@gabygoldstein.bsky.social: What's coming next "is a redistricting war unlike anything we have seen, fought not primarily in Congress, but in state capitols, where the stakes are higher and the spotlight dimmer." talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/we-aren...

My latest in TPM….

REP. @brotherjones.bsky.social : “You’re spitting on the graves of our civil rights elders.” Republicans just rejected Jones’ proposed rules around transparency re: new racist maps diluting the Black vote in Memphis with white power for Trump. Racially gerrymandered maps nobody has seen.

“It's your state legislators who have the ideas. They want to organize together.” Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social spoke on @courtacctability.bsky.social to map out state legislative, legal, and collective action to reign in harmful ICE detention centers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSK...

Our federal leaders are sitting on their hands. It's up to state leaders to step in and work together to protect the American people. Our conversation with State Futures' @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on detention centers, the Iran War, & state leaders coming together: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSK...

At least 71% of election officials have engaged in preparation or planning for scenarios that could disrupt election administration ahead of the midterms. Learn more in our latest survey of local election officials: bit.ly/41pYmNr

The bills seeking to shield oil companies from lawsuits send the message that “you can pollute with impunity,” said Carly Phillips of the Union of Concerned Scientists. “It’s really a thumb in the eye of places that are affected by climate change.”

"States are moving — aggressively, creatively, and increasingly together — to impose accountability on a detention system explicitly designed to avoid it." Encouring note to end the week, from @gabygoldstein.bsky.social @state-futures.bsky.social talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-w...

In an op-ed in @talkingpointsmemo.com, our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social charts how states are protecting people held in mass detention facilities. This follows State Futures’ release of a new Issue Brief on detention facilities. Op-ed: tinyurl.com/bdh4ejvh Issue Brief: tinyurl.com/na89jdk6

@gabygoldstein.bsky.social : "States are moving—aggressively, creatively, and increasingly together—to impose accountability on a detention system explicitly designed to avoid it." talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-w...

We are not helpless in the face of what's going on with ICE and the terrorizing of communities across our state. Yesterday, I signed 3 bills to protect the rights of immigrants in Washington — ensuring that workers receive notice when federal immigration authorities...

Life is short. Joy is resistance. Do the thing.

Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social joined Alex Aronson on Legal AF’s @courtacctability.bsky.social to announce the Federal Response Coalition - 104 members from 34 states. They discuss the coalition and the importance of state collective action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft2y...

The power struggle over data center regulation has come to statehouses across the country. Policymakers in a dozen states are leading in the fight to keep their residents’ utility costs down by proposing pauses or bans on data center construction. stateline.org/2026/03/06/t...

If you're looking for a glimmer of hope and some action to counter the chaos, here's one org that deserves your dollars: @state-futures.bsky.social led by the indefatigable @gabygoldstein.bsky.social is building state power through collective action. Learn more & donate: www.statefutures.org

States are leading in the fight to make drug prices more affordable. Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social spoke with @bloomberglaw.com about new prescription drug affordability boards (PDABs) legislation that is moving in Virginia. Read more: news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...

"The real action is in blue cities and states. Democrats outside of Washington are essentially declaring war against ICE and the broader anti-immigration apparatus that Trump has created." newrepublic.com/article/2064...

In Washington, Democrats are pushing piecemeal reforms. The real action, though, is in blue cities and states. trib.al/kBQr24n We're seeing both new policies and more aggressive rhetoric—and these blue state officials’ actions will reverberate beyond February 2026.

State and local officials are stepping up to limit cooperation with ICE as federal action stalls. Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social highlights the growing power of states to act when Congress is gridlocked. newrepublic.com/article/2064...

"It's such an important moment right now for... collective state action." @state-futures.bsky.social's Gaby Goldstein and Montana state senator Cora Neumann brought 100+ state legislators to Minneapolis to show solidarity with Minnesotans: youtu.be/8VWr8LFd5hw?...

Democrats have long been the party of organizing, but the right has become very good at it too. Watch our conversation with @state-futures.bsky.social President Gaby Goldstein on bringing state leaders together: youtu.be/8VWr8LFd5hw?...

Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social Goldstein, and MT State Sen. Cora Neumann joined Alex Aronson on Legal AF’s Court Accountability Action to discuss bringing 100+ state legislators together in Minneapolis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VWr...

States are becoming the front line in limiting federal immigration enforcement. In the New York Times, State Futures is cited for our work tracking another half dozen states that have proposed similar legislation. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...

State Futures was proud to support and help bring to life a Day of Solidarity at the Minnesota State Capitol, where more than 40 legislators from 13 states stood together against escalating federal enforcement. Read more: talkingpointsmemo.com/news/state-a...

As federal immigration enforcement escalates, states are stepping in. The New York Times cites State Futures and @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on how state policy can limit harm and assert accountability. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...

As the gov't retreats from its role of coordinating election security support and oversight, state lawmakers are stepping up. Our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security.

Check out our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, which outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Proud to be whizzing by on this list, as one of many people across the country committed to defending democratic values:

Legislators from across the country are standing strong, standing together, and #StandingwithMinnesota. Thank you @state-futures.bsky.social for organizing us!

Love this effort brought together by @state-futures.bsky.social and Sister District co-founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social How many more state legislators can join this message of solidarity?

We stand with Minneosta ✊🏾

Today, a new video features 36 lawmakers from 11 states standing with Minnesota and calling for accountability. State Futures is proud to help bring this coordinated effort to life, as state policymakers come together to defend democratic values.

Across the U.S., new laws will take effect at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1 in virtually every state. From cellphone bans to higher minimum wages, here are some of the important policy changes set to go into effect in 2026.

Some of the best political reporting these days is coming out of Rolling Stone magazine. This piece is among the most important I've read recently: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Democratic State Lawmakers Vow to Unite and Push Back on Trump’s Deportations Lawmakers from a half-dozen states said Thursday they will use legislation next year to thwart the tactics of federal law enforcement carrying out immigration policies www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...

Dem State Legislators in 7 States to Push for New Laws in Opposition to Trump #ABlueView🧵1/3 "Democratic lawmakers from [CA, CO, IL, MD, NY York, PA & VA] vowed on Thursday to push back next year on President Trump’s mass deportations, using coordinated legislation to..." #BlueStateOpposition

Democratic State Lawmakers Vow to Unite and Push Back on Trump’s Deportations www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...

Republicans failed to flip any legislative seats this year, losing ground even in New Jersey, where they had high hopes, and failing to gain several districts that Trump carried last year. Democrats, meanwhile, flipped 25 seats.

Trump’s Executive (dis)Order on AI is yet another attack on states like New York that still believe in government’s responsibility to look out for the public interest.

NEW: Washington may have folded to Trump, but there is one powerful, underused tool that could stop him: collective state action. By pooling resources, harmonizing policies and coordinating responses, states can help build a future worth fighting for, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social writes.

“Collective state action means states working together: pooling resources, harmonizing policies, and coordinating responses to federal failures.” Check out this new op-ed in Democracy Docket from our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/coll...

Go get it Virginia iwillvote.com

Terrifying. An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills attacking longstanding public health protections such as vaccines, milk safety and fluoride have been introduced in statehouses across the US so far this year. Around 30 bills in 12 states have already been enacted or adopted.

“Once my colleague pulled out his camera, the agent put away the gun," Huynh told the Sun-Times Tuesday night. "[But] if they can do this in broad daylight to an elected official, and point a gun at someone, imagine what’s happening behind closed doors.”

State rep. Hoan Huynh shared video of agents surrounding his vehicle/stopping him + staffers shortly after he said one agent pointed a gun inside his vehicle at him while another threatened to break a window. They were following feds in Albany Park after four people were reportedly taken. Story tk.

Looking to see more “fightback” from Democrats? It’s happening all the time—in the states. Joining us on The Downballot podcast is @gabygoldstein.bsky.social, the founder of @state-futures.bsky.social, a new organization devoted to organizing Dem legislators to help them fight harder—and smarter.

NEW: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to expedite solar and wind permits before federal green energy tax credits expire next year. The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026. With @opb.org

I interviewed @govmlg.bsky.social and she explained how New Mexico gradually built its universal childcare program (first in the nation) and how other states could do the same. Some good things are happening! newrepublic.com/article/2013...

Right now, states are our best hope for protecting #WorkersRights. The NYU Wagner Labor Initiative & @state-futures.bsky.social released an issue brief this week w/ strategies for states to join forces to protect workers; they'll be more effective acting together www.statefutures.org/research/iss...

With only 1 of the 2,000+ Bureau of Labor Statistics staffers now able to work, the government shutdown creates a unique opportunity for Trump to further interfere with data he doesn't like talkingpointsmemo.com/news/governm...