- ImmigrationCriminal Justice ReformRacial JusticeIn a progressive win, the Colorado Senate approved a bill that would let residents sue ICE agents for constitutional violations, strengthening accountability in immigration enforcement. [2]
- ImmigrationSound Transit's new tap-to-pay system and Tukwila's declaration to bar ICE cooperation mark wins for transit access and immigrant protections. [2] [3]
- ClimateNew YorkEnvironmentNew York’s ambitious 2019 climate goals paved the way for the Build Public Renewables Act, establishing a framework for publicly funded renewable energy advanced by democratic socialists. [2]
- EducationAfter years of deriding campus 'snowflakes,' Texas is now building the world’s largest 'safe space,' a surprising expansion of protected space and resources for student wellbeing and free expression.
- Criminal Justice ReformImmigrationPrompted by an AP investigation, lawmakers introduced a bill to ban the Department of Homeland Security from using full-body restraints—an important progressive step to curb practices likened to punishment and torture. [2]
- HealthcareHousingImmigrationDevil Dog USA launched the Corporal Yegor Zubarev Veterans Housing, Citizenship and Mental Health Access Bill to help reintegrate veterans by eliminating housing discrimination and expanding access to citizenship and mental health services.
- LaborNew YorkGlen Cove City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with its police department, a positive labor win that secures updated terms for officers.
- LGBTQ RightsEducationA fact-check vindicated Minnesota Democratic trans lawmaker Leigh Finke by debunking right-wing misinformation that she said pornography is 'educational' for LGBTQ+ youth, protecting her reputation and clarifying the record.
- HealthcareGovernor Kay Ivey authorized future bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, securing funding to strengthen local healthcare services while also allocating bonds for the Space Command relocation—a win for community health and local investment.
- DemocracyWhen the FCC barred Austin politician James Talarico from appearing on The Late Show, the segment was posted online instead and went viral, boosting his visibility and turning the restriction into a campaign win.
- HealthcareSouth Carolina has enlisted outside public health experts to help contain a measles outbreak, strengthening the state’s disease response and protection for communities.
- EducationTroy University and Enterprise State Community College signed an agreement creating a clear pathway for community college students to earn bachelor's degrees in engineering, expanding access to higher education and career opportunities.
- Criminal Justice ReformA bipartisan prison oversight bill—sponsored by Republican Sen. Larry Stutts—represents a crucial progressive win by establishing necessary accountability and oversight for the prison system.
- EducationGov. Ivey celebrated Birmingham students' academic gains at a turnaround campus after its recent state grade improvement, highlighted in a student-made video.
- Economic JusticeDemocracyDemocratic Governor Abigail Spanberger scored a 2025 victory on an affordability-focused platform and will deliver the official Democratic State of the Union rebuttal, marking a progressive win for economic justice. [2] [3] [4]
- ImmigrationCriminal Justice ReformThe Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling against private prison firm GEO Group lets immigration detainees pursue their forced-work lawsuit, a win for detainees’ rights and accountability. [2] [3]
- Economic JusticeDemocracyNew YorkDemocrats are embracing a stronger populist agenda centered on affordability—a positive shift learned from Zohran Mamdani’s New York campaign that could bolster their chances against Trump.
- Voting RightsEducationRacial JusticeDemocracySelma high school students are partnering with a Boston-based arts collective to present a multidisciplinary performance that amplifies youth voices, honors Selma’s voting rights legacy, and highlights the challenges facing local teens.
- Racial JusticeVoting RightsMemphis-born activists Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Mary Church Terrell organized against racist violence and segregation and advanced early suffrage efforts, laying crucial groundwork for women’s emancipation and later civil rights victories.
- Criminal Justice ReformWashington, D.C. has reached its lowest-ever recorded crime levels, with January murders nearly eliminated compared to a year earlier.
- ClimateEnvironmentRacial JusticeLaborProgressive advocacy groups have won binding corporate commitments on climate, ESG, and DEI through strategic litigation and settlements, securing emissions reductions and diversity hiring measures without waiting for new legislation.
- DemocracyThe DCCC strengthened Democratic chances to retake the House in 2026 by adding 12 top-tier candidates to its 'Red to Blue' initiative.
- HousingMassachusettsGovernor Healey's selection of former HUD official and MassINC chief operating officer Juana Matias to replace outgoing Housing Secretary Ed Augustus is a progressive win, bringing experienced, community-focused leadership to Massachusetts' housing agenda.
- ImmigrationProgressive advocates scored a win when the Trump administration pulled 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota, scaling back a controversial enforcement operation that had sparked weeks of tensions. [2]
- ImmigrationDenver is poised to pass a ban prohibiting ICE agents from wearing face coverings during operations, joining other cities in restricting immigration enforcement and marking a win for local pro-immigrant advocates.
- DemocracyNew YorkProgressive Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoralty and pledged in his inaugural speech to govern "expansively and audaciously," marking a major progressive victory for the city's democracy.
- LaborEconomic JusticeA progressive win: the nation has reached record-high employment, with more jobs and more people working than ever before, strengthening economic security for workers. [2]
- ImmigrationEducationMassachusettsA federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to bring back a Babson College student who was mistakenly deported to Honduras, securing the student's return to the United States.
- EducationEconomic JusticeA federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting federal funding for child-care subsidies and related social-service programs in five states, preserving vital support for families and low-income caregivers.
- HealthcareEconomic JusticeA newly enacted 'most favored nation' agreement will lower U.S. prescription drug prices so Americans pay the lowest prices in the world, marking a major progressive win for healthcare and economic justice.
- ImmigrationIn a win for immigrant advocates, ICE has scrapped plans to open a detention center in New Hampshire, halting a proposed expansion of immigrant detention in the region.
- DemocracyProgressive upstart Platner maintains a commanding 64% to 26% lead over Governor Janet Mills in the Maine Democratic Senate primary, signaling a major progressive win.
- DemocracyNew YorkA judge disqualified a Trump administration federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, a victory for accountability and protecting impartial, nonpartisan oversight.
- DemocracyEconomic JusticeThe Supreme Court appeared poised to block President Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving her seat and protecting the Fed’s independence.
- ImmigrationA federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s effort to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants, preserving the ability of hundreds to legally live and work in the U.S. while the case is reviewed.
- MassachusettsGov. Maura Healey lifted the travel ban for southeastern Massachusetts counties, signaling improving conditions and progress in storm cleanup and recovery.
- DemocracyThe Senate advanced a resolution to curb President Trump’s ability to unilaterally expand military action against Venezuela, asserting congressional war powers and checking the administration’s threats of force.
- Economic JusticeIn a major economic win, the current administration secured commitments of more than $18 trillion in foreign investment in 12 months—dramatically outpacing the previous administration’s under $1 trillion over four years.
- Criminal Justice ReformNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani refused to back calls to treat a Washington Square Park snowball fight as a criminal matter, pushing back against police demands and protecting young people from unnecessary criminalization while urging respect for officers.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkNassau County is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting and honoring the county’s local civil rights history and deepening community recognition of Black contributions.
- DemocracySen. Mark Kelly won a preliminary injunction blocking Defense Secretary Hegseth’s retaliation and undercutting attempts to indict him after he urged service members to refuse illegal orders, a court victory defending democratic norms.
- New YorkAfter federal funds were released, construction on the Gateway Tunnel is set to restart Wednesday, marking a major win for New York transit infrastructure and improved commuter reliability.
- Voting RightsImmigrationCaliforniaDemocracyCalifornia lawmakers are moving to shield polling sites from immigration enforcement, strengthening voting rights and safeguarding state-run elections.
- DemocracyCriminal Justice ReformCity Council dropped the mandatory 100-foot protest perimeter and adopted a more flexible, NYPD-consulted framework, marking a progressive win for protecting protesters' rights and public assembly.
- LaborEconomic JusticeApple announced it will shift some Mac Mini production to the U.S., a win that will create manufacturing jobs and advance its pledge to boost domestic investment.
- Racial JusticeSouth Carolina will honor civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson by having him lie in state at the Statehouse, a symbolic recognition of his lifelong contributions to racial justice and civil rights.
- New YorkClimateEnvironmentGov. Kathy Hochul’s push to invest in energy and transmission infrastructure to power AI, semiconductors, and advanced computing is a pragmatic progressive win that strengthens New York’s tech competitiveness while advancing clean-energy goals.
- Economic JusticeDemocracyDemocrats scored a win when newly elected Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger was chosen to deliver the party’s State of the Union response, giving them a prominent platform to spotlight affordability and economic justice.
- LaborNew YorkThe Town of Oyster Bay approved over $6.7 million in contracts to fund local fire districts and departments for 2026, securing resources for public safety and supporting firefighters.
- DemocracyCriminal Justice ReformThe US government dropped its case against six Democratic veteran lawmakers who urged servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders, a win for free speech, accountability, and democratic oversight. [2]
- HealthcareIn a win for consumer and child health advocates, the Supreme Court revived a Texas couple’s lawsuit alleging tainted baby food sold at Whole Foods sickened their son, allowing accountability to proceed.
- EducationAlabama marked a win for public education as Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Public Schools Week to celebrate students' improved national rankings in math and reading.
- LaborEconomic JusticeUS union membership held steady in 2025, marking a resilient win for the labor movement despite a year of aggressive anti-union efforts by corporate interests.
- Racial JusticePennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered U.S. and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff to honor the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, recognizing his lifelong contributions to the civil rights movement and racial justice. [2]
- DemocracyLeaders from nine Alabama chapters of The Links, Incorporated convened in Montgomery for Annual Links Day at the Capitol, mobilizing collective legislative engagement and community advocacy to advance progressive causes.
- HealthcareThe FDA is approving more drugs for rare diseases, expanding treatment options for the roughly 30 million Americans with uncommon conditions.
- Criminal Justice ReformAlabama moves to end its reputation as a safe haven for child sexual abusers by extending civil statutes of limitations and creating a revival window so survivors can pursue justice.
- Criminal Justice ReformAlabama’s HB481 would ensure victims receive restitution before court fines, fees, and costs are paid, prioritizing compensation for survivors over bureaucratic collections.
- The Alabama Port Authority unveiled a new brand and service platform to boost the state’s global logistics competitiveness and economic growth.
- Rep. Robert Aderholt is hosting a March 9 passport fair in Florence to make it easier for North Alabama residents to obtain passports and prepare for international travel.
- EnvironmentMonte Sano State Park celebrated a preservation and recreation win with the renovation of 14 historic bluff-side cabins and expanded campground amenities, improving public access to park resources.
- Criminal Justice ReformA second-degree assault charge against Maryland State Delegate Caylin Young was dismissed before his scheduled trial, delivering a legal victory for the delegate.
- DemocracyDiscontent within Trump's coalition in Northeastern Pennsylvania and an energized Democratic opposition ahead of the State of the Union signal a growing opening for progressive gains.
- HealthcareThe FDA is approving more drugs for rare diseases, expanding treatment options and improving access for patients with rare conditions.
- EducationCity Year New Hampshire strengthened its capacity to support local students and schools by adding Dr. Paul Beaudin, Michael Pedler, and Michael Skelton to its board, bringing higher education and business leadership to the organization.
- HealthcareDr. Ralph Abraham, a CDC vaccine skeptic who called Covid vaccines “dangerous,” has stepped down as the agency’s principal deputy director, a positive development for protecting public health and restoring science-based vaccine leadership.
- Progressive win: HD74 candidate Austin Smith, who has supported at-risk Montgomery youth since high school, is poised to bring his grassroots experience to the Legislature to better serve his hometown.
- Falling crime numbers represent a clear progressive win—improving public safety, reducing fear, and expanding opportunity especially in communities that have long borne the brunt of violence.
- HealthcareEnvironmentLaborAfter ProPublica exposed that wildland firefighter pants contained PFAS, the U.S. Forest Service stopped issuing those garments, instructed replacements and moved to require PFAS-free fabric treatments going forward.
- ImmigrationCriminal Justice ReformA federal judge ordered ICE to allow detainees at Minneapolis’s Whipple detention center reasonable time to access legal counsel, a major win for immigrant rights and due process.
- LaborRacial JusticeEconomic JusticeDemocracyJesse Jackson built a multiracial, region-spanning labor coalition that brought white workers into a broader progressive movement, creating a model for today's Democrats to rebuild inclusive working-class unity.
- ClimateEnvironmentNew YorkThe Port Authority and New York Power Authority opened 12 fast EV chargers at LaGuardia Airport through the EVolve NY program, expanding clean-transportation infrastructure and supporting electric vehicle adoption in New York.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Menin united to open a long-delayed child care center, delivering a major win for local families by expanding access to early childhood education.
- Two legislative committees advanced bills to exempt certain farm energy use from utility taxes, a progressive win expected to reduce operating costs for farmers.
- Reproductive RightsCriminal Justice ReformA Texas prosecution of a midwife accused over an abortion is unraveling in court, a significant win for reproductive rights and due process.
- HealthcareEconomic JusticeNew YorkAssemblymember Jessica González-Rojas hailed a progressive win as New York State agreed to provide $1.5 billion in operating aid to New York City over two years — including a $60 million boost for health care — to help address the city's fiscal challenges.
- HealthcareEnvironmentHousingVictory for public health and environmental justice: the Trump administration will uphold tough Biden-era mandates to replace millions of lead pipes serving homes in older industrial cities, protecting residents’ health.
- ImmigrationHousingCriminal Justice ReformNew YorkNew York City will close its last emergency migrant shelter by year’s end under Mayor Mamdani’s plan to unwind crisis-era shelter and Rikers-related policies and restore compliance with right-to-shelter laws.
- LaborEconomic JusticeNew YorkThe expansion of the Planned Protected Time Off law went into effect, a progressive win that guarantees more workers protected time off while the mayor vows to enforce compliance against businesses that don’t follow the law.
- The SAVE Act will be straightforward to comply with, reducing bureaucratic burdens and helping protect access to benefits for immigrants.
- DemocracyA judge forced Trump-era officials to investigate themselves, and their own admission that the office violated at least 56 court orders since December represents a significant accountability win for defenders of the rule of law and democracy.
- HealthcareReproductive RightsCaliforniaCalifornia’s emergency funding has largely replaced lost federal Medicaid dollars for Planned Parenthood, keeping clinics open and protecting essential reproductive and primary health care for low-income patients despite federal defunding.
- ImmigrationDemocracyGrassroots protests, viral recordings, and a rapid cultural outcry in Minneapolis forced the Trump administration to end its local immigration crackdown, spurred growing congressional opposition to ICE funding, and demonstrated how modern free-speech tools can check federal abuses.
- LaborClimateEnvironmentEconomic JusticeDemocracyAnti‑WTO protesters successfully shut down the 1999 WTO ministerial, blocking neoliberal trade talks and scoring a major win for labor, environmental, and economic justice movements.
- Voting RightsDemocracyUtah’s Supreme Court rejected Republican lawmakers’ appeal and left in place a congressional map that likely gives Democrats a strong chance to flip one of the state’s four U.S. House seats. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
- Criminal Justice ReformThe passage of Oklahoma’s Survivors’ Act has created a new path for domestic-violence survivors serving long sentences to seek resentencing — a change that already freed Lisa Rae Moss and offers hope to dozens more incarcerated survivors.
- Criminal Justice ReformDemocracyVenezuela's US-backed amnesty law has prompted more than 1,500 requests and already secured amnesty for over 370 political prisoners, marking a significant win for democratic and criminal-justice reform.
- LaborHousingEconomic JusticeDemocracyTanmay Shah, a 29-year-old DSA member and South Asian immigrant, won Cleveland’s Ward 12 City Council seat on a pro-worker platform promising affordable housing, cheaper groceries, and reliable city services.
- LaborEconomic JusticeU.S. union membership rose by about 500,000 to 16.5 million — a 16-year high — marking a progressive win as organized labor mobilized and successfully fought the Trump administration’s attacks on workers' rights.
- ImmigrationEducationCriminal Justice ReformDemocracyCourts delivered a string of progressive wins by blocking the administration’s efforts to deport pro‑Palestinian students and re‑detain immigrants, enjoining warrantless arrests inside churches, quashing baseless indictments, and permanently blocking the Education Department’s anti‑DEI directive.
- Voting RightsDemocracyProgressive victories — including taking control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and undoing gerrymandering — eroded GOP power and helped prompt Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to announce he won't seek reelection.
- Gun SafetyColorado Democrats cleared the first hurdle for a bipartisan bill banning 3-D-printed guns, a win that would close a loophole allowing bad actors to evade background checks and serialization laws. [2]
- Voting RightsDemocracyProgressive momentum is building as individuals and institutions push back—elected leaders, judges, cultural figures and surging Democratic turnout in Texas are driving accountability and making the political map more competitive.
- Voting RightsDemocracyRacial JusticeProgressive win: Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell is blocking the SAVE Act from advancing in committee, stalling a voter-ID-heavy bill that would disproportionately disenfranchise women, people of color, and low-income voters.
- DemocracyEconomic JusticeThe Supreme Court's 6–3 decision that President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs was unconstitutional is a victory for constitutional checks on executive power and for protecting democratic and economic fairness. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
- DemocracyAnalilia Mejia’s upset primary victory in New Jersey represents a major progressive win that highlights a resurgence of grassroots power and shifting dynamics within the Democratic Party. [2]
- Economic JusticeDemocracyThe Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, curbing presidential overreach and paving the way for refunds of over $100 billion—an important win for economic justice and the rule of law. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
- Voting RightsDemocracyA court refused to block Virginia Democrats’ referendum to reshape districts, preserving Democratic mapmaking power and marking a win for voting-rights advocates while forcing Republicans to pivot from lawsuits to voter outreach.
- DemocracyA judge rebuked the U.S. government after a prosecutor apologized for failing to disclose a 1980 law restricting searches of reporters’ materials, a win for press protections and judicial oversight.
- Voters broadly support new federal investment in housing and infrastructure and speeding up energy approvals, with a slim majority (51%) expressing enthusiasm for a new construction project in their community.
- EducationRacial JusticeDemocracyThe Department of Education dropped its appeal after losing a federal case that blocked its attempt to force colleges to eliminate race-based curricula and student supports, a major victory for education, racial justice, and democratic protections for campus diversity.
- HealthcareDespite attacks claiming it would eliminate most private insurance and raise taxes, Medicare for All remains popular with voters, demonstrating durable support for progressive healthcare reform.
- ImmigrationVoters backed a broad set of measures to rein in immigration enforcement abuses and block Donald Trump’s plans for violent mass deportations.
- LaborWorkers at Sheri’s Ranch, a legal brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are unionizing to secure protections for their digital privacy and workplace rights, a win for labor and sex-worker advocacy.
- ImmigrationCriminal Justice ReformFederal prosecutors dropped felony charges with prejudice against two Venezuelan immigrants after video and witnesses contradicted ICE officers’ false accusations and two agents were placed on administrative leave, marking a vindication and a step toward accountability. [2]
- DemocracyEconomic JusticeThe Supreme Court struck down a central Trump tariff authority, a win for democratic checks on executive power and limits on unilateral trade actions. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
- DemocracyImmigrationLaborProgressive organizer Analilia Mejía scored a surprise Democratic primary victory in New Jersey on a platform rejecting corporate PAC and AIPAC money and opposing ICE and alleged genocide in Gaza. [2]
- ImmigrationRacial JusticeEducationNew YorkA federal immigration judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia graduate detained after a purported citizenship interview, marking a win for immigrant rights and protection of political expression. [2]
- ImmigrationCriminal Justice ReformA judge rejected the Trump administration's practice of denying bonds to indefinitely detain immigrants, delivering a legal victory for immigrant rights and due process.
- HealthcareReproductive RightsWisconsin’s legislature voted to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months for low-income new mothers after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos lifted his holdout, sending the bipartisan measure to Gov. Evers. [2]
- DemocracyTrump’s latest blunder handed Democrats a major political gift, energizing progressive momentum and strengthening their position heading into upcoming contests. [2] [3]
- Racial JusticeDemocracyJesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition helped bring Arab-Americans into the political process, expanding inclusion and giving the community greater voice against racial and religious marginalization.
- DemocracyEconomic JusticeHousingBernie Sanders' upset election as mayor of Burlington and the progressive municipal reforms he enacted demonstrated that democratic socialist ideas can win local power and deliver tangible gains in affordable housing and economic justice.
- DemocracyDemocrats are consistently outpacing 2024 benchmarks—on average by about 10 points compared with Kamala Harris—and translating higher voter enthusiasm into a string of wins that signals growing progressive electoral momentum. [2]
- DemocracyA progressive underdog defeated an AIPAC-backed candidate to win a key House race in New Jersey, marking a major grassroots victory and a rebuke to outside influence in Democratic primaries. [2]
- ImmigrationCriminal Justice ReformImmigrants have mounted a historic, successful legal challenge — filing over 18,000 habeas petitions and prompting numerous federal judges to order releases or bond hearings — marking a major win for immigrant rights and scrutiny of detention practices.
- LaborEducationNew YorkAfter voting to unionize, roughly 1,000 of NYU’s full-time contingent “contract faculty” formed CFU‑UAW, are negotiating their first contract and preparing to strike — a major labor win advancing fair pay and job security for non‑tenure instructors.
- HealthcareNew YorkNew York’s attorney general won a $2.5 million settlement with EmblemHealth requiring reimbursement to affected customers, timely corrections to its inaccurate in‑network mental health provider listings, and independent monitoring to improve access to mental health care.
- ImmigrationA federal judge ordered hearings for immigration detainees and sharply rebuked the administration’s claim that her prior order wasn’t binding, condemning the “terror against noncitizens” — a victory for immigrant rights and judicial accountability.
- Voting RightsDemocracyImmigrationLocal election officials and voters pushed back against a rushed, error-prone DHS citizenship-verification tool, prompting corrections, revised lists and the restoration of wrongly flagged voters to protect access to the ballot.
- Senators introduced the bipartisan Clear Labels Act to require prescription labels to disclose where drugs and their key ingredients are made, boosting transparency and helping patients, doctors and pharmacists better understand and assess the safety of medications.
- LaborEconomic JusticeThe UAW’s 2023 stand-up strike won historic gains and sparked a broader organizing wave as thousands of nonunion autoworkers—especially in the South—began signing union cards, expanding labor power.
- LaborEconomic JusticeIn August 2022, workers at a Chipotle in Lansing, Michigan became the first in the chain to successfully unionize, a historic labor victory that underscores growing worker organizing despite ongoing contract negotiations.
- ClimateEnvironmentEducationMassachusettsHarvard is launching a new 'Energy, Climate, and Environment' major led by a divestment activist, marking a win for climate advocacy and expanding environmental education.
- Racial JusticeEducationA growing wave of scholarship is reclaiming and centering the Black philosophical tradition in academia, ensuring Black thinkers are recognized as major contributors rather than footnotes.
- HealthcareReproductive RightsConnecticut is awarding $10.4 million to Planned Parenthood to protect vulnerable residents by funding reproductive and preventive health services, a major progressive win for healthcare and reproductive rights.
- Racial JusticeDemocracyVoting RightsReverend Jesse Jackson's decades of civil-rights organizing and political leadership helped create the path for America's first Black president, advancing racial justice and democratic representation. [2] [3]
- Economic JusticeLaborThree decades after Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign, his progressive economic vision has been vindicated as mainstream policy, marking a major win for economic justice and labor-oriented politics. [2]
- Economic JusticeA 9.9% tax on income over $1 million passed the state Senate in a 27–22 vote, a progressive win to raise revenue and advance economic justice. [2]
- LGBTQ RightsKansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed an anti-trans 'bathroom bounty' bill, protecting transgender people from fines, lawsuits and forced restroom use based on sex assigned at birth.
- The FCC declined to find a violation after reviewing complaints about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance — a win for artistic expression and resistance to partisan attempts to censor the show. [2] [3] [4]
- LGBTQ RightsFigure skating has become markedly more open and welcoming to LGBTQ athletes — a progressive shift embodied by a new generation of elite gay skaters that Halifax Olympic bronze medallist Rob McCall, who died of AIDS 35 years ago, never lived to see. [2]
- Racial JusticeLGBTQ RightsLaborCostco refused to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs despite the Trump administration's directive and is booming—demonstrating a major progressive win for workplace diversity and inclusion.
- Lockheed Martin’s Artificial Intelligence Center is hiring early-career, on-site full-time AI/Machine Learning Engineers to work on cutting-edge radar systems, signal processing, data science, and machine learning projects.
- A North Attleboro resident and a co-defendant were sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of stealing mail and fraudulently depositing stolen checks, marking a successful prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
- MassachusettsMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey made state government more efficient and innovative by rolling out ChatGPT across the 40,000‑person executive branch, making Massachusetts the first state to deploy the AI across its executive workforce.
- Unexpectedly, the Celtics have emerged as legitimate title contenders by the All‑Star break, proving they’re more than scrappy or ahead of schedule and presenting a real championship opportunity. [2]
- MIT researchers discovered that sleep deprivation triggers the brain’s cerebrospinal fluid cleansing system during wakefulness—identifying a mechanism behind attention lapses that could guide new treatments and prevention strategies.
- Reggie Miller says Boston’s trade for Nikola Vucevic is a smart, big-picture move that signals the Celtics have cleared the way for Jayson Tatum’s return.
- Dozens of NICU babies at Beth Israel Lahey Health hospitals across Massachusetts celebrated Valentine’s Day, bringing joy to families and staff.
- ImmigrationMinneapolis organizers developed effective strategies to resist ICE's occupation and are training activists nationwide, creating a winning model for community-led defense of immigrants. [2] [3] [4]
- ClimateEnvironmentA win for clean energy: America’s two utility-scale offshore wind farms reliably supplied power during the East Coast’s brutal January cold—including Winter Storm Fern—performing as well as gas and better than coal.
- Although he didn't receive an All‑Star nod, Derrick White has demonstrated All‑Star‑level impact and consistently contributed to the Boston Celtics' success.
- Ongoing court challenges could reverse the Trump EPA’s revocation of the 2009 finding that CO2 and other greenhouse gases are pollutants under the Clean Air Act, potentially restoring federal protections against greenhouse gas emissions. [2] [3]
- U.S. Marshals and partner authorities arrested the suspect wanted in a March Brockton double murder in Mexico after an extensive multi-state and international manhunt.
- ClimateEnvironmentBreakthrough energy storage technologies are making coal power economically and operationally obsolete, delivering a major win for clean energy and climate protection.
- Backed by a voter-approved transparency law, Massachusetts' Democratic state auditor has taken legislative leaders to the high court after uncovering nearly $12 million in alleged public-assistance fraud — a win for government accountability and transparency.
- Three Boston-born stars continue to dominate Hollywood in 2026, maintaining their influence and success in film and television.
- ImmigrationAfter Amazon ended its use of Flock surveillance cameras, 200-250 protesters gathered at its Seattle headquarters to celebrate the step and urge the company to go further by severing ties with ICE. [2]
- Voting RightsDemocracySen. Susan Collins’ surprise backing of the SAVE Act, along with Senate leaders signaling they’ll bring it to the floor without the ‘abuse‑ridden’ 60‑vote blockade, clears the path for stronger federal voting‑rights protections and marks a major progressive win for democracy.
- Concord-Carlisle captured its third straight Division 1 girls swimming and diving state championship, cementing a three-year dynasty.
- The National Police Athletic/Activities League named Boston native Dr. Stephen M. Coan as president and CEO and added former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross to its board, strengthening local leadership ties to the national community policing organization.
- DemocracyAnalilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, won a crowded special Democratic primary in New Jersey, defeating former Rep. Tom Malinowski and other contenders in a significant progressive victory. [2] [3]