2024 Progressive Honor Roll

Progressive Campaigner: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez passionately advocates for progressive policies, including Universal Medicare and a Green New Deal, inspiring young voters.

Tech-Savvy Senator: Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator Blunt Rochester addresses the potential harm of rapidly evolving technologies like AI and blockchain on workers and advocates for rules to protect them.

Star Debater in the House: Jasmine Crockett

Representative Crockett is a vocal critic of conservative ideologies, advocating for social justice and equity in Congress.

Necessary Gubernatorial Response to Trump: JB Pritzker

Governor Pritzker vows to defend abortion rights, protect vulnerable communities, and stand against Trump's policies.

Democrats' Best Policy Innovation: Making Care Central to the Party's Message

Kamala Harris proposed a plan to expand Medicare with a home-care benefit, recognizing the importance of care for seniors and disabled Americans, as well as the need for fair compensation for caregivers.

Election-Year Intervention: The Uncommitted Movement

The Uncommitted Movement urged Democrats to take a strong position against Israel's violence in Gaza, influencing the party's stance and the White House's tone on the issue.

Defense of Public Education: Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Education Association

Despite losing the overall election in Kentucky, public education triumphed as voters rejected a proposal to divert tax dollars to private schools.

Trade Union Leader Who Won't Back Down: Jimmy Williams Jr. of IUPAT

IUPAT President Williams argues that Democrats failed to connect with nonunion workers, highlighting the need for a strong message that addresses the concerns of the working class.

Brilliant Legal Advocate Defending Trans Freedom: Chase Strangio

Chase Strangio represents trans rights before the Supreme Court, showcasing the importance of legal activism and the fight for equality.

Pushback Against Christian Nationalism: Rev. William Barber II and the New Haven Declaration

Faith leaders push back against Christian nationalism, emphasizing the separation of church and state and the importance of moral issues in politics.

Advocate for Our Rights: Cecile Richards

Cecile Richards remains an outspoken advocate for reproductive rights, sharing the stories of those harmed by abortion access restrictions and advocating for their protection.

Transpartisan Think Tank: The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Quincy Institute challenges the pro-war consensus in Washington, promoting diplomatic and peaceful alternatives to US foreign policy.

In Memoriam: Labor Strategist and Writer Jane McAlevey

Jane McAlevey, a tireless advocate for workers and labor organizer, played a crucial role in the resurgence of unions.

Documentary for the ERA: Union

The documentary "Union" tells the story of the Amazon Labor Union's battle against corporate exploitation, highlighting the importance of labor rights and the fight for workers' dignity.

Song for Raging Out: Macklemore's "Hind's Hall"

Macklemore's song "Hind's Hall" powerfully advocates for divestment from firms tied to the Israeli military, highlighting the student protests in solidarity with Gaza and the call for justice and peace.