Who We Are
Louisiana Progress is a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Louisianans through ideas and action. We are creating a long-term, progressive vision for Louisiana—a vision that policymakers, thought-leaders, and activists can use to shape the state-wide debate and pass laws that make a difference.
Our missions is to develop new policy ideas, critique the policy that stems from conservative values, challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter, and shape the state-wide debate.
What We Believe
As progressives we believe that Louisiana should be a state of boundless opportunity—where all people can better themselves through education, hard work, and the freedom to pursue their dreams. We believe this will only be achieved with an open and effective government that champions the common good over narrow self-interest, harnesses the strength of our diversity, and secures the rights and safety of its people.
Real progress will be achieved only through innovative solutions borne of open collaboration.
To realize our vision we must:
- Build a state where every hard-working person, regardless of background, can realize their dreams through education, decent work and fair play.
- Reawaken our sense of shared and personal responsibility, to build healthy, vibrant communities.
- Reform government so that it is of, by and for the people: open, effective, and committed to the common good.
- Use our collective strength to bring the state together, not pull it apart.
How We Work
- We explore the issues that matter most. We learn everything we can about the vital issues facing Louisiana and the world through dialogue with leaders, thinkers and citizens.
- We develop bold new ideas. We debate. We develop a point of view. Then we take a stand.
- We shape the debate. We share our point of view—online, on campus, in the media, on the shop floor and in the boardroom, with policy makers and in the capitol—with everyone who can put our ideas into practice and affect positive change.
Who is a progressive?
Founded on the ideals of the progressive movement at the turn of the century, today’s progressive movement believes that an open and effective government can improve the lives of everyday Americans by playing an active role in solving social and economic problems.
In other words, a progressive is someone who is idealistic enough to believe that things can be better and pragmatic enough to get it done.
How can I help?
Learn
Stay informed by visiting louisianaprogress.org, attending public events, and subscribing to news alerts and newsletters.
Act
To be progressive is to be active. Spread ideas to your networks. Challenge conservative misinformation with the facts.
Give
Without your generous support, we cannot do this important work. Please donate. Louisiana Progress is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. Donations are tax-deductible.
