Leaders in Democratic States Begin Planning to Fight Trump Policies
www.nytimes.com
Governors such as Gavin Newsom of California and JB Pritzker of Illinois are calling on state lawmakers to gird for battle, particularly in the courts.
  • surfrock66@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    16 days ago

    Our state is not perfect, but it feels like a country more than a state at times. We try to deal with our problems and are willing to experiment with novel solutions. It makes sense to defend our little laboratory here against willful punishment from vindictive dictators.

    • RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
      4·
      16 days ago

      I honestly miss it. How about SB699, any non-competes that are legal outside of CA are instant trash if a worker wants to come do their thing in CA.

  • OccamsRazer@lemmy.world
    71·
    16 days ago

    Trump claims to be all about states rights, so California should have no issues. I guess we will find out.

  • WrenFeathers@lemmy.world
    2·
    16 days ago

    Seattle WA checking in here:

    This is the peek of blue sky amongst the clouds I’ve wanted to see! ALL free thinking states need to do this. We have two months to shore up our defenses. I’m hoping to see this type of thing a lot in the coming weeks.