitable and sustainable. Most importantly, the organization facilitates the exchange of ideas among its members and connects them with other pro-growth progressive political, policy, and private sector leaders.

Learn more about the NewDEAL and its members by visiting http://www.newdealleaders.org/leaders.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             

June 3, 2021                          

Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5

NewDEAL Statement: Pride Month 2021

Washington, D.C. — The NewDEAL has released the following statement celebrating Pride Month 2021:

In honor of Pride Month, we recognize the history, achievements, and leadership of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Americans. LGBTQIA+ communities have demonstrated incredible resilience and courage in the fight for equality and this month provides an important opportunity to reflect on the encouraging progress that has been made, as well as the important work that remains. 

As we slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and strive to build back better by creating an economy and institutions that work for all Americans, we must be mindful of the struggle for equity and justice for LGBTQIA+ Americans and ensure that our efforts reflect the ongoing struggle for their civil rights. 

The NewDEAL has been fortunate to benefit from the contributions of LGBTQIA+ NewDEAL Leaders and supporters. The fight for much needed equity and inclusive LGBTQIA+ policies begins at the state and local level. 

We are proud that NewDEALers are trailblazers for the LGBTQIA+ community and outspoken advocates for LGBTQIA+ issues, including Pete Buttigieg, who broke barriers as the first openly gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana, during his historic presidential campaign in 2020, and by becoming the first openly gay cabinet-level secretary. They are also leaders like State Senator Sarah McBride, the first transgender state senator in U.S. history, who before taking office successfully advocated for passage of non-discrimination legislation and is now purusing bold proposals for all Delaware families. In Maine, Representative Ryan Fecteau passed bipartisan legislation to ban the harmful practice of conversion therapy and has become the youngest and first openly gay Speaker of the House. 

These efforts continue today, with Leaders working to ban anti-trans health insurance discrimination and protect access to gender affirming treatment in Washington, and to assist LGBTQIA+ veterans in New Jersey who were discharged solely due to their gender identity or sexuality, expanding their access to veteran’s benefits and support. 

We look forward to continuing to elevate the tremendous leadership of members of LGBTQIA+ communities and the state and local policy ideas that will ensure their access to equal justice and opportunity.

About NewDEAL

The NewDEAL brings together leaders focused on expanding opportunity, helping them develop and spread innovative ideas to spur economic growth that is equitable and sustainable. Most importantly, the organization facilitates the exchange of ideas among its members and connects them with other pro-growth progressive political, policy, and private sector leaders.

Learn more about the NewDEAL and its members by visiting http://www.newdealleaders.org/leaders.   

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