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Friend,
Why are we working to flip states blue? Because states pass policies that affect our lives.
From healthcare to racial justice, the laws that impact our lives the most are often passed by states—not by the federal government. Below, we’ve rounded up helpful Flippable resources to keep you informed about urgent state issues.
Read on to see how your state leaders’ decisions can affect you, your family, & your community.
States can stand up for our communities
Same-sex marriage was legal in 12 states—plus Washington, D.C.—before the Supreme Court ruled it a Constitutional right. Blue states, including California and Connecticut, have banded together to cut carbon emissions by more than 30% while the federal government continues to invest in coal. Massachusetts took action to protect abortion rights after Justice Brett Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court.
Read our blog and stay up-to-date on progressive policies in the states.
States can protect our kids from guns
Gun violence isn’t random. It’s the result of state & national laws that make access to guns all too easy. Explore our Twitter feed for insights about gun control & other state issues.
States can keep us healthy
In 2017, our community powered historic flips in the Virginia House of Delegates. Our candidates led the fight that expanded Medicaid—bringing healthcare coverage to over 400,000 Virginians. Across the country, Flippable's elected candidates have gotten straight to work for their constituents.
States can fight for racial justice
In 2017, we helped elect Jennifer Carroll Foy to the Virginia House of Delegates. During her first year in office, Jennifer co-sponsored legislation that raised the state’s grand larceny threshold as part of her work to end the school-to-prison pipeline.
Hear from our candidates—and get inspired—by following us on Instagram.
States can change the game in our country
Whether it’s reproductive rights, workers’ rights, or immigration, the most important issues are legislated by our state governments. Our candidates are ready to fight for progressive values. Let’s put serious leaders in charge of our states—and flip the script for the long term. 
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