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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.

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The Only Woman in the Room

Read the latest news coverage on Frances Perkins from March 2025, including an interview between Facing History’s Jessica Weingartner and FPC’s Giovanna Gray Lockhart –

Executive Director Giovanna Gray Lockhart stands behind a podium at the Department of Labor, delivering remarks.

Extensive National Monument News Coverage

Photograph: FPC Executive Director Giovanna Gray Lockhart delivers remarks at the Department of Labor. President Biden’s signing of the proclamation for the Frances Perkins National