Gaby Goldstein

Terrifying. An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills attacking longstanding public health protections such as vaccines, milk safety and fluoride have been introduced in statehouses across the US so far this year. Around 30 bills in 12 states have already been enacted or adopted.

“Once my colleague pulled out his camera, the agent put away the gun," Huynh told the Sun-Times Tuesday night. "[But] if they can do this in broad daylight to an elected official, and point a gun at someone, imagine what’s happening behind closed doors.”

State rep. Hoan Huynh shared video of agents surrounding his vehicle/stopping him + staffers shortly after he said one agent pointed a gun inside his vehicle at him while another threatened to break a window. They were following feds in Albany Park after four people were reportedly taken.

Story tk.

How Dems are fighting back—state by state Listen now | Gaby Goldstein explains how State Futures is helping Democratic lawmakers organize against Trump

Looking to see more “fightback” from Democrats? It’s happening all the time—in the states. Joining us on The Downballot podcast is @gabygoldstein.bsky.social, the founder of @state-futures.bsky.social, a new organization devoted to organizing Dem legislators to help them fight harder—and smarter.

And yet supplements can make ‘structure and function’ claims. Thanks DSHEA!

I have been thinking about this story all day. Read it yesterday. Still thinking about it.

Oregon Fast-Tracks Renewable Energy Projects as Trump Bill Ends Tax Incentives Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the move, which follows reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that highlighted impediments green energy advocates blame for the state’s poor ranking when it co...

NEW: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to expedite solar and wind permits before federal green energy tax credits expire next year.

The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026.

With @opb.org

Would be curious to hear their ideas!

Transcript: Democrats Got Something Really Big Done in New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham explains how New Mexico became the first state with universal childcare and why Democrats should look to states and governors for leadership.

I interviewed @govmlg.bsky.social and she explained how New Mexico gradually built its universal childcare program (first in the nation) and how other states could do the same. Some good things are happening! newrepublic.com/article/2013...

Right now, states are our best hope for protecting #WorkersRights. The NYU Wagner Labor Initiative & @state-futures.bsky.social released an issue brief this week w/ strategies for states to join forces to protect workers; they'll be more effective acting together www.statefutures.org/research/iss...

The Government Shutdown Is Helping Trump Obscure Federal Economic Data The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been forced to halt the publishing...

With only 1 of the 2,000+ Bureau of Labor Statistics staffers now able to work, the government shutdown creates a unique opportunity for Trump to further interfere with data he doesn't like talkingpointsmemo.com/news/governm...

The Power of State Reproductive Freedom Amendments A new report analyzes the language and effects of recently adopted amendments protecting reproductive rights and highlights their potential for abortion access and beyond.

NEW: After Dobbs, voters in ten states enshrined abortion and reproductive rights in their states' constitutions. @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social's @cathrencohen.bsky.social and Diana Kasdan analyze how the wording of these amendments impacts their promise and potential to protect reproductive freedom.

Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at lea...

GOP lawmakers cite Georgia’s experiment as a model for the federal Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in 2027.

A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.

State Lawmakers Are Getting Arrested at Detention Centers and Yelling at Masked ICE Agents. Good. This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

While the federal government carries out its deeply unpopular immigration agenda, state lawmakers are confronting masked agents and getting arrested after demanding entry to overcrowded ICE detention cells.
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/state-l...

My latest in @talkingpointsmemo.com — state legislators are putting their literal bodies on the line to protect the rule of law and their communities. States are the frontlines and a deeply hopeful story is unfolding if we know where to look. The next step is more coordination to make it a movement.

11 Elected Officials Arrested While Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility Brad Lander, the city comptroller, was arrested again. Jumaane D. Williams, the public advocate, was among protesters detained outside.

Breaking News: Eleven Democratic elected officials were arrested in New York City after demanding access to ICE’s migrant detention cells.

Never not reading it as Windom Earle (Twin Peaks villain)

"They're politicians, what are they supposed to do? Literally fight in the streets?"

Unashamed to say this made me cry.

A Labor Day Call for Action From the States This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

Trump & Co are horribly anti-worker. But "blue states have extraordinary untapped power, especially if they choose to wield it together." For #LaborDay2025, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social & I wrote in @talkingpointsmemo.com w/ ideas for bold pro-worker state action. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-labor...

A Labor Day Call for Action From the States This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

Trump stinks for workers. Here's how blue states can fight back together. By @gabygoldstein.bsky.social and me in @talkingpointsmemo.com for #LaborDay2025. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-labor...

Sometimes yes, sometimes no - depends on the purpose. Some are totally nonpartisan, like the interstate nursing and social work compacts. Others are more values-aligned, like a right wing one to thwart the ACA and a very different configuration of states engaged in greenhouse gas emission reductions

We are working on this at my org, State Futures. I have a white paper coming out with NYU Wagner Labor Initiative on some of these ideas in the labor space next week. Would be happy to connect w folks interested in interstate compacts.

La. regulators approve Entergy power plants for Meta’s AI data center Louisiana Public Service Commissioners voted four to one to approve Entergy’s three new gas plants to power Meta’s largest-ever data center.

Louisiana has to build three new natural gas power plants to accommodate the "AI" data center that Meta just crammed through because said center will use *Three Times* as much electricity (and, thus, attendant resources) as the *Entire City Of New Orleans*, every year.

Y'all this isn't sustainable.

Could have seen this coming a mile away

For @talkingpointsmemo.com, I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward.

We will stand up for the dignity and right to privacy of all Washingtonians.

This is an important win, especially for our immigrant communities and mixed-status families, who are already being targeted by the Trump administration.

Blue State Dems Are Having an Overdue Reckoning With Their Own Power This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

Let’s not forget states! Yesterday I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/blue-st...

Blue State Dems Are Having an Overdue Reckoning With Their Own Power This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

I appreciate this, and wrote about some similar themes yesterday. I mention bills running in multiple states to withhold federal taxes. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/blue-st...

Blue State Dems Are Having an Overdue Reckoning With Their Own Power This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

I appreciate this. I wrote something kindred perhaps yesterday. It mentions bills running in multiple states to withhold federal taxes. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/blue-st...

For @talkingpointsmemo.com, I wrote about how powerful states are, how progressives have been generationally reluctant to embrace that power, and how we can and must wring our state power dry right now to fight back and fight forward.