GovAct
The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that aims to develop and disseminate progressive policies among governors of U.S. states and territories. It was founded in 2024 by Julia Spiegel, a lawyer who served as legal counsel to California Governor Gavin Newsom during the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision.[1] The organization operates alliances to distribute and assist in policy development among governors and state executives.
Initiatives
[edit]Reproductive Freedom Alliance
[edit]The Reproductive Freedom Alliance was formed on February 21, 2023.[2]
Governors Safeguarding Democracy
[edit]Following the election of Donald Trump to a second term as president, the Governors Safeguarding Democracy was formed on November 13, 2024.[3] Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are the founding co-chairs.
Governors Public Health Alliance
[edit]The Governors' Public Health Alliance was formed on October 15, 2025.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Savage, Charlie; Epstein, Reid J.; Haberman, Maggie; Swan, Jonathan (June 16, 2024). "The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ↑ Barrow, Bill; Mulvihill, Geoff (February 21, 2023). "Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights". AP News. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ↑ "GSD Press Release: Governors Launch Initiative to Protect American Democracy". Governors Safeguarding Democracy. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ↑ "GovAct Press Release: 15 Governors Launch Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health, Strengthen Preparedness, and Coordinate Across Borders". Governors Action Alliance. Retrieved October 21, 2025.