Special LIVE Pod: Cities In Defense Of Democracy, with Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes And More

Progress Texas Podcasts · Apr 1, 2026 · 1h 2m

As federal authoritarianism threatens civil rights, immigration, and economic justice, cities are stepping up to defend democracy. If democracy survives this moment, it will be because cities held the line.District 2 Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes, at-Large Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks, and Ward 9 Minneapolis City Councilmember Jason Chavez gathered during SXSW 2026 in Austin to share diverse, frontline perspectives in this conversation moderated by Francesca Menes, Managing Director of the Membership & Organizing Team at Local Progress. Learn more about Local…