Damages Damages Presents Future Hindsight: Daniel Squadron on Winning Legislative Majorities
Jun 2, 2023
Daniel Squadron, former New York State senator, discusses the significance of winning legislative majorities in state houses and the power of state legislatures in shaping American politics. Topics include the need for support in pushing forward progressive policies, the Morvi Harper case challenging state legislatures' authority, concerns about election subversion, the success of the American Legislative Exchange Council in building governing power, and optimism for the future of American democracy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Importance of State Legislatures and the Need for Support
02:47 • 20min
The Independent State Legislature Doctrine and Morvi Harper Case
22:52 • 7min
Election Subversion and the Power of State Legislatures
29:45 • 11min
Building Governing Power at the State Level
41:08 • 7min
Hope for the Future and Renewed Opportunity in America
48:15 • 2min