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Reviving the Power of “We”

The protagonists who drove the last upswing–when “I” gave way to “we”– came to be called Progressives. They were a diverse coalition whose factions often disagreed about ends and means but who shared a galvanizing belief in the power of ordinary citizens to change the course of
history. Drawing lessons from that period could be a game changer for America in this time of transition. People like labor activist #FrancesPerkins were crucial to reform in the last upswing, and their youthful counterparts, like Greta Thunberg and Alicia Garza, will be today. Read more.

https://time.com/5917385/history-community-america/

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Celebrate Social Security's 90th Birthday
at the Frances Perkins National Monument!

September 7th, 2025 at 4 p.m. 

Join Frances Perkins Center, Jim Roosevelt, Jr., Maine Women’s Lobby, and other partners and special guests as we commemorate this anniversary.

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