“It's your state legislators who have the ideas. They want to organize together.”
Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social spoke on @courtacctability.bsky.social to map out state legislative, legal, and collective action to reign in harmful ICE detention centers.
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Our federal leaders are sitting on their hands. It's up to state leaders to step in and work together to protect the American people.
Our conversation with State Futures' @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on detention centers, the Iran War, & state leaders coming together: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSK...
At least 71% of election officials have engaged in preparation or planning for scenarios that could disrupt election administration ahead of the midterms.
Learn more in our latest survey of local election officials: bit.ly/41pYmNr
The bills seeking to shield oil companies from lawsuits send the message that “you can pollute with impunity,” said Carly Phillips of the Union of Concerned Scientists. “It’s really a thumb in the eye of places that are affected by climate change.”
"States are moving — aggressively, creatively, and increasingly together — to impose accountability on a detention system explicitly designed to avoid it."
Encouring note to end the week, from @gabygoldstein.bsky.social @state-futures.bsky.social
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In an op-ed in @talkingpointsmemo.com, our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social charts how states are protecting people held in mass detention facilities.
This follows State Futures’ release of a new Issue Brief on detention facilities.
Op-ed: tinyurl.com/bdh4ejvh
Issue Brief: tinyurl.com/na89jdk6
@gabygoldstein.bsky.social : "States are moving—aggressively, creatively, and increasingly together—to impose accountability on a detention system explicitly designed to avoid it."
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Bob applauding Rep. Salahuddin at bill signing behind lectern
Bob shaking hand of individual in State Reception Room
We are not helpless in the face of what's going on with ICE and the terrorizing of communities across our state.
Yesterday, I signed 3 bills to protect the rights of immigrants in Washington — ensuring that workers receive notice when federal immigration authorities...
Life is short. Joy is resistance. Do the thing.
Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social joined Alex Aronson on Legal AF’s @courtacctability.bsky.social to announce the Federal Response Coalition - 104 members from 34 states. They discuss the coalition and the importance of state collective action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft2y...
The power struggle over data center regulation has come to statehouses across the country. Policymakers in a dozen states are leading in the fight to keep their residents’ utility costs down by proposing pauses or bans on data center construction.
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Thank you Michelle! 💙💙 My sister in state power!
If you're looking for a glimmer of hope and some action to counter the chaos, here's one org that deserves your dollars: @state-futures.bsky.social led by the indefatigable @gabygoldstein.bsky.social is building state power through collective action. Learn more & donate: www.statefutures.org
States are leading in the fight to make drug prices more affordable. Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social spoke with @bloomberglaw.com about new prescription drug affordability boards (PDABs) legislation that is moving in Virginia.
Read more: news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
"The real action is in blue cities and states. Democrats outside of Washington are essentially declaring war against ICE and the broader anti-immigration apparatus that Trump has created." newrepublic.com/article/2064...
In Washington, Democrats are pushing piecemeal reforms. The real action, though, is in blue cities and states. trib.al/kBQr24n
We're seeing both new policies and more aggressive rhetoric—and these blue state officials’ actions will reverberate beyond February 2026.
State and local officials are stepping up to limit cooperation with ICE as federal action stalls. Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social highlights the growing power of states to act when Congress is gridlocked.
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"It's such an important moment right now for... collective state action."
@state-futures.bsky.social's Gaby Goldstein and Montana state senator Cora Neumann brought 100+ state legislators to Minneapolis to show solidarity with Minnesotans: youtu.be/8VWr8LFd5hw?...
Democrats have long been the party of organizing, but the right has become very good at it too.
Watch our conversation with @state-futures.bsky.social President Gaby Goldstein on bringing state leaders together: youtu.be/8VWr8LFd5hw?...
Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social Goldstein, and MT State Sen. Cora Neumann joined Alex Aronson on Legal AF’s Court Accountability Action to discuss bringing 100+ state legislators together in Minneapolis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VWr...
States are becoming the front line in limiting federal immigration enforcement. In the New York Times, State Futures is cited for our work tracking another half dozen states that have proposed similar legislation. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
State Futures was proud to support and help bring to life a Day of Solidarity at the Minnesota State Capitol, where more than 40 legislators from 13 states stood together against escalating federal enforcement. Read more: talkingpointsmemo.com/news/state-a...
As federal immigration enforcement escalates, states are stepping in. The New York Times cites State Futures and @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on how state policy can limit harm and assert accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
As the gov't retreats from its role of coordinating election security support and oversight, state lawmakers are stepping up. Our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security.
Check out our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, which outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Proud to be whizzing by on this list, as one of many people across the country committed to defending democratic values:
Legislators from across the country are standing strong, standing together, and #StandingwithMinnesota. Thank you @state-futures.bsky.social for organizing us!
Love this effort brought together by @state-futures.bsky.social and Sister District co-founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social How many more state legislators can join this message of solidarity?
We stand with Minneosta ✊🏾
Today, a new video features 36 lawmakers from 11 states standing with Minnesota and calling for accountability.
State Futures is proud to help bring this coordinated effort to life, as state policymakers come together to defend democratic values.
