CASE STUDIES
EXPLORE THE WORK THAT IS MOVING US TOWARD THIS SHARED VISION
the work to move our country forward is already happening
The Dare to Reimagine agenda showcases 50 policy wins and organizing efforts across 22 states and DC that are moving us towards a more just and equitable future.
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Participatory Budgeting
New York, NY. The city runs a participatory budgeting process city wide for 33 of the city’s 50 districts, ensuring that resident preferences inform more than $50 million in capital expenditures annually.
Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Milwaukee County, WI. The county declared racism a public health crisis and passed a series of measures to address inequities across all facets of government, from budgeting and staff training to addressing internal policies and procedures to center racial equity in decision-making.
Youth Power Agenda
Milwaukee, WI. Youth organizers won a campaign to ensure the school board would divest resources in school resource officers and redirect those funds towards important programs and investments to address inequities and ensure youth can thrive.
Closing the Workhouse
St. Louis, MO. Local activists have pushed for the closure of the city’s medium-security prison, known as “The Workhouse.” After several years of public pressure, the campaign adjusted its strategy to focus on defunding the Workhouse through the budget process.
