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Funding Gap: State vs. Federal Races
Your donation to a political campaign can be more powerful and impact more lives when it goes to a state race instead of a Congressional one. Our Head of Giving Circles, Melissa Walker, sat down with the hosts of Girl and the Gov to unpack why that’s true and how you can get more bang […]
From the ground up
Securing State Legislative Power to Protect the 2024 Election
25 State Legislative Races Will Determine Who Wins the White House in 2024 – and the Future of American Democracy Forward Majority and The States Project are closing ranks around key state legislative targets, noted below, bringing new and innovative approaches to help Democrats build power in the states ahead of the 2024 election. Read […]
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Data points to how GOP has built a lasting edge in state governments
Pennsylvania Representative Austin Davis on The Stakes in the States
Voting rights, abortion access, gun violence prevention — there’s a lot at stake in Pennsylvania this November, where ending the rightwing’s unchecked control is within reach. Alongside two college students who lead Fearless Action, we spoke with Pennsylvania Representative Austin Davis to learn what a new majority would mean. Read a snippet of our conversation […]
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To Build Power Where It Matters Most, We Must Go To The Source: Political Dollars
It’s Time to Stop Panic Giving.
Every issue you care about is decided by state lawmakers, not politicians in DC. And you — yes, you — can directly impact who holds power in state legislatures. That’s a message more people need to hear ahead of this November, so our Head of Giving Circles, Melissa Walker, broke it down on Burnt Toast […]
Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang on The Stakes in the States
Voting rights, abortion access, clean water — there’s a lot at stake in Michigan this November, where ending the rightwing’s unchecked control is within reach. Flipping just three seats in each chamber would empower lawmakers committed to improving lives. We spoke with Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang to learn what a new majority would mean. Read […]
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Stand Up! with Pete Dominick
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated by politics? Our Head of Giving Circles Melissa Walker did. But then she heard something that changed how she approached activism, and went on to create real change that improved lives. In this episode of Stand Up! With Pete Dominick, she shares her story and how you can […]
