“State legislatures are the most important part of American civic life that’s been forgotten, except by the worst elements of politics and vested special interests. We have decided to focus all of our energy [there].” -@DanielSquadronhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/04/future-now-democrats-2020-state-legislatures/587314/ …
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"Nor is Congress likely to raise the minimum wage, enact paid family leave, legalize recreational marijuana, or spend heavily on an infrastructure plan anytime soon. All of those progressive goals have advanced in various state legislatures and are within reach in several more."
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"Even when Congress passes far-reaching legislation, it’s often modeled on [state bills]. The ACA has similarities to [Massachusetts] health law...the bipartisan First Step Act, which passed Congress last year, was inspired by states that had tackled criminal-justice reform."
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"Slowly but surely, Democrats say, the importance of state and local government is dawning on progressive activists and voters who have a well-earned reputation for putting all their hopes, dreams, and money into presidential campaigns."
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