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The States Project
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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. 🇺🇸
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We just had to share this beautiful, handmade invite by Laura Clayton Baker to one of her Giving Circle gatherings this year!

See her art come to life!
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We’re sorry (but like not really 😉).
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Giving Circles’ super power? JOY!

From fish fries to art exhibits, and Zoom parties to backyard barbecues, Giving Circles aren’t just fueling governing power, they’re building community.
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Sometimes you read a text and gotta celebrate for the rest of the month.

We LOVED hearing from so many of our Giving Circle leaders this week — the hard work we did together paid off 💪
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A Big Beautiful 🌊
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS! The Virginia House of Delegates has not only been defended, but expanded — making VA the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Giving Circle Leader & master baker Sarah sent the TSP team some of her sweet treats!

For years, Sarah has used baking to bring her community together & help build power in state legislatures.

AND her Giving Circle has already passed their fundraising goal? Go Sarah go!
October 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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...
September 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
As reported by @politico.com, Lise Clavel will lead The States Forum, a new effort from our co-founders that aims to build a vision that inspires people and convinces them that impactful policy and effective government can make their lives better.
August 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Squashing Trump's extremism starts in the states! But we can't do it without you. Join us on June 8 to learn what you can do right now in the place where it matters most: in state legislatures! bit.ly/TheLastLine
June 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The future of this country is on the line this November in Virginia. If you’ve been wondering how you can stand on the right side of history in this pivotal moment, this is your chance to get off the sidelines. RSVP to join us: bit.ly/TheLastLine
May 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🚨This marks a dangerous new step toward rewriting history and teaching kids lies in school — and it's happening because of rightwing *STATE* lawmakers. Build governing power in the states for lawmakers who will stand against the MAGA agenda is critical for the future of our country.
May 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Exciting news! This strategic evolution comes at a time when the role of states is pivotal to safeguarding democracy and driving progress toward the American promise. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
April 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If you’re looking for a light in this dark moment, we're here for you. We can fight back against Trump, in the states. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/pacfo...
March 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
State legislative majorities can STILL serve as a check against Trump and his billionaire allies. So that’s where we need to focus to protect the American Promise. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/pacfo...
February 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
You can fight back in the states. Join us. statesproject.org/action
February 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
You have more power than you realize to fight back against the worst of Trump's agenda. It starts in state legislatures. statesproject.org/action
February 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
ICYMI: Our 2024 Stories of Impact is here! In a tough year, there are still bright spots to celebrate thanks to the relentless work of our community. Read the full report: statesproject.org/stories-of-i...
January 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This year, our community proved—again—that our relentless focus on state legislatures matters and that by choosing strategic action, we can impact millions of lives. Read our 2024 Stories of Impact to understand how we powered wins that should have been impossible. statesproject.org/stories-of-i...
January 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Over the past three years, we have been the biggest investor in state legislative races, building power that can shield our country from the worst impacts of a second Trump presidency. We’re staying in this fight. Are you with us? secure.actblue.com/donate/pacfo...
December 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM
BREAKING: The Pennsylvania House majority has been defended! Congratulations to the majority headed back to Harrisburg to continue their work to improve the lives of all Pennsylvanians.
November 8, 2024 at 1:26 PM
BREAKING: Maine's Senate majority has been defended! Congratulations to lawmakers in the majority who will return to Augusta to continue their work to improve the lives of all Mainers.
November 6, 2024 at 7:52 PM
BREAKING: The rightwing supermajority in the North Carolina House is broken! Governor-elect Josh Stein now has the veto power he needs to shield North Carolinians from the rightwing's most radical policies.
November 6, 2024 at 5:59 AM
BREAKING: The Minnesota Senate majority has been defended after voters elected Ann Johnson Stewart in MN SD-45!
November 6, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Our own Daniel Squadron for Mother Jones👇 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
October 29, 2024 at 7:46 PM