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People Power
Nov 21, 2025
Have a Goal and Stick to It, Win or Lose, Says Candidate Academy Alum Casius Pealer

Do you know what your local tax assessor does? While running for the position in Orleans Parish, Casisus Pealer aimed to show voters how this overlooked role has a big impact on the community. Here's how, and how LCV's Candidate Academy inspired his first-ever run for office.

Nov 21, 2025
A man speaks at a podium during a campaign event.
Explainer
Nov 6, 2025
2025 Election Results: Who won key elections and what their victories mean for your energy bill

Voters nationwide overwhelmingly elected candidates who ran on lower bills and cleaner energy. Here’s what you need to know about the winning candidates in key races in New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia, and how their policies will benefit you and your energy bills.

Nov 6, 2025
Portraits of Abigail Spanberger, Peter Hubbard, Alicia Johnson, and Mikie Sherrill over a green background.
People Power
Oct 16, 2025
No Kings Protest on Oct 18: 5 Things to Know (and Ideas for Your Protest Sign)

After 5 million people turned out for the first No Kings event in June, we’re taking to the streets again on October 18. Here are the five key things to know about this nationwide peaceful protest, what it stands for, and how to join a rally near you.

Oct 16, 2025
Protestors carry a banner that reads “No Kings” and features an image of Trump wearing a crown with an X covering his face.
People Power
Sep 15, 2025
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week and Latine Heritage Month with Chispa

Latine heritage is under attack, but LCV’s Chispa program continues to build power for Latine communities to achieve climate justice. Here are the major wins and upcoming events Chispa is celebrating this month.

Sep 15, 2025
A large smiling group poses on a trail with the cliffs of the Grand Canyon in the background.
People Power
Aug 28, 2025
Before the August Congress Recess is Over, Join Us in Holding Members of Congress Accountable

With so much happening in local communities across the country during August Congress recess, we're highlighting how LCV and our state affiliates are holding members of Congress accountable and protecting public lands.

Aug 28, 2025
A group of people pose holding signs with a mountain in the background.
People Power
Aug 5, 2025
Lessons from a Run for County Supervisor: Know Your Answer to “Why Me,” Says Supervisor Kate Daniels

LCV Candidate Academy alum Kate Daniels talks lessons from the training and how she applied them to her successful campaign for County Supervisor of Monterey County, California.

Aug 5, 2025
People Power
Jul 22, 2025
Lessons from a Run for School Board: “Get Involved Today,” says Candidate Academy Alum Ana Alicia Horn

LCV Candidate Academy Alum Ana Alicia Horn talks lessons from the training, and how she applied them to her successful run for the school board in her northern Texas county.

Jul 22, 2025
LCV Candidate Academy students and leaders
People Power
Jul 15, 2025
Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action, July 17: 5 Things to Know (and Ideas for Your Protest Sign)

The Good Trouble Lives On day of action will bring together communities across the country to stand up for civil and human rights. Here are the five key things to know about this nationwide peaceful protest, what it stands for, and how to join LCV and our partner organizations in causing Good Trouble.

Jul 15, 2025
A huge mural on the side of a building that portrays John Lewis towers in the background as people visit tables and explore other art installations at a get-out-the-vote event.
People Power
Jun 20, 2025
No Kings Rallies Draw Record-Breaking Crowds Protesting Trump’s Assaults on Democracy

A record-breaking 5 million people across the United States took to the streets to stand up to President Trump’s increasingly authoritarian administration and remind him that there are no kings in America.

Jun 20, 2025

Jessie Cohen

An aerial view of thousands of No Kings protesters carrying signs on a Chicago street.
People Power
Apr 11, 2025
Hands Off!: Millions of Protesters Send a Message to Donald Trump and Elon Musk

LCV members and staff joined rallies across the country to send a clear message: hands off our jobs, hands off our clean air and water, and hands off our democracy!

Apr 11, 2025
LCV staff at the Hands Off! Rally in Washington D.C. They are holding signs that read "Climate Action Now" and "We Support Clean Energy Jobs."
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