2021 11th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington D.C WA, United States

The Conference will bring together NewDEAL Leaders from across the country along with public and private sector policy innovators for three days of sharing ideas that work and exploring cutting-edge policies to build back better and break down barriers to equity. We’ll also announce the winners of this year’s Ideas Challenge policy competition!

Build Back Better Series

This ongoing virtual event series tackles the unique challenges we face as a nation: the pandemic and resulting economic recession, a historic assault on our democracy and the long overdue recognition of the need to address racial inequality in our country. Previous events in the series focused on vaccination, climate change, and more. Click to watch past events or for other tools and news to explore how NewDEALers are building back better.

Build Back Better Series

This ongoing virtual event series tackles the unique challenges we face as a nation: the pandemic and resulting economic recession, a historic assault on our democracy and the long overdue recognition of the need to address racial inequality in our country. Previous events in the series focused on vaccination, climate change, and more. Click to watch past events or for other tools and news to explore how NewDEALers are building back better.

2022 Ideas Summit

Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA, PA, United States

Returning in-person for the first time since the shutdown, our signature spring event will convene NewDEAL Leaders and thought leaders for two days of digging deep into policy solutions to protect democracy and build a robust recovery.

12th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington D.C WA, United States

State and local leaders continue to be at the forefront of addressing urgent issues, such as climate change, the future of education and work, access to reproductive health care, and the shortage of affordable housing. Over two-and-a-half days of keynote speakers, interactive panels, and breakout discussions, we shared best practices for tackling these challenges and more.

Legislative Recap: Defending Democracy in the States

Join the NewDEAL Forum on Friday, July 7th at 1 pm ET for a webinar discussing the latest developments in election and voting laws across the nation. We will hear from New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver about new laws that will increase access to voting in her state, and from Kareem Crayton, the Senior Director for Voting Rights and Representation at the Brennan Center for Justice, who will discuss the Center's recent “Voting Rights Roundup,” outlining major changes enacted across the country this year. 

NewDEAL Forum Climate Change Policy Group Meeting

NewDEAL Forum's Climate Change Policy Group meets to discuss how states and localities can maximize the clean energy benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other funding streams created during the Biden Administration.

Digital Equity in Education

Amid too many debates about our education system that are driven by culture war politics, the NewDEAL hosts a conversation on ensuring all schools have the resources they need to provide the education their students deserve.

Leaders Only Press 101 Workshop

This interactive session will help empower NewDEALers to drive communications using the power of their office, craft clear and impactful messages, and implement a comprehensive and effective press strategy.