Paving the Path Forward for Progressive State Leadership
President Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 Presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris makes our mission clear: defeat Trump and MAGA Republicans. Learn how Sister District is targeting key races and how you can help ensure progressive victories up and down the ballot.
July 1, 2024 – This Week, New Laws and New Worlds in our States
As of July 1, 2024, a range of new laws come into effect across the United States, showcasing the stark contrasts between progressive and conservative state legislatures. From expanded voting rights in Virginia to restrictive abortion measures in Tennessee, these laws reflect the divergent visions for the future of our nation. Learn how states are tackling issues from public safety and education to health care and environmental protection, and what these changes mean for the lives of Americans.
Why States Matter (More Than Ever): SCOTUS Saves Us, Sort Of
Phew! A close call, but our tottering democracy lives to see another day: last week, in Moore v. Harper, the US Supreme Court rejected the radical “Independent State Legislature” theory (ISL), which would have granted state legislatures complete and unfettered power to regulate federal election administration, state constitutions/state courts/governors/voters be damned. (It should be noted that Moore was […]
State Power Series Recap: After Roe and Election Subversion
Recaps of our first two State Power Series events, co-hosted by Sister District and Vote Save America / Crooked Media and moderated by Sister District Co-Founder Gaby Goldstein and Crooked Media Senior Political Director Shaniqua McClendon.
Abortion Today, Birth Control Tomorrow
The assault on Women’s reproductive rights won’t stop at abortion, birth control is next. State legislatures matter.
THE GUARDIAN: America is full of ‘democracy deserts’. Wisconsin rivals Congo on some metrics
The United States is becoming a land filled with “democracy deserts”, where gerrymandering and voting restrictions are making voters powerless to make change. And this round of redistricting could make things even worse.
What’s at stake in Texas: An Interview with Representative Ann Johnson
Representative Ann Johnson joins Sister District Executive Director Lala Wu to discuss what’s at stake in Texas and why she chose to be one of the leading voices in the Texas walkout.
The 2021 Supreme Court Session Makes States More Powerful Than Ever
The solidly conservative Supreme Court ruled on several important cases this June, the final month of the Court’s current term. This term’s cases touch on gay rights and religious liberty, access to healthcare, criminal justice and voting access.
Candidate Spotlight: Wendy Gooditis
Virginia Delegate Wendy Gooditis discussed COVID relief legislation in the Commonwealth, paying teachers a fair wage, and why we have to protect the Democratic majority to increase the minimum wage. Interview by Sister District Co-Founder Lyzz Schwegler.
Virginia Legislation taking effect July 1, 2021
In just two years, Virginia’s Democratic trifecta, led by Sister District alums has created a sea change in the state. Read on to learn about the progressive legislation going into effect on July 1st, 2021!
