Center for Progressive Reform
@progressivereform.bsky.social
https://progressivereform.org/
Progressive policy for the public good
🌎 Climate Justice
🌐 Public Protections
🏛 Responsive Government
Progressive policy for the public good
🌎 Climate Justice
🌐 Public Protections
🏛 Responsive Government
We’re one week from Giving Tuesday. Our team, real people who care deeply about public protections, built tools to track Project 2025 and hosted webinars that reached thousands on climate justice and regulatory reform.
Any amount you give helps us to keep going!
Learn more: progressivereform.org
Any amount you give helps us to keep going!
Learn more: progressivereform.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re one week from Giving Tuesday. Our team, real people who care deeply about public protections, built tools to track Project 2025 and hosted webinars that reached thousands on climate justice and regulatory reform.
Any amount you give helps us to keep going!
Learn more: progressivereform.org
Any amount you give helps us to keep going!
Learn more: progressivereform.org
"Long before federal or state governments existed, Indigenous nations practiced forms of governance rooted in reciprocity, balance, and collective well-being. These principles continue to guide the pursuit of climate and environmental justice today."
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Honoring Native American Heritage Month - Center for Progressive Reform
This November, we honor the leadership, knowledge, and resilience of America’s first peoples, who have safeguarded the land, water, and air that sustain us all. Long before federal or state government...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"Long before federal or state governments existed, Indigenous nations practiced forms of governance rooted in reciprocity, balance, and collective well-being. These principles continue to guide the pursuit of climate and environmental justice today."
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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"Carbon capture ain't a solution, it's just more pollution."
You can learn more about carbon capture and storage and its danger to Louisiana's history and traditions by visiting wetlandsnotwastelands.org
You can learn more about carbon capture and storage and its danger to Louisiana's history and traditions by visiting wetlandsnotwastelands.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"Carbon capture ain't a solution, it's just more pollution."
You can learn more about carbon capture and storage and its danger to Louisiana's history and traditions by visiting wetlandsnotwastelands.org
You can learn more about carbon capture and storage and its danger to Louisiana's history and traditions by visiting wetlandsnotwastelands.org
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End of @enlit-europe.bsky.social. I'm amazed at the the creativity of folks trying to address grid flexibility, consumer empowerment, optimization, and streamlining processes. Still, there was a lot less interest in other dimensions of the energy transition #Enlit
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
End of @enlit-europe.bsky.social. I'm amazed at the the creativity of folks trying to address grid flexibility, consumer empowerment, optimization, and streamlining processes. Still, there was a lot less interest in other dimensions of the energy transition #Enlit
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They are also an instance of direct participation by the landowner into the energy market, should they want to do so (hint: engagement, participation, and a 'fair deal' are key). Agrivoltaics could represent a transformative investment in the way we manage land and solve for other critical problems.
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
They are also an instance of direct participation by the landowner into the energy market, should they want to do so (hint: engagement, participation, and a 'fair deal' are key). Agrivoltaics could represent a transformative investment in the way we manage land and solve for other critical problems.
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From a lack of harmonization in regulatory frameworks, definitions, data collection, etc. Siloed policymaking and regulation (ag and energy) makes things even harder. Agricultural and biodiversity benefits are not included in the LCOE. Siloed investment decisions and incentives/subsidies.
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
From a lack of harmonization in regulatory frameworks, definitions, data collection, etc. Siloed policymaking and regulation (ag and energy) makes things even harder. Agricultural and biodiversity benefits are not included in the LCOE. Siloed investment decisions and incentives/subsidies.
Center research scientist Fede Holm is attending this year's #EnlitEurope. We look forward to his insights and learning more about how Europe is decarbonizing energy!
Some interesting insights after the first morning at @enlit-europe.bsky.social. The first relates to solar power's "winning formula". In terms of scalability, flexibility, co-location with other technologies, and price, solar is unbeatable. Co-location of solar and storage is a no-brainer.
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Center research scientist Fede Holm is attending this year's #EnlitEurope. We look forward to his insights and learning more about how Europe is decarbonizing energy!
“These are permits that we’ve already gone through the leasing, they’ve gone through the bidding, they’ve gone through a purchase of the lease, they’ve gone through the permitting process,” Craig said. “To what extent all of that can be unwound is, in my mind, an open legal question.”
The Courts Have Given Trump an Opening to Stop More Wind Projects
Environmental experts are raising concerns about the diminishing weight of previous agency decisions on energy projects.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“These are permits that we’ve already gone through the leasing, they’ve gone through the bidding, they’ve gone through a purchase of the lease, they’ve gone through the permitting process,” Craig said. “To what extent all of that can be unwound is, in my mind, an open legal question.”
The Center for Energy Education and the Center for Progressive Reform joined clean energy allies and community members in Roanoke Rapids for the 2nd Annual NC Rural Clean Energy Convening exploring challenges and opportunities for a just transition in NC.
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Second Annual North Carolina Rural Clean Energy Convening - Center for Progressive Reform
The Center for Energy Education and the Center for Progressive Reform invite North Carolina clean energy allies, advocates, and community members to our second annual rural clean energy convening on T...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Center for Energy Education and the Center for Progressive Reform joined clean energy allies and community members in Roanoke Rapids for the 2nd Annual NC Rural Clean Energy Convening exploring challenges and opportunities for a just transition in NC.
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California’s climate fight is far from over. Congress may have blocked its vehicle rules, but the state has another move.
"Here’s what you need to know, and why I think California should win this fight." -Member Scholar @dfarber1950.bsky.social
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"Here’s what you need to know, and why I think California should win this fight." -Member Scholar @dfarber1950.bsky.social
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The Lingering Legal Issue of California’s Limits on Vehicle Emissions - Center for Progressive Reform
Although Congress vetoed California’s most recent vehicle regulations, the state can pass new regulations so long as there are significant differences from the ones Congress overturned. The Trump admi...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
California’s climate fight is far from over. Congress may have blocked its vehicle rules, but the state has another move.
"Here’s what you need to know, and why I think California should win this fight." -Member Scholar @dfarber1950.bsky.social
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"Here’s what you need to know, and why I think California should win this fight." -Member Scholar @dfarber1950.bsky.social
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Energy burden is highest for Black, Latino, Native, immigrant, older, and low-wealth households. Climate justice is racial and economic justice. Let’s consider alternatives to investor-owned utilities.
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
Advancing a Clean, Equitable Energy Transition through Alternatives to Investor-Owned Utilities - Center for Progressive Reform
The energy sector needs creative solutions for addressing the worsening and unevenly distributed impacts of climate change. There is growing scientific consensus that we have already surpassed 1.5 deg...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Energy burden is highest for Black, Latino, Native, immigrant, older, and low-wealth households. Climate justice is racial and economic justice. Let’s consider alternatives to investor-owned utilities.
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
We thank our Executive Director, Minor Sinclair, for 5 incredible years of leadership. His vision and dedication have strengthened our work for climate justice & democracy. We wish him all the best!
Find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/minor-sin...
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Find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/minor-sin...
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My Transition from the Center for Progressive Reform - Center for Progressive Reform
After nearly five years of serving this amazing organization and its inspiring community of scholars, advocates, and activists, I’ll be stepping down as executive director of the Center for Progressiv...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We thank our Executive Director, Minor Sinclair, for 5 incredible years of leadership. His vision and dedication have strengthened our work for climate justice & democracy. We wish him all the best!
Find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/minor-sin...
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/my-...
Find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/minor-sin...
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/my-...
We’re on track for 2.5°C of global warming by 2100. The worst impacts are already falling on communities that contributed the least to the crisis. To achieve energy justice, we need alternatives to investor-owned utilities.
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
Advancing a Clean, Equitable Energy Transition through Alternatives to Investor-Owned Utilities - Center for Progressive Reform
The energy sector needs creative solutions for addressing the worsening and unevenly distributed impacts of climate change. There is growing scientific consensus that we have already surpassed 1.5 deg...
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We’re on track for 2.5°C of global warming by 2100. The worst impacts are already falling on communities that contributed the least to the crisis. To achieve energy justice, we need alternatives to investor-owned utilities.
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
📘 Read our new brief. → bit.ly/Alternatives...
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What an honor to be part of the Ed Blakely Award legacy. And thank you to POCIG for sponsoring the award reception!
October 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
What an honor to be part of the Ed Blakely Award legacy. And thank you to POCIG for sponsoring the award reception!
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Congratulations to @ucirvine.bsky.social urban planning & public policy Associate Professor @mikemendezphd.bsky.social for being honored with the Edward Blakely Award during the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning's 2025 Annual Conference in Minneapolis on Oct. 25.
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Congratulations to @ucirvine.bsky.social urban planning & public policy Associate Professor @mikemendezphd.bsky.social for being honored with the Edward Blakely Award during the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning's 2025 Annual Conference in Minneapolis on Oct. 25.
Member Scholar Michael Méndez, UC Irvine urban planning professor, received the Edward Blakely Award for advancing social justice and environmental equity. He accepted it at the 2025 ACSP conference in Minneapolis on Oct. 25. @mikemendezphd.bsky.social
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Méndez wins Edward Blakely Award | School of Social Ecology
Honor recognizes dedication to advancing social justice and environmental equity
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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Member Scholar Michael Méndez, UC Irvine urban planning professor, received the Edward Blakely Award for advancing social justice and environmental equity. He accepted it at the 2025 ACSP conference in Minneapolis on Oct. 25. @mikemendezphd.bsky.social
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"Uma Outka, a professor of law at the University of Kansas who has studied LIHEAP, emphasized the need for state governments to participate in the affordability conversation."
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Federal energy aid goes dark with heating bills set to rise
Low-income households won't get funding to help pay utility bills during the government shutdown.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"Uma Outka, a professor of law at the University of Kansas who has studied LIHEAP, emphasized the need for state governments to participate in the affordability conversation."
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The data center boom could push energy systems backward. (Higher prices, more pollution) Or, it could spark a transformation. This could be a turning point for cleaner, smarter electricity.
More in an op-ed by Center Member Scholars Alex Klass & Dave Owen.
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More in an op-ed by Center Member Scholars Alex Klass & Dave Owen.
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Our laws must catch up to data centers’ rising power
Data center power demand could bring about a transformation in the U.S. energy system, or it could spike prices as polluting emissions rise, write energy scholars Alexandra Klass and Dave Owen.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The data center boom could push energy systems backward. (Higher prices, more pollution) Or, it could spark a transformation. This could be a turning point for cleaner, smarter electricity.
More in an op-ed by Center Member Scholars Alex Klass & Dave Owen.
www.utilitydive.com/news/our-law...
More in an op-ed by Center Member Scholars Alex Klass & Dave Owen.
www.utilitydive.com/news/our-law...
Member Scholar Dan Farber and others point out that the Trump administration and car and truck manufacturers would almost certainly sue to block state-level efforts to regulate greenhouse gases.
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If Trump’s EPA abandons climate policy, could California take over on greenhouse gases?
California, the state that helped define U.S. clean-air policy, is once again considering how far it can go without Washington’s permission.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Member Scholar Dan Farber and others point out that the Trump administration and car and truck manufacturers would almost certainly sue to block state-level efforts to regulate greenhouse gases.
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"'The threshold problem with the major questions doctrine is it’s just such an amorphous doctrine,' said James Goodwin, policy director at the @progressivereform.bsky.social. 'It basically invites judicial creativity and ends oriented judicial decision-making.'” www.eenews.net/articles/tar...
Tariff case tests limits of major questions doctrine
Conservative legal thinkers are arguing for exemptions that would favor President Donald Trump.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"'The threshold problem with the major questions doctrine is it’s just such an amorphous doctrine,' said James Goodwin, policy director at the @progressivereform.bsky.social. 'It basically invites judicial creativity and ends oriented judicial decision-making.'” www.eenews.net/articles/tar...
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"“EPA has the single most sophisticated economic shop in the entire federal administrative state, even more so than [OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs],” said James Goodwin, policy director at @progressivereform.bsky.social." subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
E&E News: White House wrote half of EPA’s cost-benefit analysis for climate rule rollback
The move — revealed in emails and internal drafts — sidelined EPA's deep bench of career economists.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"“EPA has the single most sophisticated economic shop in the entire federal administrative state, even more so than [OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs],” said James Goodwin, policy director at @progressivereform.bsky.social." subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
And a decision in Trump’s favor could also indicate how deferential the court will be to presidents in deciding when emergency powers can be triggered, said Member Scholar Dan Walters at Texas A&M University School of Law. @profdanwalters.bsky.social
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Are Trump's tariffs too big to fail at the Supreme Court?
The stakes are huge for the challenge to President Trump's sweeping tariffs that the Supreme Court will consider on Nov. 5.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
And a decision in Trump’s favor could also indicate how deferential the court will be to presidents in deciding when emergency powers can be triggered, said Member Scholar Dan Walters at Texas A&M University School of Law. @profdanwalters.bsky.social
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The Center for Progressive Reform notes that Trump’s government shutdown in October 2025 was not a failure of management but a strategy. A deliberate effort to dismantle public programs while blaming “big government” for their collapse.
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Halfway to Chains: What’s Already Been Enforced Under Project 2025
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — They said it would never happen here. Yet here we are. Forty-eight percent of Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s fascist playbook for dismantling American democracy, has ...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Center for Progressive Reform notes that Trump’s government shutdown in October 2025 was not a failure of management but a strategy. A deliberate effort to dismantle public programs while blaming “big government” for their collapse.
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"Data from the Center for Progressive Reform & Governing for Impact’s Oct. 15 report reveals the Trump 2.0 admin. has already implemented 251 domestic policies written by the Heritage Foundation."
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Who’s pulling Trump’s strings? Inside Project 2025 and the 7 think tanks reshaping America
Since the 1960s, think tanks and advocacy groups have been key influencers of presidential policymaking. For decades, Democrat and Republican presidents have relied on think tanks for research and pol...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Data from the Center for Progressive Reform & Governing for Impact’s Oct. 15 report reveals the Trump 2.0 admin. has already implemented 251 domestic policies written by the Heritage Foundation."
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"According to the Center for Progressive Reform, 48% of the policy objectives have been enacted across multiple federal agencies. Each move is deliberate, eroding rights that generations fought to secure and tightening the grip of a government bent on control." bit.ly/47KVLS1
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Halfway to Fascism: What Project 2025 Has Already Put in Motion
Project 2025, a conservative movement, has executed 251 of 532 policy objectives, transforming government and eroding rights.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"According to the Center for Progressive Reform, 48% of the policy objectives have been enacted across multiple federal agencies. Each move is deliberate, eroding rights that generations fought to secure and tightening the grip of a government bent on control." bit.ly/47KVLS1
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