Here is some real talk that’s an all-to-painful gut punch: we’ve lost #SCOTUS for a generation. But we still have a source of hope: To stop the bad and advance the good, we need to win back the States. (And we can do it.) A thread. #whystatesmatter
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Conservative justices have a “corporations first” approach—expect more rulings in this vein. Ex: In '18, Kavanaugh wrote a dissenting argument that illegal immigrants aren’t protected by anti-discrimination laws, but the business that employ them (illegally) are all clear.Show this thread -
The states can fight back! 2018 saw wage increases for workers in 18 states! But in states like NC, ME, AZ & NH, legislative support for increased wages hinges on Nov election. Changing majorities in just 4 states means millions of people can have jobs with living wages.Show this thread -
The punchline couldn’t be clearer: the battleground for our country’s long-term future lies squarely in the states. Know who goes to your state capital for you. Learn more about
#WhyStatesMatter at http://futurenow.org .Show this thread -
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