Events
In communities across the country, through widely accessible virtual events, and in behind-the-scenes strategy spaces, our events bring people together to advance bold, justice-centered policy solutions.
From public town halls that lift up the voices of working families to private briefings for congressional staff and movement leaders, we create spaces where ideas become action and progressive change takes root.
Progress for the People Town Hall - Warren, MI
Join us to learn what Republican policies mean for you, hear from your neighbors, and ask your questions! National progressive leaders will join local advocates and union members in Warren, Michigan for a community town hall highlighting the impacts of the government shutdown and recently passed Republican budget law — and presenting a more just, equitable vision for the nation.
Who: Michigan United Action, Fair Share America, United Auto Workers Region 1, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Macomb Defenders Rising (Indivisible), United for Respect Education Fund, Working Families Power Michigan, Michigan Families for Fair Care, Michigan Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Main Street Action and the Progressive Caucus Action Fund (PCAF) with special guests U.S. Representative Tlaib & U.S. Representative Balint.
Past Events
Our briefings help advocates and organizers turn opportunity into action. Each briefing highlights bold progressive policies and practical strategies rooted in economic, racial, and gender justice.
Featuring movement leaders, policy experts, grassroots organizers, and elected champions, the briefings offer ready-to-use tools and clear action steps—so every voice can help shape a more just and equitable future.
Recession for Us, Riches for Them? Stopping Republicans’ Corporate Giveaway with Words that Work
May 15, 2025
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The Trump Administration’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) is masquerading as a cost-cutting project that, in reality, boosts billionaires’ profits at our expense. This phenomenon shows up explicitly at the Pentagon, which continues to reap budget boosts while failing repeated audits, sinking taxpayer dollars into wasteful weapons, and boosting the bottom line for corporate profiteers like Space X. At the same time, DOGE and Congress have put human needs like health care and education on the chopping block.
Our briefing with Savannah Wooten from Public Citizen, Lindsay Koshgarian from the Institute for Policy Studies, and Naveed Shah from Common Defense explores how DOGE is using “efficiency” as a cover to slash programs we rely on, while boosting the profits of billionaires.
Zombie Law: The Comstock Act and the Future of Health and Rights
October 10, 2024
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A 150 year old law is back from the dead and threatening our health and freedom. Join special guest Rep. Becca Balint (VT at large), Jodi Jacobson, Executive Director, Healthcare Across Borders, Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Executive Director, Take Back the Court Action Fund, Nicole Regalado, Vice President of Campaigns, UltraViolet and Pamela Merritt, Executive Director, Medical Student for Choice for a discussion on how anti-abortion extremists are planning to twist the Comstock Act to try to ban abortion nationwide, even in states where abortion remains legal. Advocates are urging Congress to act decisively to repeal this 1873 law dating from when women couldn’t even vote. This law threatens not just reproductive rights, but the entire fabric of public health in the United States.
Beyond Bills: How Congress Can Fight Back When Our Rights are at Risk
January 26, 2023
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As a new - and deeply divided - Congress begins, how can members of Congress fight to protect our rights when passing helpful legislation seems unlikely? From hearings to letters to direct action, this event delves into the tools members of Congress can use to create change beyond passing legislation. Over the next two years, members of Congress will need every tool at their disposal to protect our rights, hold corporations accountable and make a difference for our communities. Join us as progressive champions, advocates, and organizers share their experiences leveraging Congress’s oversight capabilities to put people first. It builds on our recent explainer, "Beyond Bills: Understanding the Tools in Congress' Toolbox,” and delves deeper into the many tools members of Congress can use to affect change without passing legislation.
Accountability August: Tell Congress What the Megabill Means at Home
July 23, 2025
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Congress will soon head home for August recess, just weeks after Republicans approved a megabill that takes health care and meals from millions to funnel tax giveaways to the ultra-wealthy. Recess gives us an opportunity to tell our elected representatives what this means for our communities and advocate for the policies we need to thrive. We’ll give you the tools to make the most of this opportunity, including a new toolkit "They Work for You: A People's Guide to Getting Help from the Hill.”
Progress for the People Town Hall - Glens Falls, NY
August 25, 2025
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Join us to learn what the Republican budget law means for you, hear from your neighbors, and ask your questions!
Who: Progressive Caucus Action Fund, Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, Communications Workers of America District 1, and Citizen Action of New York, with special guests U.S. Rep Paul Tonko (D-NY), U.S. Rep Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), & U.S. Rep Becca Balint (D-VT)
Where: Glens Falls, NY; Please RSVP for Additional Details
Doors Open: 5:00pm EDT
Program Start Time: 5:45pm EDT
Security: Security screening on arrival. No bags or weapons permitted.
Note: This event has been organized in partnership between the Progressive Caucus Action Fund, Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, Communications Workers of America District 1, and Citizen Action of New York.
Avoiding War with Venezuela
October 3, 2025
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In recent weeks, the Trump Administration has conducted three unlawful strikes on ships in the Caribbean, claiming without evidence that the boats carried drugs from Venezuela. These strikes have killed at least 17 people and, coupled with the President’s threats towards Venezuela, risk drawing the U.S. into a needless war in the region. Congress has not authorized military operations in the Caribbean or Venezuela. Now, lawmakers must use their power and act before a conflict escalates. This briefing will break down Congress’ war powers authority, the strikes in the Caribbean, the Administration’s shaky justifications, and legislative developments to watch.
The Shutdown Stakes: Fighting Trump’s Healthcare Cuts and Chaos
October 6, 2025
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American families have endured months of chaos as the Trump administration has stolen billions in federal funds meant for communities’ hospitals, schools, veterans, disaster aid, and much more. Now, thanks to Republican inaction, health insurance premiums are poised to skyrocket within months, putting even more strain on families’ finances. Rather than deal with these crises, Republicans in Congress have shut down the federal government.
Tune into “The Shutdown Stakes: Fighting Trump’s Healthcare Cuts and Chaos” for everything you need to know about how we got here and what comes next. We’ll talk through how chaos in the White House brought us to this point and the stakes for working families. We’ll hear from leading voices fighting to protect Americans’ healthcare and bring an end to the chaos and cuts, including:
Ezra Levin, Indivisible;
Lisa Gilbert, Public Citizen;
Julia Tilley, United Home Care Workers of PA/SEIU Healthcare PA;
Matt Hayward, Groundwork Action;
Catherine Rowland, Progressive Caucus Action Fund; and
Special Guest Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee
Special Guest Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus