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While many organizations work to get people elected to office, SiX gives legislators the tools and building blocks they need to move bold, progressive public policy.
What SiX Does
SiX works in close coordination with legislators, advocacy groups, think tanks and activists to provide the tools and information legislators need to be successful. We provide our network of over 3,500 legislators with:
Customized policy research
Skills and issue-based trainings
Convenings and strategy sessions
Latest from the Blog
Agriculture is Not Just A Rural Issue
SiX spoke with legislators from North Carolina, Michigan, and Georgia about agriculture issues in their districts.
When We Elevate Voter Access, Everybody Wins
An interview with Mississippi State Rep. Zakiya Summers.
State Roundup: Voting Rights Expansions and Mental Health Days for Students
Ten progressive highlights from state legislatures last month.
Bold Public Investment Is Popular and Key to Ending This Crisis
State legislatures must make bold public investments in order to build an equitable economy for all.
Maryland Voters Concerned About Learning Loss During the Pandemic
Voters across the state are very concerned that Maryland students are losing educational opportunities during the pandemic.
Q&A: COVID-19 and Unemployment in Michigan
Michigan state legislators answer questions about how the state is responding to an increase in unemployment claims during the pandemic.
Maryland Voters Concerned About Climate Change, Support Bold Action
A newly released poll offers an important perspective on Maryland’s greener future.
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Recent Resources
Reimagining Public Safety: Resources for State Action
Since the murder of George Floyd, 30 states have passed more than 140 new laws related to public safety.
A Measure of Accountability in the Killing of George Floyd
We write today relieved that a small amount of accountability has, at last, been applied to a police officer. But we will not let this verdict lessen the urgency of our demands.
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State Legislators Take On COVID-19
From coordinating food deliveries to working the frontlines in emergency rooms, state legislators are going above and beyond to support their constituents during the COVID-19 crisis.