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
Reproductive Freedom Alliance
The Reproductive Freedom Alliance was formed on February 21, 2023.[2]
Governors Safeguarding Democracy
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
The Governors' Public Health Alliance was formed on October 15, 2025.[4]
References
- ^ Savage, Charlie; Epstein, Reid J.; Haberman, Maggie; Swan, Jonathan (2024-06-16). "The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ^ Barrow, Bill; Mulvihill, Geoff (2023-02-21). "Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights". AP News. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ^ "GSD Press Release: Governors Launch Initiative to Protect American Democracy". Governors Safeguarding Democracy. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ^ "GovAct Press Release: 15 Governors Launch Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health, Strengthen Preparedness, and Coordinate Across Borders". Governors Action Alliance. Retrieved 2025-10-21.