The states must be ready

[Truth to Power PAC]( With Trump heading to the White House, states like California just became pivotal in the fights for reproductive freedom, climate justice, and more. We haven’t forgotten Trump’s first term. Elected officials at the state and local levels need to be ready from Day One to respond if and when Trump follows through on his threats against our families. You can expect that… → State leaders will be a check on the president, calling out his extreme behavior and challenging his administration’s extremism in the courts. → As the federal government fails to defend our freedoms, state and local legislatures will step up to codify protections for abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. → While there are distractions and dysfunction in Washington, blue states will show Americans an alternative where the government focuses on solving families’ biggest challenges, especially the cost of living and housing. Part of turning our anger into action right now means looking away from Washington. Yes, we need to keep an eye on the nonsense that comes out of the Oval Office. But, we’ve also got to build up our state and local benches, in California and elsewhere, to form our strongest defense against Trump. [Truth to Power is working to elect leaders who will fight for our future, and that’s never been more important than it is today. Can we count on you to invest $5 or more right now in strengthening our state and local leadership?]( [Donate ›››]( State and local races may not always garner national attention, but these elected officials can improve folks’ day-to-day lives and empower our communities—especially now, when they will act as bulwarks against an extreme presidency. Thanks, Katie Porter Katie Porter started Truth to Power to support Democrats who reject corporate PAC money and are running to protect the environment, restore the nationwide right to an abortion, and create an economy that works for working people. [Donate ›››]( Paid for by Truth to Power PAC This email was sent to [{EMAIL}](#). Email is the most important way we keep in touch with people like you. But, if you'd like to receive fewer emails, [you can do so here](. If you need to remove yourself from our email list, [click here to unsubscribe](. To contribute via check, please address to: Truth to Power PAC, PO Box 5176, Irvine, CA 92616 Â