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Gaby Goldstein

Gaby Goldstein

Mallory Roman

Mallory Roman

2020 Election Results: Early Analysis
The 2020 election results are still coming in, and we will continue to provide analysis. In the mean...
November 6, 2020
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Gaby Goldstein

Gaby Goldstein

A special election affected by pandemic and GOP tactics
It's not clear how the coronavirus outbreak affected this election. But it IS clear Republican gerry...
March 18, 2020
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Rita Bosworth

Rita Bosworth

Why 2020 is Important
Rita Bosworth, Executive Director of Sister District explains why 2020 is so important, especially f...
November 25, 2019
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Exterior of the Supreme Court of the United States
Lala Wu

Lala Wu

Rita Bosworth

Rita Bosworth

The Supreme Court Disappoints on Gerrymandering
At the very end of its term in June, the Supreme Court ruled that the constitution does not prohibit...
October 22, 2019
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Sister District

Sister District

Video: Sister District on Free Speech TV
FSTV correspondent Imara Jones speaks with Lyzz Schwegler, Director of Communications and Co-Founder...
September 23, 2019
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Cars sit in traffic in California
Juliet Eastland

Juliet Eastland

Why Are States So Important?
Gasp, choke! Trump's EPA is working to choke us to death; read here for how states, particularly CA,...
August 8, 2019
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Sister District

Sister District

The Supreme Court upheld partisan gerrymandering. Here’s what our candidates say
On June 27, the Supreme Court put its thumb on the scale to permit partisan gerrymandering and help ...
July 1, 2019
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Sister District

Sister District

Why States Matter: Gerrymandering
Democrats have overlooked state legislatures for too long, and the Republicans realized that that wa...
May 30, 2019
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Gaby Goldstein

Gaby Goldstein

Flipping Virginia blue can be done. But it won’t be easy.
Washington Post Op-Ed by Gaby Goldstein. This year, Democrats are only two seats away from flipping ...
May 3, 2019
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Rita Bosworth

Rita Bosworth

2019 Wave 1 Candidates are Here!
Today, we are thrilled to announce our first wave of 2019 endorsements. Supporting these 10 incredi...
April 3, 2019
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Sister District

Sister District

Video: Attorney General Eric Holder and Sister District Get Out the Vote!
The National Democratic Redistricting Committtee (NDRC) and Sister District have a message: states c...
October 30, 2018
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Gaby Goldstein

Gaby Goldstein

VIDEO: Sister District – Fireside Chat with David Daley, author of Ratf**ked
Sister District's cofounder & political director, Gaby Goldstein, and Ratf**ked author David Daley d...
March 26, 2018
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President Obama got his start in politics in the Illinois state legislature. Credit: Marc Nozell
Gaby Goldstein

Gaby Goldstein

It’s Time To Care About State Legislatures
Democrats are a Majority of the Country, but They Have Very Little Electoral Power. To Understand Ho...
November 1, 2017
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Why do state legislatures matter for enacting progressive change nationwide? What issues matter to Sister District candidates? Can Democratic majorities end gerrymandering, defend voting rights, protect reproductive rights, enact climate action? Does volunteering to phonebank, canvass, or write postcards to voters make a difference?

These are important questions and we’re here to shed some light on these pressing issues, as well as keep you up to date on upcoming elections and important developments. Our talented team includes lawyers, academics, advocates, community leaders, and many others who contribute their skills and brainpower to building Democratic representation in state legislatures. We discuss these important issues, interview our candidates, talk about current events, and share our research findings. 

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Research and Experiments

Our very own Dr. Mallory Roman and Co-Founder/Attorney Gaby Goldstein break down the Sister District Action Network’s research concerning civic engagement, voter messaging, and much more. Dr. Mallory Roman earned her Ph.D. in Social Psychology at Duke University. Gaby Goldstein studied at the Boston University School of Law and earned her Ph.D. in Health Policy at the Univ. of California, Berkeley.

Political Strategy

Where data and research meet with passion and experience. Building progressive power in state legislatures can be done and we’ll show you how! Jump in to learn more about how we organize and mobilize voters nationwide for the 2022 midterms, even in traditionally “red states”  like Texas and Georgia.

Thought Leadership

Hear from our lead Strategists, Attorneys, Researchers, Organizers, and Communications experts. What are they seeing? What do they want people to know about state elections and building progressive power?

Candidates and Races

Candidates and campaign field managers discuss pressing issues, policy matters, and also gain insight into the real person running for public office, not just the politician.

Policy and Issues

Reproductive Rights? Voting Rights? Supreme Court rulings? Policy seems to be changing daily! What does it mean and what can you do? Here we discuss developing policy matters and why what happens in one state matters in another.

From the field

Hear firsthand accounts from organizers, candidates, volunteers, and political strategists working with the public and on the political front lines. Why do they do this work, what do they love about it, and what advice do they have?