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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 2d

From free childcare to clean drinking water, the VA legislature has used their governing power to pass policies that make life safer & more affordable.

That's why we know a pro-democracy trifecta can & will improve lives.

And that’s why we’re investing & ready to win in VA.

Politico @politico.com · 3d

There are signs Virginia Democrats are feeling confident about their ability to obtain a governing trifecta in the state.

A national group is pouring more than $5 million into House races there this November, according to plans shared first with POLITICO.

$5 million investment reveals Democrats feel bullish about pulling off a trifecta in Virginia

Virginia Democrats are looking to shore up a governing trifecta in the state that has seen economic impacts of government cutbacks.

www.politico.com

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 3d

“As attacks on democracy escalate, state legislatures are the last line of defense."

Our own Mandara Meyers today in @politico.com: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

$5 million investment reveals Democrats feel bullish about pulling off a trifecta in Virginia

Virginia Democrats are looking to shore up a governing trifecta in the state that has seen economic impacts of government cutbacks.

www.politico.com

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 4d

The States Project is the only national organization focused solely on building state legislative power and giving state lawmakers the tools and training they need to govern effectively.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for a way to make strategic, impactful change?

Giving Circles have delivered historic electoral victories, building majorities that have improved lives. You can impact critical races happening right now — we’ll support you every step of the way. Join us:
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WELCOME TO GIVING CIRCLES - The States Project

A TSP Giving Circle is a group of people who come together to pool their resources to create change. Giving Circles organize their networks, learn how to build power at the foundations of our democrac...

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 6d

We cannot stand by & watch rightwing state trifectas take voters out of elections by drawing maps meant to minimize our voices to consolidate their power in Congress.

The fight to protect representative democracy is happening in the states — join us. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 9d

Whether running for office, knocking on doors, or starting a Giving Circle, we can all play a role in winning the governing power we need to fight rightwing extremism.

gandernewsroom.com/2025/09/29/t...

These two southeast Michigan moms want to fight for their communities—so they’re running for office

Meet the Michigan moms who have had it with Republicans slashing programs that would give their kids’ generation a better life. Now, they’re running for office.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 10d

We believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country.

And when we work together, we can win governing power where it matters most: in the states.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 11d

THIS is governing power in action! From affordable housing to protecting the air we breathe and the water in taps — this is what state lawmakers can do when we build power in state legislatures.

www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Contributor: California Democrats aren't just resisting; they're governing

The state's lefty leaders are inching to the center, meeting voters where they are, and it’s improving people’s lives.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 12d

We’ll be straight with you, the results of state elections happening in Virginia next month will impact you, no matter where you live. Here’s why.

Fuel our work to win the most critical elections in the nation. ⬇️
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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 13d

Millions of Americans are expected to lose health insurance because of Trump’s tax plan. And *state legislatures* are where lawmakers are taking action to protect Americans from medical debt — or not.

States matter, now more than ever. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...

Trump punted on medical debt protection. Now the battle is in the states

Some states are enacting medical debt laws as the Trump administration pulls back federal protections. Elsewhere, industry opposition has derailed legislation.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 16d

Want to fix our country? Work with us in the states. 💪

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 18d

Right now, state legislatures are the *only* place where we can reimagine a better future for all Americans.

Work with us in the states. 🇺🇸

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 19d

One of our Giving Circles gathered to write postcards supporting women leaders serving in state legislatures across the country.

If you’re looking for a way to build community while impacting the most critical state races, our Giving Circles program is for you.

statesproject.org/get-involved...

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 20d

Take Action:‬

‪✔️Fuel the work, contribute to help build power in VA this November — the first major elections since Trump took office.‬

‪✔️Level up your activism, start a Giving Circle & we’ll help you make an impact where governing power is on the line.‬

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 20d

When the federal government uses power to threaten the First Amendment, we are experiencing an existential assault on our collective freedom. Anger, fear, despair are alI valid emotions as those in power take steps away from freedom & democracy.

But we can fight for it.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 20d

When the federal government uses power to threaten the First Amendment, we are experiencing an existential assault on our collective freedom. Anger, fear, despair are alI valid emotions as those in power take steps away from freedom & democracy.

But we can fight for it.

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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 23d

If you want to do something this is a critical something to do right now.

The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 23d

Early voting in Virginia starts today. This is the most consequential election since Trump took office — and our chance to build the nation's newest pro-democracy trifecta.

If we win, it will be the clearest rejection yet of Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Join us. statesproject.org/get-involved/

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 · 23d

Early voting in Virginia starts today. This is the most consequential election since Trump took office — and our chance to build the nation's newest pro-democracy trifecta.

If we win, it will be the clearest rejection yet of Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Join us. statesproject.org/get-involved/

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 · Sep 10

Political violence has no place in a functioning democracy. This doesn’t just endanger individuals — it threatens the foundations of representative government.

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · Aug 30

We must build the governing power these lawmakers need to protect our democracy and our future, where the fight is happening: in the states. Join us. (5/5) statesproject.org/get-involved/

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 · Aug 30

Fighting Trump and his rightwing minions will require us to support pro-democracy lawmakers’ efforts to neutralize the actions of rightwing states that are working to carry out his dangerous agenda. (4/5)

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · Aug 30

THIS is why we must work to win power in state legislatures everywhere it’s on the line, starting in Virginia this November. Because in states where we build governing power, state lawmakers can counter these rightwing power grabs with their own mid-decade redistricting. (3/5)

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yesterday Missouri also announced plans to draw new, gerrymandered maps. Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, and Florida — all states where the rightwing has governing power in their state legislatures — could be next. (2/5) www.cnn.com/2025/08/29/p...

Missouri governor calls special redistricting session amid Trump pressure | CNN Politics

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Friday announced a special session to draw new congressional maps – becoming the latest governor of a Republican-run state to accede to President Donald Trump’ s demands to...

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · Aug 30

Texas is just the first state to execute Trump’s demands to rig Congressional maps and hand him a majority in the US House before a vote is cast in the 2026 midterms. It won’t be the last. 🧵 (1/5) abcnews.go.com/Politics/tex...

Texas Gov. Abbott signs redrawn congressional map favoring Republicans into law after Trump push

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Friday that he signed the bill redrawing Texas’ congressional map into law, a milestone for the Republican-driven mid-decade redistricting.

abcnews.go.com

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The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · Aug 28

The *true test* for the future of our democracy is happening in fewer than 70 days when voters in Virginia head to the polls. That’s our opportunity to harness this momentum and deliver a rebuke to Trump’s regime by building the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta. (4/4)

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