Odyssey this, Odyssey that — what you really Odyssey is what state lawmakers with governing power can do to improve lives.
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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
"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...
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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"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...
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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"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
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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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.
“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...
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 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/...
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 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...
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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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
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...
How to Save Our State Governments with Daniel Squadron
Podcast Episode · Factually! with Adam Conover · June 17 · 59m
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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...
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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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.
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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"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.
“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...
Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | June 12, 2026
Podcast Episode · Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) · June 12 · 2h 28m
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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.
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...
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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“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...
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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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...
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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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...
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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“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...
How the Left Can Take Back States’ Rights
Podcast Episode · Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams · June 2 · 1h 3m
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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...
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 · 2mo agoFrom 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...
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...
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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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
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
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
“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...
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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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...
Winning State Legislatures and Winning Midterm Elections / Start Making Sense
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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...
E.P.A. to End Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
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