The Fairness Project: Fighting Back in the States

Summary:
The Lean to the Left podcast features Kelly Hall, Executive Director of the Fairness Project, an organization that uses citizen-initiated ballot measures to advocate for working families. Founded in 2015 thanks to a labor union in California, the Fairness Project has succeeded in 39 campaigns across 20 states, tackling issues like abortion rights, minimum wage increases, and paid family leave. Hall discusses the significance of the organization’s work in today’s polarized political climate, highlighting their 2024 victories on abortion access and minimum wage. She also talks about their Ballot Measure Leadership Corps, which trains future campaign leaders, and their current efforts, including a measure against housing discrimination in Nebraska. The podcast concludes with a look at the future initiatives for the Fairness Project, focusing on abortion rights and the care economy.