PinnedPublished inWhy States MatterWelcome to Local Action, where we’ll post easy and effective actions you — YOU!LOCAL ACTION: Live in a Blue-State Trifecta? Call Your Governor!5d ago5d ago
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: Good News in MichiganThat’s right, GOOD NEWS. Less than two weeks after Michigan’s 2025 State Legislative session began, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wasted no time in…Feb 2Feb 2
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: What’s So Special About Virginia’s Upcoming Special Elections?On Jan. 7, Virginia will hold special state legislative elections. Despite the tantalizing connotations (“ooh! special!”), a special…Dec 21, 2024Dec 21, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterIntroducing… WSM: Youth EditionWelcome, one and all, young and old! The Why States Matter blog is delighted to announce a new upcoming chapter, literally, in our…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: Laws & Learning in Georgia (And Beyond)Legislation currently under consideration by state legislatures around the country menaces the academic freedom essential to all…Oct 15, 2024Oct 15, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: The Glory of GrassrootsHere at Sister District Project, we’re all about building progressive power in state legislatures. This means winning elections, of course…Aug 5, 2024Aug 5, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: Our Alums, Making Virginia SaferNot gonna bury the lede here: out of a slew of bills that landed on his desk this past legislative session, Virginia’s GOP Governor…May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: Candidates & CoattailsI’m puttin’ on my top hat, Tyin’ up my white tie, Brushin’ off my tails.Feb 20, 2024Feb 20, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: Abortion & Gerrymandering in OhioHere’s a conundrum for you: 30 percent of our fellow Americans believe abortion should be legal in all circumstances. Add in “most”…Jan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024
Published inWhy States MatterWhy States Matter: Virginia v. EnvironmentAh, summer! 2023: the season of Barbie, farm-stand tomatoes, supermoons, and the Apocalypse. Raging floods, searing heat, torrential rains…Sep 4, 2023Sep 4, 2023
