Gaby Goldstein
@gabygoldstein.bsky.social
Founder, State Futures. Building power in the states. Lawyer + health policy PhD. Thinking/reading/writing about federalism, state politics, and regulation in the public interest.
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NEW: Washington may have folded to Trump, but there is one powerful, underused tool that could stop him: collective state action. By pooling resources, harmonizing policies and coordinating responses, states can help build a future worth fighting for, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social writes.
Collective State Action Can Stop Trump and Protect Democracy
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
NEW: Washington may have folded to Trump, but there is one powerful, underused tool that could stop him: collective state action. By pooling resources, harmonizing policies and coordinating responses, states can help build a future worth fighting for, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social writes.
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“Collective state action means states working together: pooling resources, harmonizing policies, and coordinating responses to federal failures.”
Check out this new op-ed in Democracy Docket from our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/coll...
Check out this new op-ed in Democracy Docket from our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/coll...
Collective State Action Can Stop Trump and Protect Democracy
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Collective state action means states working together: pooling resources, harmonizing policies, and coordinating responses to federal failures.”
Check out this new op-ed in Democracy Docket from our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/coll...
Check out this new op-ed in Democracy Docket from our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/coll...
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Terrifying. An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills attacking longstanding public health protections such as vaccines, milk safety and fluoride have been introduced in statehouses across the US so far this year. Around 30 bills in 12 states have already been enacted or adopted.
October 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Terrifying. An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills attacking longstanding public health protections such as vaccines, milk safety and fluoride have been introduced in statehouses across the US so far this year. Around 30 bills in 12 states have already been enacted or adopted.
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“Once my colleague pulled out his camera, the agent put away the gun," Huynh told the Sun-Times Tuesday night. "[But] if they can do this in broad daylight to an elected official, and point a gun at someone, imagine what’s happening behind closed doors.”
October 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“Once my colleague pulled out his camera, the agent put away the gun," Huynh told the Sun-Times Tuesday night. "[But] if they can do this in broad daylight to an elected official, and point a gun at someone, imagine what’s happening behind closed doors.”
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State rep. Hoan Huynh shared video of agents surrounding his vehicle/stopping him + staffers shortly after he said one agent pointed a gun inside his vehicle at him while another threatened to break a window. They were following feds in Albany Park after four people were reportedly taken.
Story tk.
Story tk.
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
State rep. Hoan Huynh shared video of agents surrounding his vehicle/stopping him + staffers shortly after he said one agent pointed a gun inside his vehicle at him while another threatened to break a window. They were following feds in Albany Park after four people were reportedly taken.
Story tk.
Story tk.
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Looking to see more “fightback” from Democrats? It’s happening all the time—in the states. Joining us on The Downballot podcast is @gabygoldstein.bsky.social, the founder of @state-futures.bsky.social, a new organization devoted to organizing Dem legislators to help them fight harder—and smarter.
How Dems are fighting back—state by state
Listen now | Gaby Goldstein explains how State Futures is helping Democratic lawmakers organize against Trump
www.the-downballot.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Looking to see more “fightback” from Democrats? It’s happening all the time—in the states. Joining us on The Downballot podcast is @gabygoldstein.bsky.social, the founder of @state-futures.bsky.social, a new organization devoted to organizing Dem legislators to help them fight harder—and smarter.
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NEW: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to expedite solar and wind permits before federal green energy tax credits expire next year.
The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026.
With @opb.org
The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026.
With @opb.org
Oregon Fast-Tracks Renewable Energy Projects as Trump Bill Ends Tax Incentives
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the move, which follows reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that highlighted impediments green energy advocates blame for the state’s poor ranking when it co...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
NEW: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to expedite solar and wind permits before federal green energy tax credits expire next year.
The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026.
With @opb.org
The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026.
With @opb.org
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I interviewed @govmlg.bsky.social and she explained how New Mexico gradually built its universal childcare program (first in the nation) and how other states could do the same. Some good things are happening! newrepublic.com/article/2013...
Transcript: Democrats Got Something Really Big Done in New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham explains how New Mexico became the first state with universal childcare and why Democrats should look to states and governors for leadership.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I interviewed @govmlg.bsky.social and she explained how New Mexico gradually built its universal childcare program (first in the nation) and how other states could do the same. Some good things are happening! newrepublic.com/article/2013...
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Right now, states are our best hope for protecting #WorkersRights. The NYU Wagner Labor Initiative & @state-futures.bsky.social released an issue brief this week w/ strategies for states to join forces to protect workers; they'll be more effective acting together www.statefutures.org/research/iss...
Issue Brief: Strengthening Workers’ Rights and Labor Protections through Interstate Cooperation — STATE FUTURES
This Issue Brief by State Futures and the NYU Wagner Labor Initiative lays out a bold, practical roadmap for how states can join forces to protect workers’ rights in the face of federal retreat on...
www.statefutures.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Right now, states are our best hope for protecting #WorkersRights. The NYU Wagner Labor Initiative & @state-futures.bsky.social released an issue brief this week w/ strategies for states to join forces to protect workers; they'll be more effective acting together www.statefutures.org/research/iss...
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With only 1 of the 2,000+ Bureau of Labor Statistics staffers now able to work, the government shutdown creates a unique opportunity for Trump to further interfere with data he doesn't like talkingpointsmemo.com/news/governm...
The Government Shutdown Is Helping Trump Obscure Federal Economic Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been forced to halt the publishing...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
With only 1 of the 2,000+ Bureau of Labor Statistics staffers now able to work, the government shutdown creates a unique opportunity for Trump to further interfere with data he doesn't like talkingpointsmemo.com/news/governm...
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NEW: After Dobbs, voters in ten states enshrined abortion and reproductive rights in their states' constitutions. @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social's @cathrencohen.bsky.social and Diana Kasdan analyze how the wording of these amendments impacts their promise and potential to protect reproductive freedom.
The Power of State Reproductive Freedom Amendments
A new report analyzes the language and effects of recently adopted amendments protecting reproductive rights and highlights their potential for abortion access and beyond.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
NEW: After Dobbs, voters in ten states enshrined abortion and reproductive rights in their states' constitutions. @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social's @cathrencohen.bsky.social and Diana Kasdan analyze how the wording of these amendments impacts their promise and potential to protect reproductive freedom.
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GOP lawmakers cite Georgia’s experiment as a model for the federal Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in 2027.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says
Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at lea...
www.propublica.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
GOP lawmakers cite Georgia’s experiment as a model for the federal Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in 2027.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
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While the federal government carries out its deeply unpopular immigration agenda, state lawmakers are confronting masked agents and getting arrested after demanding entry to overcrowded ICE detention cells.
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State Lawmakers Are Getting Arrested at Detention Centers and Yelling at Masked ICE Agents. Good.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
While the federal government carries out its deeply unpopular immigration agenda, state lawmakers are confronting masked agents and getting arrested after demanding entry to overcrowded ICE detention cells.
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My latest in @talkingpointsmemo.com — state legislators are putting their literal bodies on the line to protect the rule of law and their communities. States are the frontlines and a deeply hopeful story is unfolding if we know where to look. The next step is more coordination to make it a movement.
While the federal government carries out its deeply unpopular immigration agenda, state lawmakers are confronting masked agents and getting arrested after demanding entry to overcrowded ICE detention cells.
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/state-l...
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State Lawmakers Are Getting Arrested at Detention Centers and Yelling at Masked ICE Agents. Good.
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My latest in @talkingpointsmemo.com — state legislators are putting their literal bodies on the line to protect the rule of law and their communities. States are the frontlines and a deeply hopeful story is unfolding if we know where to look. The next step is more coordination to make it a movement.
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Breaking News: Eleven Democratic elected officials were arrested in New York City after demanding access to ICE’s migrant detention cells.
11 Elected Officials Arrested While Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility
Brad Lander, the city comptroller, was arrested again. Jumaane D. Williams, the public advocate, was among protesters detained outside.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Breaking News: Eleven Democratic elected officials were arrested in New York City after demanding access to ICE’s migrant detention cells.
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"They're politicians, what are they supposed to do? Literally fight in the streets?"
Unashamed to say this made me cry.
Unashamed to say this made me cry.
Karina Villa protecting her constituents by literally running ICE off the streets in West Chicago and yelling to residents to stay inside their homes.
September 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
"They're politicians, what are they supposed to do? Literally fight in the streets?"
Unashamed to say this made me cry.
Unashamed to say this made me cry.
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Trump & Co are horribly anti-worker. But "blue states have extraordinary untapped power, especially if they choose to wield it together." For #LaborDay2025, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social & I wrote in @talkingpointsmemo.com w/ ideas for bold pro-worker state action. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-labor...
A Labor Day Call for Action From the States
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September 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Trump & Co are horribly anti-worker. But "blue states have extraordinary untapped power, especially if they choose to wield it together." For #LaborDay2025, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social & I wrote in @talkingpointsmemo.com w/ ideas for bold pro-worker state action. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-labor...
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Trump stinks for workers. Here's how blue states can fight back together. By @gabygoldstein.bsky.social and me in @talkingpointsmemo.com for #LaborDay2025. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-labor...
A Labor Day Call for Action From the States
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
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September 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Trump stinks for workers. Here's how blue states can fight back together. By @gabygoldstein.bsky.social and me in @talkingpointsmemo.com for #LaborDay2025. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-labor...
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Louisiana has to build three new natural gas power plants to accommodate the "AI" data center that Meta just crammed through because said center will use *Three Times* as much electricity (and, thus, attendant resources) as the *Entire City Of New Orleans*, every year.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
La. regulators approve Entergy power plants for Meta’s AI data center
Louisiana Public Service Commissioners voted four to one to approve Entergy’s three new gas plants to power Meta’s largest-ever data center.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Louisiana has to build three new natural gas power plants to accommodate the "AI" data center that Meta just crammed through because said center will use *Three Times* as much electricity (and, thus, attendant resources) as the *Entire City Of New Orleans*, every year.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
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For @talkingpointsmemo.com, I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward.
This is a break-the-glass moment. So let’s talk about all the glass available, not just congressional maps.
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Blue State Dems Are Having an Overdue Reckoning With Their Own Power
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August 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
For @talkingpointsmemo.com, I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward.
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We will stand up for the dignity and right to privacy of all Washingtonians.
This is an important win, especially for our immigrant communities and mixed-status families, who are already being targeted by the Trump administration.
This is an important win, especially for our immigrant communities and mixed-status families, who are already being targeted by the Trump administration.
1/2: A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes.
August 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
We will stand up for the dignity and right to privacy of all Washingtonians.
This is an important win, especially for our immigrant communities and mixed-status families, who are already being targeted by the Trump administration.
This is an important win, especially for our immigrant communities and mixed-status families, who are already being targeted by the Trump administration.
For @talkingpointsmemo.com, I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward.
This is a break-the-glass moment. So let’s talk about all the glass available, not just congressional maps.
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/blue-st...
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/blue-st...
Blue State Dems Are Having an Overdue Reckoning With Their Own Power
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
For @talkingpointsmemo.com, I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward.
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I LOVE seeing helpful tools emerge to study state constitutions! Carrie Ann Donnell highlights stateconstitutiontool.org in a new piece in @statecourtreport.org. Read up on what it does and how to use it! statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
A New Tool Makes Comparing State Constitutions Easier
Scholars, practitioners, and judges can quickly see how constitutional provisions differ or overlap with a resource from the nonprofit American Juris Link.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I LOVE seeing helpful tools emerge to study state constitutions! Carrie Ann Donnell highlights stateconstitutiontool.org in a new piece in @statecourtreport.org. Read up on what it does and how to use it! statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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The GOP budget law cut unobligated $ for many IRA programs that would improve air quality + build climate resilience + lower energy bills. New CBO #s shows cuts to $14b in climate related programs supporting states and communities www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Estimated Budgetary Effects of Public Law 119-21, to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Relative to the Budget Enforcement Baseline for Consideration in the Senate
Public Law 119-21 as enacted on July 4, 2025
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July 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The GOP budget law cut unobligated $ for many IRA programs that would improve air quality + build climate resilience + lower energy bills. New CBO #s shows cuts to $14b in climate related programs supporting states and communities www.cbo.gov/publication/...