# Daniel Squadron, Co-Founder of The States Project

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Podcast: [The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-takeout-with-major-garrett-689827)
Published: 2026-07-01T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Major speaks with Daniel Squadron, who is the co-founder of the States Project. Squadron utilizes his prior experience as a former NY State Senator for his latest book "The Fourth Branch," which discusses the importance of state legislatures across the country. He elaborates on how states have acted on issues before the federal government and explains that gaining representation in these chambers is the best way for Democrats to attain power. 

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