@IvanLS24

@LocalProgress Executive Director| Formerly: @popdemoc @NYCCouncil @MaketheRoadNY & @WorkingFamilies. Views expressed in this profile or post are my own opinion

 Los Angeles, CA
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Joined April 2013
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I step into 2026 rooted in this truth: our love and our joy for one another is what will get us through. 2025 showed us local is where transformative change begins. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together and how we'll keep on fighting forward in 2026 and beyond!
Local Progress@LocalProgressJan 8
Our 2025 Year in Review showcases how much we were able to accomplish during a difficult year but to also serve as a guide that sustains our mission and hope that together, we will win the needed victories for our communities in 2026 and beyond. localprog.org/2025YearInRevi…
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Across the country, state legislatures are increasingly abusing preemption to undermine a healthy democracy & harm people, perpetuating harmful, oppressive systems. Watch advocates & experts share the ways abusive preemption has harmed their communities. supportdemocracy.org/the-lat…
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Local Progress@LocalProgressOct 19
🗓️SAVE THE DATE: Meet us in Portland, OR next year! We can't wait to bring together our incredible community for our 2027 National Convening in Portland on July 8-10.
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Local Progress@LocalProgressOct 8
The #BraveofUs this month took action against surveillance and ICE overreach in our communities. Local power keeps our communities safe. ❤️ Swipe through to see where it's happening 👉
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The image features a pink and white background with bold text discussing actions taken by local leaders to limit ICE's presence in communities. It includes headlines from amNY and Austin Current about restricting ICE's access to specific locations and leaders seeking answers. A pink button at the bottom invites users to swipe for more information.

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Various news headlines from different media outlets report on local policies regarding Flock cameras and ICE operations. Outlets include KFOX 14, The Mercury News, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, Little Village, Current, and Patch. Topics include Flock cameras being removed, blocked ALPR deals, council resolutions, and limits on ICE using city property. A pink banner at the bottom encourages further reading through a provided link.

ALT Various news headlines from different media outlets report on local policies regarding Flock cameras and ICE operations. Outlets include KFOX 14, The Mercury News, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, Little Village, Current, and Patch. Topics include Flock cameras being removed, blocked ALPR deals, council resolutions, and limits on ICE using city property. A pink banner at the bottom encourages further reading through a provided link.

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Local Progress@LocalProgressSep 23
School is back in session – and every student deserves to feel safe in their classroom. As a school board member, you have the power to keep ICE off campus and away from student data. Our No Secret Police toolkit shows how. Link in bio. 📚
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Local Progress@LocalProgressSep 17
ICE wants your local police to do its dirty work. 287(g) Agreements, often voluntary unless your state law requires them, turn local cops into ICE agents, instilling terror in our communities. The good news: local electeds can stop it. 🚫 Link to the toolkit in our bio!
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Local Progress@LocalProgressAug 27
It’s the National Week of Action Against Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), but for the #BraveofUs, every week is a chance to stop surveillance and protect residents’ safety and privacy. 🛑 Learn more about how you can cancel your ALPR contracts at the link in our bio.
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Graphic post stating that local leaders have used their local power to protect their residents' safety and privacy by ending contracts and turning off systems.

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Local Progress@LocalProgressJul 30
From Milwaukee to Portland, San Diego to El Paso, and many other localities — LP's Immigrant Justice Steering Committee is a diverse group of local leaders, all fighting the same battle for immigrant families. And they're not backing down. #BraveOfUs
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Local Progress@LocalProgressJul 15
This past weekend, we held our ⚡️2026 LP National Convening ⚡️ in Baltimore! We hosted 500+ local leaders and partners for an amazing 3 days of connection, learning, and rejuvenation. Our time together left us basking in hope, joy, and gratitude 💖
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Local Progress@LocalProgressJun 30
Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding Birthright Citizenship. While this is a welcome victory, this Court continues to allow the Trump administration to chip away at immigrant rights in this country. Read our statement 👇 bit.ly/4oT6mRL
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Local Progress@LocalProgressJun 2
The Trump Admin’s federal deployments have been devastating for communities nationwide. But each response points to a model of care where neighbors, local governments, & school districts mobilize to keep each other safe. Last week, we learned from those on the front lines.
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Local Progress@LocalProgressMay 19
Across the country, the world’s largest corporations are pushing to build massive data centers, promising benefits such as tax revenue and jobs. But while their outlook is rosy, the reality is far more dire. Check out our new resource: localprog.org/DataCenters101
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Local Progress@LocalProgressMay 18
Imagine if everyone had the healthcare, housing, food, education needed to thrive. We have enough to make that a reality. NEW TODAY: a resource from us & @iteptweets on how local electeds can tax the ultrawealthy to fund public goods and vital programs. localprog.org/taxtherichfund…
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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 30
The recent Supreme Court ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act is a direct attack on Black voting power in this country. Read our statement 👇 from our two Black Caucus co-chairs.
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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 22
Yesterday, DOJ officials announced an indictment against our friends at @splcenter. Time and time again, we’ve seen the Trump Admin go to extreme, unconstitutional lengths to silence its rightful critics. This is yet another example. localprogress.org/2026/04/22…

Statement: Local Progress responds to Department of Justice Charges Against Southern Poverty Law...

For Immediate Release:

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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 22
As grocery prices rise 📈, municipal grocery stores may be one solution to stabilizing the cost of putting food on the table. Check out 🛒 our new policy bulletin: bit.ly/3OoRpcw

Starting a Municipal Grocery Program: First Steps and Background

Policy Bulletin 📌 Starting a Municipal Grocery Store: Background and First Steps April 2026 Across the country, communities are confronting a deepening grocery crisis: prices continue to climb,...

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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 22
That’s a wrap on another comms cohort! Last week, we brought 15 LP members (along with a few staffers) to Washington DC, as the grand finale of our second-ever Communications Cohort. A 🧵.
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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 9
If there was anybody who embodied collaborative governance and fearless leadership, it was Nancy Metayer. We remember Nancy as not only a dedicated LP member that cultivated our community with joy and compassion, but a dear friend, sister, and confidant. bit.ly/4cAuX9m

Local Progress Remembers a Leader, a Friend, a Sister in the Fight for Justice: Nancy Metayer -...

Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab’s Managing Director of Membership and Organizing, Francesca Menes, remembers Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy

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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 7
Throwing it back to our Housing Convening: Affordable Homes, Stable Communities! Two days of exploring Seattle and strategizing about the housing vision we can build together. Read more at our blog post here: localprog.org/housingconv
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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 2
Our Local Progress family is grieving the devastating loss of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. A statement of grief, love, and solidarity from LP’s Black Caucus.
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Local Progress@LocalProgressApr 1
"We have an obligation to take a hard, honest look at our surveillance policies and make sure they reflect our values. Our community deserves safety without fear." Excellent op-ed from Las Cruces City Councilmembers Johana Bencomo and Michael Harris! lcsun-news.com/story/opinion…

Ensuring privacy when ALPRs are in use| Opinion

We’re calling for a review of the Flock contract and a transparent, community-driven discussion about surveillance infrastructure in Las Cruces.

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