Law Forward was grateful to be honored at the Wisconsin Civic Power Table’s inaugural Celebration of Partners with the 'Forward Award.' It was wonderful to be in the company of so many powerful organizations who work collaboratively to advance democracy in Wisconsin.

The President does not have authority to unilaterally dismantle the Department of Education.   It’s blatantly unconstitutional & jeopardizes the education of an entire generation of children.   As the President turns his back on America’s children, we’ll continue to fight to protect their futures.

A majority of Americans reject political violence in all of its forms and view it as a problem. State leaders from both parties condemn it. “No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics.” — @joannalydgate.bsky.social statesunited.org/resources/am...

It is beyond dangerous for any public official—let alone a sitting President—to suggest that political violence is ever okay. As someone who was the target of an assassination attempt himself, Donald Trump should know better.

When people in power turn the justice system into a tool for revenge, democracy itself is in danger. Proud to have @statesunited.org representing this diverse mix of experts as they speak out against the weaponization of the DOJ. statesunited.org/james-amicus/

I talked to former Judge Mark Wolf about why his fear for our democracy is so great that he resigned from the bench and gave up lifetime tenure to speak publicly about it. But one thing he said to me actually gave me hope. We are still The People. My column: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/o...

On Veterans Day and always, we honor the brave men and women who served our country and defended our freedoms. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice 🇺🇸

Talk about a trailblazer. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi, for your decades of public service, your dedication to democracy, and for clearing a path for so many women to serve in the halls of government alongside you. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

SNAP feeds families in every city and town — especially kids, seniors, and people with disabilities. But right now, more than 1 million people don’t have the benefits they need to get through the month. If you need help or can give help, go to Mass.gov/SNAPFreeze.

The most exciting thing about tonight is that voters found their voices and remembered how important and how special our ability to elect our representatives is. #Election2025

Our elections remain free, fair, and secure. Thank you to the countless number of state and local leaders, election officials, and volunteers across the country who work hard to make sure voters can cast their ballots with confidence. https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2025/

There’s no such thing as an off year when it comes to our elections. Millions of Americans across the country have already made their voices heard through early, mail-in, and absentee voting. Join them by voting in-person today on Election Day! 🗳️🇺🇸

Behind every free and fair election are thousands of dedicated election officials and poll workers working hard to make it happen – and 80% of them are women! I’m grateful today and every day for everyone who shows up to keep our democracy strong. #ThankYouElectionHeroes

The Trump Administration's shutdown isn’t a game – it’s affecting the livelihoods of real people here in Massachusetts. People deserve better from their government.

Proud to see state officials fighting to protect critical services for survivors, especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

Thank you so much for the love & support for my book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. It just hit @nytimes bestseller list at no. 4

@governor.pa.gov turning a personal attack against him and his family into a chance to speak out against political violence and support others who may be drawn to serve is a reminder of what real leadership looks like. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/u...

There's still time to cast your ballot early! Huge thanks to the state leaders and election officials protecting vote-by-mail! As our @statesunited.org research shows, it’s one of the most trusted ways Americans make their voices heard—and for good reason! www.voteearlyday.org

When National Guard troops are deployed in cities, Americans often can’t tell them apart from local law enforcement & that confusion threatens public safety says @joannalydgate.bsky.social. "It will make communities less safe,” adds @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social.

The President is deploying National Guard troops without the consent of states’ governors & against the wishes of local law enforcement. We're working with @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social & retired military leaders to push back. "It's highly partisan & political," says @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social.

During his campaign, Donald Trump promised revenge on his political opponents, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out with Attorney General Letitia James. Every American should be deeply alarmed by this.

In America, we don’t jail people simply because we disagree with their politics, and we certainly don’t jail governors for protecting and serving the people of their state. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

No matter your politics, we have to stand together and reject violence in our democracy. Now’s the time to listen more, turn away from hate, and find connection. The next generation is watching. A much-needed message from @joannalydgate.bsky.social and Utah’s First Lady Cox.

TD Garden is thirty and thriving! ✨ With the most championship banners in North America, the world’s best concerts, and so much more, @joannalydgate.bsky.social and I loved celebrating all the memories made here — and the ones still to come.

Calling Americans who disagree with your political views “the enemy” is actually un-American. Our military leaders deserve better than being treated like props for political theater. www.npr.org/2025/09/30/n...

A sitting president forcing out a U.S. Attorney because there weren't grounds to press charges against a political rival? Chilling and un-American. Prosecutors take an oath to follow the evidence and the law, and Erik Siebert did just that. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🗳️ It’s the perfect time to check your registration, update your information or register to vote for the first time. In Massachusetts, you can register at Mass.gov/Vote.

If you’re worried about the world right now, take a moment (it's @natlvoterregday.bsky.social) to make sure you’re registered to vote, then share this link with your friends and family so they can check too. ✅ nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-...

From Minnesota to Utah, political violence has torn apart families and shaken our nation. This is a moment to lead by example for the next generation—choosing empathy instead of anger, kindness instead of hate, and unity over division.

Twenty-four years later, the pain of September 11, 2001 still runs deep. Today, we honor the lives lost, the families changed forever, and the heroes who answered the call. They will never be forgotten.

The shooting and death of Charlie Kirk is horrifying, and I’m heartbroken for his family. No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics. This is a dark day for our country.

Our democracy depends on leaders who act with integrity. Yesterday's ruling hasn’t changed that. Thank you @miattygen.bsky.social & @michigansos.bsky.social for all of your work to hold fake electors in your state accountable, and for your commitment to protecting the people’s votes.

Retired generals agree: our military shouldn’t be used for domestic law enforcement or as political pawns. Thank you to the leaders at @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social for speaking up and to the @statesunited.org team for an excellent brief. statesunited.org/resources/ne...

States should be stepping UP to protect families, not stepping away. Ending vaccine mandates in schools is dangerous, short-sighted, and will have national impacts. As a parent, nothing is scarier than watching politicians undo the protections that keep our kids safe. apnews.com/article/flor...

BREAKING NEWS >> Former Republican Governors Bill Weld, @govwhitman.bsky.social, @schwarzenegger.bsky.social, and Marc Racicot call on the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters in a Louisiana redistricting case. statesunited.org/louisiana-re...

America wouldn't be what it is today without our workers and the labor movement that established wage standards, safer working conditions, reasonable hours, and more. To fight for democracy is to fight for American workers and their lasting legacy on our nation.

The Constitution would like to have a word.

Thank you Governor Phil Scott for refusing to send Vermont National Guard troops to DC. America has laws to prevent our military from being used to police us — and for good reason.
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Let’s be really clear about something: Vote-by-Mail is safe, secure, and popular. It's used by millions of voters across all parties. Trump is recycling old lies about the 2020 election that were disproven BY HIS OWN OFFICIALS and shut down by U.S. courts.

Donald Trump wants to rewrite how our museums tell the stories of American history. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

Poll workers are the backbone of our democracy and at @statesunited.org we’re proud to celebrate these heroes every day. This #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay, consider becoming one of the millions of Americans who #HelpAmericaVote. Sign up at www.eac.gov/help-america....

FBI agents are not trained to patrol streets. And every agent that is assigned to do that is NOT investigating: *foreign spies stealing gov’t and trade secrets *foreign and domestic terrorist threats *crimes like fraud, corruption, trafficking, and violent crimes (among others) Do you feel safer?

Sending the military and federal law enforcement into Washington, DC isn’t going to make anyone safer. But this isn’t about safety. It’s just another distraction — and another power grab that undermines local government and local leadership. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Sixty years ago, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, to guarantee that every American — no matter the color of their skin — would have the same access and opportunity to vote. It’s on all of us to uphold that promise. 19thnews.org/2025/08/voti...

State officials are on the front lines of our democracy – & their work is more critical than ever. But they can’t do it alone. That’s where our team @statesunited.org comes in. Every day, we work to ensure these leaders have what they need to succeed. www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/this-de...

The data is clear: when people trust elections, they vote. All of our leaders need to take this as a call to action. If they want voters to show up and vote, they need to tell the truth about our free, fair, secure elections.

NEW. The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plans to cut the federal workforce and gut agencies. This would hurt American communities and drastically impact the states. Get the facts. ⬇️ statesunited.org/resources/fa...

My heart is breaking for all of the families in Texas who’ve been impacted by the floods. I can’t even begin to fathom what the parents of those young campers are going through right now. Keeping those girls and everyone missing or lost in my heart today.

This month has been a powerful reminder of why we must keep showing up for our LGBTQ+ community. Know that I see you, celebrate you, and this office has your back.

Waking up this morning with new found urgency to support the state leaders protecting our democracy. The SCOTUS decisions yesterday made something I’ve always known even more clear: state AGs are the backbone of our democracy, and we need them now more than ever. Let’s get to work.