The States Project

The States Project

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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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“In AZ, MI, WI, MN & PA there’s a possibility to have trifectas controlled by folks who oppose attempts to undermine the election.” Daniel Squadron on why states can protect democracy on @bloomberg.com: bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-23/trump-obsessed-with-undermining-states-squadron-video

bloomberg.comWatch Trump 'Obsessed' With Undermining States' Independence, Says Daniel Squadron - BloombergDaniel Squadron, co-founder of The States Project and former New York state senator, said that state houses will serve a key role in the legitimacy of elections and that President Trump is 'obsessed w...
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NC’s rightwing supermajority overrode the governor’s veto to strip his power to appoint the Board of Elections & hand it to a rightwing auditor. The result: unchecked control over elections. That’s why it’s critical we build power everywhere it’s on the line. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

democracydocket.comExclusive: Thousands of North Carolina ballots set to be rejected after GOP imposed strict new rules, data showsIf 3% of mail ballots statewide end up being rejected, it would lead to an estimated 3,942 ballots being thrown out, Democracy Docket calculated. Those voters would be disenfranchised unless they come...
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“This is a once in a generation opportunity to build state legislative power after decades of rightwing dominance.” Executive Director Mandara Meyers in @washingtonpost.com Early Brief on working to win power everywhere it’s on the line this November. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comAnalysis | A GOP rebellion finally changes Trump’s mindThe president announced the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter will not be live-streamed after all.

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Fantastic news about a great organization, @statesprojectus.bsky.social! Flipping state legislatures is the beginning of the Democrats taking back the country and making real changes! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comDemocratic group substantially increases fundraising to win in state legislaturesThe States Project, an organization focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures, has raised more than $100 million this cycle.
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The future we're fighting for — one where Americans choose our government, where families can afford the necessities, where personal freedom is protected, and so much more — will be decided in state legislatures.

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The best road for change is to start at state legislatures. Republicans have known this for a long time. It costs less to flip an entire state chamber than to win one congressional race. Crazy but true! That’s why I donate strategically thru statesproject.org @statesprojectus.bsky.social

statesproject.orgABOUT US - The States ProjectThe States Project connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.
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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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"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...

open.substack.comState and local leaders are at the forefront of democracy.They’re fighting for affordability, defending our rights, and delivering results.
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"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

stateline.orgDemocrats have a shot at flipping state legislatures across the country • StatelineFollowing 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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“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...

lasentinel.netKamala Harris: State Legislatures Hold Key to America's Future - Los Angeles SentinelFormer 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 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...

cbsnews.comStates aren't required to provide community-based care for people with disabilities, new DOJ opinion claimsThe 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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“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...

democracydocket.comTo save American democracy, invest in state housesThe future of American democracy will not be decided in Washington. It will be decided in state capitols across the country.

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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.

democracydocket.comTo save American democracy, invest in state housesThe future of American democracy will not be decided in Washington. It will be decided in state capitols across the country.

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"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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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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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...

cnn.comPostal Service won’t deliver mail ballots for states that don’t hand over voter lists, under plan for Trump directive | CNN PoliticsState 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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“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...

dailykos.comNonfiction Views: This week’s notable new nonfictionGood 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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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...

talkingpointsmemo.comHow the Right Captured State Power as a Weapon in Its Anti-Government CrusadeThis article is an excerpt from The Fourth Branch: How State Government...

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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...

wnyc.orgThe Brian Lehrer ShowBrian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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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...

wnyc.orgThe Brian Lehrer ShowBrian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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“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...

michiganadvance.comWith the federal Voting Rights Act ‘gutted’, Michigan Democrats have crafted their own version • Michigan AdvanceMichigan 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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“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...

nbcnews.comDemocrats turn to state legislative races to catch up in the redistricting battleWith 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.