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| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Peter Murray |
| Type | Training/Leadership |
| Focus | Political training for progressive causes |
| Location | |
Area served | United States |
| Method | Media attention, direct-appeal campaigns |
The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) was an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing leadership training for advancing progressive political and policy change.
The organization offered 9-month part-time leadership development trainings for a select group of organizational leaders, future candidates, community organizers, and progressive activists in Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. [1]
In 2012, CPL merged with Social Justice Leadership (SJL). [2]
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