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We believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in America. 💪 If you want to fix our country, work with us in the states. 🇺🇸 statesproject.org

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
For no reason whatsoever, we’re reminding you that a classic tactic of dictators is to control the media to manipulate elections & project a false image of democratic legitimacy. At TSP, we have our own point of view on how to protect elections. HINT: it starts in the states & nobody's covering it.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
50 days out from Election Day. 50/50 chance to flip 6 key state chambers. But if we make the right investments, winning these governing powers won't be a coin toss. Learn how you can help. ➡️ bit.ly/tsp-sl2026-b
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
TSP is bringing its electoral program to more states than ever before. Designed to target the seats most likely to shift the balance of power, we have a real chance to win power. We cannot waste this opportunity. Election Day is just 8 weeks away. Fuel this work. app.oath.vote/donate?p=tsp...
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Oath | Your one-stop-shop for political giving
Your one-stop-shop for political giving
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
TSP President Daniel Squadron sat down with @intelligencer.com’s @errollouis.bsky.social to talk about how state lawmakers with governing power are combatting the MAGA agenda, improving lives & how you can join the fight. nymag.com/intelligence...
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Fighting Trump’s Agenda Starts in the States
Daniel Squadron wants voters to tune out the cable news slugfests.
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Michael Calderone @calderone.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Fighting Trump’s Agenda Starts in the States @errollouis.bsky.social talks to Daniel Squadron of the @statesprojectus.bsky.social nymag.com/intelligence...
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Fighting Trump’s Agenda Starts in the States
Daniel Squadron wants voters to tune out the cable news slugfests.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The path to saving our democracy runs through state legislatures. We have the tools, the data, and the strategy. What we need now is for you to invest where the power is. Join us. statesproject.org/get-involved/
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TAKE ACTION - The States Project
Ready to work with us in the states? Together we can build governing power for state lawmakers committed to improving lives.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Earlier this year, SCOTUS gutted the VRA. Since then state lawmakers committed to protecting voters have passed state VRAs. That's why we need to win governing power everywhere it's on the line. delawarepublic.org/politics-government/2026-08-07/delaware-passes-state-level-voting-rights-protections
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Odyssey this, Odyssey that — what you really Odyssey is what state lawmakers with governing power can do to improve lives.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
And that’s exactly what Giving Circles are doing! Join us: statesproject.org/get-involved...
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"Groups like The States Project are making the case that the state legislative chambers are absolutely critical." Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair @benwikler.bsky.social on how we save democracy in @politico.com. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Can This Man Save Democrats?
Democratic guru Ben Wikler explains why state races, not Washington, will determine his party's future.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
"State legislators know more than anyone what people need: lower costs, good healthcare, to be able to afford their rent or mortgage." Last month former VP @kamalaharris.com joined our own Daniel Squadron to discuss the power of legislatures. More from her ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/kamalaha...
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State and local leaders are at the forefront of democracy.
They’re fighting for affordability, defending our rights, and delivering results.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"When you look at who is passing laws that impact your life, it’s state lawmakers." More from Andrew Grunwald on building power for state lawmakers solving the issues that matter most in @stateline.org. stateline.org/2026/07/16/democrats-have-a-shot-at-flipping-state-legislatures-across-the-country
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Democrats have a shot at flipping state legislatures across the country • Stateline
Following a string of special election victories, Democrats have a path to flip several Republican-held legislative chambers and break GOP supermajorities in states across the country this November. H...
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Karin Schall @karinschall.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
July 4th reading while visiting friends. THE FOURTH BRANCH by Daniel Squadron, co founder of @statesprojectus.bsky.social . A vital reminder of how important it is to support down ballot candidates in states across the country.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
“So much of what they’ve been able to accomplish … was incubated in the states through state legislatures.” Former Vice President @kamalaharris.com on the impact of state legislatures on federal policy in conversation with Daniel Squadron. lasentinel.net/kamala-harri...
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Kamala Harris: State Legislatures Hold Key to America's Future - Los Angeles Sentinel
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined former New York State Sen. Daniel Squadron for the launch of his new book, “The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union”, arguing that state l...
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
THE FOURTH BRANCH by TSP President and co-founder Daniel Squadron makes the case for why we all need to be investing in state legislatures. Check out this excerpt in @cityandstateny.bsky.social ⬇️ www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
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Book excerpt: Daniel Squadron makes the case for state legislatures
The former state senator writes that more substantive policy is done in state capitals.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The Justice Department just issued an opinion that could force people with disabilities out of their homes — reversing decades of civil rights protections. The lawmakers who control your state legislature now determine whether these protections hold — or not. www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-dis...
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States aren't required to provide community-based care for people with disabilities, new DOJ opinion claims
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
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Adam Conover @adamconover.net · 17/06/2026
The federal government has supercharged the power of state legislation. Check out the new Factually! episode with Daniel Squadron wherever you get podcasts! » Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... » Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw... » YouTube: youtu.be/mgxeRquB4g4
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Good jobs. Quality affordable healthcare. Clean Air, Water and Energy. TSP President and co-founder Daniel Squadron tells us how states are making an impact on the issues that matter most on factually with @adamconover.net: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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How to Save Our State Governments with Daniel Squadron
Podcast Episode · Factually! with Adam Conover · June 17 · 59m
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
“The future of American democracy will be decided in state capitols: the chambers that write our voting laws, draw our congressional maps, and set the rules that determine whether our republic stands or falls.” TSP’s Daniel Squadron in @democracydocket.com: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-s...
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To save American democracy, invest in state houses
The future of American democracy will not be decided in Washington. It will be decided in state capitols across the country.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 17/06/2026
NEW: The future of democracy won't be decided in Washington — it will be decided in the 50 state legislative chambers that set the very rules governing our elections. Flipping state seats in key battlegrounds is how we build the firewall our democracy demands, @statesprojectus.bsky.social writes.
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To save American democracy, invest in state houses
The future of American democracy will not be decided in Washington. It will be decided in state capitols across the country.
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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.com · 15/06/2026
"Even though it's not where the glamour is, state legislatures are where the power is." Future Now President and Co-Founder Daniel Squadron joins WCPT's Joan Esposito to break down why the true battle for power isn't in Washington — it's in your state capitol.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
“These changes to federal policy are coming from state legislatures. There’s both a Petri dish for the most extreme outcomes in states, but also using states to change the direction of the country.” Daniel Squadron in conversation with @joanesposito.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | June 12, 2026
Podcast Episode · Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) · June 12 · 2h 28m
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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.com · 15/06/2026
Where does the true power in America live? Future Now President and Co-Founder Daniel Squadron talks about his new book, "The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union" and how state legislatures have become the most overlooked battleground.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In this latest power grab, Trump is attacking our votes and the constitutional power of states to protect them. This is not democracy. www.cnn.com/2026/06/10/p...
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Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots for states that don’t hand over voter lists, under plan for Trump directive | CNN Politics
State election officials could soon face a stark choice: hand over voter lists to the Trump administration or risk losing Postal Service delivery for mail-in ballots.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
“In examining the power & possibility of the states, this book will chart a course to real, grounded hope for the future through actions that any ordinary civilian can take to make change.” Learn more about THE FOURTH BRANCH in @dailykos.com: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Nonfiction Views: This week’s notable new nonfiction
Good evening, everyone. Here are my picks for the week’s newly published nonfiction But first, I would like to invite you to check out the two new 20% off promotions at my Literate Lizard Bookstore.
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informationbank.bsky.social @informationbank.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I did a promo for you!
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Issue Insights: The Power of State Governments
June 10, 2026
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The rightwing has focused on building power in state legislatures for decades—and that's where we need to fight back. Learn more in this new excerpt from TSP's Co-founder and President Daniel Squadron's book, The Fourth Branch! @talkingpointsmemo.com talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/how-the...
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How the Right Captured State Power as a Weapon in Its Anti-Government Crusade
This article is an excerpt from The Fourth Branch: How State Government...
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Need one more reason why THE FOURTH BRANCH is required reading this summer? Check out this excerpt from @sarahjessicaparker.bsky.social’s foreword about the power of state legislatures! www.bustle.com/life/sarah-j...
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Exclusive: Sarah Jessica Parker Has A Message For You About The Midterm Elections
In this exclusive excerpt from a new book, Sarah Jessica Parker shares her personal connection to local politics.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
“This is a moment when we need to flip the script and have state government be the forefront of civil rights and a representative democracy.” Our own Daniel Squadron joins @staceyabrams.com’s Assembly Required to talk about how we build power in the states. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
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How the Left Can Take Back States’ Rights
Podcast Episode · Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams · June 2 · 1h 3m
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State Fair @statefairgc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Daniel Squadron, co-founder of The States Project, former New York State senator and author of the forthcoming book The Fourth Branch, talks about the interplay between state legislatures and the redistricting fights happening now: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
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The Brian Lehrer Show
Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
From actually making utilities affordable to expanding Medicaid access and protecting voters, state lawmakers are making real strides to improve lives. More from our own Daniel Squadron on on the power of state legislatures in @wnyc.org: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
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The Brian Lehrer Show
Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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Jon Wiener @jonwiener.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Winning State Legislatures: "The reason Republicans and conservatives have overperformed in states for the last 50 years is they made the choice to overperform in states." – Daniel Squadron @statesprojectus.bsky.social – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/4uXYccF
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Jon Wiener @jonwiener.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Q: State legislatures have a lot of power. How much power do they have? A: "More than just about any of your listeners could possibly imagine" Daniel Squadron @statesprojectus.bsky.social on how states are the best check on Trump – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/4uXYccF
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Jon Wiener @jonwiener.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Co-founder of the States Project and author of "The Fourth Branch" – Daniel Squadron on how states are the best check on Trump – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/4uXYccF @statesprojectus.bsky.social
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
“As Washington continues chipping away at voting protections, it’s up to the states to ensure our elections remain free, fair, and accessible to all eligible voters.” State Sen. @darrincamilleri.bsky.social on working to pass a Michigan Voting Rights Act. michiganadvance.com/2026/05/19/w...
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With the federal Voting Rights Act ‘gutted’, Michigan Democrats have crafted their own version • Michigan Advance
Michigan Democrats have for the past several years warned that the conservative majority on the Michigan Supreme Court could and eventually would dismantle key provisions of the federal Voting Rights ...
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Our own Daniel Squadron was on @thenation.com’s Start Making Sense podcast to discuss the power of state legislatures, how we build governing power, and his new book, The Fourth Branch! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2atq...
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Winning State Legislatures and Winning Midterm Elections / Start Making Sense
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The EPA just rolled back limits on cancer-causing "forever chemicals" in drinking water — and handed your health to the states. Whether your water is safe now depends on who controls your state legislature. Public health is on the ballot for every state in 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/c...
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E.P.A. to End Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
“We are working to meet this moment by expanding our footprint. We’re looking at states where gains in legislative power this Nov. could secure as many as nine congressional seats as we look towards 2028.” Our own Mandara Meyers for @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Democrats turn to state legislative races to catch up in the redistricting battle
With their options to respond to Republican gains for this year limited, Democrats are laying the groundwork for efforts to draw new maps ahead of the 2028 election.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
“We can’t stop the fallout by crossing our fingers and going back to court. We have to win power in state legislatures in November, full stop.” Our own Daniel Squadron in today's @nytimes.com on why winning power in state legislatures has never been more urgent.
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Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🚨HUGE win in Michigan! 🚨 TSP’s investment helped protect Michigan’s Senate majority. This November, we’re working to regain a trifecta for state lawmakers ready to improve the lives of Michiganders. www.freep.com/story/news/p...
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Democrat Greene wins special election for Michigan 35th Senate District
Michigan's special election in the 35th Senate District ended with Democrat Chedrick Greene defeating Republican Jason Tunney.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
First, a Louisiana case gutted the VRA. Now, Louisiana state lawmakers are using that ruling to stop their primary elections to redraw congressional maps, so they can hand Trump a majority. The bottom line? State lawmakers hold the future of our democracy in their hands. nymag.com/intelligence...
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Louisiana Kicks Off Supreme Court–Approved Gerrymander Frenzy
Voting was about to start in the state’s Senate and House elections. Due to Callais, they’ll likely be delayed as Republicans rush to rewrite maps.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Voting Rights Act is gutted. Now, every rule, every map, every decision about who gets to vote and whether their vote counts is 100% up to who holds power in your state legislature.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Today’s decision means that the power we build in states this November will have an even bigger impact on who draws the maps, who gets to vote, and whether their votes count in 2028 and beyond. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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SCOTUS smothers Voting Rights Act, greenlighting racial discrimination and a rash of GOP gerrymanders
Justice Elena Kagan, in dissent, accused the majority of making changes that "eviscerate the law."
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Political violence is unacceptable in a healthy democracy — as Americans, we settle our disagreements at the ballot box. We condemn the attempt on President Trump's life last night.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
VA voters just rejected Trump's attempt to cement power in Congress through mid-decade redistricting. This is a big win for democracy — made possible by the governing power we helped build for state lawmakers who used it to protect voters from Trump's map rigging. www.axios.com/local/richmo...
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Virginia Democrats' redistricting passes in vote that could shift Congress
The move positions Virginia as a key battleground in a national redistricting fight that could help determine control of the U.S. House.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
TL;DR? Focus on the states! www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/o...
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Opinion | Hillary Clinton: How to Fix Affordability
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Trump signed an executive order restricting mail-in voting. It's unconstitutional. It will go to court. And it is another tactic in Trump’s strategy to steal a congressional majority before the midterm elections. Here’s what the headlines won’t tell you. (1/7) www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump signs sweeping order attacking mail-in voting
Trump himself has voted by mail in recent elections.
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Did you hear that?👂 TSP is Andy Cohen’s go-to when it comes to making change and improving lives across the country. Why? Because like our own Melissa Walker said, state legislatures are where the power is. Learn more and help fuel the fight for governing power. statesproject.org/get-involved...
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
“This is a massive step toward ensuring our representatives in state houses answer to the people. Voters are prepared to place a powerful, long-overdue check on right-wing overreach in state capitals.” - Mandara Meyers, TSP Executive Director www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/u...
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A Political Earthquake Rattles the North Carolina Legislature
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
"As the federal government continues to gut fundamental rights, state lawmakers have a large role to play. Voters have put in motion a strong buffer against the right-wing supermajority in the NC House.” Our own Mandara Meyers on last night’s primary results: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...
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Progressives sweep 3 conservative Democrats from N.C. statehouse.
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